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300073 PP Dry grassland habitats species, populations, conservation, and management (2014S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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[Further appointments in the field: 11.04.2014, 16.05.2014, 22.-23.05.2014, 13.06.-14.06.2014]
Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from We 05.02.2014 08:00 to Th 20.02.2014 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 28.03.2014 18:00
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Friday 07.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
- Friday 21.03. 12:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
- Friday 11.04. 12:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
- Friday 16.05. 12:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 2 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
- Friday 06.06. 09:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
- Friday 13.06. 09:00 - 15:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
- Friday 27.06. 12:00 - 18:00 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 of Eastern Austria 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. Current concepts and methods of plant population, reproduction biology and vegetation ecology 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 plant 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 and vegetation structure, regional dynamics and mating systems of selected plant species will be conducted during field work. Statistical analysis regarding plant populations and species assemblages 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.
Berger R. & Ehrendorfer F. 2011. Ökosystem Wien. Die Naturgeschichte einer Stadt. Wien, Böhlau.
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.
Berger R. & Ehrendorfer F. 2011. Ökosystem Wien. Die Naturgeschichte einer Stadt. Wien, Böhlau.
Association in the course directory
MOE V-1, B-BOE 12, B-BOE 13, B-BPF 9, B-BPF 10, B-BZO-11, B-BPF 8, B-BOE 11, B-BMB 10
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