Universität Wien

300295 UE Field course "Biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems" (2020S)

advanced level

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

Lehrende

Termine

Preparatory meeting: 03 March 2020, 10:00-11:00 am, seminar room Limnology.
BLOCK: 12 July 2020 - 24 July 2020. Due to covid-19, the course will be held in the lab at Biozentrum Althanstrasse (ÜR7) and as one-day excursions to different types of freshwaters in Lower Austria.

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

In this field course our study objects range from impoundments and Danubean backwaters over ponds and pit mosses to running waters in the Wienerwald area. Introductory lectures provided as pdfs on moodle and short introductions in the field give insight into geology, landscape ecology, abiotic and biotic interactions, measuring and sampling techniques as well as identification of algae, macrophytes, aquatic invertebrates and fish, using identification tables specifically composed for this course. In the lab, samples are analysed and identified and field data (e.g. underwater light data, limnochemical and hydraulic data) processed and discussed. Further information for studying Limnology within the master's programme "Ecology and Ecosystems" can be obtained from:
http://limbo.univie.ac.at/LimboMsc.htm

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Attendance control, group protocol of project outcomes.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

The participants are aware of the most important ecological principles acting in aquatic habitats. Students are able to sample aquatic biota and to acquire physical and chemical field data. Students are trained in using relevant identification keys for aquatic biota and are able to use their bioindication potential. They are also able to compose protocols of their teamwork results.

Prüfungsstoff

Introductory lectures, guided field work (equipment training, data collection) at a multitude of aquatic habitat types in Lower Austria and guided data analyses in the lab. Handouts are distributed at the start of the course.

Literatur

Lampert, Sommer: Limnoecology. Oxford University Press.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

MZO W-2, MEC-6, UF BU 10, MBO 7

Letzte Änderung: Do 28.05.2020 10:09