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Lecturer(s)
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Štrojsová Martina, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Bubal Jan, Mgr.
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Pusztai Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Pudil Martin, Mgr.
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Course content
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The excursion includes observation of the meandering Smědá River and the processes of erosion and sedimentation, analysis of riverine habitats, identification of typical plant and animal species in the floodplain, and discussion of human impacts on the water regime. At the Heřmanice quarry, students become familiar with the geological structure, rocks, and minerals and their origin in the context of the region's geological history, and they evaluate subsequent geological and ecological processes following the end of mining. At the Viničná cesta locality in Oldřichov v Hájích, students observe the habitat mosaic of forest and open landscape, identify characteristic species of organisms, discuss vegetation succession and the influence of soil, geological, and anthropogenic factors, and use identification keys directly in the field. Study materials internal study materials and the itinerary of the field course, identification keys for plants, animals, minerals, and rocks used during fieldwork, recommended regional natural science literature related to the visited area.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Observation, Practicum
- Class attendance
- 40 hours per semester
- Presentation preparation (report)
- 30 hours per semester
- Individual project
- 10 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 8 hours per semester
- Presentation preparation (report)
- 30 hours per semester
- Individual project
- 20 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Practical acquaintance with geology, zoology and botany in the field.
After completing the course, the student: recognizes selected species of plants, animals, minerals, and rocks typical of the visited localities, explains the relationship between geological substrate, soil, and the species composition of vegetation, describes basic ecological processes (succession, adaptation to extreme conditions, human impact on the landscape), interprets field observations within broader natural science contexts.
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Prerequisites
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Basic knowledge of botany, zoology, geology, and ecology at the level of a secondary school curriculum, the ability to navigate in the field, and to work with identification keys are required. Students are expected to apply theoretical knowledge during direct observation of nature and to infer ecological relationships between organisms and their environment.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Practical demonstration of acquired skills
Attendance in the field instruction and preparation of a field report from the excursion, including a description of the observed phenomena, species, and relationships.
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Recommended literature
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Kol. Klíče k určování. Mapy. Aktuální exkurzní průvodce daných oblastí..
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