Bi6382 Applied insect physiology

Faculty of Science
Spring 2007
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Vladimír Ptáček, CSc. (lecturer), RNDr. Pavel Krieg, CSc. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Vladimír Šimek, CSc.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Vladimír Ptáček, CSc.
Timetable
Thu 13:00–14:50 BR2
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 14 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/14, only registered: 0/14
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
  • General Biology (programme PřF, B-BI, specialization Physiology of Animals)
  • General Biology (programme PřF, M-BI, specialization Physiology of Animals)
  • General Biology (programme PřF, N-BI, specialization Physiology of Animals)
Course objectives
Pollinators and their importance for the production of seeds and fruits. Bees, their systematic classification, bionomic groups and suitability for artificial multiplication and use in agricultural production (Megachile rotundata, Rhophitoides canus, Osmia spp, bumble bees and Apis spp.) Apis mellifera, anatomy and morphology, biology of the colony, production and use for pollination purposes. Practical beekeeping and bumblebee keeping.
Syllabus
  • Synopsis 1. Relations existing between plants and pollinating agents. 2. Various insect pollinators and their importance in production of seeds and fruits. 3. Bees as the most important pollinators and the main groups of the Apoidea super family (solitary bees, bumble bees, eusocial bees - sting less bees and Apis spp.) bees. 4. Medicago sativa as an example of the plant having special pollination requirements. 5. Species of Apoidea suitable for the deliberate use in plant breeding and seed production - their biology and management based on the knowledge of the physiological background (Megachile rotundata, Rhophitoides canus, other solitary bees, bumble bees and stingless bees). 6. Honeybee Apis mellifera, anatomy and morphology, casts, reproduction, genetics and brood rearing, nutrition and feeding of honeybees, physiology of digestion, energy economy, haemolymph, development of castes, mutual relationships, hormonal regulation of functions, instincts, information, pheromones, illnesses, 7. Products of honeybees (honey, pollen pellets, wax, venom, propolis). 8. Practical contacts with pollinating insects – the excursions in bumblebee rearing laboratory and at the Mendel-s Apiary. Further information: http://www.sci.muni.cz/ptacek/AFH%20web.htm
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Přednáška s praktickými demonstracemi a exkursí. Výuka může probíhat v blocích jednou za 3 týdny se střídáním s předměty přednášenými externisty. Podle možností bude zařezen blok expertů z jiných pracovišť - není uvedeno v sylabu.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Určeno pro posluchače fyziologie živočichů.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, spring 2012 - acreditation.
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