300365 SE+UE Course in functional ecology (2022S)
Biodiversity and ecosystem functions at heavily and slightly impacted reaches of the Wien River
Continuous assessment of course work
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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 10.02.2022 08:00 to Th 24.02.2022 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.03.2022 18:00
Details
max. 15 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Prelaminary meeting 03.03.2022 at 9:45-11:15 am
Seminar room SR 1.7.
if held online: link will be sent via e-mail (u:account)
Thursday
03.03.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1.7, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.010, Ebene 1
(Kickoff Class)
Wednesday
14.09.
09:00 - 17:00
Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
Thursday
15.09.
09:00 - 17:00
Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
Friday
16.09.
09:00 - 17:00
Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
Monday
19.09.
09:00 - 17:00
Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
Tuesday
20.09.
09:00 - 17:00
Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
Wednesday
21.09.
09:00 - 17:00
Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
Thursday
22.09.
09:00 - 17:00
Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
Friday
23.09.
09:00 - 17:00
Übungsraum 1.3 Mikroskopie 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.049, Ebene 1
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The course provides insight into ecosystem functions, ecosystem structure and biodiversity patterns in a river continuum changing from a slightly disturbed catchment section to a heavily impacted streambed with urbanized hinterland. During three field excursions the bed morphology, basic hydraulic parameters, retention, vegetational structure, algal associations, macrozoobenthic composition and the fish fauna is explored. In the lab, field measurements and experiments dealing with bacterial activity are analysed; samples are identified and retention, biodiversity indices and morphological feeding group composition is calculated. Finally, the results are presented by students druing the last day.
Assessment and permitted materials
Attendance control, oral group presentation of project outcomes, finally written group protocols at the end of the course.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The participants are aware of the basic principles governing ecological integrity in running water systems. They are familiar with the most important hydrological methods and are able to handle the specific field equipment (GPS, propeller-meter, Hess sampler). They are able to measure slope and to construct 3d-models of the sampling site. In addition, students are able to perform basic limnochemical analyses in the field and to identify stream biota in the lab.
Examination topics
Guided field work (mapping, equipment training, data collection) at low and high impact sections of the Wien River and guided as well as unguided data analyses in the lab. Handouts are distributed at the start of the course and throughout the lab sections.
Reading list
Spezielle Kursskripten werden zu LV-Beginn ausgegeben.
Association in the course directory
BOE 7
Last modified: Mo 23.01.2023 14:09