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300146 SE Preparation for the UE Ecology & Palaeobiology of coral reefs (Red Sea) (2025S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 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. 20 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

    Classes

    06.03.2025 16.30-19.30: Introduction corals
    12.03.2025 16.30-19.30: Introduction echinoderms
    20.03.2025 16.30-19.30: Introduction molluscs
    27.03.2025 16.30-19.30: Introduction fish

    28.04.2025 9.00-13.00: Haus des Meeres

    08.05.2025 16.30-19.30: Presentations corals
    15.05.2025 16.30-19.30: Presentations echinoderms
    22.05.2025 16.30-19.30: Presentations molluscs
    05.06.2025 16.30-19.30: Presentations fish

    Location: 2A225, UZAII, Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Vienna.
    Topic introductions by the lecturers will be given in March, student-presentations will be given in May and June. One visit to the Haus des Meeres will take place in April. Attendance of all classes is required (including the visit to the Haus des Meeres).

    Information

    Aims, contents and method of the course

    This seminar aims to give an introduction on ecology and fauna of coral reefs, with special emphasis on the Red Sea region.
    In the first units the lecturers will give an overview on the available topics. After a short introduction to coral reef zonation & biology, four major taxa of reef fauna (corals, fish, molluscs and echinoderms) will be treated. The importance of studying the composition of Pleistocene reefs for the evaluation of anthropogenic impacts on modern reefs will be explained. While global patterns will be outlined, the Red Sea region will be of particular interest.
    The remaining units will be used for more specialized student presentations on the four major taxa and ecological and paleoecological aspects of coral reefs. Basic literature will be provided, students are expected to find additional relevant literature. A 20 minute presentation inclusive a 5 minute discussion and a handout are expected.
    Active participation in this course is a prerequisite for the field trip to Egypt in October 2025 (winter term 2025/26).

    Assessment and permitted materials

    Active participation during the presentations (attendance is required), presentations and handouts will be assessed.

    Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

    Attendance during the introductions and presentations is mandatory.Active participation during other presentations & discussions will account for 25% of the total grade.
    Student presentations will account for 40% of the grade.
    Handouts will account for 35% of the grade.

    100-89% “Sehr gut”
    88-76% “Gut”
    75-63% “Befriedigend”
    62-50% “Genügend”
    <50% “Nicht Genügend”

    Examination topics

    Coral ecology & biology
    Reef ecology
    Reef fish ecology & biology
    Palaeobiology
    Mollusc - & Echinoderm ecology & biology

    Reading list

    Association in the course directory

    M-WZB, MEC-9

    Last modified: We 22.01.2025 12:46