Bi9520 Phycological excursion

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Barbora Hutňan Chattová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tereza Cahová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Barbora Hutňan Chattová, Ph.D.
Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. Barbora Hutňan Chattová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
( Bi1090 Phylog. & diver. algae & fungi || Bi1010 Plant phylog. & divers. )&&SOUHLAS
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
to know personally the Czech and Slovak experts in the field of study phycology / algology;
to obtain current information about phycological research and new methods;
to identify natural habitats and ecotopes of different taxa of cyanobacteria/cyanophytes and algae;
to learn to identify taxa of cyanobacteria and algae using various actual existing methodologies;
to establish or to re-establish friendly future professional contacts with colleagues from other universities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia;
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course the students should be able to use basic algological field methods, such as phytoplankton sampling, benthos sampling and sampling of subaerial cyanobacteria; they should know how to measure pH, temperature and conductivity in the field; distinguish basic genera of cyanobacteria and algae under the microscope; older students should successfully present their thesis topic at the symposium.
Syllabus
  • Excursion (course) is always held within the famous cyanobacterial-algal "Chantransia course";
  • The course is designed for university students of all study levels who are engaged in field of cyanobacteria or algae;
  • Or, for students whose field of study touching with cyanobacteria or algae, or simply want to see how does it look in research area of phycology.;
  • Particularly there are welcome students from the 1st and 2nd year of their study, whos are seeking bachelors or master thesis topic and would like to learn about the algae and cyanobacteria ;
  • What is the plan?;
  • The course usually takes place annually in October between 1st to 15th;
  • The course lasts for 4 days;
  • Lectures on taxonomy, molecular biology, ecology, morphology, physiology and applied phycology.;
  • There will also be excursions to local waters and a subsequent microscopic practicum.;
  • An indispensable rich cultural and entertainment program.;
  • For older students is ready to present the theme of their bachelors, master thesis or dissertation in the form of a traditional minisymposium.;
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SKÁCELOVÁ, Olga, Bohuslav UHER and Jiří KROČA. Phytobenthos of small streams in the Moravskoslezské Beskydy and Javorníky Mountains. Časopis Slezského muzea, série A, vědy přírodní. Opava: Slezské muzeum v Opavě, 2010, vol. 59, A, p. 81-95. ISSN 1211-3026. info
Teaching methods
lectures;
field sampling;
presentations by professionals;
indentification course;
Assessment methods
student will receive fulfilling requirements for participation in the renowned phycological course "Chantransia"
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.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 4D.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2012, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2022, recent)
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