The Department provides education at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels and also contributes to the teaching of specialised courses in other study programmes offered by the Faculty.

An important part of our educational profile is the Agroecology study programme. The Faculty offers comprehensive education in this field, from bachelor’s through follow-up master’s to doctoral studies.

• The Bachelor’s degree programme in Agroecology provides students with a solid foundation in agriculture, ecology, soil science, crop production, landscape management, and the sustainable use of natural resources. The programme connects agricultural production with environmental protection and prepares graduates for careers in agricultural practice, nature conservation, public administration, and other institutions concerned with landscape use and protection.
• The follow-up Master’s degree programme in Agroecology enables students to specialise further, particularly in organic farming and landscape management. The study options also include the international Multifunctional Agriculture programme, taught in English, which focuses on the broader production, environmental, economic, and social functions of agriculture.
• In the Doctoral degree programme in Agroecology and Applied Ecology, students engage directly in research and address topics related to agroecology, applied ecology, and associated environmental disciplines. The doctoral programme is offered in both Czech and English.

We place strong emphasis on connecting theory with practice. Students participate in field exercises, laboratory analyses, and research projects, work with real-world data and modern technologies, and can develop their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral theses around the Department’s research topics.

The Department’s research focuses on landscape functioning and the relationships between land management, water, soil, climate, and organisms. We combine fundamental knowledge of ecological processes with applied research and seek solutions that can be put into practice.

Our research includes, for example, the assessment of landscape condition and functions, water regimes and water quality, the dynamics of ponds and wetlands, the effects of land management on local climate, agroecosystems, precision and organic agriculture, remote sensing and GIS, and the environmental impacts of production systems.

Research projects carried out in cooperation with other universities, research organisations, and partners from professional practice form an important part of our activities. Current and past research topics include the monitoring of cyanobacteria in water bodies using remote sensing and artificial intelligence, forecasting algal bloom development, phosphorus balances in pond systems, and agricultural management practices for areas affected by radioactive contamination. Other areas include environmentally friendly farming systems, LCA, ecological footprint assessment, and related topics.

The Department’s research activities are also closely connected with international cooperation and the involvement of both students and academic staff in international projects and activities.

The results of our work extend beyond scientific publications. In addition to research articles in prestigious scientific journals, books, and conference outputs, the Department also develops certified methodologies, software, and other tools for use in both research and practice.

One example is RWQForecast, a web application that uses Sentinel-2 satellite data and artificial intelligence methods to assess water quality in water bodies. It enables users to monitor spatial and temporal changes in selected water quality indicators and transforms the results of remote-sensing research into a practical and accessible tool.

Other practical outputs include plugins for QGIS, such as SEBCS for QGIS, designed to calculate biophysical properties of the landscape surface and indicators of vegetation water stress using satellite and other remote-sensing data. Other tools include RadAgro and Urban Green SARCA, which are used to analyse radioactive contamination and its development in the landscape.

In addition to software tools, Department staff have contributed to the development of numerous certified methodologies, methodological procedures, and recommendations in areas including landscape radiation protection, landscape restoration following mineral extraction, precision and organic agriculture, environmentally friendly farming practices, and soil conservation.

The Department’s research facilities include the Laboratory of LCA, which focuses on assessing the environmental impacts of products, technologies, and production systems using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. LCA makes it possible to assess environmental impacts throughout the entire life cycle and to compare different production processes, technologies, and management practices. The laboratory therefore connects environmental research with practical decision-making and provides facilities for research, teaching, and cooperation with professional partners.

These activities and results reflect our commitment to connecting ecological and agricultural research with modern technologies and, above all, to transforming scientific knowledge into practical tools and approaches that can be applied in the real world.