Bi6111c Behavioral methods in physiology - practical course

Faculty of Science
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Hurychová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. PharmDr. Jana Rudá, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Tomanová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. RNDr. Martin Vácha, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Nikodém Zezula, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Martin Vácha, Ph.D.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Martin Vácha, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Thu 14:00–14:50 D36/212
Prerequisites
NOW( Bi6111 Behavioral methods physiology )
The course must be enrolled together with Bi6111.
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 12 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 3/12, only registered: 0/12, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/12
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The course aims to train the acquisition of behavioral data in the laboratory on invertebrates and vertebrates. It develops the skills of independent data acquisition, evaluation and graphical presentation of data, including discussion of results.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the graduate will be able to: -apply behavioural methods to specific biological questions; -evaluate and present his/her own behavioural data;
Key topics
Invertebrates: Behaviour of the larvae of an octopus and/or nematode Learning of bees - PER Teaching the T-maze - T-maze Learning insects - Freezing Rodents: Activity and Circadian Rhythms of the Mouse Rodent Learning - Morris maze, Y-maze Grid test, challenging beam
Study resources and literature
  • ZUPANC, Günther K. H. Behavioral neurobiology : an integrative approach. Edited by Theodore Holmes Bullock. 1st. pub. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004, xviii, 342. ISBN 9780198700562. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Demonstrations of behavioral tests. Students independently evaluate data from experiments and process graphical outputs. Results and conclusions are discussed.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Understanding of the meaning and technique of the experiments presented, ability to present and discuss specific data obtained are assessed. The student will present the prepared protocols of the demonstrated tasks. In discussion with others, the student must demonstrate knowledge of conducting basic types of behavioral experiments, processing and evaluating behavioral data.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Na předmět se vztahuje povinnost registrace, bez registrace může být znemožněn zápis předmětu!
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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