BIp008 System and Evolution of Algae and Fungi

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/2/0. 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
Timetable
Tue 21. 9. to Tue 14. 12. Tue 12:00–12:50 učebna 5
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
BIp008/01: Tue 21. 9. to Tue 14. 12. Tue 13:00–14:50 laboratoř 81, B. Brabcová
BIp008/02: Tue 21. 9. to Tue 14. 12. Tue 9:00–10:50 laboratoř 82, B. Brabcová
BIp008/03: Wed 22. 9. to Wed 15. 12. Wed 12:00–13:50 laboratoř 81, B. Brabcová
BIp008/04: Mon 20. 9. to Mon 13. 12. Mon 13:00–14:50 laboratoř 82, B. Brabcová
BIp008/05: Mon 20. 9. to Mon 13. 12. Mon 8:00–9:50 laboratoř 81, B. Brabcová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Znalost sinic, řas, houbových organismů a hub na gymnaziální úrovni.
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
1. identify representative species of cyanobacteria, algae and fungi, mainly from Czech Republic;
2. describe thallus of cyanobacteria, algae, fungi and "fungi-like organisms"; explain their reproduction;
4. name and describe selected species these organisms, understand their function in the ecosystems
3. survey the hydrobiological material;
4. work with determinated literature;
5. demonstrate organisms suitable for elementary school.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to:
1. identify representative species of cyanobacteria, algae and fungi, mainly from Czech Republic;
2. describe thallus of cyanobacteria, algae, fungi and "fungi-like organisms"; explain their reproduction;
4. name and describe selected species these organisms, understand their function in the ecosystems
3. survey the hydrobiological material;
4. work with determinated literature;
5. demonstrate organisms suitable for elementary school.
Syllabus
  • Oral lectures:
  • 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.
  • Laboratory course:
  • 1. Introduction, literature, collection and preservation of algae, fungi and lichenes,collections of algae, protocol, drawing,descriptions. Specias suitable for elementary school. Observation of Cyanobacteria, occurrence, importance.
  • 2. Observation of alage. Occurrence, ecology, importance.
  • 3. Observation of alage. Occurrence, ecology, importance.
  • 4. Determination of Bacillariophyceae. Main determination characters. Occurrence, ecology, importance.
  • 5. Observation of alage. Occurrence, ecology, importance. Collection and preservation.
  • 6. Observation of alage. Occurrence, ecology, importance.
  • 7. Observation of alage. Occurrence, ecology, importance.
  • 8. Charophyta: Charophyceae. Occurrence, ecology, importance.
  • 9. Observation of alage. Occurrence, ecology, imp
Literature
  • Kalina T. (2001): Systém a vývoj sinic a řas. - Praha UK, [skriptum]
  • Juráň et Kaštovský (2016): Nový pohled na systém řas a jak ho učit. Živa 6: 299-301, Academia, Praha.
  • KAUFNEROVÁ, V., VÁGNEROVÁ, P. 2013. Sinice a řasy v učebnicích pro základní a střední školy. Arnica, 1–2, 9–18. Západočeská univerzita v Plzni, Plzeň. ISSN 1804-8366.
  • Kalina T. et Váňa J (2005): Sinice, řasy, houby, mechorosty a podobné organismy v současné biologii. Karolinum, Praha
  • Hindák F. et al. (1978): Sladkovodné riasy. - SPN Bratislava
  • Kaštovský et Juráň (2016): Evoluce sinic a řas v moderním pojetí. Živa 6: CXXXIII-CXXXVI, Academia, Praha.
  • Nolčová, L., Vágnerová, P. 2016. Zajímavá a motivující výuka řas a sinic na základních a středních školách. Arnica 5, 1–2, 32–38. Západočeská univerzita v Plzni, Plzeň. ISSN 1804-8366.
  • Znachor P. (2008): Rozsivky – podivuhodné řasy v krabičce. Živa: 1: 10-11, Academia, Praha. http://ziva.avcr.cz/files/ziva/pdf/rozsivky-podivuhodne-rasy-v-krabicce.pdf
  • BELLINGER, Edward G. and D. C. SIGEE. Freshwater algae : identification, enumeration and use as bioindicators. Second edition. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell, 2015, viii, 275. ISBN 9781118917169. 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, 2011, xvii, 878. ISBN 9780521193757. info
  • HAGARA, Ladislav, Vladimír ANTONÍN and Jiří BAIER. Houby. Vyd. 3. Praha: Aventinum, 2001, 416 s. ISBN 8071511811. info
  • VÁŇA, Jiří. Systém a vývoj hub a houbových organismů. 2. vydání. Praha: Karolinum, 1998, 164 stran. ISBN 8071846031. info
  • KALINA, Tomáš. Systém a vývoj sinic a řas. 2. vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 1998, 165 s. ISBN 8071846112. info
  • SVRČEK, Mirko. Klíč k určování bezcévných rostlin : sinice, řasy, hlenky, houby, lišejníky a mechorosty. Vyd. 1. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1976, 579 s. info
Teaching methods
Form of teaching: Oral lectures.

Methods of teaching: Frontal teaching.
Form of teaching: laboratory course.
Methods of teaching: observation and drawing of cyanobacteria, algae, fungi and lichenes, explanation, instruction work with literature.
Assessment methods
Oral lectures: Assessment methods: Written test
Criteria: 30 questions (min. 16 correctly).
Necessary successfully completed laboratory course.
1. Laboratory protocols.
2. Practical exam.
3. Attendance at course.
Criterium for practical exam: 7 correctly determinate organisms from 10 organisms.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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