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300272 UE Ecology Course - Island of Krk (Croatia) (2010S)

Ecology Course - Island of Krk (Croatia)

4.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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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. 24 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Monday 01.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Tuesday 13.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Tuesday 20.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG

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Aims, contents and method of the course

The aims of the excursion are the following:Familiarize the students with the most important near-natural and anthropogenic vegetation types of the submediterranean region - Quercus pubescens-dominated forestswoods, littoral vegetation, running water- and pond vegetation, pastures.
Characteristic animal species for each of the above vegetation types are presented: nesting sites of griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus), sea gull colonies (Larus cachinnans michahellis), gambusia (Gambusia affinis), tarantulas (Lycosa tarentula), black widows (Latrodectus mactans tredecimguttatus), processionary moths (Thaumetopoea pityocampa), etc.
The ecological annidation of several reptile species clearly demonstrates adaption processes. The impact of continous landuse on the natural vegetation is being taught using sheep farming as an example.
The anthropogenic influence is causing habitat reduction and an ecological imbalance in sensitive islandecosystems.

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Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list

Association in the course directory

MOE W-10, WZB

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