Bi8180 Physiology and cultivation of algae and cyanobacteria

Faculty of Science
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
1/0. 1 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Peter Váczi, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. Ing. Miloš Barták, CSc.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Věra Faronová
Supplier department: Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Tue 14:00–14:50 C13/332
Prerequisites (in Czech)
NOW( Bi8180c Physiology of algae - pr. )
žádné
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
At the end of this course student should be able:
- to define and explain basic physiological processes in algae growing in nature and in culture
- to list, define and analyze environmental processes affecting physiology of representive algal species
- to describe and use basic techniques of manipulation with algal cultures (isolation; culturing; realize basic experiment with algal strain).
- to descibe the principle of basic analytical techniques used in experimental algology. Ability to practical aplication of the techniques is expected.
Syllabus
  • Section 1: PHYSIOLOGY

  • 1) Algae – general overview: Definition; Classification; Occurrence and distribution; Organisation of the thalli; Nutrition; Reproduction; Overview of algal divisions; Endosymbiosis and evolution of algae

  • 2) Algal Anatomy and Cytology: Cytomorphology and ultrastructure; Photoreceptors; Information role of light; Chloroplasts; Nucleus, karyokinesis, cytokinesis; Ejectile organels

  • 3) Photosynthesis: Light; Photosynthesis, (light independent/dependent reactions, Photorespiration, Energy balance in photosynthesis)

  • 4) Algal biochemistry: Nutrition limitation; Nutrition cycle( phosphorus, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur, oxygen/carbon)

  • 5) Light: Light utilisation; Light properties; Measurement (Radiometry, Photometry, Lambertian surfaces, Units, Detectors, Light response curves); Photoacclimation

  • Section 2: CULTIVATION

  • 6) Cultivation of algae: Sampling (Storing, Isolation and purification); Cultivation techniques; Cultivation conditions; Endogenous rhythms; Sterilisation; Media; Methods of cultivation; Direct/Indirect methods for evaluation of the growth; Documentary methods

  • 7) Algae and the Man: Resources and utilization of algae; Food; Extracts; Toxins

Literature
  • Larkum A.W.D, Souhlas S.E., Raven J.A. (eds.) Photosynthesis in algae. Kluwer, Dordrecht 2003
  • Basanti L., Gualtiery P. (eds.) Algae: Anatomy, biochemistry, and biotechnology. CRC Press, Boca Raton 2006
  • Andersen R.A. (ed.) Algal culturing techniques. Elsevier, London 2005
Teaching methods
Lectures, presentations, discussions
Assessment methods
Presetation of group projects, oral exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Autumn 2004, Spring 2005, Autumn 2005, Spring 2006, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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