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Lecturer(s)
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Mazalová Monika, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The Historical and philosophical aspects of the Nature conservation and its beginning in context of the Human impacts on the nature. Actual position of the Topic of the Nature Conservation in complex of the Environmental conservation and science, Conservation Biology. General questions in Nature Conservation - influences and occasions of deteriorating and loose of biodiversity and habitats. Actual status of Czech nature and key factors influencing natural habitats and species. Development of the methods and conceptions in Nature conservation, theories, hypothesis and research topics in Nature conservation. Principles of design and management of nature reservations. Landscape conservation, theoretical roots and practical steps in Czech Republic. Basic International conventions, agreements and unions and another forms of transboundary cooperation. State police in nature conservation, state organisations and authority, private firms and non government organisations. Prevention of the damages on nature, environmental assessment, PR in nature conservation. Natura 2000 and its transposition and implementation in Czech Republic.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration, Projection (static, dynamic)
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- 24 hours per semester
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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.
Student - understands and connects ecological theory with conservation practice; explains the importance of biological diversity for ecosystem functioning and the provision of ecosystem services, and clarifies the main determinants of species diversity distribution on Earth (1.1.1., 1.1.3., 1.1.7., 1.2.3.) - describes and interprets the main causes of biodiversity loss in the Czech Republic and Central Europe; explains the mechanisms of major negative factors threatening biodiversity (1.1.1., 1.1.3., 1.1.7., 1.2.3., 6.2.1.) - explains the biological principles of nature conservation, monitoring principles, and basic methods of conservation research on species populations; characterises the main habitat types and approaches to their conservation management (1.1.1., 1.1.3., 1.1.7., 1.2.4.) - characterises the historical development of nature conservation in the Czech Republic and worldwide, and explains the role of key legislative instruments and international conventions in the protection of nature and landscape (1.1.1., 1.1.3., 1.1.7., 1.2.4., 6.2.1.) - describes general and special forms of territorial and species protection under Act No. 114/1992 Coll.; using concrete examples, clarifies the principles and importance of the European network of protected areas Natura 2000 (1.1.1., 1.1.3., 1.1.7., 1.2.3., 1.2.4.) - describes the system of state and public administration of nature conservation in the Czech Republic; understands the roles of expert institutions, commercial entities, and non-governmental non-profit organisations; explains the importance of public information, communication, and participation in nature and landscape conservation (1.1.1., 1.1.7., 1.2.3., 1.2.8., 1.2.9., 2.3.2., 2.3.5., 6.2.4.) - when interpreting nature conservation issues, distinguishes expert knowledge and scientifically supported information from unsubstantiated claims; is aware of the importance of expertise, working with reliable sources, and responsible communication of professional topics (1.1.3., 1.2.8., 6.2.1., 6.2.4.)
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Prerequisites
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The basic prerequisite is knowledge of high-school biology and successful completion of the course Fundamentals of Ecology (EKO/ZEE, ZEEG) or Ecology (BOT/ESPY).
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Oral exam, Written exam
The course is completed by a written examination. If fewer than five students are registered for a particular examination date, the written examination may be replaced by an oral examination. In the case of a borderline written-examination score (e.g. between grades A and B or E and F), the student may, upon request, take an additional oral examination in order to improve the result.
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Recommended literature
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Caughley, G., Sinclair, A., R., E. (1994). Wildlife Ecology and Management.. Blackwell Sc. Publications.
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Chytrý, M., a kol. (2001). Katalog biotopů České republiky.. AOPaK Praha.
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Kolář F. et al. (2012). Ochrana přírody z pohledu biologa: Proč a jak chránit českou přírodu Praha. Praha.
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Kostkan, V. (1996). Územní ochrana přírody a krajiny. Skripta.. MŽP Praha, PHARE, VŠB Ostrava. 138 pp.
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Meffe, G.,K., Carroll, C.,R. (1994). Principles of Conservation Biology. Sinauer Ass. Sunderland, Ma, USA 602 pp.
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Míchal, I. a kol. (1992). Ekologická stabilita.. Veronica, Brno, 244 pp.
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Míchal, I. a kol. (1999). Péče o chráněná území II. Lesní společenstva.. AOPaK Praha.
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Petříček, V. a kol. (1999). Péče o chráněná území I. Nelesní společenstva.. Praha.
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Primack, B., Kindlmann, P., Jersáková J. Úvod do biologie ochrany přírody. Portál Praha, 472 pp., 2011..
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Sinclair, A., R., E., Fryxell J.,M., Caughley, G. (2007). Wildlife Ecology,Conservation and Management. Second edition.. Blackwell Sc. Publications.
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Voženílek, V. a kol. (2002). Národní parky a chráněné krajinné oblasti České Republiky.. Skripta UP Olomouc156 pp.
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