300165 UE Algae - their world explored (2023S)
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 09.02.2023 08:00 to Th 23.02.2023 18:00
- Deregistration possible until We 15.03.2023 18:00
Details
max. 12 participants
Language: German, English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
mandatory introduction meeting: Mo, 6.3.2023, 9.45 Seminar room 1.5 UBB. Two seminars in the summer term, dates will be fixed in the introduction meeting. Field course scheduled from from Mo 24.7. 10.00 to 3.8.2022 in the woodquarter Schrems GEA Akademie (24.7. to 31.7.) and at the Center of Biodiversity Rennweg, Vienna (2.8 to 3.8.).
- Monday 06.03. 09:45 - 10:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1 (Kickoff Class)
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Did you know that around 45% of atmospherically oxygen is produced by algae? This exercise offers insights into the fascinating world of algae, a group which is significantly involved in global flow patterns. Major algae groups will be discussed and important representatives will be introduced. We will sample from various habitats, use light and also scanning electron microscopes for studying specimens. Additionally, measurements of some environmental variables, microphotography, use of appropriate computer programs will be taught. Language will be either German or English according to requirements.
Assessment and permitted materials
Basic knowledge of the most important algal groups and some characteristic representatives, use of algal identification keys, introduction into algae preparation, practical experiences in presentation
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
- seminar talk (20 %)- Student activity (30 %)- lab protocol (10 %)- team poster (40 %). All partial performances must be positive to finish the course. Passed with more than 50% positive overall performance. In total 100 points, 91-100 = 1, 81-90 = 2, 71-80 = 3, 60-70 = 4, <60 = 5.
Examination topics
Taught contents and activities, basic knowledge of major algal groups and characteristics essential for identification.
Reading list
will be offered via moodle
Association in the course directory
BBO 9, BOE 12, MBO 7, MEC-9, M-WZB, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04, MNB3
Last modified: Tu 14.03.2023 12:09