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300461 VO Biology and ecology of European amphibians (2009W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 07.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Schreibraum/Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 14.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Schreibraum/Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 21.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Schreibraum/Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 28.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Schreibraum/Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 04.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Schreibraum/Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 11.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Schreibraum/Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 18.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Schreibraum/Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 25.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Schreibraum/Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 02.12. 10:15 - 11:45 Schreibraum/Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 09.12. 10:15 - 11:45 Schreibraum/Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 16.12. 10:15 - 11:45 Schreibraum/Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 13.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Schreibraum/Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 20.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Schreibraum/Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 27.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Schreibraum/Seminarraum

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this lecture all European amphibian species are characterized. The chapters phylogeny, zoogeography, ecophysiology, developmental cycles, ethology and ecology are treated. The presentation is supported by several side series, movie passages and tape records. Problems of endangerment and conservation are discussed. In additon, the lecture deals with biology and ecology of Central European repitles.

Assessment and permitted materials

one hour written exam at the end of the semester, further appointments of oral exams possible

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Aim of the lecture is to provide a broad herpetological knowledge.

Examination topics

Lecture with powerpoint-presentation, slideshows, movies and tape records. A scriptum about the most important contents, lists of species and recommended literature is provided

Reading list

Eine Liste der wichtigsten Literatur und Links wird in der Vorlesung verteilt.

Association in the course directory

LA-BU 261

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