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300078 UE Biogeographical Excursions (2025S)

5.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
MIXED
Th 06.03. 11:00-12:00 Digital

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N


    Information

    Aims, contents and method of the course

    The excursion will be held in the eastern part of Austria. The aim is to give an overview of flora and vegetation primarily of habitats below the timber line and their biogeographic relationships and history, for instance with respect to Pleistocene refugia. Many of the visited habitats and the presented species are of nature conservation concern, accordingly such aspects will be covered as well.

    Assessment and permitted materials

    Eight open book exams (one per excursion day) online via Moodle (each open for 72 hours). Of those 8 exams, 2 can be cancelled (used as void; these also account for possible absences due to, for instance, time conflict or illness) and thus do not contribute to the final score.
    Permitted material: essentially everything (field notes, specific literature, internet resources)

    Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

    Recommended for students with basic knowledge in plant diversity (plant families).
    Minimum requirement for positive credit: 12.25 points of totally 24 points (4 points per unit times 6 evaluated units)

    Credit key:
    0-12: 5 (failed)
    12.25-14.75: 4 (sufficient)
    15-17.5: 3 (satisfactory)
    17.75.-21.25: 2 (good)
    21.5-24: 1 (very good)

    Examination topics

    Topics covered during the excursions, occasionally specific literature pertaining to aspects covered during the excursion

    Reading list

    Fischer MA, Oswald K, Adler W (2008) Exkursionsflora für Österreich, Liechtenstein, Südtirol (3. Aufl.)

    Association in the course directory

    MBO 7, MEC-9, M-WZB

    Last modified: Fr 10.01.2025 00:02