300049 VO Biology, ecology and conservation biology of bats (2012S)

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

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Guido Reiter

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Thursday 01.03. 14:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Thursday 08.03. 09:15 - 12:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Thursday 22.03. 09:15 - 12:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Thursday 26.04. 09:15 - 12:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Thursday 24.05. 09:15 - 12:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Thursday 14.06. 09:15 - 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

B-WZB, WZB, BZO 12, MZO W-2

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