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Lecturer(s)
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Robovský Jan, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Nedvěd Oldřich, prof. RNDr. CSc.
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Sládeček František, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Content of lectures: Killing animals. Body conservation: short and long term; by boiling, freezing and by chemicals. Preparations of invertebrates - dry collections (pinning), microscopy slides, mounting in glass cylinders. Dermoplastic preparations of vertebrates: skin processing, taxidermy, eye substitutes. Osteology - employment of skin beetles, maceration, digestion enzymes, degreasing, bleaching, assembling. Soft tissues preparation. Exhibition cylinders. Protection of collections against pests and abiotic impacts. Hygienic rules and equipment. Content of practicals: Demonstration of various preparation methods of diverse animal groups. Students will prepare common animals (insect, fish, rodent) on their own.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Demonstration
- Class attendance
- 42 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Optional course for the Bachelor's specialisation Biology and conservation of hobby plants and animals. In zoos and private animal breeding, in zoo shops, and during custom controls, we inevitably meet high number of dead animals. To keep their body parts for exhibitions and teaching we aim to teach the basics of preparation techniques.
Students know methods of killing, preservation and preparation of main animal groups. Students are able to create temporary and permanent macroscopic and microscopic mounts of bodies and tissues.
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Prerequisites
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Required basic knowledge on invertebrate and vertebrate animals, mainly their morphology.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Interim evaluation
Oral examination about rules and methods of preparation. Credits for practical given for the processing of animal material into exhibition and educational items.
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Recommended literature
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Anděra M., Horáček I., 1982: Poznáváme naše savce. Mladá fronta, Praha.
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Post L.: Bone Building Books, 8 svazků..
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Searfoss G., 1995: Skulls and Bones. Stackpole Books..
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Tinsley R., 1990: Taxidermy Guide. Stoeger Pub Co..
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Večeřa Z. a kol., 1990 : Chemie pro každého. SNTL, Praha.
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Winkler J.R., 1974: Sbíráme hmyz a zakládáme entomologickou sbírku. Státní zemědělské nakladatelství, Praha..
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