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Lecturer(s)
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Matysioková Beata, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Overview of anatomy of tunicates, amphioxus and vertebrates. Phylogenetic relationships, anatomy and evolutionary novelties in major vertebrate groups. Important transitions in the evolution of vertebrates and major trends in their phylogenetic history.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture
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Learning outcomes
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To apply general methods of phylogenetics, evolutionary biology and morphology on chordates
Student should be able to (after attending the course): - explain basic phylogenetic relationships within phylum Chordata - recall the typical anatomical, functional, ecological traits of living chordates - characterise the basics of phylogenetic methods (i.e. how phylogenetic trees are constructed) - interpret cladograms - explain the general evolutionary processes and patterns
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam
Credit: standard determination test - 20 objects (6 fishes, 2 amphibians, 2 reptiles, 6 birds and 4 mammals). Students have to mention by each object the classification: order (0.5 pt.) - family (0.5 pt.) - genus + species (2 pt.). The total is 60 points and the required minimum for successful passing is 50 points. Exam: written test, 20 questions - Total of 100 points. The required minimum is 60 pts. Exam marks: 92 - 100 pts. = A, 84 - 91 pts. = B, 76 - 83 pts. = C, 68 - 75 pts. = D, 60 - 67 pts. = E.
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Recommended literature
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Gaisler J. a J. Zima. (2007). Zoologie obratlovců. Academia, Praha.
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Kardong, K. V. (2002). Vertebrates. Comparative anatomy, function, evolution. 2nd edition. WCB McGraw-Hill, Columbus.
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Pough, F. H., Heiser, J. B. & McFarland, W. N. (2002). Vertebrate life. 6th edition. Prentice Hall, USA.
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Roček Z. (2002). Historie obratlovců. Evoluce, fylogeneze, systém. Academia, Praha.
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