Universität Wien

300213 PP Biodiversity and Ecology of the Black Sea (2023S)

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

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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: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Preparatory meeting: Mo., 6.3.2023, 17:30 in lecture hall 3, UBB, Djerassiplatz 1

Practical part of the course in Bulgaria: 23.08. - 01.09. 2023

  • Monday 06.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0 (Kickoff Class)
  • Monday 24.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 08.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 08.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 15.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 22.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 05.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 12.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 19.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Monday 26.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The practical part of the course takes place from 23rd of August to 1st of September 2023 at the Laboratory of Marine Ecology of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Sozopol, in cooperation with the local researchers and the University of Shumen, Bulgaria.

The course familiarises students with the biodiversity and ecology of marine animals and plants in brackish habitats of the Black Sea. It is designed as a complementary and/or follow-up course to "Introduction to the fauna and flora of marine habitats" (300199 UE) as well as "Biodiversity of marine coastal habitats" (300202 UE) taking place in the euhaline Northern Adriatic Sea (but can also be attended independently from these courses).
In a preparatory lecture starting on Monday, 24. 04. 2023, 16:45 - 18:15, students obtain basic knowledge in hydrography and ecology of marine habitats.
In Sozopol, students first become acquainted with the organisms of various habitats, e.g. macroalgae communities, seagrass beds, sand bottoms, etc. Subsequently they conduct mini-projects in small groups. Topics range from assessing changes in species compositions along transects, comparing abundances of selected organisms in different habitats, to zonations within complex habitats. The results are presented in oral and written form. The written report follows the guidelines of University Vienna for Bachelor/Master theses.

Costs and logistics:
Students will be responsible to arrange their travel and accommodation. Expected costs are around 600-700 €. Details will be presented at the preparatory meeting.

Assessment and permitted materials

active participation max. 15 points
oral presentation max. 15 points
project report (bachelor thesis) max. 50 points

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grades
00-44.99: 5
45-53.99: 4
54-62.99: 3
63-71.99: 2
72-80: 1

After submission in Moodle, the final version of the project report (bachelor thesis) will be submitted to a plagiarism assessment using the tool "Turnitin".

Examination topics

see above

Reading list

Specific literature will be handed out during the course.

Association in the course directory

BZO 13, BOE 13, BBO 10

Last modified: Fr 20.10.2023 11:48