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300149 VU Field Methods for Tracking Animal Movement (2025W)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

Laboratory and Field Methods
Priority will be given to candidates who have already completed the advanced statistical movement analysis course '300091 VU Biologging Methods (2025S)
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Details

max. 12 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine

Die Vorbesprechung findet am Freitag, den 5. Dezember 2025 um 16:00 Uhr via Zoom statt:
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Blocklehrveranstaltung: 12. - 16. January 2026, Konrad Lorenz Forschungsstelle in Grünau/Almtal, KLF (https://klf.univie.ac.at/). Anreise Montag Mittag, 12.01.; Kursbeginn 13:00; Abreise Freitag Mittag, 16.01. nach 14:00 mit Zug (Wien-Grünau/Almtal Verbindung).

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Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Priority will be given to candidates who have already completed the course "300091 VU Biologging Methods (2025S) - Understanding GPS and ACC technology, applications in behavioural ecology and advanced statistical movement analysis"

Modern biologging technology offers a variety of methods to track animal movement, each with its own advantages and limitations. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest tracking techniques, from traditional radio telemetry to modern satellite-based solutions, and will introduce different attachment methods. Learn how to select the right method for different study species and environments, how to manage and archive your data efficiently using Movebank & gain hands-on experience with biologging tools.

The course covers:
- Traditional Radio Telemetry (VHF)
- GPS-Based Tracking Systems
- GPS-UHF (Ultra High Frequency)
- GPS-GSM (Mobile Network Transmission)
- GPS-Satellite (Argos, Ubilink)
- GPS-SigFox and LoRaWAN (Low-Power Wide-Area Networks)
- GPS-Bluetooth or RFID (Short-Range)
- Satellite-Based Doppler Tracking (Argos)
- Light-Level Geolocation (Geolocators)
- Accelerometers, Inertial and Magnetic Sensors
- Novel Methods and Emerging Technologies (e.g., Drone-Assisted Tracking)
And the corresponding attachment methods in animals, with hands-on practicals on birds.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Attendance at the Konrad Lorenz Research Center (Grünau/Almtal) is mandatory. Participants will engage in practical activities such as building harnesses, handling and tracking birds (ibis, ravens, raptors), ground-truthing accelerometer data, including citizen science applications, and observing drone-based tracking. They will also learn about tag recovery using metal detectors and conservation dogs, synchronize data with Movebank, and visualize results on MoveApps. To receive course credits, participants must analyse a published research paper, evaluate its tracking method, and present their findings to the group.

- Active participation on-site during lectures and practicals (50%)
- Post-course assessment: Find a recently published movement ecology paper, evaluate its tracking method and suitability of the data collection protocol chosen for the research question tackled, discuss study limitations, and propose an optimised methodology. Online presentation (12 min presentation + 8 min discussion per candidate) on Thursday, 22.01. (13:15 - 15:45). and Friday, 23.01. (10:15 - 12:45) (50%)

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

- Priority will be given to candidates who have already completed the course "300091 VU Biologging Methods (2025S) - Understanding GPS and ACC technology, applications in behavioural ecology and advanced statistical movement analysis"
- Basic knowledge of wildlife biology & ecology
- Attendance at the online preliminary meeting (incl. waitlisted students) 01 December, 1 pm
- Full participation throughout the course (Jan 12–16, 2026)
- Presentation of individual assignment and contribution to Q&A sessions on Jan 22 and 23

Prüfungsstoff

Note: Additional preparation time outside contact hours is required.

Literatur

Recommended Reading: Check course materials on Moodle

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

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Letzte Änderung: Mo 24.11.2025 05:07