Universität Wien

300231 VO Behavioural biology of aquatic vertebrates (2014S)

fishes, whales and dolphins

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

FR 10.00-12.00 Uhr im ÜR 8, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1090 Wien
Beginn: 7. März 2014

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes

Currently no class schedule is known.

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lectures on behavioural biology will start with fishes, followed in May by whales and dolphins. In the beginning the role of different communication channels (optic, acoustic, vibratory, electric, olfactory) in the behaviour of each animal group will be discussed. This will be followed by a review of key topics in behavioural ecology (foraging, competition, mating, parental care, migration).

Assessment and permitted materials

Exams are written and the first is scheduled for the end of June.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Ziel der Lehrveranstaltung ist es die Studierenden mit der Verhaltensbiologie der Fische, Wale und Delfine bekannt zu machen.

Examination topics

PowerPoint-Präsentation mit Videos und Tonbeispielen

Reading list

Die PowerPoint-Präsentationen werden ab Juni auf der e-Learning-Plattform als Lernunterlagen zur Verfügung stehen.

Association in the course directory

MVN W-5

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