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Lecturer(s)
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Šumbera Radim, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Robovský Jan, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Lövy Matěj, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Konečná Martina, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Evolution of mammalian characters. Mesozoic mammals. Diversity and evolution of dention. Mammal body plan and locomotion. Skin, fur and metabolism. Reproduction and raising of pups. Nervous system and humoral system. Biogeography. Mammalian radiation; evolution, phylogeny and diversity of modern mammals: Monotremata, Marsupialia, Afrotheria, Xenarthra, Euarchontoglires, Laurasiotheria.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
- Class attendance
- 52 hours per semester
- Semestral paper
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 40 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 68 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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In the general part the course is focused on detailed description of common features of morphology, physiology, ecology, and ethology of mammals. In the special part the course is focused on individual taxa and their characteristic markers, typical species and phylogenetic relationships. Information on fossil and extinct mammals is an integral part of the course
Graduate should be capable to orient in topic of biology, diversity and evolution of mammals and to apply the gained knowledge in own research and conservation and breeding management.
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Prerequisites
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passing course Vertebrate zoology
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Combined exam
Combined form: essay; determination of mammal species and written exam - 50% successfulness is required. The essay could improve or worsen the mark about one degree.
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Recommended literature
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Feldhamer G., Drickamer L., Vessey S. H., Merritt J. F. Mammalogy. Adaptation, diversity, ecology. Johns Hopkins University Press, 2014.
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Nowak R. M. Walker´s mammals of the world. Johns Hopkins University Press, 1999.
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Vaughan T. A., Ryan J. M., Czaplewsk N. J. Mammalogy. Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2013.
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Wilson D. E., Mittermeier R. Handbook of the Mammals of the World. Lynx Edicions, 2009.
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Zima J., Macholán M. Systém a fylogeneze savců. 2021.
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