Course: Ecology Seminar

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Course title Ecology Seminar
Course code KBO/145
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in winter and summer semester.
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Götzenberger Lars, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Lepš Jan, prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • De Bello Francesco, doc. MSc. Ph.D.
Course content
Content of practicals: Talks of selected invited speakers, combined with talks of registered students, followed by discussions. The course is primarily for the international Quantitative Ecology module, it is expected that the international students introduce themselves and their own research. We think we can secure presentations of prominent ecologists to present their results and to lead the discussion.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
  • Class attendance - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
To provide students with the possibility to discuss with prominent ecologists, and to present their own research. It is expected that the seminar will be visited by wider audience than just the registered students
Students will acquire the basic abilities of scientific communication, needed to present their own results in international scientific conferences.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of modern ecology, particularly of its quantitative approaches is expected. Ability to discuss the scientific problems in English.

Assessment methods and criteria
Colloquium

Regular attendance (at least 80%) and presenting a talk at the seminar.
Recommended literature
  • Various journal papers.


Study plans that include the course
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