Universität Wien

300226 VO Molecular Biodiversity Research: DNA Barcoding and other methods (2025S)

Examples from practical application and theoretical basics

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Moodle

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The lecture will be held on site. Possibly the last date of the semester is not necessary.

  • Wednesday 05.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 19.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 26.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 02.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 09.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 30.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 07.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 14.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 21.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 28.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 04.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 11.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 18.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to how biodiversity research can be supported and advanced by molecular methods. It is aimed both at students who want to familiarize themselves with this subject area in greater depth and at those who want a general overview of methods and possibilities.
Special emphasis will be placed on DNA barcoding and related methods. Numerous examples from different animal groups will be presented, but also the molecular and theoretical basis, limitations and different methodological approaches will be explained.
• Evolutionary biology basics
• Species concepts / species delimitation
• The use of DNA barcoding in integrative taxonomy
• Limitations of DNA barcoding (hybridization / introgression)
• genetic analysis of museum material / the importance of natural history collections
• application in biodiversity research and environmental protection (monitoring)
• application in forensics / "wildlife forensics
• Austrian Barcode of Life (ABOL) - examples: Dragonflies, molluscs, vertebrates
• Examples from water monitoring
• Different marker systems, next generation sequencing methods
• metabarcoding / eDNA (environmental DNA

Assessment and permitted materials

1st appointment is a written exam, subsequently also an oral exam can be taken.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Basic understanding of the lecture content, for written exam: 50% of the points.

Examination topics

Content of the lecture. The lecture slides and recordings are provided as learning material.

Reading list

lecture slides, literature recommendation

Association in the course directory

UF MA BU 04, MZO W4, MZO4, MNB6, MBO 7

Last modified: We 11.06.2025 11:26