| Course title | In Situ and Ex Situ Biodiversity Conservation |
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| Course code | KBE/PBDC |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Lesson |
| Level of course | unspecified |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | unspecified |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | Course does not contain work placement |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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Topics: 1. Introduction to Biodiversity Conservation I. 2. Introduction to Biodiversity Conservation II. 3. Causes of Biodiversity Loss 4. Consequences of Biodiversity Loss 5. Ex situ and In situ Conservation I. 6. Ex situ and In situ Conservation II. 7. Fundamentals of project management 8. Nature conservation tools and methods I. 9. Nature conservation tools and methods II. 10. Ecosystem rehabilitation 11. Species reintroduction I 12. Species reintroduction II. 13. Working with communities 14. Reserve
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The course focuses on in situ and ex situ biodiversity conservation, linking the topics of sustainability and development. It offers a basic overview of species diversity and its conservation in a broader context, as well as practical insight into the management of biodiversity conservation projects. Students will learn basic biodiversity conservation terminology, the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss, and basic approaches to its conservation?in situ and ex situ conservation. Students will also learn practical methods and tools for biodiversity conservation and working with communities. Great emphasis will be placed on conservation project management, marketing, the role of local communities, and, last but not least, multi-source financing and its various models. The course is taught in English.
Learning outcomes: Students will gain basic knowledge of ex situ and in situ biodiversity conservation topics. Students will become familiar with biodiversity conservation methods and tools. Students will gain a basic understanding of project management. Students will improve their ability to solve practical problems and challenges. |
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Continuous assessment of students during exercises and lectures. Completion of a final project and its defense. |
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| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester |
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