Bi7870 Advanced evolution of invertebrates

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). 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
Thu 10:00–11:50 D36/223
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Bi6083 Bachelor State Exam in ecological and evolutionary biology
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 16 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 5/16, only registered: 0/16, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/16
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Main objectives are to learn current phylogeny of eukaryotes, particularly metazoans and evolution of their organ systems. The course also includes laboratory classes focused on common taxa of the Czech fauna and identification of free living unicellular eukaryotes, poriferans, cnidarians and ectoprocts.
Learning outcomes
Students will gain ability to: - describe modern trends in understanding of Eukaryote phylogeny and particularly phylogeny of "invertebrates" - understand basic principles of the evolution of animal organ systems - identify Czech species of Porifera, Cnidaria, Ectoprocta, and some free living groups of Protozoa
Syllabus
  • 1. Current phylogeny of eukaryotic superlineages and basal metazoans • 2. Free living unicellular eukaryotes: advances of individual taxa • 3. Free living unicellular eukaryotes: the Czech fauna • 4. Porifera: the Czech fauna and identification of species • 5. Current phylogeny of metazoans: Eumetazoa and basal Bilateria • 6. Hydrozoa: the Czech fauna and identification of species • 7. Ectoprocta: the Czech fauna and identification of species • 8. Current phylogeny of metazoans: protostomians • 9. Evolution of organ systems: nervous, respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems • 10. Evolution of organ systems: body cavity, excretory and circulatory systems • 11. Current knowledge of the phylogeny of higher taxa of invertebrates
Literature
  • Zrzavý J., 2006: Fylogeneze živočišné říše. Scientia, Praha, 255 pp.
  • Ruppert E.E., Fox R.S. & Barnes R.D., 2004: Invertebrate zoology. Seventh edition. Thomson, Brooks/Cole, 963 pp.
  • Adl S.M. et al., 2005: The new higher level classification of Eukaryotes with emphasis on the taxonomy of Protists. J. Eukaryot. Microbiol., 52(5): 399-451.
Teaching methods
2 h lectures combine with practical courses; obligatory presence
Assessment methods
presentation on a given topic or an oral exam that consists of broader discussion on two given 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.
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 2012, 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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