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Lecturer(s)
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Navrátil Josef, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Suchý Karel, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Content of lectures: The importance of plants in terrariums, as opposed to the specifics of aquariums. Principles and methods of growing terrarium plants. Selection of plant species suitable for terrariums of different types, biotope terrariums. Wetland plants for aqua-terrariums and paludariums for breeding amphibians and some aquatic reptiles. Plants of moist terrariums for keeping rain-forest animals, including an overview of suitable plant epiphytes (Bromeliaceae, etc.). Plants for terrariums with arid conditions, overview of suitable succulent plants. Plants for terrariums with the conditions of temperate climate. Following the course of Botany, positions of the discussed aquarium plants in the taxonomic system.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration
- Preparation for classes
- 10 hours per semester
- Field trip
- 12 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 35 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 14 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 14 hours per semester
- Semestral paper
- 35 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course deals with the importance of plants in terrariums, principles mounting terrariums, an overview of plants suitable for use in different types of terrariums.
Basic knowledge of botany and anatomy of plants.
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Prerequisites
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attendance at seminars, 10-15 minute oral presentation, knowledge of basic principles of ecology and botanical classification.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance assessment, Interview, Combined exam, Test, Seminar work
-to determine important species used in terarism -to know basic characteristics of the species, behaviour and ecological requirements
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Recommended literature
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Barry J. Akvarijní rostliny. Slovart, Bratislava, 2003. ISBN 80-7209-428-9.
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Brickell J. et al. Velká encyklopedie květin a okrasných rostlin. Příroda, Bratislava, 1993. ISBN 80-07-00579-X.
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Kunte L. Encyklopedie kaktusů. 80-7234-216-9, 2002. ISBN 80-7234-216-9.
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