Field Works in Floristics ,Faunistics and Mycology
Course code
MLB6065.LT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Floristika, faunistika ja mükoloogia välipraktikum
Course title in English
Field Works in Floristics ,Faunistics and Mycology
ECTS credits
7.0
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lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2025/2026 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
The aim of this practical course is to develop knowledge in recognizing the most common species of Estonian flora and fauna and knowhow in using different identification keys or handbooks of plants and animals.
To promote the mastering of skills necessary for field works in mycology and the mastering of skills necessary for distinguishing between main groups of fungi.
To promote the mastering of skills necessary for field works in mycology and the mastering of skills necessary for distinguishing between main groups of fungi.
Brief description of the course
The course consists of a fieldcamp outside Tallinn in June/July and individual tasks. Duration of the fieldcamp is 7 days. During the fieldcamp different biotopes will be visited and the process for collecting, determining and fixing plants and animalspecies (also animal tracks and other signs) from various biotopes will be learned and practised.
Field course mycology during which the participants learn different species of fungi and get knowledge to describe fungal flora. All participants must present the collection of fungi.
Field course mycology during which the participants learn different species of fungi and get knowledge to describe fungal flora. All participants must present the collection of fungi.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- knows well and can identify the species within the material given and the collections produced within course;
- possesses knowledge of common plant- and animal species in Estonia;
- knows how to use identifying keys for plant- and animal species;
- knows how to prepare plant and animal collections.
- has ability to recognise main fungal species in different communities;
- has skills to determine fungi;
- has basic skills to describe fungal flora.
- knows well and can identify the species within the material given and the collections produced within course;
- possesses knowledge of common plant- and animal species in Estonia;
- knows how to use identifying keys for plant- and animal species;
- knows how to prepare plant and animal collections.
- has ability to recognise main fungal species in different communities;
- has skills to determine fungi;
- has basic skills to describe fungal flora.
Teacher
Tõnu Ploompuu MSc, Arno Põllumäe PhD
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