Universität Wien

300096 PP Arthropoda (2025W)

morphology and evolution

10.00 ECTS (6.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 6 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

First meeting and assignment of topics on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in SR 1.4 in the UBB.

  • Tuesday 07.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 14.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 21.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 28.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 04.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 11.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 18.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 25.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 02.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 09.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 16.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 13.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 20.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 27.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The practical course imparts specialized knowledge about the structure & function, systematics, and evolution of selected groups of arthropods and provides insight into specific issues and research methods. Using various examples, the current state of knowledge is presented and discussed, and practical research work is carried out. The taxa covered include Insecta, Myriapoda, Crustacea, and Pycnogonida, thus providing a very good insight into the world of arthropods.
Methods include dissections, 3D reconstructions, and computer-assisted light microscopy. The course thus enables students in the field of functional morphology to write a bachelor's thesis in biology/zoology.

Assessment and permitted materials

Attendance at the seminar dates is mandatory (1 point per course); presentation and handout of a literature review (max. 10 points); the introduction, implementation, and presentation of the results of the research work (max. 10 points).
Finally, the written project paper of 15–20 pages (max. 30 points) will be assessed.
A positive completion of the course requires more than 50% of the points.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

In order to successfully complete the course, students must be able to independently conduct scientific literature research and subsequently present their findings. In addition, they are expected to work independently on a specified topic. The written thesis must be completed in a timely manner in accordance with the guidelines for bachelor's theses in biology.

Examination topics

Lectures, seminar presentations by students, supervides independent project work, presentation of scientific papers, submission of a scientific seminar paper on the topic covered, and a final presentation about their findings.

Reading list

The relevant literature should be researched independently by the students.

Association in the course directory

BZO 13

Last modified: Th 04.09.2025 10:47