STUDY IN ENGLISH

2015/2016

CZECH UNIVERSITY OF LIFE SCIENCES PRAGUEFaculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources Kamycka 129, CZ - 165 21 Prague 6, Suchdolwww.af.czu.cz

C Z E C H U N I V E R S I T Y O F L I F E S C I E N C E S P R A G U E

Název: Study in English at the FAFNR Vydavatel: eská zem d lská univerzita v Praze Povoleno: d kanátem FAPPZ Náklad: 300 výtisk Po et stran: 32 Doporu ená cena: neprodejné Vydání: šesté, upravené Rok vydání: 2015

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1. Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources (FAFNR) 1.1 Brief history

The Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources can boast of more

than 100 years of successful development. Its history started with the foundation of the Agricultural department at the Czech Technical University in Prague in 1906. This step was a result of many years of hard work with the aim to establish a Czech school of higher agricultural education. Professor Stoklasa, a leading authority in agricultural sciences at that time was appointed as the first Dean. The school was formerly a part of the Czech Technical University in Prague.

As an independent body, it was established by Government decree on the 8th of July 1952. Our Faculty of Agronomy was one of three founding faculties in this new University. From that time, the faculty has been the main center for the education and training of agricultural experts for agricultural practice, research, and administration.

Since 2000, the Faculty has been extending its focus and changed i ts name to the Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources (FAFNR) in 2005. Nowadays, the Faculty offers a wide range of subjects in theoretical as well in practical courses in agriculture, horticulture, landscape architecture, genetics, animal husbandry, fisheries, food science, management of natural resources, soil and water conservation, and rural development.

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1.2 FAFNR Departments (titles in Czech included)

Department of Agroecology and Biometeorology (Katedra agroekologie a biometeorologie) Department of Agroenvironmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition (Katedra agroenvironmentální chemie a výživy rostlin) Department of Botany and Plant Physiology (Katedra botaniky a fyziologie rostlin) Department of Genetics and Breeding (Katedra genetiky a šlecht ní)

Department of Husbandry and Ethology of Animals (Katedra obecké zootechniky a

etologie) Department of Chemistry (Katedra chemie) Department of Quality of Agricultural Products (Katedra kvality zem d lských produkt ) Department of Microbiology, Nutrition and Dietetics (Katedra mikrobiologie, výživy a dietetiky)

Department of Plant Protection (Katedra ochrany rostlin)

Deparment of Soil Science and Soil Protection (Katedra pedologie a ochrany p d)

Department of Forage Crops and Grassland Management (Katedra pícniná ství a trávníká ství) Department of Crop Production (Katedra rostlinné výroby)

Department of Animal Husbandry (Katedra speciální zootechniky) Department of Veterinary Sciences (Katedra veterinárních disciplín)

Department of Water Resources (Katedra vodních zdroj )

Department of Horticulture (Katedra zahradnictví)

Department of Landscape Architecture (Katedra zahradní a krajinné architektury)

Department of Zoology and Fisheries (Katedra zoologie a rybá ství)

1.3 Computer Services Centre

Computer Services Centre (St edisko po íta ových služeb - SPS)

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1.4 Demonstration and Experimental Stations Demonstration and Experimental Center (Demonstra ní a experimentální

pracovišt na Suchdole) Gardening Research Station Troja (Demonstra ní a výzkumná stanice Troja) Plant and Forage Production and Nutrition Station Uh ín ves

(Výzkumná stanice Uh ín ves) Plant Production, Nutrition and Forage Crops Research Station ervený Újezd (stanice ervený Újezd – rostlinná produkce, pícniná ství a výživa rostlin) Pig Breeding Test Station in Ploskov (Testa ní stanice Ploskov) Canine Behavior Research Center (Centrum pro výzkum chování ps )

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3. Outline of the FAFNR Study Programs

FAFNR is the leading faculty of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague in research and development. It cooperates with many research institutes at home and abroad. Students are involved in Faculty research and acquire knowledge and experience in modern scientific methods and approaches.

Our Faculty offers a three-tier education system at the BSc, MSc, and PhD levels. BSc studies are offered in two different schemes: “job-oriented” BSc programs (designed for the achievement of practical skills for those who want to gain employment after studies) and the ”theoretically oriented” BSc for those who want to continue onto MSc studies. The Faculty offers 20 BSc, 18 MSc, and 7 PhD study programs in the Czech language and 2 BSc, 3 MSc, and 7 PhD programs fully taught in English. Tuition fee varies from 10,000,- CZK (400,- EUR) up to 80,000,- CZK (approx. 3000,- EUR) per academic year.

As the University is a member of the Euroleague for Life Sciences (ELLS) Universities, students of the Faculty can attend the international ELLS student conferences and other events during their bachelor and master studies.

3.1 BSc Undergraduate Study Programs in English

1) Sustainable Use of Natural Resources (SUNR, ATN) 2) Agriculture and Food (AF, ATA)

Study programs include theoretical subjects as well as training in associated

applied disciplines. BSc level students are basically oriented towards advancing to their MSc degree study programs; nevertheless each of the BSc study programs is complemented by specialized subjects. This enables undergraduate students the option to gain employment immediately after his or her BSc graduation. All of our study programs last three years, with general compulsory subjects forming the students´ educational portfolio, which is further augmented by semi-compulsory as well as optional subjects, depending on the student’s personal interests. The study is completed with the defense of the BSc Thesis during the BSc Degree State Examination. All of the study programs conform to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Credits obtained at other European universities within the exchange programs are accepted as equivalent.

3.2 MSc Graduate Study Programs in English

1) Natural Resources and Environment (NRE, AMN) 2) Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering (NARMEE, AMM) (Joint Degree Program with BOKU Vienna, Austria) 3) Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (SAFS, AMA) (Joint Degree Program with INP Toulouse, France)

MSc programs offer the students a high-level university education which is

guaranteed by the compulsory curriculum complemented by the student’s own choice of specialized subjects. The studies in all of these programs take two years, and they are completed with the submission of a thesis and a final state examination.

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All of the study programs conform to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Credits obtained at other European universities within the exchange programs are accepted as equivalent.

These study programs educate specialists in particular scientific and professional business areas.

3.3 PhD Postgraduate Study Programs in English

PhD programs are aimed for the education of respected specialists in individual research areas and the formation of the new generation of scientists. The following broadly designed study programs have been accredited at the FAFNR either in Czech or in English:

1) General Crop Science (XADRO) 2) Special Crop Science (XADRS) 3) General Animal Science (XADPO) 4) Special Animal Science (XADPS) 5) Agricultural and Forestry Phytopathology and Plant Protection (XADSF) 6) Agricultural Chemistry (XADSCH) 7) Exploitation and Protection of Natural Resources (XADSB)

Along with these accredited programs, PhD students may choose deeper specializations, after consulting with their scientific supervisor and their study department.

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4. International study programs in English

4.1 General Information on BSc studies

The prerequisite for graduation is the secondary school diploma and sufficient theoretical background in the sciences. Studies are designed to result in a BSc degree within 3 years, are thesis oriented, and the thesis must be defended to complete the studies. The programs consist of compulsory subjects, restricted optional subjects, and free chosen subjects.

Good command of English is required. Non-native and native students can participate in these courses without restrictions. Erasmus BSc students from our partner universities may participate in BSc subjects as well.

4.2 Sustainable Use of Natural Resources (SUNR, ATN)

This BSc program provides a theoretical background focusing on the sustainable use of natural resources and protection of the environment. Emphasis is given on the understanding of the interaction between components of the biosphere, agriculture, horticulture, and landscape design. Students will obtain a general overview about the economic and legal context of the environment.

Graduates can work as specialists in international institutions focused on the protection of natural resources, obtain junior positions in companies working in the field of waste management, work in controlling organizations dealing in environmental protection and use of natural resources, or work in NGOs.

Profile subjects: geology, soil science meteorology, hydrology, waste management, landscape and urban design.

4.2.1 Curriculum of the BSc program SUNR (ATN)

B4147 – SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES (ATN) Branch: 4106R014 - SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES (ATN)

Code Year of study / Subject ECTS AS SS

1st yearTAA11E Applied Mathematics 5 2/2TBA03E Applied Physics 6 2/2AEA01E Zoology 6 2/3ACA09E Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry 6 2/2APA35E Fundamentals of Geology 5 2/2

Foreign language 5 0/2 0/2RTA01Z Physical training 2 0/2 0/2ACA07E Organic Chemistry 6 2/2AEA32E Principles of Agroecology 4 2/1 ABA14E General and Special Agricultural Botany 6 2/2AWA49Z Practical Training 3 7 daysAEA29Z Excursions, field training 2 2 days

2nd yearAPA38E Soil Science 6 2/3AMA11E Fundamentals of Microbiology 6 2/2EEA14E Fundamentals of Economics 1 5 2/2AAA27E Agricultural Systems 5 2/2

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AAA25E Basic Meteorology 6 2/2ARA31E Plant Production and Environment 6 2/2ASA22E Animal Production and Environment 6 2/2

Compulsory Optional subject I*) 2/2Compulsory Optional subject I*) 2/2

selected Foreign language-Fully Optional S. 5 0/2 0/2AUA10Z Practical Encyclopedy 4 10 daysAUA26Z Specialized Practice 6 25 daysAUA08Z Practical Bachelor Training 5 5 daysAWA26Z BSc Thesis 5 0/5

Compulsory Optional Subjects IAPA37E Applied Cartography 6 2/2

ATA23E Fundamentals of Turf and Lawn Management 5 2/2 2/2

AZA66E Fundamentals of Landscape Architecture 4 2/2 2/2

LHX01E Fundamentals of Forest Management 4 2/2

3rd yearAIA07E Hydrology and Hydrogeology 6 2/2AIA07Z Excursion 1 1 day

AZA67E Fundamentals of Orchards and Urban Design 6 2/2

AHA33E Waste Handling 6 2/2

AZA68E Establishment and Maintenance of Greenery 5 2/2

Compulsory Optional Subject II*) Fully Optional Subject**) Fully Optional Subject**)

AWA27Z BSc Thesis 5+5 0/5 0/5AHA30Z Excursion and Field Training 2 2 days

Fully Optional Subject**) 2/2Compulsory optional subjects II

AZA21EFundamentals of Vegetables, Edible Mushrooms and Sprouts Production

4 2/1

ERA16E Management and Marketing 5 2/2EUA03E Trade and Commerce 5 2/2AGA44E Fundamentals of Genetics 6 2/2 2/2EEA16E Environmental Economics 5 2/1

EEE43E EU Integration Process in Agriculture 5 2/1

Explanation: AS = Autumn Semester; SS = Spring Semester; E = Examination; C = Credited 2/2 = number of teaching hours per week, lecture/seminar

*) chosen subjects from Compulsory Optional Subjects I **) chosen subjects from Compulsory Optional Subjects II or other subjects taught in

English at the University

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State Exam

Corridor Subjects of the corridor

Theory of Natural Resources

Basic Meteorology Soil Science Fundamentals of Microbiology Hydrology and Hydrogeology

Use of Natural Resources

Fundamentals of Orchards and Urban Design Plant Production and Environment Animal Production and Environment Waste Handling

Defense of the Bachelor Thesis

4.3 BSc Agriculture and Food (AF, ATA)

The BSc study program in Agriculture and Food represents the first level of university studies. The concept of the program allows scientific understanding of biological principles of agriculture, orientation in current agricultural technology, and obtaining basic knowledge on the quality and processing of agricultural products and food. The first half of the studies is focused on applied sciences and relationships between the environment and agricultural practices in both crop and animal production. In the second part of the study program, the students are encouraged to use their developing knowledge and skills to identify practical problems of the production systems to meet the production, economic and environmental goals, as well as the quality of agricultural products and food safety. Graduates obtain a very comprehensive and wide background which provides flexibility on the labour-market or running of their own business.

4.3.1 Curriculum of the BSc Program AF (ATA)

B4161 – AGRICULTURE AND FOOD (ATA) Branch: 4101R031 – AGRIULTURE AND FOOD (ATA)

1st year Code Subject ECTS AS SS

AAA25E Basic Meteorology 6 2/2AEA01E Zoology 6 2/3ACA09E Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry 6 2/3

AIA17E Fundamentals of Geology and Hydrogeology 6 2/2

AIA17Z Excursion 1 1day AMA11E Fundamentals of Microbiology 6 2/2

Foreign Language 2+3 (5) 0/2 0/2RTA01Z Physical training 2 0/2 0/2 ACA07E Organic Chemistry 6 2/2AAA29E Fundamentals of Agroecology 4 2/2

ABA14E General and Special Agricultural Botany 6 2/2

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TFA03E Agricultural Machinery 6 2/2AWA49Z Practical Training 3 7 daysAEA29Z Excursions, Field Training 2 2 days

2nd year Code Subject ECTS AS SS

APA38E Soil Science 6 2/3

AVA42E Biological Principles of Livestock Breeding 6 2/2

EEA17E Business Economics 5 2/1AAA27E Agricultural Systems 5 2/2AOA28E Fundamentals of Plant Protection 5 2/2AHA38E Plant Nutrition 6 2/2ARA31E Plant Production and Environment 6 2/2AKA30E Animal Nutrition 6 2/2ASA22E Animal Production and Environment 6 2/2 AGA44E Fundamentals of Genetics 6 2/2

AUA10Z Encyclopedy of Agricultural Practices 4 10 days

AUA26Z Specialized Practice 6 25 days

3rd yearCode Subject ECTS AS SS

ALA30E Animal Husbandry and Ethology 6 2/3

AZA09E Horticulture 6 2/2ARA45E Field Crop Technology 5 2/2

Compulsory Optional Subject Compulsory Optional Subject

ASA46E Livestock Production 6 2/2 AQA32E Quality and Processing of Plant

Products 6 2/2

ATA26E Forage Crop Production and Pasture Management

6 2/2

AQA31E Quality and Processing of Animal Products

6 2/2

AHA30Z Excursion and Field Training 2 2days AWA27Z BSc Thesis 5+5 0/5 0/5

Explanation: AS = Autumn semester; SS = Spring semester; E = Examination; C = Credited 2/2 = number of teaching hours per week, lecture/seminar

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Compulsory optional subjects Code Subject ECTS AS SS APA37E Applied Cartography 6 2/2 AZA66E Fundamentals of Landscape 4 2/2 2/2 AZA67E Fundamentals of Orchards and

Urban Design 6 2/2

AZA68E Establishment and Maintenance of Greenery

5 2/2

AZA21EFundamentals of Vegetables, Edible Mushrooms and Sprouts Production

4 2/1

ERA16E Management and Marketing 5 2/2 Explanation: AS = Autumn Semester; SS = Spring Semester; E = Examination; C = Credited 2/2 = number of teaching hours per week, lecture/seminar

BSc State Exam

Corridor Subjects of the corridor

Crop and Soil Management

Agricultural Systems Field Crop Technology Quality and Processing of Plant Products

Animal Husbandry and Production Animal Husbandry and Ethology

Livestock Production Quality and Processing of Animal Products

Defense of the Bachelor Thesis

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4.4 General Information on MSc studies

These studies are designed as a follow-up after BSc graduation, and all fields related to agriculture and the environment may be accepted as suitable prerequisites.

Programs are strictly thesis oriented and the thesis has to be successfully defended to complete the studies. Programs consist of compulsory subjects, restricted optional subjects, and freely chosen subjects. Working in multinational teams also gives students the invaluable benefit of peer teaching.

The following programs are presented in English, all courses are taught by Czech lecturers and visiting international professors from our EU partner universities. This is why good command of English is essential. Non-native and native students can participate in courses without restrictions. Erasmus students are especially welcome to participate.

4.4.1 Natural Resources and Environment (NRE, AMN)

The MSc program offers theoretical and applied knowledge about the sustainable use and management of natural resources (soil, water, and air) and the positive as well as negative influence of agriculture and forestry on these resources. As the program is fully taught in English graduates can work in international companies and governmental institutions focused on protection of the environment.

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4.4.2 Curriculum of the MSc Program NRE (AMN)

N4153 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT (AMN) Branch: 4106T008 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT (AMN)

1st year of MSc

Code Subject ECTS AS SSACA06E Environmental Analytical Chemistry 6 2/2AAA19E Advanced Meteorology 6 2/2AMA09E Agri and Environmental Microbiology 6 2/2AGA47E Experimental Design and Statistics 5 2/2AEA17E Agricultural Ecology 4 2/1ZBX03E Water Resources Management 6 2/2APA19E Soil and Chemical Relationship 6 2/2AIA04E Soil and Water Relationship 6 2/2AIA24Z Field Training 2 2 daysAHA17E Soil and Plant Relationship 6 2/2

Compulsory Optional Subject I 6 selected selectedAUA59Z Practical Diploma Training 5 20 daysAIA04Z Excursion*) 1 1 dayAWA64Z MSc. Thesis 6 0/4*) cannot be taken independently, it is related to Soil and Water Relationship.

2nd year of MSc

Code Subject ECTS AS SSAPA21E Soil Conservation and Protection 6 2/2AIA05E Hydrogeology for NRE 6 2/2AIA05Z Excursion**) 1 1 day

Compulsory Optional Subject I Fully Optional Subject Fully Optional Subject Compulsory Optional Subject II Fully Optional Subject

AWA63Z MSc Thesis 7+7 0/8 0/8**) cannot be taken independently, it is related to Hydrogeology for NRE.

Code Compulsory Optional Subject I ECTS AS SSAIA08E Hydrology for NRE 6 2/2 2/2AIA13E Crop and Irrigation Systems Management 6 2/2 2/2AIA12E Survey for Soil and Water Relationship 6 2/2

Code Compulsory Optional Subject II ECTS AS SSAPA22E Soil Taxonomy, Survey and GIS 6 2/2ZBA06E Water in Landscape 6 2/2AIA10E Hydrometeorology 6 2/2 2/2

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Code Fully Optional Subject ECTS AS SSACA11E Advanced Organic Chemistry 6 2/2TBT05E Agro-materials 6 2/2AGA02E Animal Genetics 6 2/2AEA22E Aquaculture 5 2/2 AWX01E Czech Language and Culture 3 2/0 2/0

AOA30E Diseases of Crops of Temperate Climates 5 2/2

AQA25E Food Quality and Food Safety 5 2/2 2/2 AOA28E Fundamentals of Plant Protection 5 2/2AOA29E General Phytopathology for NRE 5 2/2ZGA01E Hydroinformatics 6 2/2AEA38E Ichthyology 6 2/2ATA17E Management of Turf and Lawn 5 2/2 2/2AVX01E Management of Reproduction in Livestock 6 2/2AEA20E Parasitology 6 2/2ADA21E Poultry Management 5 2/2AVX02E Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology 6 2/2AQA28E Sensory Analysis of Agri Products 5 1/2 1/2ADA27E Rabbit Production 5 2/2 AWA65Z/E Project 7AWA69Z MSc. Thesis – Joint Degree 10 0/8 0/8Explanation: AS = Autumn Semester; SS = Spring Semester; E = Examination; C = Credited 2/2 = number of teaching hours per week, lecture/seminar

State Exam

Corridor Subjects

Soil and EnvironmentSoil and Chemical Relationship Soil and Plant Relationship Soil Conservation and Protection

Water and EnvironmentSoil and Water Relationship Hydrogeology for NRE Water in L d

Atmosphere, Biosphere and Environment

Advanced Meteorology Agri and Envi Microbiology Agricultural Ecology

Examples of the binding form of the front page of the diploma thesis can be seen at http://www.af.czu.cz/en/?r=1238&i=1859.

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4.5. MSc Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering (NARMEE, AMM) Joint Degree Program between CULS and BOKU

Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering (NARMEE) is

a new joint degree program following the double degree program i n Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) which has been successfully taught in cooperation with BOKU Vienna. The program is drawn up to enable students to obtain the best level of knowledge and skills by taking specific subjects at CULS or BOKU and combining them. Students can freely choose optional and fully optional subjects from the offerings of both universities.

For students and their future engagement there are additional important practical subjects focused on the protection and remediation of soils, waste water treatment, GIS, or management of protected areas. The program contains practicum, excursions, and semestral projects.

The Diploma thesis (DT) has to be completed under the supervision of the supervisor of the home university and co-supervisor from the partner university. Defense of the DT takes place at the home university in front of the commission composed of teachers from both universities.

4.5.1 Curriculum of Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering (AMM)

N4164 – NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (AMM)

Branch: 4106T038 – NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (AMM)

1st year

Code Subject ECTS AS SSACA06E Environmental Analytical Chemistry 6 2/2AAA19E Advanced Meteorology 6 2/2AMA09E Agri and Envi Microbiology 6 2/2 AGA47E Experimental Design and Statistics 5 2/2 AEA17E Agricultural Ecology 4 2/1 ZBX03E Water Resources Management 6 2/2 AHA17E Soil and Plant Relationship 6 2/2AIA04E Soil and Water Relationship 6 2/2

AIA04Z Excursion*) 1 1 day AIA24Z Field Training 2 2 days

Compulsory optional subject I Fully optional subjects

AUA59Z Practical Diploma Training* 5 20 daysAWA64Z MSc. Thesis 6 0/4

*) cannot be taken independently, it is related to Soil and Water Relationship.

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2nd year

Subject ECTS A SAUA59Z Practical Diploma Training* 5 20 days 20 days

Compulsory optional subject I Compulsory optional subject II Fully optional subjects

AWA63Z MSc. Thesis 7+7 0/5 0/5

Compulsory optional subjects

Compulsory optional subjects I Min. 5

AMA09E Agri and Environmental Microbiology 6 2/2

APZ03E Environmental Soil Science 5 2/2Soil and Environmental Chemistry Min. 6

APA19E Soil and Chemical Relationship 6 2/2 2/2771.304 Environmental Chemistry 4.5 3/0

811.357* Biology, Chemistry and Microbiology for Civil Engineering 3 2/0

Soil Conservation and Protection Min. 12

APA21E Soil Conservation and Protection 6 2/2

815.321 Soil Conservation and Soil Protection 3 2/0

815.322 Soil Erosion Models and their Application 4.5 3/0

911.320 Risk Management by Soil Protection and Remediation 1.5 1/0

AHA39E Environment Pollution and Remediation 6 2/2

874.300 Soil-bioengineering techniques (slopes & gullies) 3.5 2/5

911.317 Soil Properties and Processes for Ecological Engineering 3 2/0

911.319

In-situ Treatment of Polluted Soils and Sediments: Phytoremediation, In-situ Fixation and Attenuation Techniques

4.5 3/0

911.318Ecology and Management of the Rhizosphere in Ecological Engineering

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3/0

APA22E Soil Taxonomy Survey and GIS 6 2/2 Soil and Water Min. 12

AIA05E Hydrogeology for NRE 6 2/2 AIA05Z Excursion (with AIA05E) 1 1 day 815.306 Applied Soil Physics 4.5 3/0

816.335 Introduction Soil Hydrological Processes 1.5 1/0

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815.311 Simulation in Vadose Zone Environment 3 2/0

816.347 Application of GIS in Hydrology and Water Management 3 2/0

AIA12E Survey for Soil and Water Relationship 6 2/2

AIA08E Hydrology for NRE 6 2/2 2/2

AIA13E Crop and Irrigation Systems Management 6 2/2 2/2

Water Resources Management Min. 10ZBX03E Water Resources Management 6 2/2ZBA06E Water in Landscape 6 2/2

816.338 Water Resources Planning and Management 3 2/0

816.342 Possible Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources 3 2/0

811.332 Water Resources Management in Developing Co-operation 3 2/0

811.356 Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment 3 2/0

811.358Planning and Design in Water Supply and wastewater Treatment

3 2/0

811.363 Industrial Water Management 3 2/0

811.362 On Site Solutions for Water Supply and Sanitation 3 2/0

813.359 Waste Recycling and Composting 3 2/0Ecology and Forest Science Min. 10

AEA17E Agricultural Ecology 4 2/0

832.321 BOKU International Wildlife Lectures 3 2/0 2/0

914.306 Assessing Diversity in Forest Stands 3 2/0

ZEX01E Biodiversity 6 2/1

ZEX05E Animals Ecology and Conservation 5 2/1

ZEX09E Conservation Biology 6 2/1LDX21E Classification of Vegetation 6 2/2ZEX06E Plants Ecology and Conservation 5 2/1ZEX07E Non-forest Vegetation 6 2/1LHX17E Forest Management 6 2/2

732.333 Innovations for sustainable Forest Management 3 2/0

LPX25E Forest Ecology 6 2/2LPX01E Forest Ecology and Management 5 2/1732.318 Forest Policy Analysis 3 2/0732…. Mountain Forest Policy 4 3/0

LPX24E Forest Management in Air Polluted Areas 6 2/2

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Management of Natural Resources Min. 10

ZBX10E Landscape Planning 6 2/1

832.312 (Eco-) tourism & Management of Protected Areas 3 2/0

ZEX04E Ecosystems Conservation and Management 5 2/1

ZUX03E Wetlands Conservation and Management 6 2/1

871.304 Hazard and Risk Assessment 4.5 3/0871.305 Integral Risk Management 3 2/0915.327 Project Management 3 2/0913.302 Decision Support Systems 3 2/0

911.320 Environmental Risk Analysis and Management 3 2/0

913.311 Multiple Criteria Decision Making in Natural Resource Management 3 2/0

857.320 Remote Sensing and GIS in Natural Resource Management 3 2/0

857.321 Remote Sensing and GIS in Natural Resource Management 3 2/0

ZGX04E GIS for Nature Conservation 5 1/2Policy and Economics Min. 10

732.326Institutions and Policies of the EU (Introduction to the Law and Politics of the European Union)

3 2/0

AAA31E EU Agricultural and Rural Development Policies

5 2/1

AAA32E Policy Frameworks, policies and methodologies for NRM

5 2/1

EHI03E Rural Development 5 2/1EJE21E Law in EU 5 2/1

731.324 Resource and Environmental Economics 3 2/0

731.328

Valuation Methods for Natural Resources (Economic Valuation of Market Goods and Natural Resources) 3 2/0

731.330 International Trade and Environment 3 2/0

731.331 WTO and International Environmental Agreements 3 2/0

731.335 Sustainable Business Strategies 3 2/0

731.347 Regional Economics and Regional Governance 3 2/0

731.348 Managerial Economics LRX06E Environmental Economics 5 2/1

731.333 Globalization and Rural Development 3 2/0

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834.321 Biocultural Diversity in Rural Landscapes 3 2/0

832.302 Human Dimensions in Wildlife Research & Management 1.5 1/0

735.329Decision Making in Management with Special Emphasis on Cultural Differences

3 2/0

732.346 Social Studies of Risk 3 2/0Language Min. 5Foreign Language 2+3 0/2 0/2

Optional subjects – specialization

811.354 Case Studies in Sanitary Engineering 3 3/0

911.322 Role of Soils in Nature Conservation and Wildlife Management 1.5 1/0

APA17E Modelling in Soil Science 6 2/2

APA20E Pedometrics and Digital Soil Mapping 6 2/2

731.351 Applied Mathematical Programming in Natural Resource Management

731.369 Computer Simulation in Energy and Resource Economics 3 2/0

731.335 Game Theory in Environmental and natural Resource Management 3 2/0

811.360 Modelling in Sanitary Engineering (Sewer, Treatment Plant + Receiver) 4.5 3/0

816.340 Ecologically Oriented Methods and Monitoring in River Engineering 3 2/0

ACA11E Advanced Organic Chemistry 6 2/2AVA39E Cell Biology 5 2/2ABA15E Plant Physiology 5 2/2

871.322 Science of Natural Mountain Disasters 4.5 3/0

912.324 Fire Ecology – Vegetation and Wildlife 1.5 1/0

871.319 Protection and Mitigation Measures against Natural Hazards 4.5 3/0

816.336 Integrated Flood Risk Management 3 2/0ZGA01E Hydroinformatics 6 2/2AIA10E Hydrometeorology 6 2/2 2/2

832.311 More Recent Conflict Species in Wildlife Management 1.5 1/0

ZUL03E Landscape and Ecological Applications 6 2/2

ZEX03E Ecological Data Processing 6 2/2ZEX03Z Conservation at the Global Scale 3 2/0ZOX01Z Palaeoecology 3 1/0AOA29E General Phytopathology for NRE 5 2/2LOX12E Forest Protection 6 2/2

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ATA17E Management of Turf and Lawn 5 2/2 2/2ZEX02E Conservation Genetics 6 2/1ZBA01E Drainage and Irrigation Systems 6 2/2ZBX09E River Restoration 6 2/1816.332 Computer Based River Modelling 3 2/0

816.339 Sediment Regime and River Morphology 3 2/0

915.344 Technology Assessment 3 2/0

Optional subjects – others

852.316 Global Design Studio 6 4.0TBT05E Agro-materials 6 2/2AEA20E Parasitology 6 2/2AEA22E Aquaculture 5 2/2 2/2AEA38E Ichthyology 6 2/2

731.325 International Commodity Markets and Trade Policy 3 2/0

731.327 Principles of Empirical Research Methods in the Social Sciences 3 2/0

AWX01E Czech Language and Culture 3 2/0 2/0735.322 Global Networking

933.302* Protection of Natural Resources by Organic Farming** 3 2/0

ARA35E Alternative Agriculture 5 2/2ADA21E Poultry Management 5 2/2ADA27E Rabbit Production 5 2/2

AOA30E Diseases of Crops of Temperate Climates 5 2/2

AQA25E Food Quality and Food Safety 5 2/2 2/2

AQA27E Milk and Dairy Products Quality and Processing 6 2/2 2/2

AQA28E Sensory Analysis of Agricultural Products 5 1/2 1/2

Explanation: AS = Autumn Semester; SS = Spring Semester; E = Examination; C = Credited 2/2 = number of teaching hours per week, lecture/seminar

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Subjects of State Exam Corridor Subjects

Soil Properties and Conservation

Soil and Chemical Relationship or equivalentSoil Conservation and Protection or equivalent

Water Resources and Management

Soil and Water RelationshipHydrology for NRE or equivalentHydrogeology for NRE or equivalentWater Resources Management or equivalent

Atmosphere, Biosphere and Environment

Advanced Meteorology or equivalentSoil and Plant RelationshipAgricultural Ecology or equivalentForest Ecology or equivalentAgricultural and Environmental Microbiology or equivalent

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4.5. MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (SAFS, AMA)

The MSc course is intended to provide students with a detailed understanding of the sustainability of agriculture and food production. The students will be able to determine key characteristics and processes in agricultural systems, and critically evaluate the production, environmental, and social aspects. Deep knowledge of sciences including biochemistry, plant and animal physiology, and others allows their further scientific growth and/or understanding, and the identification of areas for application of advanced technology in agriculture and food production. The wide offering of optional subjects allows students deep specialization in the area of interest. Graduates are well suited to leading careers in various profit and non-profit institutions and governmental offices, international agri-food companies and enterprises, as well as in research institutions.

4.5.1. Curriculum of the MSc program Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (AMA)

N4163 – SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY (AMA)

Branch: 4106T036 – SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY (AMA)

1st year

Code Subject ECTS AS SSACA12E Biochemistry 6 2/2ABA15E Plant Physiology 5 2/2AVA43E Animal Physiology 5 2/2

AGA47E Experimental Design and Statistics 5 2/2

AIA15E Agricultural Water Management 6 2/2AIA15Z Excursion*) 1 1 day

Compulsory Optional Subject I 2/2 2/2AHA17E Soil and Plant Relationship 6 2/2ASA48E Livestock Management 6 2/2ACA13E Food Chemistry 6 2/2AUA59Z Practical Diploma Training 5 20 daysAWA64Z MSc. Thesis 6 0/4 *) cannot be taken independently, it is related to Agricultural Water Management.

2nd year

Code Subject ECTS AS SS

AQA25E Food Quality and Food Safety 5 2/2

ACA06E Environmental Analytical Chemistry 6 2/2

ARA46E Crop Management Systems 6 2/2Compulsory Optional Subject II selected selected

AVX01E Management of Reproduction in Livestock 6 2/2

AZA36E Landscaping 6 2/2EHI03E Rural Development 5 2/1

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AMA14E Food, Beverages and Food Additives 5 2/2

ARA42E Alternative Agriculture 5 2/2AWA63Z MSc. Thesis 5+5 0/5 0/5

Code Compulsory Optional Subjects I ECTS AS SS

AIA13E Crop and Irrigation Systems Management 6 2/2 2/2

APA21E Soil Conservation and Protection 6 2/2

AAA30E Weed Science 6 2/2AKA01E Animal Feeding 6 2/2

AOA30E Diseases of Crops of Temperate Climate 5 2/2

AEA38E Ichthyology 6 2/2AEA20E Parasitology 6 2/2AGA02E Animal Genetics 6 2/2

ACA11E Advanced Organic Chemistry 6 2/2AVX02E Reproductive Biology and

Endocrinology 6 2/2

Compulsory Optional Subjects II ECTS AS SS

AGA48E Plant Breeding and Seed Production 6 2/2

ARA44E Aromatic, Medicinal and Spice Plants 5 2/2

ATA17E Management of Turf and Lawn 5 2/2 2/2 APA22E Soil Taxonomy Survey and

GIS 6 2/2

AIA14E Hydropedology and Groundwater Protection 6 2/2

AIA14Z Excursion (with AIA14E) 1 1 day ADA21E Poultry Management 5 2/2AEA22E Aquaculture 5 2/2

AQA27E Milk and Dairy Products Quality and Processing 6 2/2

AQA28E Sensory Analysis of Agricultural Products 5 1/2

ADA27E Rabbit Production 5 2/2 EEA16E Environmental Economics 5 2/1

Fully Optional Subjects ECTS AS SSAny subject taught in English at the CULS

Explanation: AS = Autumn Semester; SS = Spring Semester; E = Examination; C = Credited 2/2 = number of teaching hours per week, lecture/seminar

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State ExamCorridor Subjects

Crop SciencesPlant Physiology Soil and Plant Relationship Crop Management Systems

Animal SciencesAnimal Physiology Management of Reproduction in Livestock Livestock Management

Food Quality and Safety Food Chemistry Food Quality and Food Safety Food, Beverages and Food Additives

5. The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), ECTS Grades, ECTS Transfer The joint European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) was introduced at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague in the 2000/2001 academic year.

ECTS credits are a numerical value (between 1 and 60) allocated to subject units to describe the student workload required to complete them. They reflect the quantity of work each subject unit requires in relation to the total quantity of work necessary to complete a full year of academic study at the institution, and includes lectures, laboratory trainings, seminars, tutorials, field work, private study (in the library or at home), and examinations or other assessment activities. ECTS is thus based on a full student workload and not limited to contact hours only.

ECTS credits are a relative rather than an absolute measure of student workload. They only specify how much of a year’s workload a subject unit represents at the institution or department allocating the credits.

Important note for our incoming students: In ECTS, 30 credits represent the workload for a semester, and 60 credits represent the workload of an academic year of study. All students studying one or two semesters or an entire study program at the FAFNR will be asked to comply with this requirement.

ECTS credits ensure that the program will be reasonable in terms of workload for the period of study abroad.

5.1 ECTS Grades The grading of a subject is made in accordance with the grading system of the particular university. In order to make the conversion to the grading system of the home country easier, a specific ECTS grading system was developed, which does not replace the national grading system.

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Grade ConversionCzech University of Life Sciences grading scale ECTS Grade1 - Excellent (excellent performance) A2 - Very Good (above the average standard but with some errors) B, C3 - Good (generally sound work with a number of notable errors) D, E4 - Fail (unsatisfactory performance) FPassed (student achievements in some subjects are not graded but only “passed”, where the student has obtained the satisfactory level).

Credited

Subjects may be graded on a scale from one to four, while the ECTS scale is more sensitive. The chart above describes the method of grade conversion. Undergraded attestations are given on a pass/fail basis. The home university will not recognize subjects awarded the failing grade.

5.2 ECTS Transfer, register of subjects, documents

Students of co-operating universities can stay at ECTS-partner universities, for part of their studies, after prior consultation with the exchange coordinator. Prior to the departure of the student, the two partner universities and their coordinators define within the Learning Agreement which subjects the student should attend. Changes at the very beginning of the stay also have to be discussed with both coordinators. All students have to fill the list of selected subjects into the student’s Register Book (commonly known by international students as the ”Blue Book”). The final list is checked by the International Relations Office of the FAFNR and registered in the computer registration system of studies “HROCH”.

After returning to the home-university the academic records will be accredited with the Transcript of Records. Therefore, it is guaranteed that the student does not suffer from time loss due to his or her stay abroad. The students participating in ECTS will receive full credit for all academic work successfully carried out at any of the ECTS partner institutions, and they will be able to transfer these academic credits from one institution to another as long as there is a prior agreement between the institutions involved.

The CULS uses a standard ECTS Transcript Form. The Transcript is issued to each ERASMUS and/or international student. It shows the students learning achievements in a way which is comprehensive, commonly understood, and easily transferred from one institution to another. This is the main role of the ECTS.

6. Main Study Regulations at the FAFNR CULS Prague 1. The Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CULS Prague), its Faculties and Institutes, ensure higher education within the framework of accredited study programs. These study programs are accredited by CULS internal regulations and subsequently approved by the Accreditation Commission of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic, in accordance with EU regulations.

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2. The Bachelor study programs are meant for specific professional purposes as well as a platform for subsequent Master study programs. The undergraduate is awarded the Czech academic title “Bc“ (equivalent BSc). The standard study period is 3 years.

3. The follow up Master study programs are meant for acquiring theoretical knowledge and mastering its practical application. The Master graduate is awarded the Czech academic title “Ing” (equivalent of MSc) or MSc in the international study programs. The standard study period is 2 years.

4. The Doctorate (PhD) Study Program is meant for scientific research and independent creative activities within the framework of research and development. The graduate is awarded the academic title “PhD”. The standard study period is 4 years.

5. The Bachelor and Master study programs are thesis oriented and concluded by the defense of a diploma thesis before a state examination board and a final state examination. PhD students must defend their scientific research in a dissertation thesis.

6. The academic year starts October 1st and ends on September 30. It is divided into pre-semester, study, examination, and vacation periods. The pre-semester period is used for second session examinations (re-sit) and enrolment to higher study levels. The study period is divided into a winter semester (starts in October) and a spring semester (starts in February). The duration of one semester is generally 14 weeks. The last semester of the Bachelor or Master program has 10 weeks. The examination periods follow the winter/summer semester study period and usually last 5 weeks. It is compulsory for students, during the examination period following each semester, to attend at least one examination in each subject. A student who has not registered for examination in due time is qualified as having failed.

7. There are two (2) forms of study attendance: a) Daily attendance – full time studies b) Distance attendance – distant studies For students registered as daily attendants, presence at lectures, seminars, and exercises according to study plan is compulsory. 8. International students are accepted only within the daily attendance form of studies and they have the same rights and duties as regular local students.

9. Registration for studies of specific study programs and subsequent Enrolment / matriculation of prospective students are regulated by law, in Art. 48 and Art. 49; Act No. 111/1998 on Higher Education in the Czech Republic.

10. The study and examination rules for Bachelor and Master Study programs are issued in accordance with Article 17, subsection 1, letter f) of the Act No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and on Modifications and Amendments of other Acts and in accordance with Art.18 of the CULS Prague Constitution as an internal regulation of the CULS Prague.

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11. Study and examination rules are compulsory for all students at the Bachelor, Master and follow up Master programs level, in PhD study programs, and for the academic staff and other employees taking part in the educational activities carried out at the CULS, its faculties and higher education institutes within the framework of accredited study programs. 12. Results of examinations are assessed by a scale ranging from: A (Excellent or 1); B, C (Very Good or 2); D, E (Good or 3); F (Failed or 4). 13. A student who has failed at the first examination session may present him/herself for another session. However a maximum of two other examination sessions is allowed. 14. In specific cases a student may ask to follow an individual study program after consulting with his/her Dean of the respective faculty and/or study adviser. 15. Upon request a student may leave the CULS for another Higher Education Institution (HEI) in the Czech Republic or abroad, change faculties within the CULS, or choose another study program or study form. If and how such a request will be treated will be assessed and consequently decided upon by the Dean of the respective faculty. 16. In accordance with Art. 55 of the Czech Act on Higher Education, studies at the CULS are concluded with a final state examination. 17. Students do not pay any tuition fees in study programs accredited and taught at CULS in Czech language. However, tuition fees are requested from all students studying in programs taught in English, except for students in the framework of Erasmus+ Inter-institutional agreements. Fees can be waived also for students in specific EU programs such as Erasmus - Mundus, Tempus etc. The basic tuition fee in BSc and MSc study programs taught in English is EUR 400 / academic year for EU residents. A handling charge of 500 CZK (approx. 20 EUR) is requested when applying for “degree” studies in any of the offered study programs. International students from outside of the European Union who would l ike to enroll in one of the study programs in English after successful admission procedure are expected to pay a tuition fee. The tuition fees are prescribed at the University level and made for the FAFNR study programs: CZK 80,000 (approx. EUR 3,000) for BSc and MSc s tud ies , and CZK 13,500 (approx. EUR 500) for PhD studies per academic year. Tuition fees for respective academic year are published in CULS Constitution. For detailed information on CULS Prague Study and Examination rules consult your study advisor, or you may go directly to:

http://czu.cz/cs/?r=5484&i=997 - in Czech http://czu.cz/en/?r=5564 – in English

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7. FAFNR mailing address: Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources CULS Prague Kamýcká 129 165 21 Prague 6 – Suchdol Czech Republic

Web: http://www.af.czu.cz/en/ Direct contact to the faculty International Relations Office: Mgr. Marie Kafkova Tel: +420 224384577, Fax: +420 224381801 E–mail: kafkova@af.czu.cz

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Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Kamycka 129 CZ - 165 21 Prague 6, Suchdol Czech Republic (With the support of Development Project of MSMT: International Co-operation)

Edited by: Marie Kafková

Photo by: V. Mikšík, S. Matula, S. Burianová, FAFNR

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