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Lecturer(s)
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Rulík Martin, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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A lecture provides students with knowledge on systematics, morphology, anatomy and biology of water invertebrates as well as overview of water invertebrate communities. Morphological and physiological (behavioral) adaptations, adaptations of life strategies to different environmental types, population dynamics, trophic relationships. Human impact on aquatic ecosystems, biomonitoring and problems associated with alien invasive species.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture
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Learning outcomes
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systematics, morphology, anatomy and biology of water invertebrates
Student should be able to (after attending the course): - Define the water and classify its types. - Characterise the water as an environment. - Describe physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water. - Describe process of clearing the water.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark
PhD Exam
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Recommended literature
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Kalff J. (2002). Limnology.
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Rundle, S.D., Robertson, A.L. and Schmidt-Araya, J.M. (2002). Freshwater Meiofauna: Biology and Ekology.
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Ward, J.V. (1992). Aquatic Insects Ecology. 1. Biology and Habitat.
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Whitfield, M., Matthews, J. and Reynolds, C. (1999). Aquatic Life Cycle Strategie.
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Williams, D.D. and Feltmate, B.W. (1994). Aquatic Insects..
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