Universität Wien

300197 VO Ecology of Marine Polar Systems (2021W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Unless new safety measures come up, the lecture will take place in Seminar room 1.6. But, as every second seat needs to stay empty and not everybody might find a seat, it will also be recorded. The lecture (live), slides and the recorded lecture will be accessible via moodle (BigBlueButton). First lecture October 1, then each Friday. Please be aware that you have to wear a FFP2 mask.

  • Freitag 01.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Freitag 08.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Freitag 15.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Freitag 22.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Freitag 29.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Freitag 05.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Freitag 12.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Freitag 19.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Freitag 26.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Freitag 03.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Freitag 10.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Freitag 17.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Freitag 07.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Freitag 14.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Freitag 21.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This lecture provides an introduction to the ecosystems of the Arctic and Antarctic Ocean. In the first part, the students will be introduced to the common definitions of polar and sub-polar regions and get an insight into the climate history of polar regions and the history of polar exploration and research. The second part will focus on the physical processes shaping coastal and open ocean polar environments and on the role the Arctic and Antarctic play in the world’s marine and climate system. The third and main part of this lecture will deal with the communities and key species of selected ecosystems in the Arctic and Antarctic – coastal, ice-shelves and sea ice, the open water body and the benthic ecosystems from the shelves down to the deep-sea. Adaptations and strategies of plants and animals to cope with the challenges of the different environments will be presented. The last part will focus on the impact of climate change and touch upon questions of stewardship, exploitation and conservation of the polar regions. Every section will be accompanied by examples and novel findings from recent literature.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Written examination

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Successful students will be competent to characterize the structure, dynamics and environmental drivers of Arctic and Antarctic ecosystems and be able to describe key species and special adaptations. Based on the earned expertise, the students will be able to understand and to exemplify the consequences of climate change in polar regions.

Prüfungsstoff

Subject matter covered during the lecture

Literatur

The Biology of Polar Regions, by Tony Fogg, David Thomas, and colleagues, second edition from 2008. Available free at the University library as eBook.
More literature will be introduced during the lectures.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

MEC-9, M-WZB, B-WZB, UF BU 10

Letzte Änderung: Di 24.01.2023 00:26