APZPB022 Protection of Nature and Landscape I

Institute of physics in Opava
summer 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Miloš Zapletal, Dr. (lecturer)
doc. Ing. Miloš Zapletal, Dr. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Miloš Zapletal, Dr.
Institute of physics in Opava
Timetable
Wed 8:05–8:50 M6
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
APZPB022/01: Wed 8:55–9:40 M6, M. Zapletal
Prerequisites (in Czech)
(FAKULTA(FU) && TYP_STUDIA(B))
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The subject includes the interpretation of nature and landscape protection on a regional and global scale. Using the example of specific problems of nature and landscape protection, the seminar conveys the basic knowledge and skills needed to understand the issue of nature and landscape protection.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to: - actively and passively protect nature and landscape on a regional and global scale; - apply the knowledge and skills needed to understand the issues of nature and landscape protection.
Syllabus
  • 1. Philosophical and ethical principles of nature protection. 2. History of nature and landscape protection in the world and in the Czech Republic. 3. The relationship between natural heritage protection and monument care. 4. Biological diversity and its assessment. 5. Main factors threatening biological diversity and causes of species extinction. 6. Species and territorial protection of nature in the Czech Republic. Legislative security of nature and landscape protection in the Czech Republic. 7. Documentation and monitoring of the state and threats to biological diversity. 8. International programs, agreements and monitoring organizations. Ecological networks within Europe and the Natura 2000 program. 9. Global and regional priorities for natural heritage protection. Red lists and books of endangered species. 10. Management of natural heritage protection. Tourism and natural heritage. 11. Natural and cultural heritage of UNESCO. 12. Protection of natural heritage and sustainable development. Content of internships: The student gradually prepares for the preparation of a seminar paper on the selected topic of nature and landscape protection using professional literature.
Literature
    required literature
  • Kolář, F., Matějů, J., Lučanová, M.: Ochrana přírody z pohledu biologa, Praha 2012.
  • Moldan B.: Podmaněná planeta. Praha 2015.
    recommended literature
  • Anděra M.: Národní parky Evropy. Praha 2008.
  • Kolejka, J: Nauka o krajině, Praha 2013.
  • Primack R. B., Kindlmann P., Jersáková J.: Úvod do biologie ochrany přírody. Praha 2011.
  • Primack R. B., Kindlmann P., Jersáková J.: Biologické principy ochrany přírody. Praha 2001.
  • Gobel, P.: Přírodní parky pod záštitou UNESCO. Praha 1999.
  • Wilson, E. O.: Rozmanitost života. Praha 1995.
  • Kučová V.: Světové kulturní a přírodní dědictví UNESCO. Praha 2009.
  • Patzelt Z.: Národní parky České republiky. Praha 2011.
  • Klvač, P. Člověk, krajina, krajinný ráz, Masarykova univerzita Brno 2010.
Teaching methods
Theoretical preparation.
Assessment methods
Written (test + seminar work) + attendance.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2021, summer 2022, summer 2024, summer 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (summer 2023, recent)
  • Permalink: https://is.slu.cz/course/fu/summer2023/APZPB022