| Course title | Tropical ecology field excursion |
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| Course code | KBE/355 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lesson |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Frequency of the course | In academic years starting with an odd year (e.g. 2017/2018), in the summer semester. |
| Semester | Summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Czech, English |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Lecturer(s) |
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| Course content |
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Design and implementation of a small research project in tropical ecosystems.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work activities (workshops)
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| Learning outcomes |
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Students will acquire methodological and practical skills, necessary for working in tropical ecosystems. This course should enable them to view ecological topics in broader and interdisciplinary manner.
Ability to design and implement a small ecological research project in tropical ecosystems. |
| Prerequisites |
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Knowledge of ecology to the extent of the Ecology basic course, ability and willingness to work in tropical rainforest environment, and good command of English.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Student performance assessment
Successful presentation of the research project implemented during the course, based on 20 min talk in front of the course instructors. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Zoology (1) | Category: Biology courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |