Universität Wien

300066 VO Ant biology and ecology (2023W)

3.00 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

  • Thursday 05.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 12.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 19.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 09.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 16.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 23.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 30.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 07.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 14.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 11.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 18.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture series offers insights into the sociobiology, ecology and evolution of ants as a dominant animal group in almost all terrestrial ecosystems. A particular focus is placed on the manifold interactions between different ant species (e.g. social parasitism) as well as between ants and other organisms such as animals, plants, fungi (e.g. trophobiosis).

Assessment and permitted materials

Examination in writing (duration: 90 min); 6 (open) questions with 5 points each, maximum total: 30 points
During the exam no further materials may be used, i.e. no personal notes, literature, electronic devices, etc.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

50 % of (maximum: 30) points required to pass the exam. Grade 4: 50-62.5%; grade 3: 62.5-75%; grade 2: 75-87.5%; grade 1: 87.5-100%.

Examination topics

Contents of lectures.

Reading list

for example:
Lach, L., Parr, C., & Abbott, K. (Eds.) (2010). Ant ecology. Oxford University Press.
Agosti, D. M., Alonso, J. D., Schultz, L. E., & Ted, R. (2000). Ants - Standard methods for measuring and monitoring biodiversity. Smithsonian Inst. Press.
Hölldobler, B., & Kwapich, C. L. (2022): The guests of ants. Harvard University Press.

Association in the course directory

MEC-9, MZO W4, M-WZB, MNB6

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