Universität Wien

300024 VO Concepts in Ecology (2025W)

Concepts in Ecology

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Moodle
Th 11.12. 13:15-15:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

1st exam: 29/01/2026, 13:15 - 15:45

  • Thursday 09.10. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 16.10. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 23.10. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 30.10. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 06.11. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 13.11. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 20.11. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 27.11. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 04.12. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 18.12. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 08.01. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 15.01. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 22.01. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.037, Ebene 0

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This 3 hour lecture course introduces students to important concepts in ecology. Topics covered include biodiversity and its role for ecosystem functioning, trophic interactions (herbivory, detrivory, mutualism), meta-population and meta-community theory, disturbance ecology, succession, biogeochemistry and global nutrient cycles.

All slides will be made available to registered students via Moodle.

Assessment and permitted materials

Examination in writing, 7 (open) questions. During the exam no further materials may be used, such as personal notes, literature, or electronic devices.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

7 questions need to be answered, each correct answer is worth 3 or 4 points.
Min. 12 points or 48 % of the max. points archivable must be scored to pass the exam.

Grading scale: max. points archivable: 25;
25-22 excellent; 22-19: good; 18.5- 15.5: satisfactory; 15-12: sufficient; <12: insufficient.

Examination topics

Contents of lectures

Reading list

References will be given by the lecturing scientific staff during the individual units

Association in the course directory

BOE 1, BPB 9, BAN 6, BBO 8, BMG 10, BMB 10, BZO 11, UF BU 10, PMÖ

Last modified: Tu 23.09.2025 12:27