300203 VO Introduction to zoological taxonomy and species concepts (2020W)
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Language: German
Examination dates
Friday
26.02.2021
14:00 - 16:00
Digital
Thursday
11.03.2021
10:00 - 12:00
Digital
Tuesday
04.05.2021
16:00 - 18:00
Digital
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
[Update 16. Dezember 2020]
Die Vorlesung wird asynchron online abgehalten, die Einheiten werden auf moodle als Video zur Verfügung gestellt. Es besteht die Gelegenheit per email Fragen zu stellen die ich entweder einzeln oder in einem eigenen Video beantworten werde.Die VO Einheiten werden an folgenden Terminen jeweils bis spätestens 16:00h veröffentlicht:8. Jänner 202112. Jänner 2021
15. Jänner 2021
19. Jänner 2021
22. Jänner 2021
26. Jänner 2021
29. Jänner 2021Die Lehrveranstaltungsprüfung wird online in moodle abgehalten.1. Prüfungstermin 26. Februar 2021 14-16h
2. Prüfungstermin 11. März 2021 10-12h[Update 05-Oktober-2020] Diese Veranstaltung wird auf reinen online Betrieb umgestellt.Die Vorlesung wird geblockt an 8 Terminen zu jeweils 90 Minuten abgehalten.
Tuesday
06.10.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
Tuesday
13.10.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
Tuesday
20.10.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
Tuesday
27.10.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
Tuesday
03.11.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
Tuesday
10.11.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
Tuesday
17.11.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
Tuesday
24.11.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 2H316 UZA II Rotunde
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Students will be introduced to the process of naming and delimiting animal species and higher taxa (genera, families, etc.). Considerations and pitfalls when applying those names in practice will be discussed.The first part of this lecture will provide an introduction the ICZN code for zoological nomenclature. Requirements for valid species descriptions and guidelines for naming of taxa will be discussed. Potential problems when applying the zoological code and how to deal with those problems in practice will be presented. General considerations concerning the management of zoological collections with special focus on type specimens will be discussed.In the second part an introduction to species concepts will be given. Characteristics of frequently used species concepts and their practical implications will be discussed. Recent developments in the field of „molecular taxonomy“ will be presented and discussed. The practical application of species concepts will be demonstrated with selected examples.This lecture will be held on-site subject to the applicable anti-Coronavirus measures at the respective time. Lectures will be recorded and made available on the moodle e-learning platform as well.
Assessment and permitted materials
[Update 21-JAN-2021]
The exam will be held in a digital format
The exam will be held in a digital format
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Out of a maximum of 100 attainable points on the exam:
Grade 5: 0-49 points
Grade 4: 50-62 points
Grade 3: 63-75 points
Grade 2: 76-88 points
Grade 1: 89-100 points
Grade 5: 0-49 points
Grade 4: 50-62 points
Grade 3: 63-75 points
Grade 2: 76-88 points
Grade 1: 89-100 points
Examination topics
Contents presented in the lecture as well as content of slides provided on the moodle e-learning platform.
Reading list
No further reading is required. Recommendations for optional literature will be provided during the lecture.
Association in the course directory
MEC-9, MZO W-4
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