Course: Motivational biological experiments

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Course title Motivational biological experiments
Course code KBE/MBP
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šlamborová Irena, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Zágoršek Kamil, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Slavík Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Pusztai Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Štrojsová Martina, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Hlaváčková Veronika, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Microscopic techniques in geology and paleontology 2. Determination of rocks and fossils from debris 3. Methods of casting and preparation of fossils and rocks 4. Geological walk to the surroundings 5. Advanced microscopic techniques in natural sciences 6. Computer-aided experiments 7. Planting in complete nutrient solution and nutrient solutions deficient 8. Microorganisms in air, water, soil - preparation of simple broths and cultivation of microorganisms 9. Movements of plant organs - tropisms, nastia 10. Simple experiments - photosynthesis and its conditions, respiration of plants 11. Preparation of hay and moss infestation - microscopy of protozoan communities 12. Walking around with a focus on collecting and obtaining plant and animal material for teaching natural science at primary school 13. Methods of creation of botanical and zoological collections 14. Credit seminar - preparation of one selected experiment, material assurance, demonstration

Learning activities and teaching methods
Laboratory work, Practicum, Students' portfolio
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
  • Preparation for laboratory testing; outcome analysis - 34 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Gain a basic overview of the possibilities of using motivational biological experiments in teaching.
Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Practical demonstration of acquired skills

Active participation in exercises, preparation of own experiment, material assurance, practical demonstration of experiment.
Recommended literature
  • Langrová I. 3., upr. vyd. V. Cvičení ze zemědělské zoologie. v Praze: Česká zemědělská univerzita, Agronomická fakulta, 2002. ISBN 80-213-0887-7.


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