300153 SE Advanced aspects of zoological taxonomy and species concepts in theory and practice (2025S)
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 Th 06.02.2025 14:00 to Th 20.02.2025 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Sa 15.03.2025 18:00
Details
max. 14 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 05.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
- N Tuesday 10.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
- Wednesday 11.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
- Tuesday 17.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
- Wednesday 18.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
- Tuesday 24.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
- Wednesday 25.06. 15:00 - 18:15 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 approximately 10 to 12 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
65% active participation
35% oral presentation
Examination topics
Reading list
Recommended reading, available on moodle and several free sources online:
Mallet, James. "Species, concepts of." Encyclopedia of biodiversity 5 (2001): 427-440.Further literature will be distributed throughout the seminar.
Mallet, James. "Species, concepts of." Encyclopedia of biodiversity 5 (2001): 427-440.Further literature will be distributed throughout the seminar.
Association in the course directory
MNB6, MZO4, MES5, MEC-9
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