Course: Applied Hydrobiology

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Course title Applied Hydrobiology
Course code EKO/AH
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Rulík Martin, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Students willl be provided by basic knowledge on water toxicology, biology of pollutants, water treatment, sewage water treatment, consequences of human activity in water ecosystems, bioindication of water quality, and a role of hydrobiology in restoration of water ecosystems.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
The course aims at presenting actual information and procedures from the branch. Major approaches, conceptual and theoretical topics are listed in syllabus.
Knowledge/Application At the end of the course the student is expected to: - have thorough understanding of the use of hydrobiology in water management practice; - be able to judge the consequences of input of various anthropogenic pollutants into the surface waters and groundwaters - understand basically the chemistry, biology and microbiology of both sewage waste water treatment and drinking water treatment. - comprehend the common strategies in biological management and monitoring of surface waters
Prerequisites
Elementary knowledge in hydrobiology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Dialog

Oral exam.
Recommended literature
  • Abel, P.D. (2000). Water pollution biology. Taylor & Francis, London, 286 pp.
  • Bjork S. (2014). Limnological methods for environmnetal rehabilitation. Schweizerbart Science Publishers.
  • Earle A et al. (2010). Transboundary water management - Principles nad management. SIWI, Stockholm.
  • Chudoba, J., Dohányos, M., Wanner, J. (1995). Biologické čištění odpadních vod.. SNTL Praha, 465 pp.
  • Mason,C.F. (1981). Biology of freshwater pollution.. Longman Group UK Limited, 351 pp.
  • Zelinka,M.,Kuíček,F. (1985). Základy aplikované hydrobiologie. Učební texty PřF UJEP.. SPN Praha, 250 pp.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Hydrobiology (2021) Category: Biology courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter