Course: Terraristics

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Course title Terraristics
Course code KBD/TERA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Berec Michal, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Terraristics is not only a hobby but can be also an efficient way how to conserve biodiversity. The course introduces main groups of animals (amphibians and reptiles) that are regular inhabitants of not only zoo expositions but also home terrariums. The laws relating to this topic are also mentioned.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Monitoring, Excursion
  • Preparation for credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 25 hours per semester
  • Field trip - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 33 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 15 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 42 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with terraristics with both the technical aspects (construction and equipment of terrariums) and the breeding of particular animal groups.
Based on the acquired theoretical knowledge, better orientation in the breeding of terrarium animals
Prerequisites
none

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

Completion of the excursion, own presentation, demonstration of adequate knowledge
Recommended literature
  • MURPHY, J.B., ADLER, K., COLLINS, J.T. Captive Management and Conservation of.
  • OBST, F.J., RICHTER, K., JACOB, U. The Completely Illustrated Atlas of Reptiles and.
  • POUGH, F.H., ANDREWS, R.M. Herpetology.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Biology and protection of "hobby" organisms (2016) Category: Agriculture and forestry 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer