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Lecturer(s)
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Kaštovský Jan, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Hauer Tomáš, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Juráň Josef, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Content of lectures: Introduction of diatoms in detail. Development, deversification and speciation. Actual overview of diversity, autoecology, bioindication. Content of practices: Practical information about diatoms, their diversity, ecology nad biology. Practical determination using knowledge obtained during theoretical classes and water quality assessment of model water body accoring to present diatom community.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Laboratory
- Class attendance
- 65 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 15 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 60 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 20 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Detailed acquaintig of students with evolution, biology, cytology, taxonomy, ecology and pracical determination of diatoms.
Student will get an overview on diversity of diatoms, their ecology and evolution. Herewith will obtain knowledge important fo practical dedermination.
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Prerequisites
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The course presupposes knowledge at least at the level of examination in Basics of Phycology, Mycology and Botany.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination
Presence at least at 75 % of practicals, 55% success in the test.
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Recommended literature
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Bellinger, E.G. & Siggee, D.C. Freshwater algae: identification und use as bioindicators.. Chichester, 2010.
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Ettl, H. & Gärtner, G. Syllabus der Boden-, Luft-, und Flechtenalgen. 2. vydání. Heidelberg, 2014. ISBN 978-3-642-39461-4.
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Graham, J.E., Wilcox, L.W. & Graham, L.E. Algae. 2009. ISBN 978-0321559654.
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Hofmann, G., Werum, M. & Lange-Bertalot H. Diatomeen im Süßwasser-Benthos von Mitteleuropa: Bestimmungsflora Kieselalgen für die ökologische Praxis; über 700 der häufigsten Arten und ihre Ökologie.. Ruggell, 2011. ISBN 978-3874294317.
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Krammer, K. & Lange-Bertalot, H. Bacillariophyceae (Naviculaceae).. Stuttgart, 1986. ISBN 9783437304033.
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Krammer, K. Diatoms of Europe. Diatoms of European Inland Waters and Comparable Habitats. Vol. 1. The Genus Pinnularia.. 2000. ISBN 978-3904144247.
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Krammer, K. Diatoms of Europe. Diatoms of the European Inland Waters and Comparable Habitats. Vol. 3. Cymbella.. Ruggell. ISBN 978-3904144841.
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Krammer, K. Diatoms of Europe. Diatoms of the European Inland Waters and Comparable Habitats. Vol. 4. Cymbopleura, Delicata, Navicymbulla, Gomphocymbellopsis, Afrocymbella.. Ruggell, 2003.
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Lange-Bertalot, H. Diatoms of the European Inland Waters and Comparable Habitats. Vol. 2. Navicula sensu stricto, 10 Genera Separated from Navicula sensu stricto, Frustulia.. Ruggell, 2001. ISBN 9783904144780.
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