Universität Wien

300044 VO Ant biology and ecology (2019W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Lecturing each Thursday, 9-11 h, in room 2.022, building UZA1; first lecturing date is 03 Oct 2019

  • Thursday 03.10. 09:00 - 11:00 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Thursday 10.10. 09:00 - 11:00 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Thursday 17.10. 09:00 - 11:00 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Thursday 24.10. 09:00 - 11:00 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Thursday 31.10. 09:00 - 11:00 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Thursday 07.11. 09:00 - 11:00 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Thursday 14.11. 09:00 - 11:00 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Thursday 21.11. 09:00 - 11:00 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Thursday 28.11. 09:00 - 11:00 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Thursday 05.12. 09:00 - 11:00 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Thursday 12.12. 09:00 - 11:00 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Thursday 09.01. 09:00 - 11:00 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Thursday 16.01. 09:00 - 11:00 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Thursday 23.01. 09:00 - 11:00 COSB-Seminarraum

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture series offers insights into the sociobiology, ecology and evolution of ants as a dominant animal group in almost all terrestrial ecosystems. A particular focus is placed on the manifold interactions between different ant species (e.g. social parasitism) as well as between ants and other organisms such as animals, plants, fungi (e.g. trophobiosis).

Assessment and permitted materials

examination in writing (duration: 90 min); 6 (open) questions with 5 points each, maximum total: 30 points
Important hint: for the duration of the Corona restrictions on physical presence of students in lecture halls, the exams will be organized online via the platform Moodle

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

50 % of points required to pass the exam. Grade 4: 50-62.5%; grade 3: 62.5-75%; grade 2: 75-87.5%; grade 1: 87.5-100%.

Examination topics

Contents of lectures.

Reading list

for example:
Lach, L., Parr, C., & Abbott, K. (Eds.) (2010). Ant ecology. Oxford University Press.
Agosti, D. M., Alonso, J. D., Schultz, L. E., & Ted, R. (2000). Ants - Standard methods for measuring and monitoring biodiversity. Smithsonian Inst. Press.

Association in the course directory

MEC-9, MZO W-2, WZB

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:23