| Course title | Vertebrate Zoology |
|---|---|
| Course code | KZO/152 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Frequency of the course | In each academic year, in the winter semester. |
| Semester | Winter |
| 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) |
|---|
|
| Course content |
|
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.
|
| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
|
| Learning outcomes |
|
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. |
| Prerequisites |
|
Knowledge at the level of biology graduate
|
| Assessment methods and criteria |
|
Colloquium
successfully answering at least a third of the questions |
| Recommended literature |
|
| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Biology (1) | Category: Biology courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Zoology (1) | Category: Biology courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Zoology (1) | Category: Biology courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Zoology (1) | Category: Biology courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Secondary Schools Teacher Training in Biology (1) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Zoology (1) | Category: Biology courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Zoology (1) | Category: Biology courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Biology for future teachers (1) | Category: Biology courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Secondary Schools Teacher Training in Biology (1) | Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Zoology (1) | Category: Biology courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |