Universität Wien

300165 UE Algae - their world explored (2025S)

(Botany)

10.00 ECTS (6.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Fr 30.05. 08:00-11:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1

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. 12 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

mandatory introduction meeting: Mo, 3.3.2025, 9.45 Seminar room 1.5 UBB. Two seminars during the summer term, dates will be fixed in the introduction meeting. Field course scheduled from Mo 21.7.2025 10.00 to 28.7.2025 in the woodquarter Schrems GEA Akademie and 30.7. to 31.7.2025 at the Center of Biodiversity Rennweg, Vienna for scanning electron microscopical observations.

  • Monday 03.03. 09:45 - 10:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1 (Kickoff Class)
  • Wednesday 11.06. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 30.07. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Thursday 31.07. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG

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

MBO 7, MEC-9, M-WZB, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04, MNB3

Last modified: Fr 11.04.2025 11:46