Course: Biological Laboratory Techniques

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Course title Biological Laboratory Techniques
Course code KBO/004
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in the winter semester.
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Švancárová Tereza, Mgr.
  • Brožová Viktorie, Mgr.
  • Kaštovský Jan, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Koutecký Petr, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Manukjanová Alžběta, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Šmilauerová Marie, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Janíková Eva, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Lisnerová Martina, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Bürgerová Monica, Bc.
Course content
Content of practices: Physical theory of microscopy; types of microscopes. Parts of optical microscope; use of optical microscope. Features of objects observed with microscope; specimen preparation. Documentation of studied objects. Measuring and counting studied objects. Linking biological and chemical methods - visit to a molecular laboratory.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Monitoring, Skills training, Laboratory
  • Class attendance - 36 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 5 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students learn the theory of microscopy and master basic procedures of light microscopy

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam

Recommended literature
  • Habrová V. Biologická technika. 1981.
  • Lacey AJ. Light Microscopy in Biology, A Practical Approach.. Oxford University Press, 1999.
  • Ruzin S.E. Plant microtechnique and microscopy. Oxford University Press, 1999.
  • Slonim D. Optický mikroskop, základní údaje. 2006.
  • Zima J., et al. Genetické metody v zoologii. Praha, 2004.


Study plans that include the course
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Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biology (1) Category: Biology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agricultural Biotechnology (2014) Category: Agriculture and forestry - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Environmental Management (1) Category: Ecology and environmental protection 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Secondary Schools Teacher Training in Biology (1) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biomedical Laboratory Techniques (1) Category: Biology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biology for future teachers (1) Category: Biology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agricultural Biotechnology (2014) Category: Agriculture and forestry - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biophysics (1) Category: Physics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Secondary Schools Teacher Training in Biology (1) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter