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 not specified
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 Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vacková 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
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
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