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Lecturer(s)
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Široký Pavel, prof. MVDr. Ph.D.
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Sychra Oldřich, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Bilbija Branka, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Lectures: 1. Main principles of taxonomy and nomenclature. Protozoa - reasons for their changing position in the system of organisms. Groups and species important in veterinary and human medicine (parasites, agents causing alimentary intoxications). Flatworms, acanthocephalans, nematodes, annelids, molluscs - diagnostic characters, biology, classification. Important parasites and their life cycles, intermediate hosts, food species 2. Arthropods - chelicerates, crustaceans, insects. Diagnostic characters, biology, classification. Ticks and mites (Acari) of veterinary or medical importance, marine crustaceans used as food. Storage pests, parasites, vectors 3. Echinoderms, chordates, vertebrates, cartilaginous and ray-finned fishes - diagnostic characters, biology. Important marine and freshwater food fish species, the most common aquarium and pond fish species and their biology 4. Amphibians and reptiles - diagnostic characters, biology, classification. Groups and species important in terrariums, laboratory experiments, as food, and their biology 5. Birds - diagnostic characters, biology, domestication, classification. Commonest exotic cage and aviary birds and their biology. Game fowl, birds of prey used in falconry 6. Mammals - diagnostic characters, biology, domestication, classification. Mammals as a reservoir of transmissible diseases with natural nidality. Commonest exotic pet mammals and their biology. Game species and their biology 7. General zoology (principles of taxonomy and nomenclature, phylogeny, zoogeography, reproduction and ontogeny, ethology and ecology of animals, conservation, domestication) Practical lessons: 1. Fundamentals of modern biological systematics and nomenclature. Protozoa, flatworms, acanthocephalans, nematodes, molluscs, annelids, - demonstration of selected species (study of specimens) 2. Arthropods - chelicerates, crustaceans, insects. Demonstration of selected taxa focused on species of veterinary or medical importance, food species and storage pests 3. Echinoderms, chordates, vertebrates - fishes. Demonstration of selected species. Food animals - taxonomic aspects (marine fishes etc.) A written test 1 - "invertebrates" 4. Amphibians and reptiles. Demonstration of selected species. Phylogeny of Tetrapoda. Animal species that require special care in captivity and dangerous species 5. Birds - demonstration of selected species. 6. Mammals - demonstration of selected species 7. A written test 2 - vertebrates, presentation of worksheets and their assessment. Credit awarding
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lectures, Seminars, Laboratory and desk-based work
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Learning outcomes
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The course focuses on the biology and taxonomy of groups and species of animals important in veterinary practice (pet animals, ancestors of domestic animals, dangerous and game species, animals important as a food source, storage pests and medically important species of parasites). In practicals, emphasis is placed on the identification of important groups of animals to acquire the basic characteristics and features resulting from the inclusion of these animals in the zoological system.
Theoretical knowledge The student can: - name the most important groups and representatives of animals, - define their basic characteristics and attributes resulting from their placement in the zoological system, - describe the basics of their biology, ecology and ethology, including their importance in terms of veterinary practice - explain the meaning of scientific terminology, and knows important zoological databases. Practical skills The student can: - work with a microscope, - use determination keys, - find and recognize the main diagnostic features and to identify the species of veterinary important representatives, - work with zoological databases and to decide according to the scientific name of the animal whether it is, for example, an endangered species (according to CITES, IUCN lists) or whether, in the case of food animals, the product labelling rules are met. Competences The student is able to: - use their knowledge of zoology in effective and competent communication with clients, the public, and professional colleagues, - decide where and how to seek professional advice in the field of zoology, - critically evaluate scientific names of animals and assess their correct use in literature, presentations or their commercial use, work effectively as a member of a team and take part in self-audit.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral credit test, Written credit test, Practical credit test
Credit requirements: - attendance at practical classes (100%), absences need to be excused, practicals may be rescheduled with the consent of the teacher, who will set the date and time for rescheduled classes - the theoretical knowledge required for each practical is checked at the beginning of the practicals - duly completed worksheets (protocols from practicals) and their presentation, worksheets must be submitted no later than in the credit week when the student presents them - two credit tests (invertebrates and vertebrates) each including three parts: 1) identification of animals, 2) written test - questions from biology, ecology and taxonomy of invertebrates and vertebrates (in the range of lecture presentations and worksheets), and 3) scientific names of selected veterinary important animals
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Recommended literature
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Hickman, C. et all. Integrated principles of zoology.
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Miller, S. A., Harley, J. P. Zoology.
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