300044 VO Ant biology and ecology (2019W)
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Th 21.11. 09:00-11:00 COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 2.022 2.OG
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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, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 2.022 2.OG
Thursday
10.10.
09:00 - 11:00
COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 2.022 2.OG
Thursday
17.10.
09:00 - 11:00
COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 2.022 2.OG
Thursday
24.10.
09:00 - 11:00
COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 2.022 2.OG
Thursday
31.10.
09:00 - 11:00
COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 2.022 2.OG
Thursday
07.11.
09:00 - 11:00
COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 2.022 2.OG
Thursday
14.11.
09:00 - 11:00
COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 2.022 2.OG
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Thursday
21.11.
09:00 - 11:00
COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 2.022 2.OG
Thursday
28.11.
09:00 - 11:00
COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 2.022 2.OG
Thursday
05.12.
09:00 - 11:00
COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 2.022 2.OG
Thursday
12.12.
09:00 - 11:00
COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 2.022 2.OG
Thursday
09.01.
09:00 - 11:00
COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 2.022 2.OG
Thursday
16.01.
09:00 - 11:00
COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 2.022 2.OG
Thursday
23.01.
09:00 - 11:00
COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 2.022 2.OG
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
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.
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
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