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Lecturer(s)
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Sládeček František, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Nedvěd Oldřich, prof. RNDr. CSc.
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Course content
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Content of practices: Laboratory microscopic practicals of outer insect morphology, comparative and identification practicals focused on families of individual insect orders, their adults and larvae; several orders are observed each year, rotating during several years.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monitoring, Demonstration
- Class attendance
- 40 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 40 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Basic practical learning of insect morphology and diversity
Students know characteristics of insect orders and families, mainly their morphology. Students are able to identify insect orders and families. Students appreciate insects for their diverse abilities.
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Prerequisites
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no obligatory course passed, but ability to operate microscopes presumed
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance assessment
To get the credits, at least six of ten displayed specimens must be recognized and categorized.
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Recommended literature
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Capinera, 2004: Encyclopedia of Entomology. Kluwer..
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Resh, Cardé, 2003: Encyclopedia of Insects. Academic Press.
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Ross H. Arnett, Jr. American Insects: A Handbook of the Insects of America North of Mexico. CRC Press, 2000. ISBN 9780849302121.
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