Bi8006 Model analyses of fluvial ecosystems

Faculty of Science
Spring 2012
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Karel Brabec, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Ondřej Hájek (lecturer)
RNDr. Jiří Jarkovský, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Klára Komprdová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Ivan Holoubek, CSc.
RECETOX – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. Karel Brabec, Ph.D.
Supplier department: RECETOX – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Bi6083 Bc. state exam system. 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 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course consists of selected topics of fluvial systems ecology presented in form of case studies. Every theme is introduced by overview of concepts, existing knowledge and methods. Statistical analyses and interpretation of results is demonstrated on real data. The course is organized in four topic blocks:
i) GIS a geostatistics,
ii) hydromorphology,
iii) fluvial habitats and macroinvertebrate communities,
iv) assessment and conservation of fluvial systems
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
to understand the basic theories and concepts in studies of riverine systems
to design study in stream ecology including field, laboratory and data analyses methods
to explain basic ecological patterns and processes in fluvial ecosystems
to work with study literature and other information sources
Syllabus
  • Introduction (structure of lectures, literature, theories, study design)
  • GIS tools for acquiring, evaluation and presentation of ecological data
  • Analysis of model catchment
  • Multiple-scale analysis of results
  • Ecohydrology and hydromorphological surveys
  • Interactions between aquatic, riparian and terrestrial ecosystems
  • Habitats of benthic invertebrates
  • Structure of benthic communities and populations
  • Ecological interactions in macroinvertebrate communities
  • Analyses of spatial and temporal distributions
  • Application of research results in assessment of anthropogenic impacts
  • Assessment of ecological status and restoration efficiency
Literature
  • Methods in stream ecology. Edited by F. Richard Hauer - Gary Anthony Lamberti. 2nd ed. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2006, xv, 877. ISBN 0123329086. info
  • NAIMAN, Robert J., H. DÉCAMPS and Michael E. MCCLAIN. Riparia : ecology, conservation, and management of streamside communities. Edited by Gene E. Likens. Amsterdam: Elsevier Academic Press, 2005, xv, 430. ISBN 0126633150. info
  • GORDON, Nancy D. Stream hydrology : an introduction for ecologists. 2nd ed. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, 2004, xiv, 429. ISBN 0470843586. info
  • MCCUNE, Bruce and James B. GRACE. Analysis of ecological communities. Oregon: Bruce McCune, 2002, 300 s. ISBN 0-9721290-0-6. info
  • DOWNES, Barbara J. Monitoring ecological impacts : concepts and practice in flowing waters. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2002, xii, 434. ISBN 0521771579. info
Teaching methods
lectures, case studies, class discussion
Assessment methods
lectures (attendance required), class discussion, colloquium
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: Vypisuje se v sudých letech.
General note: Předmět nebude otevírán každoročně.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2008, Spring 2010, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2014, autumn 2017.
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