Universität Wien

300136 PP Population biology of native amphibians (2015S)

10.00 ECTS (6.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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).

Details

max. 12 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes

Vorbesprechung und Anmeldung am MI 04.03.2015 um 14.00-15.00 Uhr im COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1090 Wien Raum Nr. 2.022


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Current questions and methods of population biology will be applied to amphibian populations in Vienna. Research will focus on fire salamanders (fotographic registration of individuals, to estimate population sizes and home ranges), green toads and species from the Danube floodplain.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment of practical work and written reports.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Understanding of current topics in evolutionary ecology, knowledge of life histories of native amphibians, ability to apply research methods of population biology in field and laboratory, practice in writing scientific reports.

Examination topics

Discussion of scientific papers, practical research in small teams in field and laboratory, data analysis and writing of reports.

Reading list


Association in the course directory

B-BZO 12, B-BZO 13, B-BOE 12, B-BOE 13, MZO 2

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