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300167 VO Animal innovation and culture (2024S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 04.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 11.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 18.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 08.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 15.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 22.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 29.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 06.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 13.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 27.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 03.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 10.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 17.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 24.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Behavioural innovations and population-specific cultures allow animals to navigate fast-changing environments. This lecture provides insight into key concepts and discusses examples from across the animal kingdom.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam; 3 open questions (not multiple choice); 60 minutes.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

3 equally weighted questions of maximum 10 points each, to be answered in one hour.
Grade key:
27-30 points "Sehr gut" (very good)
23-26 points "Gut" (good)
19-22 points "Befriedigend" (satisfactory)
15-18 points "Genügend" (sufficient)
0-14 points "Nicht genügend" (insufficient)
The exam will be an open-book exam, which means that you will be allowed to refer to your notes and other course materials during the exam. Open-book exams of this kind test your ability to analyse, evaluate or synthesise knowledge.

Examination topics

Lecture materials

Reading list

Lecture and presentations and an accompanying reading list of key publications that will be discussed in class

Association in the course directory

CoBeNe W3

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