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Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleNumber of ECTS Credits Allocated
546-0719/02Field Training in Ecology2 ECTS credits
Type of Course UnitCompulsory
Level of Course UnitSecond Cycle
Year of StudyFirst Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech, English
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
KUP73Ing. Jiří Kupka, Ph.D.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Practical application of research and determination methods, obtaining and synthesis data processing, the assessment of environment and nature components.
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Common optional components are not offered, students of special interest can participate in departmental activities or can arrange consulting hours with lecturer.
Course Contents
Field works within model biocoenoses and ecosystems (forests, meadow, wetland, water etc.). Determination of plant and animal species in the field. Ecological conditions and characteristics. Data collection and evaluation. Settings of conclusions.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Field guides and books for determination of animals and plants. Methodics by lecturers.
1.Metodiky terénního výzkumu podle vedoucích jednotlivých pracovních skupin.
2.Dykyjová, D.: Metody studia ekosystémů. Academia Praha, 1989.
3. Determinační klíče pro jednotlivé skupiny organismů (rostliny, savci,
ptáci, plazi a obojživelníci, brouci, motýli).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Terrain work
Assesment methods and criteria
Tasks are not Defined
Work placement(s)
Course does not contain work placement.

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