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300066 PP Grasslands- species, populations, management (2012S)

Functional types, threats, conservation

10.00 ECTS (6.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

Vorbesprechung am 09.03.2012, 9:00-10:00h im Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität)

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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. 15 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 09.03. 09:00 - 11:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 23.03. 09:00 - 13:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 30.03. 09:00 - 13:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 20.04. 09:00 - 13:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 27.04. 09:00 - 13:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 04.05. 09:00 - 13:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 11.05. 09:00 - 13:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 18.05. 09:00 - 13:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 25.05. 09:00 - 13:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 01.06. 09:00 - 13:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 08.06. 09:00 - 13:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 15.06. 09:00 - 13:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 22.06. 09:00 - 13:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 29.06. 09:00 - 13:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course demonstrates dry grassland habitats and its species in the Pannonian Region examplified for threatened vascular plants (at the species and population level). Typical species, their strategies and their habitats are presented during field work, exercising methods for species inventories and monitoring. Furthermore current concepts and methods of plant population and reproduction biology are discussed in the context of grazing management and conservation measures of dry grassland systems.

Assessment and permitted materials

Participation in field & lab work and final report including a concise presentation of findings.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students acquire fundamental knowledge of Pannonian dry grasslands regarding species and populations as well as their functional strategies. Specific methods of vegetation ecology and plant population dynamics will enable them to identify protection targets and define measures for conservation of species (communities) and populations.

Examination topics

Basic and advanced methods of inventory and monitoring of species and populations will be presented. Studies on population structure, regional dynamics and mating systems of selected plant species will be conducted during field work. Statistical analysis including matrix population models will be used for evaluating management measures.

Reading list

Mucina L., Grabherr G. & Ellmauer T. 1993. Die Pflanzengesellschaften Österreichs. Teil I: Anthropogene Vegetation. - Jena, G. Fischer.
Fischer M.A., Oswald K. & Adler W. 2008. Exkursionsflora für Österreich, Liechtenstein und Südtirol. 3. Auflage. Linz, Biologiezentrum OÖ Landesmuseum.
Silvertown J.W. & Charlesworth D. 2001. Introduction to plant population biology. 4th ed. - Oxford, Blackwell Sci.
Sutherland W.J. 2006 Ecological Census Techniques, 2nd ed. - Cambridge University Press.
Young A.G. & Clarke G.M. 2000. Genetics, Demography and Viability of Fragmented Populations. Cambridge University Press.

Association in the course directory

BOE 10, BOE 11, BOE 12, BPF 9, MOE V-1, B-BOE 12, B-BOE 13, B-BPF 9, B-BPF 10

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