Universität Wien

300169 UE Ecology, Anatomy and Physiology of Carnivorous Plants and their traps (2024S)

10.00 ECTS (6.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

Eine Teilnahme an dieser Lehrveranstaltung ist erst nach Absolvierung einer Online-Sicherheitsunterweisung (diverse Module) möglich. Die Prüfung kann ab dem Tag nach einer erfolgreichen Anmeldung und Freischaltung zur Lehrveranstaltung in Moodle absolviert werden. Näheres erfahren Sie unter https://laborlehre-ubb.univie.ac.at/
Alle Übungsräume dürfen ausschließlich mit Labormantel und geschlossenen Schuhen betreten werden, ebenso muss bei Bedarf eine Laborbrille angeschafft werden. Privatsachen bitte in den Garderoberäumen verstauen.

Participation in this course is only possible after completing an online safety instruction (various modules). The exam can be taken from the day after successful registration and activation of the course in Moodle. You can find out more at https://laborlehre-ubb.univie.ac.at/
All practice rooms may only be entered with a lab coat and closed shoes, also lab glasses must, if needed, be purchased. Please store private belongings in the cloakroom.

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Moodle

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

We will start with 2 lectures (evenings, 17-19:00) and an excursion to the Bundesgärten Schönbrunn beginning/mid-April (dates to be agreed with the students by email) to teach the basics of working with these fascinating plants. For the practical work in this course, the 2 exercise blocks will take place Tue-Fri, afternoons (15-19:00) in Übungsraum 1.3, 23.4-26.4.2024, and 4.6-7.6-2024;
In addition, this year, at the end of May, the International Carnivore Plant Congress (ICPS) will take place in Vienna, in Schönbrunn in the Orangery (Fri 24 - Sun 26 May 2024). (See also: https://www.carnivoren.org/icps-conference-2024/ ); We will take the opportunity for you to participate in this congress on one of the days which will be also part of this course; We will meet for a final meeting about a week after the group protocol has been submitted (date to be agreed).

  • Friday 12.04. 18:30 - 21:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Monday 15.04. 18:30 - 21:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Friday 19.04. 18:30 - 21:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 23.04. 15:00 - 19:00 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 24.04. 15:00 - 19:00 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 25.04. 15:00 - 19:00 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
  • Friday 26.04. 09:45 - 19:00 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 04.06. 15:00 - 19:00 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 05.06. 15:00 - 19:00 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 06.06. 15:00 - 19:00 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
  • Friday 07.06. 09:45 - 19:00 Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 24.07. 18:30 - 21:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 21.08. 18:30 - 21:45 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Carnivorous plants take in part of their mineral supply from animal prey. For this aim, they transformed their leaves to traps that are able to attract, catch, retain, digest and absorb animals.
In the frame of this lab course we explore the trapping mechanisms by cinematic techniques, analyse morphology and anatomy of the traps, investigate structure and function of the glands and observe the absorption of digested animal substances. The ecological situation of the plants is discussed and analysed.
The results from the course are than summarized in a written protocol and presented in the frame of a seminar.

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral presentation and participation in the course (40%)
Written protocol and written exam (60%)
AI is not permitted for the protocol and the written examination.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

40 points are for working at the course and laboratory work.
60 point are for the written protocol as well as the Bachelor work and the written exam (in sum).
100 Points are ready to reach - a minimum of 56 points are needed for a positive grade.

Examination topics

Are taken from the 3 lectures and the excursion.

Reading list

Literature and learning material will be provided via Moodle.

Association in the course directory

BBO 9, BOE 12

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