G9451 Introduction in osteology of the amphibians and reptiles

Faculty of Science
autumn 2017
Extent and Intensity
1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Martin Ivanov, Dr. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Rostislav Melichar, Dr.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Martin Ivanov, Dr.
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 18. 9. to Fri 15. 12. Tue 8:00–8:50 Gp,02006
Prerequisites
( (!(PROGRAM(B-GE)||PROGRAM(N-GE)||PROGRAM(D-GE4)||PROGRAM(D-GE)||PROGRAM(C-CV))) || (NOW( G0101 Occupational healt and safety )&&NOW( C7777 Handling chemicals )))
The course devoted to those interested in vertebrate paleontology.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main aim of the lecture is the comparative osteology of selected groups of Tertiary and Quaternary amphibians and reptiles. The lecture is suitable for those interested in Quaternary paleontology.
Syllabus
  • 1 - systematical division of reptiles, the taxonomical position of studied groups within reptilian classification; 2 - the general osteologal characterization of reptiles; 3 - overview of amphibian (Cadata, Salientia) and squamate representatives of Sauria (Anguidae, Lacertidae) and Serpentes (Colubridae, Viperidae) - osteology, taxonomically important features.
Literature
  • HOLMAN, J.A. Pleistocene Amphibians and reptiles in Britain and Europe. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1998, 254 pp. Oxford Monographs on Geology and Geophysics. info
  • ESTES, R. Phylogenetic relationships of the lizard families. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1988, 631 pp. Essays Commemorating Charles L. Camp. info
  • ESTES, R. Sauria terrestria, Amphisbaenia. Stuttgart: Gustav Fischer Verlag. Stuttgart-New-York, 1983, 294 pp. Handbuch der Paläoherpetologie, 10A. info
  • ESTES, Richard. Encyclopedia of Paleoherpetology. Stuttgart: Gustav Fischer, 1981, xv, 115. ISBN 3437303392. info
Teaching methods
The course consists of both theoretical lectures and practical course.
Assessment methods
Lecture is finished by colloquium in the form of the talk with students.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: Bude otevřen v podzimním semestru 2017/2018.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2013, autumn 2021, Autumn 2023.
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