Course: Methods of Field Zoology

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Course title Methods of Field Zoology
Course code ZOO/MTZ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Excursion
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Bureš Stanislav, prof. Ing. CSc.
Course content
Basic course aimed at methods of applied research of insect pests control in agriculture, forestry and orchards, quantitative methods used in invertebrates and vertebrates in the field and methods of behavioural ecology. One day field excursion is included in the course.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of methods used in the field reearch of animals.
Knowledge of methods used in pest control in agriculture, forestry and orchards, quantitative methods used in study of invertebrates and vertebrates, methods used in behavioural ecology.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of taxonomy of invertebrates and vertebrates and ecology.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Knowledge of the methods.
Recommended literature
  • Janda J, Řepa P. (1986). Metody kvantitativního výzkumu v ornitologii. Přerov.
  • Jaroslav Křístek. (2002). Ochrana lesů a přírodního prostředí. Písek.
  • Pedigo L P, Buntin G D. (1994). Handbook of sampling methods for arthropods in agriculture. Londýn.


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): Biology and Ecology (2020) Category: Biology courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter