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300295 UE Field course "Biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems" (2017S)

advanced level

10.00 ECTS (6.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

Continuous assessment of course work

Preparatory meeting: 1 March 2017, 10:15, conference room (Biocenter Althanstraße 14). Course: 13-25 August 2017 at Wassercluster Lunz/See.

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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from Th 02.02.2017 08:00 to Th 16.02.2017 18:00
Deregistration possible until Fr 31.03.2017 18:00

Details

max. 15 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

Preparatory meeting: 01 March 2017, 10:15, conference room ecology
Course 13-25 August 2017, Wassercluster Lunz

Further information for studying Limnology within the master's programme "Ecology and Ecosystems" can be obtained from: http://limbo.univie.ac.at/LimboMsc.htm

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this field course our study objects range from oligotrophic and dystrophic pre-alpine lakes over ponds and pit mosses to running waters and groundwater bodies. Based at at the watercluster Lunz, the limnology of a wide range of water types can be conveniently studied. Introductory lectures provide insight into geology, landscape ecology, abiotic and biotic interactions, measuring and sampling techniques as well as identification of algae, macrophytes, aquatic invertebrates and fish, using identification tables specifically composed for this course. In the lab, samples are analysed and identified and field data (e.g. underwater light data, limnochemical and hydraulic data) processed and discussed. Further information for studying Limnology within the master's programme "Ecology and Ecosystems" can be obtained from:
http://limbo.univie.ac.at/LimboMsc.htm

Assessment and permitted materials

Attendance control, oral group presentation of project outcomes, finally written exam (2 hours) in October.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The participants are aware of the most important ecological principles acting in aquatic habitats. Students are able to sample aquatic biota and to acquire physical and chemical field data. Students are trained in using relevant identification keys for aquatic biota and are able to use their bioindication potential. They are also able to perform presentations of their teamwork results.

Examination topics

Introductory lectures (powerpoint presentations), guided field work (mapping, equipment training, data collection) at a multitude of aquatic habitat types in the surroundings of Lunz and guided data analyses in the lab. Handouts are distributed at the start of the course.

Reading list

Lampert, Sommer: Limnoecology. Oxford University Press.

Association in the course directory

MZO W-2, MEC-6, LA-FW, UF BU 10, MBO 7

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