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Lecturer(s)
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Kučera Jan, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Introduction to Botany, The origin of autotrophy in prokaryotic and eukaryotic lineages. Diversity and role of Cyanobacteria. Plant cell. Occurrence of autotrophy in main eukaryotic lineages. Diversity and ecology of autotrophic Stramenopiles. Archaeplastidan algae and origin of land plants (Embryophytes) Bryophytes - diversity and ecology. Peatlands as a specific biotope created by bryophytes. Other spore-producing embryophyte lineages (lycophytes & ferns), their role on Earth. Origin of Lignophytes and seed plants. Gymnosperms. Origin and radiation of flowering plants (angiosperms). Monocots. Diversity of Eudicots. Importance and roles. Fungal organisms and their relationships with Plants. Plant interactions. Role of plants in Earth's biomes
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), E-learning
- Class attendance
- 30 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 25 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Basic course of botany taught in English, aimed primarily at students of 'Biochemistry' or other undergraduate students not specialising in botany. The course introduces the phylogenetic relationships and diversity of organisms called 'plants', their diversity and key adaptations, and briefly discusses fungal organisms and their relationships with plants. Attention is paid to the biological properties of plants, their role in the Earth's ecosystems and the ecological relationships between plants and other organisms.
Outline of basic information about contemporary scientific botany - phylogeny of autotrophic photosynthetising organisms, ecophysiological aspects, function of plants in ecosystems on Earth.
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Prerequisites
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The subject is accessible even to students without deeper knowledge of botanical disciplines, with the general biology knowledge from secondary schools.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination, Test
Passing of the written exam with 55% of maximum gain required.
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Recommended literature
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Gurevitch, J. Scheiner, S.M., Fox, G.A. The Ecology of Plants, 2nd ed.. Sinauer Associates., 2006.
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Raven, P.H., Evert, R.F., Eichhorn, S.E. Biology of plants. 2013. ISBN 1-4292-1961-0.
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