Lecturer(s)
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Fuchs Roman, doc. RNDr. CSc.
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Course content
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Content of lectures: 1. The evolution of chordates. 2. The origin and early phylogeny of craniates and vertebrates. 3. Basal jawed vertebrates, cartilaginous and bony fishes. 4. Ectothermal tetrapods. 5. Endothermal tetrapods. 6. Vertebrate biogeography. 7. Vertebrate organ systems and their ontogeny. 8. Locomotion. 9. Food and feeding. 10. Protection and defense. 11. Metabolism. 12. Coordination and integration. 13. Reproduction. 14.Social interaction. 15. European vertebrate fauna.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
- Preparation for credit
- 30 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 15 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 50 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 50 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course gives information on phylogeny and evolution of vertebrates. Phylogenetic part emphasizes the origin of higher taxa using fossil data to a large degree. Evolutionary part is not assorted systematically (on organ systems) though functionally (on life functions). Ecology and morphology are provided with equal scope. The lectures on biogeography and ontogeny are placed between both parts. Last lecture overlooks European vertebrate fauna and points out crucial topics of its conservation
Knowledge of phylogeny and evolution of vertebrates at the level of classes and orders. Ability to attend specialized master lectures.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge at the level of biology graduate
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Colloquium
successfully answering at least a third of the questions
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Recommended literature
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Anděra M. (ed.). Svět zvířat I-IX.
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Gaisler J., Zima J. Zoologie obratlovcu 3. vydání. Academia, 2018. ISBN 978-80-200-2702-3.
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Pough F. H., Janis C. M., Heiser J. B. Vertebrate Life. 9th Edition.. Pearson Education, 2013. ISBN 978-0321773364.
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Roček Z. Historie obratlovců. Academia, 2002. ISBN 80-200-0858-6.
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