Universität Wien

300049 VO Biology, ecology and conservation biology of bats (2009S)

The course will focus on the biology (morphology, reproduction, echolocation) and ecology (ecomorphology, feeding ecology, roostin ecology) of bats. Furthermore threats to bats and conservation measures to protect bats will be discussed.

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 06.03. 10:30 - 12:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 13.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 27.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 24.04. 09:00 - 12:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 15.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 19.06. 09:00 - 12:00 Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course will focus an the following topics:
- Evolution and diversity of bats: cryptic species
- Morphology: with special emphasis on flight
- Reproduction and population biology
- Echolocation
- Ecomorphology: interaction between wing design, echolocation and foraging habitats
- Feeding ecology: including techniques for analysing feeding habits
- Roosting ecology: roost types, roost switching
- Behaviour: mating behaviour, hibernation
- Methods in bat research
- Threats to bats
- Conservation measures and concepts

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list


Association in the course directory

WZB, BZO 12, MZO W-2

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