Course: Applied Hydrobiology 2

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Course title Applied Hydrobiology 2
Course code VURH/APH2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Bláha Martin, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Ecology, biology and determination of main groups of aquatic invertebrates, especially of insect (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Trichoptera, Hemiptera, Diptera, Coleoptera, Odonata). Morphological and physiological adaptations to aquatic environment. Trophic relationships in aquatic habitats. Habitats of stagnant and running waters. Effect of extreme events (drought, flood) on aquatic biota. Macrozoobenthos as a tool to assess the ecological quality of aquatic environment.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monitoring, Demonstration, Excursion
  • Preparation for classes - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 30 hours per semester
  • Field trip - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 40 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of this subject is to make students familiar with diversity, ecology and determination of main groups of aquatic insect. It will help students to carry out their own analysis of macroinvertebrate communities in freshwaters as well as to make proper conclusions about ecological state of particular water bodies.
After passing the course of "Applied hydrobiology 2" students will be able to carry out analysis of macroinvertebrate communities in stagnant and running waters and make proper conclusions about ecological state of particular water bodies together with activities leading to improvement of ecological state.
Prerequisites
Passing the course of "applied hydrobiology" or similar one with basics of aquatic invertebrate morphology, ecology and diversity.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

Active attitude during presentation and practical lessons.
Recommended literature
  • Elliot & Humpesch. Mayfly Larvae (Ephemeroptera) of Britain and Ireland: Keys and a Review of their Ecology.
  • Lancaster J & Downes BJ. Aquatic entomology.
  • Resinger, Bauernfeind, Loidl. Entomologie pro muškaře.
  • Rozkošný (ed.). Klíč vodních larev hmyzu.
  • Thorp & Covich. Ecology and classification of North American freshwater invertebrates.
  • Waringer & Graf. Atlas of Central European Trichoptera Larvae / Atlas der Mitteleuropäischen Köcherfliegenlarven.
  • Williams BD & Feltmate BW. Aquatic incests.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters Study plan (Version): Fishery and Protection of Waters (2022) Category: Agriculture and forestry 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter