Universität Wien

300124 VO The birds of Austria (2021W)

an ecological and conservationbiological overview

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

UPDATE 5.1.2022: The remaining units of the lecture will be held exclusively online.
The mode of lecture and exams will be adapted to the relevant Covid-regulations.

  • Friday 08.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 15.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 22.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 29.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 05.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 12.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 19.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 26.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 03.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 10.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 17.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 07.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 14.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 21.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

During the lecture all bird species occurring in Austria as breeders or non-breeding visitors are presented, with details given on numbers, area, trends, habitat requirements, threats and conservation measures. Species important for conservation are discussed in more detail than common and widespread species or vagrants. Topic conservation issues (eg. control of predatory resp. fish eating species, effective conservation of large species) are also discussed. As an introduction basic information on distributional patterns, species turnover, threats und general conditions for bird conservation in Austria is given.
Lecture, illustrated by photographs of each species.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

At the exam a maximum of 25 points can be reached, the number of points that can be reached at each question is shown on the exam-sheet. Positive grade from 13 points upwards, grade 3 from 16 points onwards, grade 2 from 19 points onwards, grade 1 from 22 points onwards.

Examination topics

Emphasis is laid upon integrated knowledge, eg.importance of certain habitat types for threatened species or the impact of human use on bird communities.

Reading list

A list with selected references will be made available.

Association in the course directory

MZO W-2, MZO W4, B-WZB, M-WZB, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04, MNB6

Last modified: Tu 24.01.2023 00:26