Universität Wien

300249 VO Australian Fauna (2011W)

examples of evolution, ecology and biogeography

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 05.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 12.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 19.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 09.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 16.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 23.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 30.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 07.12. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 14.12. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 11.01. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 18.01. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 25.01. 13:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum 3

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Systematic overview of the tetrapods of Australia, including distribution and phylogeny of their major groups, with a focus on the radiation of marsupials. Detailed accounts of ecology and behaviour of selected species, supported by numerous audiovisual documents. Introduction to the climate and landscapes of Australia, and to ecological interactions among animals and between animals and plants. Changes of landscapes and fauna due to human activities.

Assessment and permitted materials

Mündliche Prüfung (fakultativ auch schriftliche Prüfung möglich)
Nächster Termin: 27.6., 11:00 Uhr, Seminarraum 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Knowledge of characteristic animals of Australia, in particular terrestrial vertebrates. Understanding distribution patterns as results of evolutionary history and current climate. Insight in relations of morphology and ecology of animals. Comparison of environmental conditions in the landscapes of Australia and their influence on reproductive biology of animals. Insight into ecological interactions and the consequences of perturbations of ecosystems by the actions of humans.

Examination topics

Frontalvortrag, stark unterstützt von audiovisuellen Medien

Reading list


Association in the course directory

BZO 12, MZO W-2, WZB, B-WZB

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