BIp021 Identification of Algae - Practical Course

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Blažena Brabcová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Blažena Brabcová, Ph.D.
Department of Biology – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Blažena Brabcová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Biology – Faculty of Education
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
- determine of choice freshwater cyanobacteria and algae from Czech Republic
- use basic determination characteristic species and higher taxa
- use procedure during determination, diatom preparations, preservation
- work with literature, www links
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to:
- determine of choice freshwater cyanobacteria and algae from Czech Republic
- use basic determination characteristic species and higher taxa
- use procedure during determination, diatom preparations, preservation
- work with literature, www links
Syllabus
  • 1. Collection of the cyanobacteria and algae.
  • 2. Procedure during determination, preparations, preservation.
  • 3. Literature, www links.
  • 4. Determination of the cyanobacteria and algae.
Literature
  • Svrček M. et al. (1976): Klíč k určování bezcévných rostlin. SPN Praha
  • Hindák F. et al. (1975): Klúč na určovanie výtrusných rastlín. - SPN Bratislava
  • Lange-Bertalot H. (2001): Diatoms of Europe. Vol.2. A.R.G. Gantner Verlag K.G., 526 p.
  • Hindák F. et al. (1978): Sladkovodné riasy. SPN Bratislava
  • The freshwater algal flora of the British Isles : an identification guide to freshwater and terrestrial algae. Edited by Alan Donaldson - Peter V. York - Chris F. Carter - Alan J. Brook - Bri. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2011, xvii, 878. ISBN 9780521193757. info
Teaching methods
Form of teaching: laboratory course, field practises
Methods of teaching: frontal teaching, explanation, instruction, observation, work with literature, determination
Assessment methods
Assesment methods: practical exam Criteria: 1. Laboratory protocols. 2. Attendance at course. 3. Making permanent the mount of diatoms
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught: in blocks.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2018.
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