Course: Practical Determination of Algae 2

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Course title Practical Determination of Algae 2
Course code KBO/129
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
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 unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hauer Tomáš, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Kubín Jaroslav, Mgr.
  • Juráň Josef, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Content of practicals: The main aim of practicals is microscopic determination of algae and cyanobacteria from all habitats (plankton, benthos, periphyton, aerophytic etc.).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monitoring, Demonstration, Laboratory, Excursion
  • Preparation for credit - 15 hours per semester
  • Field trip - 20 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This course will serve as a workshop of algal and cyanobacterial species determination from various habitats and using of main types of hydrobiological indexes.
After successful finishing of the course, the student is able to independently use algal and cyanobacterial identification keys in practical work.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of cyanobacteria and algae.
KBO/134
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KBO/911

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Interim evaluation

Credit is awarded for active participation in the work during the course (sampling, documentation of findings) and submission of reports.
Recommended literature
  • Kompendium Suswasserflora von Mitteleuropa..
  • Kompendium Suswasserflora von Mitteleuropa..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester