Universität Wien

300543 UE Biology of the Cladoceran Branchiopods (2020W)

Systematics, Biology and Ecology of the Cladoceran Branchiopods of Europe.

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Inscription: CHANGE OF DATE: 12.10. 2020, 8:00 - 9:00, ÜR 3, Biozentrum Althanstrasse 14, 1090 Vienna
Monday 9.11.2020 08:00 - 12:30 Excursion Alte Donau, Mühlwasser, Lobau. Meeting place will be announced.
On-site teaching
Last date: 7.12.2020, 8:00 - 10:15.

  • Monday 05.10. 08:00 - 09:00 Übungsraum 3
  • Monday 12.10. 08:00 - 12:30 Übungsraum 3
  • Monday 19.10. 08:00 - 12:30 Übungsraum 3
  • Monday 09.11. 08:00 - 12:30 Übungsraum 3
  • Monday 16.11. 08:00 - 12:30 Übungsraum 3
  • Monday 23.11. 08:00 - 12:30 Übungsraum 3
  • Monday 30.11. 08:00 - 11:00 Übungsraum 3
  • Monday 07.12. 08:00 - 10:15 Übungsraum 3

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This special course offers training for identification of branchiopod microcrustaceans (Cladocera: Anomopoda, Ctenopoda & Onychopoda; Leptodorida: Haplopoda) of waterbodies from Europe. It includes theory on morphology and anatomy, biology and ecology, habitat and geographical distribution, economic value, taxonomy and phylogeny of the group. The laboratory work includes observation of living animals and narkotizing, preparation and illustration technics, calculation of biomasse and identification of cladocerans and leptodorids.

Assessment and permitted materials

Exam: Written exam about the biology of this animal group (30 %) and identification of various species at the laboratory (70 %).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This course offers the possibility to lern the biology of cladocerans and leptodorans. It includes both freshwater and marine species inhabiting continental and coastal waters of Europe. At the end of the course, the participants will be qualified for species identification.

Examination topics

Each unit includes a theorical introduction to the biology of the group and a laboratory part dedicated to learn practical methods of microdisection and taxonomy of the species. The activ participation during the laboratory work and the excursion will be valored.

Reading list

look at the laboratory guide (it will be given at the begin of the course)

Association in the course directory

B-WZB, MZO W-2, M-WZB, MEC-9, UF BU 10

Last modified: Sa 22.10.2022 00:30