Course: Special Algology

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Course title Special Algology
Course code BOT/PGSPS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Poulíčková Aloisie, prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • Hašler Petr, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Specific methods for their study: vital staining (mucilage, cell walls), isolation and cultivation (cyanobacteria, diatoms, green algae), DNA staining, fluorescence methods, kvantitative methods (Utermöhl method), permanent preparations (diatoms). Drawings and digital images, image plates mounting.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils
Learning outcomes
Detail view on individual algal systematic groups, their life strategies, life cycles and interactions with environment.
The aim of this course is to acquire basic skills in field technique - sampling, conservation, preparation. Student is able to obtain unialgal cultures for future use (DNA isolation). Student is able to document finding via indian ink drawing and prepare figure plate for publication.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

PhD Exam
Recommended literature
  • Andersen R.A. Algal culturing techniques. Elevier Academic press.
  • Ettl H. , Görtner, G., Heynig, H., Mollenhauer, D. (eds). (2005). Susswasserflora von Mitteleuropa. Andersen R.A. Algal Culturing techniques. Elsevier.
  • Ettl H. , Görtner, G., Heynig, H., Mollenhauer, D. (eds). (1998). Susswasserflora von Mitteleuropa. Gustav Fischer.
  • Hindák F. (ed.). (1978). Sladkovodné riasy. SNP.
  • Lund, H.C., Lund J.W.G. (1995). Freshwater Algae. Their microscopic world Explorer.. Biopress Ltd.
  • Poulíčková, A., Jurčák, J. (2001). Malý obrazový atlas našich sinic a řas. Vydavatelství UP Olomouc.
  • Poulíčková, A. Základy ekologie sinic a řas. Olomouc.


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