ENSb1116 Zoological Review

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Petra Křížková (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Zbyněk Ulčák, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Klára Dubinová
Supplier department: Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Wed 18:00–19:40 U23
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! ENS116 Zoological Review &&!NOW( ENS116 Zoological Review )&&TYP_STUDIA(B)&& ENSb1247 Introduction to Biology
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
there are 8 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Abstract
The main objective of the course is the following - to acquainte students with the basic terms of general zoology, basic information on onthology, zoogeography and origin of the fauna of the Central Europe and its changes. At the end of the course students should be able to understand and explain principles of evolution and its classification and its basic rules. A substantial part of the course is represented by the review of the zoological classification with respect to the species of economic, cultural or conservation importance.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able after finishing of the course: - describe basic cathegories of the zoological system with its important taxonomical groups and their significant species - describe influences forming (middle) european fauna from postglacial period till the present - discuss basic principles of zoological systematics and explain actual zoological system - describe basic principles in ethology, including definition of the biological determination of the behaviour - describe influence of the fauna on the evolution of the human civilization (domestication)
Key topics
1. Zoogeography, European fauny in the post-glacial period, actual changes. Alien and invasive species, repatriation. 2. Ethology and domestication - behaviour types, instincts, phasis of domestication. Welfare. Migration 3. Zoological systematics - system categories, classification theories. 4. Mammals - characteristics, main species. 5. Birds - characteristics, main species. 6. Chordates - fishes, amphibians, reptiles - characteristics, main species. 7. Arthropods - Tracheata - characteristics, main species. 8. Arthropods - Crustaceans - characteristics, main species. 9. Molluscs - characteristics, main species. 10. Ring worms - characteristics, main species. 11. Invertebrates. 12. Morphology, reproduction, onthogenesis. Embryonal and postembryonal evolution.
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • Zoologie pro zemědělce a lesníky. Edited by Zdeněk Laštůvka. 3., dopl. vyd. Brno: Konvoj, 2004, 264 s. ISBN 8073020653. info
  • LAŠTŮVKA, Zdeněk and Pavla KREJČOVÁ. Ekologie. 1. vyd. Brno: Konvoj, 2000, 184 s. ISBN 8085615932. info
    recommended literature
  • VESELOVSKÝ, Zdeněk. Chováme se jako zvířata? Vyd. 1. Praha: Panorama, 1992, 244 s. ISBN 8070382406. info
  • LEAKEY, Richard and Roger LEWIN. Lidé od jezera : člověk, jeho počátky, jeho povaha a budoucnost. 1. vyd. Praha: Mladá fronta, 1984, 246 s. URL info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
The course is based on lectures, field excursions and individual work with the study resources.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Written examination. The written examination consists of open and closed questions and identification of animals. The test can be scored up to 60 points, 45 points from the test and 15 points from the identification. The assessment is based on the study regulations, i.e. to successfully complete the course, you need to score at least 60%.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Kurz se otevírá při 5 a více přihlášených studentech.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
The course is taught in the traditional lecture format, with fieldwork taking place during lecture times or, as mentioned above, at another agreed time.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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