Universität Wien

300154 UE Bioacoustics I - Introduction to vertebrate Bioacoustics (2023W)

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

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

Starting 6 Oct, every Friday from 10:30-12:30 and Weds at 11-12:30 in UBB 5th floor seminar room
(Note that the earlier meeting data in the website was for 2022 - this semester the course will be held in October!)


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

M-WZB, MVN W-12, CoBeNe W2, MVN W-5

Last modified: Mo 09.10.2023 10:48