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300176 UE Diversity and functional attributes of biological communities (2022S)

along enviromental gradients

10.00 ECTS (6.00 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. 14 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Blocked field pratical: 09/05 - 21/05/2022. First meeting: 01/03/2022, 10 - 11.30, online

  • Monday 04.04. 15:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course will demonstrate the basics of designing and conducting a biodiversity study – developing a testable hypothesis, study design, data collection, data analysis, oral and written presentation of the study. Work will be conducted in teams of two persons. Each team will work on a specific question.
This year topics will focus on issues of island biogeography, especially how size and isolation of islands affect species richness and population size.
We will collect field data in the region of the Kornati Islands (Croatia). We will reside on one island and collect data (via boat) on surrounding islands. We will focus on vascular plants, birds and grasshoppers.
If it is not possible to go to Croatia in May due to Covid restrictions the practical will be realized in the surroundings of Vienna.
COSTS: Costs will be around 500 – 600 €. Ca. 25% of the costs will probably be refunded from by the University.
If we have to stay in the surroundings of Vienna, costs will depend on the concrete program, but will certainly be lower

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation, oral presentation, written report (c. 5 – 10 pages)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Course work shall be done in groups of two participants. The course requires active participation in field work, as well as an oral presentation and writing of a final report by each group. Following guidelines of the Studienkonferenz Biologie the final paper will contribute 60% to the grade, and active participation and oral presentation 40%.

Examination topics

Reading list

to be announced during the course

Association in the course directory

BOE 12, BBO 9, BZO 12, MBO 7, MEC-9

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