Lecturer(s)
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Rulík Martin, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Lecture "Aquatic microbial ecology" provides an basic overview of biology and ecology of microorganisms in water ecosystems, their importance in biogeochemical matter cycling and energy transformation, possibilities of using in anthropogenic system and their role in water borne infections
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture
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Learning outcomes
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The course aims at presenting actual information and procedures from the branch. Major approaches, conceptual and theoretical topics are listed in syllabus.
At the end of the course the student is expected to: - have thorough understanding of the role of microorganisms in water ecosystems; - understand major methods used to determine both microbial community structure and activity - understand the fundamental role of bacteria in biogeochemical cycles of the basic elements - comprehend the role of water-born microorganisms in human health
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Prerequisites
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Elementary knowledge in microbiology and ecology.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Oral exam, Dialog
Oral exam.
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Recommended literature
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Kaprálek, F. (1986). Fyziologie baktérií.. SPN. Praha, 608 pp.
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Rulík, M. et al. (2013). Mikrobiální ekologie vod. UP v Olomouci.
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Straškrabová, V. et al. (1996). Mikrobiální ekologie vody.. PHARE 11, 119 pp.
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