PřF:Bi9529 Methods of field phycology - Course Information

Bi9529 Methods of field phycology

Extent and Intensity

2/4. 6 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

RNDr. Bohuslav Uher, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

RNDr. Bohuslav Uher, Ph.D.
Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: RNDr. Bohuslav Uher, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science

Timetable

Wed 14:00–15:50 BR2

Prerequisites

Bi1090 System & evol. lower plants ||SOUHLAS
To pass System and evolution of lower plants Course (Bi1090) or to give the tutorial assent.

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 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20

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Course objectives

The lectures can be given in English. That course continues from the winter semester. The main attention will be paid to the evolution, morphology, ultrastructure, systematic position, biodiversity, biogeography, biotechnology. Many species from the living specimens, cultures or preserved material will be demonstrated in the laboratories. Field excursion at interesting algological localities following with the determination of natural samples and processing ecological data using multivariate statistical programmes. It includes both the processing of results and the participation of students on the publishing of data. Basic methods for studying different members of blue-green algae and algae. Preparation of culture media. Material and data sampling, storing and evaluating, dying methods, material documentation, computational phycology.

Syllabus

• 1. Field research. 2. Taking of samples, the possibilities of preliminary identification of algae and cyanobacteria in the field. 3. Measuring of principle ecological parameters. 4. The evaluation of natural samples. 5. Species determination, processing of samples for biodiversity and ecology research. 6. Statistical processing and interpretation of data using multivariate methods. 7. The preparation of results for scientific publication. 8. Internet databases. 9. Image processing computer programmes, 3D visualisation of objects. 10. Taxonomy in phycology - phenetical and cladistic methods, basic computer programmes.

Literature

• Komárek J. & Anagnostidis K. (1986, 1989): Modern approach to the classification system of cyanophytes 2, 4. Algolog. Studies, Stuttgart.
• Fogg G. E. & al. (1973): The blue-green algae. Academic Press, London, New York.
• Graham L. E. & Wilcox L. W. (2000): Algae. Prentice Hall Inc.
• Dryden, I.L. & Mardia, K.V. (1998): Statistical shape analysis. - John Wiley & Sons, New York.
• Fay P. & Van Baalen C. (ed. ) (1987): The Cyanobacteria. Elsevier, Amsterdam, New York, Oxford.
• Bryant D. A. (ed. ) (1994): The molecular biology of cyanobacteria. Kluwer Acad. Publ.
• Carr N. G. & Whitton B. A. (ed. ) (1982): The biology of cyanobacteria. Blackwell Sci. Publ.
• Carr N. G. & Whitton B. A. (ed. ) (1973): The biology of blue-green algae. Blackwell Sci. Publ.
• Anagnostidis K. & Komárek J. (1985, 1988, 1990): Modern approach to the classification system of cyanophytes 1, 3, 5. Algolog. Studies, Stuttgart.
• Whitton B. A. & Potts M. (ed. ) (1999): The ecology of cyanobacteria. Kluwer Acad. Publ.

Teaching methods

lectures, field excursion,

Assessment methods

Oral or written examination.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further Comments

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.

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