BIp038 System and Evolution of Algae and Fungi for Teachers

Faculty of Education
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Blažena Brabcová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Libuše Vodová, 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 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
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.
Learning outcomes
- the student uses the correct professional biological terminology and is able to select concepts and phenomena corresponding to the level of primary school pupils; - the student selects and uses model organisms in the teaching to document selected concepts and phenomena; - the student works with biological material and processes it in the form of didactic means for the needs of primary school.
Syllabus
  • 1. Systems and evolution of cyanobacteria. Basic characteristics, species. Function in the ecosystems, importance for people.
  • 2. Systems and evolution of algae. Basic characteristics, species. Function in the ecosystems, importance for people.
  • 3. Systems and evolution of fungi and "fungi-like organisms". Basic characteristics, species. Function in the ecosystems, importance for people.
  • 4. Cyanobacteria, algae and fungi in teaching at the elementary school.
  • 5. Each student prepares a learning task on the topic of cyanobacteria or algae and on mushrooms - for elementary school, and then demonstrates the output.
Literature
    required literature
  • 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
  • Juráň et Kašrovský (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.
  • 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.
  • KALINA, Tomáš and Jiří VÁŇA. Sinice, řasy, houby, mechorosty a podobné organismy v současné biologii. Vyd. 1. Praha: Karolinum, 2005, 606 s. ISBN 9788024610368. info
    recommended literature
  • Hagara L.; Antonín L. at Baier J.(2005): Houby. 7. vyd., Aventinum Praha.
  • Hindák F. et al. (1978): Sladkovodné riasy. - SPN Bratislava
  • Komárková J. (2014): Nebezpečné vodní květy. http://vesmir.cz/2014/07/16/nebezpecne-vodni-kvety/
  • 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
  • SVRČEK, Mirko. Klíč k určování bezcévných rostlin : sinice, řasy, hlenky, houby, lišejníky a mechorosty. Vyd. 1. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1976, 579 s. info
  • HINDÁK, František. Kľúč na určovanie výtrusných rastlín. 1. slov. vyd. Bratislava: Slovenské pedagogické nakladateľstvo, 1975, 396 s. info
Teaching methods
Form of teaching: theoretical and practical training, laboratory exercises. Teaching methods: observation, work with reference literature..
Assessment methods
Assessment method: presentation, processing of the topic into the form of teaching at primary school
Requirements for completing the course:
- regular attendance at classes (max. one absence)
- properly kept protocols
- design and implementation of a task for primary school on the topics of cyanobacteria or algae and fungi
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2026, recent)
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