Course: Biodiversity and Genetic Diversity

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Course title Biodiversity and Genetic Diversity
Course code KGZB/QBGD
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Čítek Jindřich, prof. Ing. CSc.
  • Večerek Libor, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Biodiversity - definition and importance. Genetic principles of biodiversity, practical use. Contemporary status of farm animal and plants species. Activities in preservation of farm animal amnd plant species, breeds, varieties. Definition, importance of local breeds and varieties. Their historic, social importance. Local breeds and varieties in Middle Europe. Geneticanalyses of biodiversity. National program of gene resources preservation in the Czech Republic. Global strategies in different states and regions.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
  • Preparation for credit - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 50 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 30 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Analysis of genetic diversity, methods of evaluation. Conservation programs in the Czech Republic.
Importance of diversity for future breeding. Ability to analyse and evaluate the diversity in animals and plants, design the methods for saving. Programs of preservation in the Czech Republic.
Prerequisites
Genetics -KGSPR/GEN

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam

Attending of seminars. Credit test.
Recommended literature
  • : Řehout, V., Kúbek, A., Filistowicz A. Geneticky modifikované organismy. Genetické zdroje. České Budějovice, ZF JU 89 s., 2005..
  • Stav genetických zdrojů hospodářských zvířat, Česká republika. Národní referenční středisko pro užití aa ochranu zdrojů hospodářských zvířat, 71 s., 2002..
  • Výroční zpráva Národního programu uchování a využití genetických zdrojů hospodářských a užitkových zvířat, ryb a včel za rok 2008, 2009, 2010. Národní referenční středisko pro genetické zdroje hospodářských zvířat, VÚŽV Uhříněves, 78, 85, 77 s..
  • Wilson E.O., Peter F. M. Biodeversity. Washington, National Academy Press 199, 305 s..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Biology and protection of "hobby" organisms (2013) Category: Agriculture and forestry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Biology and protection of "hobby" organisms (2019) Category: Agriculture and forestry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer