1. Evolution by natural selection and its significance for the study of ecology 2. Abiotic environmental factors and the adaptations of organisms for life under various conditions 3. Resources necessary for the life of plants and animals 4. Fundamentals of population ecology - population dynamics and intraspecific competition 5. Interspecific interactions - mutualisms, trophic interactions, and food webs 6. Community ecology - species and functional diversity, temporal dynamics, and ecological succession 7. The flow of energy and materials through ecosystems 9. Organisms in space - metapopulations, island biogeography, and global distribution of biodiversity on Earth 10. Applied ecology and current environmental issues
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The aim of the course is to introduce abiotic and biotic environmental variables affecting different organisms and to discuss adaptations which evolved in different species (plants, fungi, invertebrate and vertebrate animals) in response to these factors. Students will gain theoretical background in population ecology, interspecific interactions (competition, predation, parasitism, mutualism, etc.), and community ecology. In addition, students will learn about global environmental issues, such as climate change and the impact of invasive species on local ecosystems. During practical classes, students will be introduced to selected methods of modern ecological research. Overall, students will gain broad theoretical background in complex interactions among organisms and their environment at different levels and learn about ecological processes affecting the sustainability of ecosystems.
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