Bi2RC_2P1P Biology of Cyanobacteria, Fungi and Algae

Faculty of Education
Spring 2019
Extent and Intensity
1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Blažena Brabcová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
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
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Znalost sinic, řas, hub a houbových organismů na gymnaziální úrovni.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
1. understand system and evolution of cyanobacteria, algae, fungi and "fungi-like organisms";
2. thallus of cyanobacteria, algae, fungi and "fungi-like organisms";
3. reproduction of cyanobacteria, algae, fungi and "fungi-like organisms";
4. name and describe selected species these organisms, understand their function in the ecosystems;
5. representatives suitable for teaching at elementary school.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students will develop of knowledge of characteristics of divisions, classes, selected species cyanobacteria, algae and fungi. Utilize the knowledge gained at elementary school.
Syllabus
  • 1. Division of organisms. Characteristics of prokarya, eukarya. Endosymbiotic origin of the semiautonomous organells.
  • 2. Systems and evolution of cyanobacteria. Basic characteristics, species. Function in the ecosystems, importance for people.
  • 3. Systems and evolution of algae. Basic characteristics, species. Function in the ecosystems, importance for people.
  • 4. Systems and evolution of fungi and "fungi-like organisms". Basic characteristics, species. Function in the ecosystems, importance for people.
  • 5. Cyanobacteria, algae and fungi in teaching in elementary school.
Literature
    required literature
  • Kalina T. et Váňa J (2005): Sinice, řasy, houby, mechorosty a podobné organismy v současné biologii. Karolinum, Praha
  • ROSYPAL, Stanislav. Nový přehled biologie. 1. vydání. Praha: Scientia. xxii, 797. ISBN 9788086960234. 2003. info
    recommended literature
  • Kalina T. (2001): Systém a vývoj sinic a řas. - Praha UK, [skriptum]
  • BELLINGER, Edward G. and D. C. SIGEE. Freshwater algae : identification, enumeration and use as bioindicators. Second edition. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. viii, 275. ISBN 9781118917169. 2015. info
  • 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. xvii, 878. ISBN 9780521193757. 2011. info
  • VÁŇA, Jiří. Systém a vývoj hub a houbových organismů. 2. vydání. Praha: Karolinum. 164 stran. ISBN 8071846031. 1998. info
Teaching methods
Form of teaching: Oral lectures.
Methods of teaching: Frontal teaching.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods: Written test
Criteria: 30 questions (min. 16 correctly).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: blokově 12 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018.
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