300136 PP Population biology of native amphibians (2019S)
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 Fr 08.02.2019 08:00 to Th 21.02.2019 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Su 31.03.2019 18:00
Details
max. 8 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 04.03. 17:00 - 18:00 Konferenzraum
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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 green toads and fire-bellied toads (fotographic registration of individuals, to estimate population sizes and home ranges) . Projects on other species are also possible.Aims: 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.Methods: Discussion of scientific papers, practical field research in small teams, data analysis; writing a report.
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment of practical work and the written report.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimal requirements: 50 hours field work, written report
Assessment criteria: 40% practical work and oral presentation, 60% written report (30% for accuracy of data presentation, 30% for quality of writing and graphical design)
Assessment criteria: 40% practical work and oral presentation, 60% written report (30% for accuracy of data presentation, 30% for quality of writing and graphical design)
Examination topics
Reading list
Association in the course directory
BOE 13, BZO 13
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