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Lecturer(s)
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Piálková Radka, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Robovský Jan, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Berec Michal, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Šetlíková Irena, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Definition and content of zoology, its importance for agriculture and nature conservation. Protozoa, characteristics of unicellular animals, biology and importance. Plathelminthes, Nematoda, Acanthocephala, Annelida and Mollusca, groups important in soil and aquatic environment, organisms important in veterinary and human medicine (parasites). Arthropoda - characteristics, taxonomy and economically important groups. Crustacea - taxonomy, biology and species important for agriculture. Insects - morphology, anatomy and ecology, importance for agriculture. Chordata - tribe characteristic. General characteristic and system of Vertebrata. Cyclostoma and Chondrichthyes: characteristic, biology and ecology. Pisces: morphology, physiology and ecology, overview of important species. Amphibia, Reptilia: biology, system, importance as bioindicators and preservation. Aves: morphology and physiology, specific properties, overview of the system, orders living in central Europe, importance and conservation. Mammalia: morphology and physiology, overview of the system, orders living in central Europe, importance, conservation, domestication.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration, Laboratory, E-learning, Individual preparation for exam, Excursion
- Preparation for classes
- 30 hours per semester
- Field trip
- 4 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 30 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 64 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 52 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Basic biology course. The aim is to give an overview of the zoological system, biology of main taxonomic groups with respect to their importance for agriculture, ecosystems management and nature conservation, including maintenance of biological stability including regulatory mechanisms
Based on the acquired theoretical knowledge, a better understanding of the subjects of the next phase of study
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Prerequisites
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none
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance assessment, Combined exam, Development of laboratory protocols
Completion of laboratory exercises, submission of protocols, demonstration of adequate knowledge
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Recommended literature
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Buchar, J., Ducháč, V., Hůrka, K., Lellák, J. Klíč k určování bezobratlých. Praha, Scientia 1995, 212 s.
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Papáček, M., Matěnová, V., Matěna, J., Soldán, T. Zoologie. Praha, Scientia 1994, 1997, 2000, 276 s..
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Sigmund L., Hanák V., Pravda O. 1992. Zoologie strunatců. Univerzita Karlova, Praha.
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