Universität Wien

300153 SE Advanced aspects of zoological taxonomy and species concepts in theory and practice (2023S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
MIXED
Moodle

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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. 14 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The meeting on March 7th will take place online. Instructions on how to join the meeting were sent via email on March 1st.

  • Tuesday 07.03. 15:15 - 16:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 06.06. 15:15 - 18:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 07.06. 16:15 - 19:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Tuesday 13.06. 15:15 - 18:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 14.06. 16:15 - 19:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Tuesday 20.06. 15:15 - 18:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 21.06. 16:15 - 19:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this seminar we will discuss the finer aspects of zoological nomenclature as well as the application of species concepts in practice. The aim of this seminar is for students to recognize that the classification of species and their naming are not clear cut in many cases. Taxonomy in practice is often highly ambiguous and confronted with many theoretical and practical issues. We will discuss the process of recognizing new species and their description as it is being applied in present-day taxonomic science.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students are expected to actively participate in discussions and give a small presentation of approx 7-10 min in length on a selected piece of literature. Literature will be distributed throughout the seminar.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance is mandatory.

Contribution to final grade:
65% active participation
35% oral presentation

Examination topics

Reading list

Literature will be distributed throughout the seminar.

Association in the course directory

MEC-9, MNB6, MZO4, MZO W-4

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