Universität Wien

300154 UE Bioacoustics I - Introduction to vertebrate Bioacoustics (2022W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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).

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

As agreed at the organizational meeting on 7 Oct, the course will be held Fridays 15:00 - 17:00 live (in person). The first lecture will be 18 Nov. 2022 at the UBB 5th floor seminar room (Rm 5131 Djerassiplatz 1)


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

Fitch new textbook

Association in the course directory

B-WZB, M-WZB, MVN W-12

Last modified: Mo 31.10.2022 12:29