Bi1050 The Study of Animal and Plant Structure for Biology Teachers

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2012
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Milan Baláž, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Jaroslava Dubová, CSc. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Řehulková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Jaroslava Dubová, CSc.
Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Naděžda Bílá
Supplier department: Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable of Seminar Groups
Bi1050/01: Fri 11:00–12:50 BpeR, E. Řehulková
Bi1050/04: Fri 13:00–14:50 C13/332, M. Baláž
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! Bi2302 Zoology microtechnique && ! Bi1301 Microscopic Techniques && (!NOW( Bi2302 Zoology microtechnique ))
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
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Course objectives
The aim of this course is to familiarize the students with basic microscopic techniques for studies on plant and animal anatomical structure, with special emphasis on techniques suitable for practical application in their future teaching practice.
Syllabus
  • Introduction. Light Microscope: Structure and Function. Köhler Illumination. Botanical Techniques: Replicas for Study by Light Microscope, Stoma Structure and Position, Subsidiary cells. Whole Mounts of Cleared Preparations, Development of Angiosperm Embryos. Squash Preparations: Cell Cycle, Mitosis, Chromosome Counting, Chromosome Doubling. Anatomical Methods: Sectioning (Hand Sections, Fixation, Infiltration and Embedding, Microtome Sections), Staining. Phase Contrast. Documentation. Zoological Techniques: Native Preparations. Vital Staining. Whole Mounts, Sections, Squashes, Dry Mounts. Fixation. Fixatives. Staining. Aqueous Media. Non-aqueous Mounting Media.
Literature
  • KNOZ, Jan and Věra OPRAVILOVÁ. Základy mikroskopické techniky. 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 1992, 195 s. ISBN 8021004738. info
  • PAZOURKOVÁ, Zdeňka. Botanická mikrotechnika. 1. vyd. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1982, 166 s. info
  • LELLÁKOVÁ, Františka. Zoologická technika. 1. vyd. Praha: Universita Karlova, 1985, 122 s. info
  • NĚMEC, Bohumil and A KOL. Botanická mikrotechnika (Plant Microtechnique). Praha: ČSAV, 1962, 484 pp. ISBN 21-103-62. info
  • BRAUNE, Wolfram, Alfred LEMAN and Hans TAUBERT. Pflanzenanatomisches Praktikum I (Plant Anatomy Practice I). 4.Ed. Jena: VEB Gustav Fischer Verlag, 1983, 279 pp. ISBN 261 700-38-83. info
  • BRAUNE, Wolfram, Alfred LEMAN and Hans TAUBERT. Pflanzenanatomisches Praktikum II (Plant Anatomy Practice II). 2nd ed. Jena: VEB Gustav Fischer Verlag, 1982, 426 pp. ISBN 261 700-36-82. info
Teaching methods
Practical sessions.
Assessment methods
Final grade: credit. Zoological techniques:to make whole mounts. Botanical techniques: elaboration of protocols, written test.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://www.sci.muni.cz/kfar/html/biologicka_technika_navody.htm
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
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