300066 VO Ant biology and ecology (2023W)
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Language: German
Examination dates
Thursday
25.01.2024
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
Thursday
07.03.2024
14:30 - 16:00
Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
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Tuesday
14.05.2024
14:00 - 15:30
Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Monday
17.06.2024
14:00 - 15:30
Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
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
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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.
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.
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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