Bi7112 Conservation of amimal species

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Petr Pařil, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jan Sychra, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jan Sychra, Ph.D.
Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Petr Pařil, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Wed 12:00–13:50 D32/329
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Bi8710 Nature Conservation
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Student will be informed about main main topics of protection of endangered animal species in Czech Republic and also from global point of view (particularly CITES). They will be familiarized with the main causes of extinction and vulnerability of animal species, conservation and legislative measures for their protection, with biology of respective endangered species in relation to their biotopes, including specific examples and methods practiced in the Czech Republic.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able: - to formulate the main main problems of protection of endangered animal species in Czech Republic and from global point of view (particularly CITES) - to understand the main causes of extinction and vulnerability of animal species and consequences of conservation and legislative measures for their protection - to describe biology of respective endangered species in relation to their biotopes, including specific examples and methods used in Czech Republic.
Syllabus
  • Endangered species and their biology. Endangered biotopes in CR and related animals. Particular examples of animal vulnerability in conditions of CR. Causes if extinction, vulnerability and restoration of populations. Examples of threatened species in CR, Specific methods of species protection: management, action plans for species, breeding in captivity and reintroduction, (examples of successful and unsuccessful programmes in CR and abroad – beaver, pearl mussel, grouse, bustard, crayfish, bats, sturgeons, monkeys, turtles, parrots, crocodiles, snakes etc.). Role of biotopes for conservation of viable populations, Examples of impact of invasive species, Oscillations of distribution area, Czech and international legislative related to endangered species, Tools for species protection and practical examples of their implementation, Examples of “umbrella species” in relation to habitat management, Practical experience in species protection in CR (Agency of nature and landscape protection CR, Czech environmental inspections, rescue centers etc.), CITES – overview of species, their biology and problems related to protection. Illegal trade, smuggling, breeding, ZOO. Protection of animals in worldwide scale. Examples of genetic fund management for conservation purposes. Social and political consequences. Impact of legislative and public relations on animal conservation.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Baláž V., Falteisek L., Chlumská Z., Kolář F., Kubešová M., Matějů J., Prach J., Rezková M. 2010: Ochrana přírody z pohledu biologa. 191 pp.
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion
Assessment methods
oral exam, oral exam, three topic must be answered with minimally 60% success rate for passing of course
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2019, recent)
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