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300229 PP Morphometrics: The study of biological forms (2012W)

10.00 ECTS (6.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

Geblockt, 5. - 30. Nov. 2013, jeweils Mo, Di, Mi, und Fr, 10:00 bis 16:00 Uhr

Vorbesprechung: 3. Okt. 2012, 13:00 Uhr, Seminarraum des Dept. für Theoretische Biologie

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).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

Currently no class schedule is known.

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Morphometrics is the statistical analysis of biological forms. It is widely applied in zoological, anthropological, and medical research. In this project practicum we collect and analyze morphometric data to address zoological and anthropological research questions. The basics of classical morphometrics, geometric morphometrics, and multivariate statistics will be taught within a biological context.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written report

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Basic understanding of classical and geometric morphometrics for biological research; application of these methods to investigate simple research questions.

Examination topics

Lectures, empirical data acquisition, analysis and interpretation of data, written report

Reading list


Association in the course directory

B-BZO 12, B-BOE 12, BZO 11, BZO 13, B-BZO 13, B-BOE 13, BOE 10, BOE 11, BOE 12

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