Bi1030 Invertebrate phylogeny and diversity

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
3/0/0. 3 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Michal Horsák, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Michal Horsák, Ph.D.
Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Michal Horsák, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Tue 13:00–15:50 B11/306
Prerequisites (in Czech)
NOW( Bi1030c Inverteb. phyl. & divers. -pr. )|| Bi1030c Inverteb. phyl. & divers. -pr.
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
Main objectives can be summarized as follows: To understand morphology, anatomy, biology, and ecology of Phylla and other important taxa. To learn current phylogeny of Eukaryotes and especially "invertebrate" Metazoans. Knowledge about important and common species in the Czech Republic and their ecology and distribution.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction, principles of taxonomy and phylogeny, phylogeny of Eukaryotes, Kingdoms: Amoebozoa, Rhizaria, Excavata 2. Kingdoms: Chromalveolata, Opisthokonta - introduction 3. Metazoa - introduction, "Porifera", Ctenophora, Placozoa, Cnidaria, Myxozoa 4. Ectoprocta, Entoprocta, Cycliophora, Gnathostomulida, Micrognathozoa, Syndermata 5. Gastrotricha, Platyhelminthes 6. Mollusca, Brachyozoa, Chaetognatha, 7. Nemertea, Sipuncula, Annelida 8. Nematomorpha, Nematoda, Scalidophora 9. Onychophora, Tardigrada, Arthropoda - Pycnogonida, Euchelicerata 10. Arthropoda - Myriapoda, Pancrustacea - part. 11. Arthropoda - Hexapoda I 12. Hexapoda II 13. Hexapoda III - Holometabola 14. Xenoturbellida, Acoelomorpha, Hemichordata, Echinodermata
Literature
  • Brusca R. C. & Brusca G. J., 1990: Invertebrates. Sinauer Assoc. Inc., Sunderland, 922 pp.
  • Ruppert E.E., Fox R.S. & Barnes R.D., 2004: Invertebrate zoology. Seventh edition. Thomson, Brooks/Cole, 963 pp.
  • Zrzavý J., 2006: Fylogeneze živočišné říše. Scientia, Praha, 255 pp.
Teaching methods
lectures
Assessment methods
3 h lectures (12 per semester) written test consists of 30 questions evaluated by 120 points, to get at least 60 points is needed to pass oral examination is possible as well: it is approx. 45 minute discussion on three broader topics, 50% of correct answers is needed to pass
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses

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