300153 UE Ecology and biodiversity of moths (2021S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
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 11.02.2021 08:00 to Th 25.02.2021 18:00
- Deregistration possible until We 31.03.2021 18:00
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.
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