Course: Field Work I

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Course title Field Work I
Course code KBO/002
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in the winter semester.
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jackwerth Karolína, Mgr.
  • Konečná Marie, Mgr.
  • Perlík Michal, Mgr.
  • Šaffa Gabriel, Mgr.
  • Walter Jan, Mgr.
  • Lisner Aleš, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Riegert Jan, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Juráň Josef, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Syrová Michaela, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Koutecký Petr, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Lövy Matěj, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Müllerová Anna, Mgr.
  • Piálková Radka, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Kolář Vojtěch, RNDr. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kozel Petr, Mgr.
  • Uhrová Michaela, Mgr.
  • Vejmělka František, Mgr.
  • Blabolil Petr, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Veselý Petr, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Sedláček František, prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • Dovičicová Lenka, Mgr.
  • Kollross Jan, Mgr.
  • Blažek Petr, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Grell Kristian
  • Špička Jan, Mgr.
  • Kubín Jaroslav, Mgr.
  • Šumbera Radim, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Five days-long (Monday-Friday) visit at selected field station in the South Bohemian natural landscape (e.g. Protected Landscape Area Třeboňsko). Collection / capturing / observation and determination of different group of organisms (including plants, algae, fungi, vertebrate and invertebrate animals). Demonstration of other specialized methods of field biology (e.g. soil biology). All-day program of this training is provided by the team of experienced biologists - specialists for individual groups of organisms. They present up-to-date field biology in potent mix of interesting methods and organisms. Important part of this training is individual and team work of students.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monitoring, Demonstration, Excursion
  • Field trip - 35 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Introduction of basic field methods in biology, together with collection and determination of common organisms including plants, algae, fungi, vertebrate and invertebrate animals.
Knowledge of basic methods of collection / capturing / observation of different group of organisms. Determination of common and easy-to-recognize species.
Prerequisites
Introductory field course, no specific prior knowledge is required. Health and fitness allowing one week stay at the field station is needed.

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam

Attendance at the excursion, determination of selected organisms (both plants and animals, at least 60%).
Recommended literature
  • Anděra M., Horáček I. Poznáváme naše savce. Sobotáles, Praha, 2005.
  • Buchar J., et al. Klíč k určování bezobratlých. Scientia, Praha, 1995.
  • Kaplan Z., et al. Klíč ke květeně České republiky. Academia, Praha, 2019.
  • Pokorný V., Šifner F. Atlas hmyzu. Paseka, Praha, 2004.
  • Skoumalová A., Hrouda L. Rostliny naší přírody. Academia, Praha, 2018.
  • Svensson L., et al. Praktická určovací příručka: Ptáci Evropy, severní Afriky a Blízkého východu. Svojtka & Co., Praha, 2004.


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