BIp021 Identification of Algae - Practical Course

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Blažena Brabcová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Blažena Brabcová, Ph.D.
Department of Biology – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Blažena Brabcová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Biology – Faculty of Education
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
- determine of choice freshwater cyanobacteria and algae from Czech Republic
- use basic determination characteristic species and higher taxa
- use procedure during determination, diatom preparations, preservation
- work with literature, www links
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to:
- determine of choice freshwater cyanobacteria and algae from Czech Republic
- use basic determination characteristic species and higher taxa
- use procedure during determination, diatom preparations, preservation
- work with literature, www links
Syllabus
  • 1. Collection of the cyanobacteria and algae.
  • 2. Procedure during determination, preparations, preservation.
  • 3. Literature, www links.
  • 4. Determination of the cyanobacteria and algae.
Literature
  • Svrček M. et al. (1976): Klíč k určování bezcévných rostlin. SPN Praha
  • Hindák F. et al. (1975): Klúč na určovanie výtrusných rastlín. - SPN Bratislava
  • Lange-Bertalot H. (2001): Diatoms of Europe. Vol.2. A.R.G. Gantner Verlag K.G., 526 p.
  • Hindák F. et al. (1978): Sladkovodné riasy. SPN Bratislava
  • The freshwater algal flora of the British Isles : an identification guide to freshwater and terrestrial algae. Edited by Alan Donaldson - Peter V. York - Chris F. Carter - Alan J. Brook - Bri. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2011, xvii, 878. ISBN 9780521193757. info
Teaching methods
Form of teaching: laboratory course, field practises
Methods of teaching: frontal teaching, explanation, instruction, observation, work with literature, determination
Assessment methods
Assesment methods: practical exam Criteria: 1. Laboratory protocols. 2. Attendance at course. 3. Making permanent the mount of diatoms
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught in blocks.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2018.
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