1. komponenta

Lecture type	Total
Lectures	30
Practicum	15
Seminar	15

* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

COURSE AIM:
The aims of this course are (i) understanding the problem of invasive species at national, regional and global level; (ii) predicting the potential dangers of the presence and spread of invasive species; (iii) applying the new knowledge in preparation and developing projects related to the invasive species elimination; (iv) Using the legal framework related to the invasive species and proposing and arguing the necessary changes.

COURSE CONTENT:
LECTURES
1. Invasive species definition and historical overview;
2. Invasive species ecology;
3. Invasive species genetics;
4. Invasive species control, their eradication and prevention;
5. Legislation;
6. Invasive protist species;
7. - 8. Invasive invertebrate species;
9. - 10. Invasive vertebrate species;
11. Invasive microorganisms;
12. Invasive algae;
13. Alien and invasive plants - problems in criteria, terminology and classifications;
14. - 15. Invasive plant species.


EXERCISES
Two half-day practical courses in the vicinity of Zagreb
Practical courses 1: Invasive crayfish and mollusc species: Research methodology of invasive species. Invasive species determination. Estimation of invasive species population size.
Practical courses 2: Invasive plant species: Methods of research and plant determination. Mapping and estimation of invasive plant species population size.

SEMINARS
Seminars' topics are defined at the beginning of semester, depending on students' interest.

1. pdf predavanja, Maguire, I., Lajtner, J., Mitić, B. (2025/26): predavanja na webu, Maguire, Lajtner i Mitić.
2. Nikolić T., Mitić B., Boršić I. (2014): Flora Hrvatske - invazivne biljke. Alfa d.d., Zagreb. Priručnik.
3. Lockwood, M.L, Hoopes, M.F., Marchetti, M.P.(2007): Invasion Ecology. Blackwell publishing. (pdf)
4. Maguire I. (2010): Slatkovodni rakovi - Priručnik za inventarizaciju i praćenje stanja. Državni zavod za zaštitu prirode, Zagreb. 40 p.

Izborni kolegiji - Regular study - Ecology and Nature Preservation