Universität Wien

300336 VO Urban Ethology (2021W)

1.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 06.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 13.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 20.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 27.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 03.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 10.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 17.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 24.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 01.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 15.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 12.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Wednesday 19.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1

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Aims, contents and method of the course

Origins and evolutionary history of human housing, cultural phenomena. Savanna hypothesis and resulting landscape preferences (phytophilia, hydrophilia, prospect-refuge and ideal habitats). Human territories, proxemics (from personal space up to national territories). Urban living and resulting problems, such as crowding, anonymity and special adaptations.

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral examination.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

At least two questions out of three have to be answered correctly (>50%), in total more than 50% correct.

Examination topics

Content of the lecture

Reading list

Homo urbanus, ein evolutionsbiologischer Blick in die Zukunft der Städte. Oberzaucher, E. 2017, Springer, Heidelberg.

Association in the course directory

MAN 3

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