Course: Introduction to ecology

« Back
Course title Introduction to ecology
Course code ZOO/UEK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
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)
  • Remeš Vladimír, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Hladká Tereza, Mgr.
Course content
Students will get knowledge of basic terminology, concepts and principles of ecology as a scientific discipline. All levels of organization will be treated: from individuals and populations to communities and ecosystems. We will talk about the following: basic terminology and concepts of ecology; introduction to ecology of individuals, populations, communities, macroecology and biodiversity, ecosystems; applied ecology, conservation Seminars will be devoted to reading primary literature and discussions of ecological research.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 36 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students will get knowledge of basic terminology, concepts and principles of ecology as a scientific discipline.
Students will obtain an insight into the workings of nature and will be able to attend further, more specialized courses on ecology.
Prerequisites
The ability to read, write and calculate.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance

Reading primary literature, seminar discussions. Students will be required to write a test.
Recommended literature
  • Krebs, C. J. 2008. The Experimental Analysis of Distribution and Abundance, 6th ed. Benjamin Cummings..
  • Sherratt T. N., Wilkinson D. M. 2009. Big Questions in Ecology and Evolution. Oxford Univ Press..
  • Storch, D., Mihulka, S. 2000. Úvod do současné ekologie. Portál..
  • Townsend, C. R., Begon, M., Harper, J. L. 2010. Základy ekologie. Vydavatelství UP.


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 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter