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300525 SE+UE Scientific research at the Museum of Natural History (2021W)

significance of scientific collections for evolutionary studies

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 16 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes

Vorbesprechung: 11.10.2021, 16 Uhr. Kurssaal des Naturhistorischen Museums Wien, Burgring 7, Seiteneingang.
Der Kurs findet voraussichtlich vom 13. bis 16. Dezember 2021 am NHM Wien statt.


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The importance of scientific collections as a basis for research projects is exemplified in form of lectures, a practical course and a seminar. The participants get insights in the significance of collections and series of specimens as reference and as a basis for scientific projects (biodiversity in space and time, systematics and evolution) as well as for the traceability of scientific results. In the practical course the participants are introduced into current research projects and get familiar with the work in and with scientific collections (techniques and analyses), from data collection to evaluation. The way from sample collection in nature to the conserved specimen in a scientific collection (as the basis for evolutionary research) is traced.

Assessment and permitted materials

Course with immanent examination
Attendance on at least 3 days oft he course is required for a positive evaluation.
Grading is based on the following criteria:
(1) presentation (40%)
(2) active participation (40%)
(3) written abstract of the presentation (English) one week before the course (20%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Course with immanent examination
Attendance on at least 3 days oft he course is required for a positive evaluation.
Grading is based on the following criteria:
(1) presentation (40%)
(2) active participation (40%)
(3) written abstract of the presentation (English) one week before the course (20%)

Examination topics

Reading list

Will be handed out at the preliminary meeting

Association in the course directory

B-WZB, M-WZB

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