Course: Herbarium and a zoological collections

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Course title Herbarium and a zoological collections
Course code KBE/HZS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Sodomková Martina, Ing. et Ing.
  • Pudil Martin, Mgr.
Course content
The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the processing of plant and animal material in order to create a collection. 1. Herbarium creation It will include collection, correct pressing, methods of storing the material on paper and correct description (ie systematic classification) of collection items according to standard rules. The collection of plant material will take place in the immediate vicinity of the university and will use local resources. 2. Creation of a zoological collection It will include the capture (hunting) of selected invertebrates, their proper preparation, description according to standard rules, placement in collection boxes. Attention will be paid to the capture of day and night butterflies, commonly available insects (fly, ant, bee, beetles,?). The capture (hunting) of animals will take place in the vicinity of the university and will use local resources.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Project teaching, Lecture, Practicum, Students' portfolio
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 8 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to acquaint students with the processing of plant and animal material in order to create a collection.
Process plant and animal material into a collection.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Presentation of acquired experience via portfolio

Active participation in the collection of plant and animal material and in the creation of herbarium items and preparation of animal species.
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