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Lecturer(s)
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Erlebach Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The course introduces the theoretical foundations, fundamental principles and practical applications of geoecology. It approaches the landscape as a spatially and functionally interconnected system and examines its structure, heterogeneity, dynamics, stability and changes resulting from natural and human-induced processes. The course also introduces basic methods of geoecological research and their practical application in GIS-supported landscape assessment. The course covers the following topics: 1. Geoecology within the system of sciences and concepts of landscape in spatial sciences. 2. Landscape development and assessment of landscape change. 3. Landscape structure, components, elements and matrix. 4. Landscape heterogeneity, its causes and assessment. 5. Landscape syntheses and vertical relationships among landscape components. 6. Biodiversity, landscape diversity and ecological stability. 7. Potential and actual biota, fundamentals of geobiocoenology and geobiocoenological mapping. 8. Landscape functions and functioning, horizontal relationships and flows. 9. Ecological networks, landscape connectivity and fragmentation. 10. Territorial System of Ecological Stability, green infrastructure and ecosystem services. 11. Nature and landscape conservation in the Czech Republic. 12. Landscape development in the Czech Republic and human impacts on landscapes. 13. Landscape typology and regionalisation.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration
- Preparation for the Exam
- 40 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 39 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 32 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 39 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of spatial organisation, structure, dynamics and the functioning of landscapes as interconnected natural and anthropogenic systems. The course emphasises understanding the basic vertical and horizontal interactions within the landscape sphere. Students will become familiar with the key methods of geoecological research and how they can be applied to landscape analysis, assessment and interpretation, including the basic use of GIS tools.
The student explains the basic concepts, approaches and principles of geoecology and landscape functioning. The student identifies and interprets landscape structure, heterogeneity, dynamics, ecological stability, biodiversity, connectivity and fragmentation. The student assesses landscape development and the effects of natural processes and human activities on landscape condition and functioning. The student applies basic geoecological methods and GIS tools in landscape analysis, visualisation and assessment and interprets the results in the context of nature conservation, landscape planning and landscape typology.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge within the scope of general physical and human geography disciplines at the bachelor´s level. Basic knowledge of geographic information systems and spatial data processing is expected.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Written exam
The course credit is awarded on the basis of active participation in practical classes and the completion of assigned individual or group tasks focused on the application of basic geoecological methods, spatial data processing and interpretation of results. To pass the examination, students must demonstrate knowledge within the scope of lectures, practical classes and the assigned literature. They must be able to explain fundamental geoecological concepts and principles, establish connections among the individual topics and apply the acquired knowledge when assessing specific landscape-related problems.
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Recommended literature
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Burel, F., & Baudry, J. Landscape ecology: Concepts, methods, and applications. 2003.
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Farina, A. Principles and methods in landscape ecology: Towards a science of the landscape. 2006.
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Forman, R. T. T., Godron, M. (1993). Krajinná ekologie. Praha.
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Francis, R. A., Milington, J. D. A., Perry, G. L. W., Minor, E. S. eds. (2022). The Routledge Handbook of Landscape Ecology. Routledge, London and New York..
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Gergel, S.E., Turner, M.G. (2017). Learning Landscape Ecology: A Practical Guide to Concepts and Techniques.
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Huggett, R. Geoecology An Evolutionary Approach. Routledge London, 1995.
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Janík, T., Zýka, V. & Romportl, D. (eds.). (2023). Atlas změn krajiny ve velkoplošných zvláště chráněných územích 1950?2020. Průhonice.
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Lacina, J. ed. (2015). Geobiocenologie III: Aplikace geobiocenologie. Mendelova univerzita v Brně..
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Lipský, Z. (1998). Krajinná ekologie pro studenty geografických oborů. Praha.
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Lipský, Z. (2000). Sledování změn v kulturní krajině. ČZU.
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Míchal I. (1994). Ekologická stabilita.. Veronica, Brno, 276 pp.
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Miklós, L., Izakovičová, Z. (1997). Krajina ako geosystém.. Bratislava.
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Rejšek, K., & Vácha, R. Nauka o půdě. 2017.
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Turner, M.G., R. H. Gardner & R. V. O'Neill, R.V. Landscape Ecology in Theory and Practice: Pattern and process. Springer-Verlag, 2001..
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