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300336 VO Urban Ethology (2020W)

1.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes

Die LV findet digital statt, Terminplanung in Abstimmung mit den TeilnehmerInnen, am 6.10.2020 um 13:00 im HS1 Biozentrum Althanstrasse.


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Origins and evolutionary history of human housing, cultural phenomena. Savanna hypothesis and resulting landscape preferences (phytophilia, hydrophilia, prospect-refuge and ideal habitats). Human territories, proxemics (from personal space up to national territories). Urban living and resulting problems, such as crowding, anonymity and special adaptations.

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral examination.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

At least two questions out of three have to be answered correctly (>50%), in total more than 50% correct.

Examination topics

Content of the lecture

Reading list

Homo urbanus, ein evolutionsbiologischer Blick in die Zukunft der Städte. Oberzaucher, E. 2017, Springer, Heidelberg.

Association in the course directory

MAN 3

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