Universität Wien

300154 UE Bioacoustics I - Introduction to vertebrate Bioacoustics (2024W)

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

The course will be held on Weds 11:00 - 12:30, but will be blocked. 8-9 lectures, starting (earliest) on 23 October.
We will have an Introductory meeting to determine the final schedule on Weds, 2 October, at 11:00, in Seminar Room 5.021 UBB.


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, MVN W-4

Last modified: Tu 01.10.2024 19:46