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300057 VO Organization, Biology and Systematics of Mollusca (2010W)

Organization, Biology and Systematics of Mollusca

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

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Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 05.10. 13:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Thursday 07.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Tuesday 12.10. 13:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Thursday 14.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Tuesday 19.10. 13:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Thursday 21.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Thursday 28.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Thursday 04.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Tuesday 09.11. 13:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Thursday 11.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Tuesday 16.11. 13:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Thursday 18.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Tuesday 23.11. 13:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Thursday 25.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Tuesday 30.11. 13:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Thursday 02.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Tuesday 07.12. 13:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Thursday 09.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Tuesday 14.12. 13:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Thursday 16.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Tuesday 11.01. 13:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Thursday 13.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Tuesday 18.01. 13:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Thursday 20.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Tuesday 25.01. 13:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Thursday 27.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The Mollusca are most diverse in terms of morphology and ecology and second in species-richness only to arthropods. The combined lecture and practical, probably unique in its depth, gives a comprehensive introduction to this phylum. The lecture deals with the general characteristics of all eight major molluscan groups, from the archaic "worm-molluscs" to the sophisticated cephalopods. It also provides a phylogenetic and evolutionary framework for the Mollusca and incorporates front-line results of all relevant fields, i.e. developmental biology, ultrastructure research, palaeontology, and molecular phylogeny.
The practical course offers hands-on experience of the theoretical aspects with a diverse sample of molluscan species. The organization of each group and the most important variations are assessed by dissections and histological serial sections. Morphological skills like, e.g. comparing dissected and sectioned specimens, histological characterization of tissues, and scientific illustration are introduced and trained. An oral presentation of a focus topic at the end of the term, an oral exam and the overall performance serve as basis for the evaluation.

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Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

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Association in the course directory

MZO W-1

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