PřF:Bi8180 Physiology of algae - Course Information

Bi8180 Physiology and cultivation of algae and cyanobacteria

Extent and Intensity

1/0/0. 1 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Peter Váczi, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Peter Váczi, Ph.D.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Naděžda Bílá
Supplier department: Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science

Timetable

Mon 19. 2. to Sun 26. 5. Wed 12:00–12:50 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

• Experimental Plant Biology (programme PřF, N-EBR)
• General Biology (programme PřF, M-BI, specialization Plant Physiology)

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.

Learning outcomes

Student will be able to:
- to describe basic physiological processes occurring in the natural environment and in cultures
-to analyze processes that control the physiological processes of algal cultures
- to cover the basic skills of working with algae kutura (isolation, cultivation, preparation and execution of experiments and application of analytical methods)

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

• Bi8180c Physiology and cultivation of algae and cyanobacteria - practice
  NOW(Bi8180)  

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