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300049 VO Biology, ecology and conservation biology of bats (2010S)

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

Vorbesprechung:
Mittwoch 03.03.2010 um 14'15 Uhr im Seminarraum des
Department of Conservation Biology, Vegetation Ecology and Landscape Ecology
Rennweg 14
1030 Wien
(Dauer ca. 15-30 min)

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 11.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Thursday 18.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Thursday 15.04. 09:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Thursday 06.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Thursday 17.06. 09:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG

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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