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300213 SE Preparation for the UE Ecology & Palaeobiology of coral reefs (Red Sea) (2020W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 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. 15 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes

Teaching: Hybrid

Topic introductions by the lecturers will be given digitally every Wednesday in November from 1 pm- 4 pm. Short questionnaires have to be answered shortly after the digital lectures.

Student-presentations will be given on following dates: 20.01.2021 and 27.01.2021 from 4-7pm. The presentations will take place online.

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This seminar aims to give an introduction on ecology and fauna of coral reefs, with special emphasis on the Red Sea region. In the first three units the lecturers will give an overview on the available topics. After a short introduction to coral reef zonation & biology, four major taxa of reef fauna (corals, fish, molluscs and echinoderms) will be treated. The importance of studying the composition of Pleistocene reefs for the evaluation of anthropogenic impacts on modern reefs will be explained. While global patterns will be outlined, the Red Sea region will be of particular interest.

The remaining units will be used for more specialized student presentations on the four major taxa and ecological and paleoecological aspects of coral reefs. Basic literature will be provided, students are expected to find additional relevant literature. A 20 minute presentation inclusive a 5 minute discussion and a handout are expected.

Active participation in this course is a prerequisite for the field trip to the Egypt in September 2021. The choice of students who will join the field trip to Egypt will be made based on the grades of the seminar.
However, participation in the seminar is also possible without an interest in joining the field course in September.

Assessment and permitted materials

Questionnaires, active participation during the classes (attendance is required), student presentations, literature and handouts will be assessed. The outcome of the assessments will serve as a basis for the decision who will be allowed to participate in the field trip to Egypt.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance during the presentations is mandatory (also if presentations take place digitally).
Active participation during other presentations & discussions will account for 20% of the total grade
The questionnaires will account for 15% of the total grade
Student presentations will account for 35% of the grade
Handout will account for 30% of the grade
100-89% “Sehr gut”
88-76% “Gut”
75-63% “Befriedigend”
62-50% “Genügend”
<50% “Nicht Genügend”

Examination topics

Coral ecology & biology
Reef ecology
Reef fish ecology & biology
Palaeobiology
Mollusc - & Echinoderm ecology & biology

Reading list

Association in the course directory

WZB und M-WZB, MEC-9

Last modified: Fr 18.12.2020 15:49