Universität Wien

300058 VO Urban Ecology (2018W)

2.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 05.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Übungsraum 7
  • Friday 12.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Übungsraum 7
  • Friday 19.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Übungsraum 7
  • Friday 09.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Übungsraum 7
  • Friday 16.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Übungsraum 7
  • Friday 23.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Übungsraum 7
  • Friday 30.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Übungsraum 7
  • Friday 07.12. 13:00 - 15:00 Übungsraum 7
  • Friday 14.12. 13:00 - 15:00 Übungsraum 7
  • Friday 11.01. 13:00 - 15:00 Übungsraum 7

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture gives a approach to numerous topics of urban ecology, among them: history; urban planning; urban sociology; urban biosphere (including pollutants, climate, floristic and faunistic aspects); „ecosystem urbs“; and the growth of cities. Furthermore the perspective is broadened to cities worldwide, global trends and the future of towns.

Assessment and permitted materials

written examination ("open-book")

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The lecture was primarily developed for students of biology but is expected to be understood by students of all other branches.
Learning outcomes: Students have a broad knowledge of urban ecology and its numerous topics

Examination topics

power point presentations, partially in English, will be available after each lecture.
discussions after lectures possible

Reading list

No single book covers all topics of this lecture. Suggestions for further reading are given

Association in the course directory

LA BU-261 FW, WZB, UF BU 10

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