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Lecturer(s)
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Štrojsová Martina, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Zágoršek Kamil, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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he content of the subject is the general patterns of ecology, which is conceived here in the classical sense as a biological discipline dealing with the relationship of organisms and the environment. This subject can not be confused with environmentalism or environmental education. Basic ecological knowledge is necessary to understand the patterns in nature and completing the subject is an appropriate addition to the knowledge for teachers of all levels of school. General ecological principles are always explained in practical examples not only from theoretical but also applied ecology and are aimed at enabling students to better understand the often discussed important social themes (landscape fragmentation, water eutrophication, management in national parks, etc.) Thematic areas: 1. Introduction to ecology, inclusion in the system of science and biological sciences, history of the field. 2. System approach in ecology, general system laws, application to biological systems, law of tolerance. 3. Structure and biological systems, hierarchical arrangement. 4. Ecosystem as model unit. 5. Basic abiotic factors - temperature, electromagnetic radiation, water. 6. Basic abiotic factors - environmental chemistry, radioactivity, noise. 7. Basic biotic factors - population level, population dynamics, relationships of the organisms on the population level. 8. Basic biotic factors - level of the community, relations between organisms at community level. 9. Energy flow in the ecosystem - general principles, application of thermodynamic laws, food chains. 10. Mass circle in the ecosystem - general principles of the mass cycle in nature, the cycle of the basic biogenic elements. 11. Ecosystem Management - Information flow, general principles of system management, positive and negative feedback. 12. Evolution in the ecosystem - general patterns of development, succession, properties of the initial and supreme stages of succession. 13. Overview of basic biomes on Earth. 14. Basic classification of biotopes of the Czech Republic.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments), Lecture, Task-based study method
- Class attendance
- 28 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 18 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 22 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 8 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The content is the general laws of ecology, which is conceived here in the classical concept as a biological discipline dealing with the relationship between organisms and the environment. Basic ecological knowledge is necessary for understanding the laws of nature. General ecological principles are always explained using practical examples not only from theoretical but also from applied ecology. Furthermore, Environmental Education, Education and Awareness (EEAC) is introduced as a comprehensive, legislatively anchored part of the educational process at primary (primary) and secondary (secondary) schools. Within the course, students will get acquainted with legislative and curriculum documents and specifics of the school system, public administration, local government and eco-centres. In the practical part of the course, students will understand the principles and methods suitable for environmental education through concrete cases. They will watch and analyse short-term and long-term educational programmes (e.g. School for Sustainable Living, Eco-school, Doubtful Souvenirs, Animals in Peril, Green Island, Easter Island, 7 Colours of the Rainbow, Forest at School, Fairy Rosaria's Well, Hurvínek's Journeys into Nature, Four Kingdoms, etc.). They will also understand the importance of environmentally friendly operations, the principle of Fair-trade, the importance of the ecological footprint and other environmentally friendly activities through the examples of Eco-Schools. Students will practically experience the specifics of different age groups in the assignment of creating a learning unit and will use practical examples to learn varied methods of how to implement EVVO in primary and secondary schools. Students will learn how schools and educators can make use of EVVO services provided by different organisations (e.g. professional institutions such as zoos, eco-centres, etc.).
Teoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field.
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Prerequisites
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General orientation in the subject.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written assignment, Test
Seminar work. Written credit test.
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Recommended literature
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Anděl, P. Ekotoxikologie, bioindikace a biomonitoring. Liberec: Evernia, 2011. ISBN 978-80-903787-0-7.
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Anděl, P. Ochrana životního prostředí. TU, Liberec, 2005.
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BEGON, M., HARPER, J., TOWNSEND, D. Ekologie - jedinci, populace, společenstva. Olomouc: Vydavatelství UP, 1997. ISBN 80-7067-695-7.
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Braniš, M. Základy ekologie a ochrany životního prostředí. Informatorium, Praha, 1997. ISBN 80-7333-024-5.
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