Bi2030c Higher plant phylogeny and diversity - practical course

Faculty of Science
Spring 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)
Mgr. Olga Rotreklová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavel Veselý, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Olga Rotreklová, Ph.D.
Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. Olga Rotreklová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable of Seminar Groups
Bi2030c/01: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Wed 12:00–13:50 D36/225, O. Rotreklová, P. Veselý
Bi2030c/02: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 8:00–9:50 D36/225, O. Rotreklová, P. Veselý
Bi2030c/03: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 10:00–11:50 D36/225, O. Rotreklová, P. Veselý
Bi2030c/04: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 16:00–17:50 D36/225, O. Rotreklová, P. Veselý
Bi2030c/05: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Tue 18:00–19:50 D36/225, O. Rotreklová, P. Veselý
Bi2030c/06: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Wed 8:00–9:50 D36/225, O. Rotreklová, P. Veselý
Bi2030c/07: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Wed 10:00–11:50 D36/225, O. Rotreklová, P. Veselý
Prerequisites (in Czech)
NOW( Bi2030 High. plant phylog. & divers. )&&( Bi1090 Phylog. & diver. algae & fungi && Bi1090c Phyl. & div. algae & fungi -pr )
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
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Abstract
System and evolution of plants is one of the introductory disciplines of biological study. The subject is intended for students of systematic biology and education. The lab is an integral part of the lectures and is intended to supplement knowledge gained from study with concrete images of live or preserved model plants. Annotated sketches of the observed models are prepared. Emphasis is on comparative morphology, especially in the case of the angiosperm families where a single "model species" is presented.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- to characterize and compare the features of the main representatives of higher plants;
- to prepare microscopic mounts of the higher plant parts important for their classification and determination;
- to apply the basic microscopic techniques and scientific drawing priciples in the biology of higher plants;
- to describe and summarize the basic features of the major clades of the higher plants;
- to identify and describe the basic trends in the evolution of life cycles across the lineages of higher plants
Key topics
1. a 2: Morphology of plant organs: root, stem, leaf, flower (+ types of pollination), fruit, spreading of diaspores; 3. Bryophyta; 4. Lycopodiophyta; 5. Psilotophyta a Equisetophyta; 5. Polypodiophyta 6. Gymnosperms 1: Cycadophyta a Pinophyta (Gingkoopsida); 7. Gymnosperms 2: Pinophyta (Pinopsida), Gnetophyta; 8-14. Selected important families of Angiosperms (depending on phenology).
Study resources and literature
  • SMEJKAL, Miroslav. Systém a evoluce vyšších rostlin. In Fylogeneze, systém a biologie organismů. 1st ed. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1992, p. 205-349. ISBN 80-04-22815-1. info
  • HENDRYCH, Radovan. Systém a evoluce vyšších rostlin : učební přehled. 2., upr. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1986, 499 s. URL info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
lab practicals
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Lab protocols. Herbarium specimens. Written test. Credit.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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