300126 SE Biodiversity and Conservation Science - Seminar for Masterstudents (2024S)
Pflichtseminar im MNB6
Continuous assessment of course work
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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).
- Registration is open from Th 08.02.2024 14:00 to Th 22.02.2024 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 15.03.2024 18:00
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Agenda mit votläufigen Titeln der Präsentationen
12.03.2024 Sebastian Ploner, Exposé
Totholzkäfer in den Kernzonen des Wienerwaldes
Assessing biodiversity of cave stygobiont fauna across austria
19.03.2024 Lena Herdina, Exposé19.03.2024 Arianna Bonazza09.04.2024 Lisa Lendl, Exposé
Influences of environmental changes on the stopover behaviour and physiological condition of migratory birds at the lake Neusiedl
09.04.2024 Christina Guggenbichler09.04.2024 Stefanie Friedl
Effects of prehibernation condition and overwinter behaviour on reproductive timing in female European Ground Squirrels
09.04.2024 Andreas Prenner
Halb-/ Trockenrasen – Wachau/Kumstal/Komptol-Klassifikation16.04.2024 Daleiden Marie
Flower visitor diversity of autochtomous wild plants on fields
16.04.2024 Michelle Kokodynska, Exposé
The influence of artificial light at night on the development of tadpoles of the European Green Toad (Bufotes viridis)
16.04.2024 Luca Strobl, Exposé
Österreichweite Erhebung Dung-assoziierter Käfer
16.04.2024 Florian Prinz23.04.2024 Benjamin Schmid, Exposé
Reed Sounds – Neusiedler See
23.04.2024
Jonathan Fuhs23.04.2024 Lukas Drechsler, Abschlusspräsentation
Landschaftsstruktur und Phytodiversität im Umfeld des Nationalparks Thayatal
23.04.2024 Dominik Kranl, Exposé
Differences in recapture rates of tropical understory birds between primary and secondary forests in the Gaffo Puke Region, Costa Rica
Tuesday
05.03.
09:00 - 12:00
Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Tuesday
12.03.
09:00 - 12:00
Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Tuesday
19.03.
09:00 - 12:00
Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Tuesday
09.04.
09:00 - 12:00
Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Tuesday
16.04.
09:00 - 12:00
Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Tuesday
23.04.
09:00 - 12:00
Übungsraum 3 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The primary learning objective of this course is to equip students with the skills necessary to effectively present their master thesis plans. This includes developing the ability to structure their thoughts coherently, discuss the content of their work, articulate their chosen methodology, and provide insights into the current state of the art in their respective fields. The overarching goal is to enhance the students' proficiency in communicating the key elements of their research projects with clarity and precision.The partial achievements of this seminar may be provided in either German or English language.
Assessment and permitted materials
The examination performance consists of four components:1. Active participation in discussions (10%)
2. Presentation on the planned (duration approx. 15 minutes) or already conducted (duration approx. 30 minutes) master's thesis (60%)
3. Handout for the presentation (1 A4 page) (15%)
4. Written reflection on the presentation of one (freely selected) fellow student from the seminar (2 A4 pages) (15%)
2. Presentation on the planned (duration approx. 15 minutes) or already conducted (duration approx. 30 minutes) master's thesis (60%)
3. Handout for the presentation (1 A4 page) (15%)
4. Written reflection on the presentation of one (freely selected) fellow student from the seminar (2 A4 pages) (15%)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The overall grade is composed of various weighted partial performances, evaluated based on different criteria.Active participation, accounting for 10% of the total grade, is assessed using four criteria: frequency and quality of contributions; relevance to current discussion topics; support for fellow students and respectful and constructive behavior in discussions; and the ability for critical reflection. Each criterion can earn 1 to 4 points, with a total maximum of 16 points.Presentations, contributing to 60% of the overall grade, are evaluated along nine criteria: content knowledge; research methodology; presentation structure; communication skills; critical thinking; original contribution; time management; use of scientific references; response to questions. Similarly, each criterion can earn 1 to 4 points, with a total maximum of 36 points.The handout, comprising 15% of the grade, is assessed based on four criteria: structure and clarity; content accuracy and relevance to the presentation; use of visualizations for improved understanding; selection of 3-5 most relevant sources and citation style. Each criterion can earn 1 to 4 points, with a total maximum of 16 points.The written reflection is evaluated based on four criteria: structure and coherence; accurate representation of the presentation content; elaboration on the relevance of the topic; and highlighting the particularities of the described work. Each criterion can earn 1 to 4 points, with a total maximum of 16 points.
Examination topics
In this course, students are expected to effectively present their own master thesis plans and/or results, to participate in discussions about research contents, and to reflect on other people´s research approaches.
Reading list
Students may find guidance on effective presentation design and structuring in sources such as those mentioned above.
Association in the course directory
MNB6, MEC-9
Last modified: We 13.03.2024 08:46