Course: Introduction to biology II

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Course title Introduction to biology II
Course code KPŘ/AKB2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + On-line Activities
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Ševčíková Olga, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Jáč Martin, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Various levels of the organization of living matter. Main metabolical processes in living systems. Origins and evolution of life on the Earth. Mechanisms of evolution. Present definition of species. Main knowledges about heredity and variability of organisms. Main principles of Mendelism.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
  • Attendace - 6 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Various levels of the organization of living matter. Main metabolical processes in living systems. Origins and evolution of life on the Earth. Mechanisms of evolution. Present definition of species. Main knowledges about heredity and variability of organisms. Main principles of Mendelism.
Student will be able to describe various levels of the organization of living matter and processes her reproduction. He will understand mechanisms of biological evolution. He will explain main principles of heredity.
Prerequisites
No requirements.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Use of PC, connection to the Internet. Participation in tutorials. Controlled self- study according to recommended literature.
Recommended literature
  • Flegr, J. (2005). Evoluční biologie. Praha: Academia.
  • Chalupová, V. (2010). Obecná biologie. Nakladatelství Olomouc.
  • Šmarda, J. (2003). Genetika. Praha: Fortuna.


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