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300428 UE+EX Plecoptera identification course (2018S)
advanced level
Continuous assessment of course work
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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).
- Registration is open from Fr 09.02.2018 08:00 to Th 22.02.2018 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Sa 31.03.2018 18:00
Details
max. 15 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes
Compulsory preparatory meeting: 9 March, 2018, 11:15-12:00, conference room.
Block course 2 to 6 July, 2018, ÜR 2Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The course provides information on the identification of Plecoptera. Introductory lectures deal with morphology, biology, ecology, sampling, conservation as well as rearing and preparation techniques. The most important literature on the subject is presented and the students have ample opportunity in training their preparation and identification skills. Evaluation: one hour practical exam.
Assessment and permitted materials
Attendance control and final exam (identification of specimens using the provided keys). The exam date will be announced at the start of the course.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Participants are trained in identification skills of Plecoptera and are able to use the keys. They have a good overview of the species inventory of the region and know the most important literature on the subject.
Examination topics
Introductory lectures for each taxonomic unit; guided identification work on larval and adult material using special keys and (binocular) microscopes. The keys are distributed at the beginning of the course.
Reading list
Ein für den Kurs eigens zusammengestelltes Bestimmungsskriptum wird an die Teilnehmer zu Kursbeginn ausgegeben.
Association in the course directory
MZO W-2, B-WZB, WZB
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