Bi4005 Advances in vertebrate research (seminar) V

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Tomáš Bartonička, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
prof. Mgr. et Mgr. Josef Bryja, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Tomáš Bartonička, Ph.D.
Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Tomáš Bartonička, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Bi4004 Vertebratological seminar IV || Bi4001 Vertebratological seminar I
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
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Abstract
Presentation of student research results, progress in bachelor and master diploma thesis. Advances in vertebratological research, lectures presented by home and foreign specialists.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to work with literature, classify information and select information relevant to the subject. Students has the possibility of repeatedly lecturing on their projects, thereby gaining both the necessary feedback on their performances and the speaking skills needed, e.g. for future conference performances on the world forums. Students have the opportunity to discuss with experts from the field in english.
Key topics
  • Presentation of research results and progress in ichthyology, herpetology, ornithology, mammalogy, ecology and other disciplines.
  • Modern trends in vertebrate biology.
Study resources and literature
  • No specialised literature is recommended
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Presentations by professionals in the field, both Czech and foreign, discussion about presented data.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Seminar with host lectures. Each student has to have at least one oral presentation per semester. Credit.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught each semester.
The course is taught every week.
General note: Předmět určen pro doktorandy, diplomanty a další zájemce se zaměřením na vertebratologické obory.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
The seminar is taught mainly in English, exceptionally in Czech.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2005, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024, Autumn 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2026, recent)
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