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Lecturer(s)
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Anděl Petr, doc. RNDr. CSc.
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Course content
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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 a 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 organisms on the population level 8. Basic biotic factors - level of the community, relations between organisms at the community level. 9. Energy flow in the ecosystem - general principles, application of thermodynamic laws, food chains. 10. Matter cycles in the ecosystem - general principles of the matter cycle in nature, the cycle of 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 climax 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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Lecture
- Class attendance
- 28 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 20 hours per semester
- Semestral paper
- 12 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The subject comprises the general patterns of ecology, which is conceived here in the classical sense as a biological discipline dealing with the relationship between organisms and the environment. This subject cannot be confused with environmentalism or environmental education. Basic ecological knowledge is necessary for understanding the patterns in nature and completing the subject provides an appropriate knowledge enhancement for teachers of all grades. General environmental principles are always explained through practical examples drawn not only from theoretical, but also applied ecology and are aimed at enabling students to better understand the often discussed significant social themes (landscape fragmentation, water eutrophication, management in national parks, etc.)
Theoretical 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
Semestral work. Written test. The course is held in Czech language, the requirements are stated in the Czech version.
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Recommended literature
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ANDÉL, P. Ochrana životního prostředí pro učitele základních škol.. Liberec, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7494-051-4.
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ANDÉRA, M. Encyklopedie naší přírody. Praha, 2000. ISBN 80-7209-231-6.
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BRANIŠ, M. Základy ekologie a životního prostředí.. Praha, 2004. ISBN 80-7333-024-5.
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KVASNIČKOVÁ, D. Základy biologie a ekologie. Praha, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7373-120-5.
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PRACH, K., ŠTECH, M., ŘÍHA, P. Ekologie a rozšíření biomů na Zemi.. Praha, 2009. ISBN 978-80-86960-46-3.
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