300076 VO Australian Fauna (2015W)
examples of evolution, ecology and biogeography
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Language: German
Examination dates
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Wednesday
07.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Seminarraum 3
Wednesday
14.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Seminarraum 3
Wednesday
21.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Seminarraum 3
Wednesday
28.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Seminarraum 3
Wednesday
04.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Seminarraum 3
Wednesday
11.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Seminarraum 3
Wednesday
18.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Seminarraum 3
Wednesday
25.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Seminarraum 3
Wednesday
02.12.
13:15 - 14:45
Seminarraum 3
Wednesday
09.12.
13:15 - 14:45
Seminarraum 3
Wednesday
16.12.
13:15 - 14:45
Seminarraum 3
Wednesday
13.01.
13:15 - 14:45
Seminarraum 3
Wednesday
20.01.
13:15 - 14:45
Seminarraum 3
Wednesday
27.01.
13:15 - 14:45
Seminarraum 3
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Systematic overview of the tetrapods of Australia, including distribution and phylogeny of their major groups, with a focus on the radiation of marsupials. Detailed accounts of ecology and behaviour of selected species, supported by numerous audiovisual documents. Introduction to the climate and landscapes of Australia, and to ecological interactions among animals and between animals and plants. Changes of landscapes and fauna due to human activities.
Assessment and permitted materials
Oral examination
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Knowledge of characteristic animals of Australia, in particular terrestrial vertebrates. Understanding distribution patterns as results of evolutionary history and current climate. Insight in relations of morphology and ecology of animals. Comparison of environmental conditions in the landscapes of Australia and their influence on reproductive biology of animals. Insight into ecological interactions and the consequences of perturbations of ecosystems by the actions of humans.
Examination topics
Lecture course
Reading list
Association in the course directory
MZO W-2, B-WZB, WZB,
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