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300130 VO Evolutionary functional morphology of aquatic vertebrates (2012W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

Der Kurs richtet sich an Biologen, Zoologen und Paläobiologen. Der Krus wird ganztägig abgehalten (09:00 - 17:00 Uhr). Kurszeitraum: 25.02. - 08.03.2013. Anmeldung über Moodle bis 20.02.2013! Vorbesprechung: 12.02.2013. Uhrzeit: 11:30 - 12:00 Uhr (s.t.). Ort: Neumayr-Saal (2A502).

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Language: German

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Aims, contents and method of the course

This unit provides students with a basal understanding of the anatomy of basal tetrapods in an evolutionary and functional framework.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written home-work and oral presentation (15 min).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The goal is to provide an introduction to the anatomy, functional morphology and evolution of key character traits, and to discuss some current controversies concerning their biology and evolution.

Examination topics

Anatomical aspects will be covered in lectures and practical classes. Current controversies will be analysed based on selected and highlighted literature examples.

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MPB W-4

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