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300064 VU Biology of the european rotifers and cladocerans (2023S)

Systematics, biology and ecology of the limnetic and marin rotifers and cladocerans of Europe

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 12 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Language of the course: German (and English if necessary).
Laboratory coat obligatory during the laboratories.
Excursion: 26 of April (8:00 - 13:15).
Exam: 07.06.2023 (8:00 - 11:00), Microscopy room 1.3.

  • Wednesday 01.03. 08:00 - 09:00 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1 (Kickoff Class)
  • Wednesday 19.04. 08:00 - 12:30 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 26.04. 08:00 - 13:15 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 03.05. 08:00 - 12:30 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 10.05. 08:00 - 12:30 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 17.05. 08:00 - 12:30 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 24.05. 08:00 - 12:30 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 31.05. 08:00 - 12:30 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 07.06. 08:00 - 11:00 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This special course offers training for identification of rotifers and branchiopods (cladocerans) of European water bodies. It includes theory on morphology and anatomy, physiology and ecology, habitat and geographical distribution, economic value, taxonomy and phylogeny of both groups. The laboratory work includes observation of living animals and narcotizing, preparation and illustration technics, calculation of biomass and identification of Rotatoria and Cladocera. The different habitats occupied by planktonic and benthic rotifers and cladocerans as well as the different sampling technics will be explained in the field.
The first 3 laboratories will treat cladocerans, the last 3 rotifers.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam about the biology of these animal groups (30 %) and identification of various species of cladocerans of the collection and of rotifers of a water sample at the laboratory (60 %). Active participation on the laboratories and on the excursion (10 %).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Each unit includes a theoretical introduction to the biology of the groups and a laboratory part teaching practical methods of micro-dissection and taxonomy of the species. The active participation during the laboratory work and the excursion will be valued.

Reading list

look at the laboratory guide (it will be given at the beginning of the course).

Association in the course directory

MEC-9, MNB3, MNB6, MZO W4, MZO4

Last modified: Mo 22.05.2023 10:08