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Last update: prof. RNDr. Adam Petrusek, Ph.D. (12.12.2018)
The course assumes basic knowledge of ecological principles. It is suitable for wide range of audience, from advanced undergraduate students with interest in ecology, biodiversity and environmental issues, to doctoral students. |
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Last update: prof. RNDr. Adam Petrusek, Ph.D. (23.10.2019)
The main study material are the presentations, provided in the PDF format to the students enrolled in the course. There are numerous websites dedicated to biological invasions, which may be consulted depending on the specie sof interest. Any recent book on invasion ecology may be also used for extended reading. Particularly useful may be the key ouput of the project DAISIE, which also included the chapter with species accounts of "the worst 100" in Europe: DAISIE (2009) Handbook of Alien Species in Europe. Springer (Dordrecht, The Netherlands): 1-399. |
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Last update: prof. RNDr. Adam Petrusek, Ph.D. (28.05.2019)
The course ends by oral exam (in English, Czech or Slovak). It starts with a presentation the student prepares on an invasive species of his/her choice. The presentation should introduce the species, its origin, introduction pathways, present distribution, impacts, and any other facts of biological or socioeconomical significance. Subsequently, the exam continues with discussion on selected topics from the course. To succeed, it is more important to understand the concepts and interpret them than to know lists of names or numbers. |
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Last update: RNDr. Jana Rubešová, Ph.D. (14.09.2019)
1. Biological invasions: introduction |