300154 UE Bioacoustics I - Introduction to vertebrate Bioacoustics (2018W)
Continuous assessment of course work
Labels
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 06.09.2018 08:00 to Th 20.09.2018 18:00
- Deregistration possible until We 31.10.2018 18:00
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes
Course will be blocked, two meetings per week in December and January.
Planning meeting: 14:00 Tuesday 2 Oct 2018
in Cog.Bio Seminar Room, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1090 Wien
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Introduction to the fundamental principles of bioacoustics, with a focus on vertebrates. We cover vocal production (source-filter theory), hearing, and sound propagation in the environment. A strong focus is on understanding key analysis methods in bioacoustics, especially the Fourier transform.
Assessment and permitted materials
Midterm and Final exam + homeworks
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
no prerequisites
Examination topics
based on lectures only
Reading list
Association in the course directory
WZB, MVN W-12
Last modified: Tu 25.09.2018 10:48