300154 UE Bioacoustics I - Introduction to vertebrate Bioacoustics (2021W)
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 09.09.2021 08:00 to Th 23.09.2021 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Su 31.10.2021 18:00
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes
The course will be block-booked, typically 2 lectures per week over about one month. An organizational and planning meeting will be held 17:00 4 Oct 2021 at the UBB 5th floor seminar room (Rm 5131 Djerassiplatz 1).
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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
TBA
Association in the course directory
B-WZB, M-WZB, MVN W-12
Last modified: Tu 02.11.2021 12:09