Universität Wien

300203 VO Introduction to zoological taxonomy and species concepts (2023W)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

--Update 29-JAN-2024--
Der Termin am 31.01. entfällt ersatzlos.

  • Wednesday 29.11. 15:15 - 16:45 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Wednesday 06.12. 15:15 - 16:45 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Wednesday 13.12. 15:15 - 16:45 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Wednesday 10.01. 15:15 - 16:45 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Wednesday 17.01. 15:15 - 16:45 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Wednesday 24.01. 15:15 - 16:45 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG
  • Wednesday 31.01. 15:15 - 16:45 Übungsraum 1 (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg 1.OG

Information

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.

Assessment and permitted materials

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

Examination topics

Content 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 W2

Last modified: Mo 29.01.2024 20:46