300066 VO Ant biology and ecology (2025W)
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Language: German
Examination dates
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Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 06.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
- Monday 13.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
- Monday 20.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
- Monday 27.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
- Monday 03.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
- Monday 10.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
- N Monday 17.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
- Monday 24.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
- Monday 01.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
- Monday 15.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
- Monday 12.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
- Monday 19.01. 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 group of euscial animals in almost all terrestrial ecosystems. A particular focus is placed on the manifold interactions between different ant species (e.g. social parasitism, competition) as well as between ants and other organisms (as predators or mutualists of other animals, of plants, or fungi. NOTE: this lecture series will be offered for the last time in the winter term 2025/26
Assessment and permitted materials
Examination in writing (duration: 90 min); 6 (open) questions worth 5 points each, maximum total to be reached: 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 are 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. Oder auch die deutsche Übersetzung (2023): Die Gäste der Ameisen - Wie Myrmecophile mit ihren Wirten interagieren. Springer.
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. Oder auch die deutsche Übersetzung (2023): Die Gäste der Ameisen - Wie Myrmecophile mit ihren Wirten interagieren. Springer.
Association in the course directory
MEC-9, MZO W4, B-WZB, MNB6, MZO4, UF MA BU 01
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