Universität Wien

300165 UE Algae - their world explored (2025S)

10.00 ECTS (6.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

Dieser Kurs gehört im Modul MNB3 zum Bereich Pflanzen und Pilze.
Moodle

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 12 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

mandatory introduction meeting: Mo, 3.3.2025, 9.45 Seminar room 1.5 UBB. Two seminars during the summer term, dates will be fixed in the introduction meeting. Field course scheduled from Mo 21.7.2025 10.00 to 28.7.2025 in the woodquarter Schrems GEA Akademie and 30.7. to 31.7.2025 at the Center of Biodiversity Rennweg, Vienna for scanning electron microscopical observations.

  • Montag 03.03. 09:45 - 10:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1 (Vorbesprechung)
  • Freitag 30.05. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 11.06. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 30.07. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Donnerstag 31.07. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Did you know that around 45% of atmospherically oxygen is produced by algae? This exercise offers insights into the fascinating world of algae, a group which is significantly involved in global flow patterns. Major algae groups will be discussed and important representatives will be introduced. We will sample from various habitats, use light and also scanning electron microscopes for studying specimens. Additionally, measurements of some environmental variables, microphotography, use of appropriate computer programs will be taught. Language will be either German or English according to requirements.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Basic knowledge of the most important algal groups and some characteristic representatives, use of algal identification keys, introduction into algae preparation, practical experiences in presentation

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

- seminar talk (20 %)- Student activity (30 %)- lab protocol (10 %)- team poster (40 %). All partial performances must be positive to finish the course. Passed with more than 60% positive overall performance. In total 100 points, 91-100 = 1, 81-90 = 2, 71-80 = 3, 60-70 = 4, <60 = 5.

Prüfungsstoff

Taught contents and activities, basic knowledge of major algal groups and characteristics essential for identification.

Literatur

will be offered via moodle

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

MBO 7, MEC-9, M-WZB, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04, MNB3

Letzte Änderung: Mo 04.08.2025 15:46