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300049 VO Biology, ecology and conservation biology of bats (2014S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 03.03. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Thursday 13.03. 09:15 - 12:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Thursday 27.03. 09:15 - 12:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Thursday 10.04. 09:15 - 12:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Thursday 15.05. 09:15 - 12:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Thursday 26.06. 09:15 - 12:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course will focus an the following topics:
- Evolution and diversity of bats: cryptic species
- Morphology: with special emphasis on flight
- Reproduction and population biology
- Echolocation
- Ecomorphology: interaction between wing design, echolocation and foraging habitats
- Feeding ecology: including techniques for analysing feeding habits
- Roosting ecology: roost types, roost switching
- Behaviour: mating behaviour, hibernation
- Methods in bat research
- Threats to bats
- Conservation measures and concepts

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list


Association in the course directory

B-WZB, MZO W-2

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