Universität Wien

300153 UE Ecology and biodiversity of moths (2021S)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 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 (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The first venue is devoted to organisational matters, including e detailed schedule of further work. Participation mandatory for those who wish to attend the course.
Evaluation of moth samples will take place during the course weak in August.

  • Tuesday 09.03. 09:00 - 10:30 Digital
  • Monday 16.08. 13:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Tuesday 17.08. 13:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Wednesday 18.08. 13:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Thursday 19.08. 13:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Friday 20.08. 13:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Overview of the diversity of Central European macro-moths, based on own field work, light-trap catches and subsequent species-level identification. During the months April to July/August, light trap samples will be taken in small subgroups in the field.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation in the field (at least in one sampling excursion to Orth, NP Donau-Auen) and during evaluation of the samples. Submission of a written essay (c. 5 pages) on a topic related to moth ecology and evolution (topics will be distributed after the first meeting).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participation in field (10 %), participation in sample evaluation (30 %), written essay (60 %). Submitting only the essay is NOT sufficient to pass this course.

Examination topics

Fieldwork (excursion, light-trap catches), identification methods, data evaluation, essay

Reading list

A Steiner et al (2014) Die Nachtfalter Deutschlands
http://www.nachtfalterdeutschlands.de/
References for the essay topics will be announced individually.

Association in the course directory

MEC-9, MZO W-2, WZB

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:23