Bi5027 Invertebrate seminar for PhD students

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. Mgr. Stanislav Pekár, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. Dipl. Biol. Jiří Schlaghamerský, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. Mgr. Stanislav Pekár, Ph.D.
Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Dipl. Biol. Jiří Schlaghamerský, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
The target group for this seminar are the students working on a PhD thesis in the field of ecology or biosystematics of terrestrial invertebrates. Participation of postdocs and the department's teachers working in this field is also assumed.
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 seminar provides the students with topical information on and the possibility to discuss research in the given field going on at the Department of Botany and Zoology, on bachelor, master and doctoral theses, on fundamental methodological issues, on experience gained during study stays at other institutions, on basic approaches as well as on novel trends in the field, and on the possibilities of work in the field after graduation. The main objectives are to 1) get a broad overview of basic approaches and methods used to study various aspects of the biology and ecology of terrestrial invertebrates; 2) to get an overview of research topics of institutions working in the given field; 3) to acquire the ability to follow a technical lecture and to participate in a technical discussion (for instance asking questions) both in Czech and English; and 4) to acquire (get to know and practise) the skills of presenting own research projects and their results as well as the results of desk-top studies (literature search etc.) according to the practice established in the field (concisely, clearly and catching the attention of the audience) both in Czech and English. These objectives are to be reached in a gradual process by participating in the seminar over several semesters.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to give a scientific talk and to discuss it in the scientific community.
Syllabus
  • The seminar synopsis is subject to change in dependence on the composition of its participants, their needs and how advanced they are. A fundamental part of the programme are presentations of the participants, in the first place: introductions to their own bachelor, master of doctoral thesis - introducing objectives and background; interim reports on the course of work and the results obtained so far; presentations of the completed theses as a preparatory step for the official thesis defense procedure; presentations of talks to be given or already given at scientific meetings. Each presentation is followed by a discussion (regarding content and form) and is also usually preceded by a tutorial with the head of the seminar or the thesis supervisor. Members of the Research Group, who have not enrolled in the course (teachers, researchers, doctoral students) present their research in a corresponding way. Another substantial part of the seminar are lectures of members of the Research Group or the Department, and of invited guests from other institutions (domestic and foreign) devoted to various topics of terrestrial invertebrate research. Additional parts of the programme are for instance excursions to other institutions (e.g. the Entomological Dept. of the Moravian Museum).
Literature
  • Žádná standardní literatura, pouze dle aktuální potřeby
Teaching methods
Preparation (homeworks) and presentation of theses, state of work and results of own research (bachelor's or master's thesis) by the students, or talks on other agreed topics (for instance based on topical scientific papers), followed by class discussion. Talks on various topics within the biology and ecology of terrestrial invertebrates by the department's staff and (foremost) by invited speakers from other institutions (active participation of students in the subsequent discussion).
Assessment methods
Credits are given for active participation in the seminar. Participants should not be absent more than twice per semester and should take part in discussions as well as preparing and presenting own talks (papers) on agreed topics.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
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