Universität Wien

300379 VO Population and community ecology (2024S)

4.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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Blockveranstaltung: jeweils Montag u. Dienstag, 16-19 Uhr, im Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG. Nur in der ersten Semesterhälfte
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Mo 29.04. 15:00-17:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Lecturing will take place in presence only.

Monday 04.03. 15:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Tuesday 05.03. 15:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Monday 11.03. 15:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Monday 18.03. 15:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Tuesday 19.03. 15:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Monday 08.04. 15:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Tuesday 09.04. 15:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Monday 15.04. 15:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Tuesday 16.04. 15:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Monday 22.04. 15:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Tuesday 23.04. 15:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
Tuesday 30.04. 15:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture series deals with basic concepts of population and community ecology. Topics include population structures (demographic, genetic, and spatial), regulation of population size, density dependence, top-down vs. bottom-up control, r- and K-selection, temporal dynamics of populations, metapopulation concepts, minimum viable population, Allee effects, patterns and assembly rules in species assemblages.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written test, comprising 10 open questions targetting all topical areas covered, duration: 90 min. Exams will be held in presence only. No "open book exam".

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

grade 1: 87.5-100% of points that can possibly be achieved in the exam; grade 2: 75-87.5%; grade 3: 62.5-75%; grade 4: 50-62.5%; grade 5: <50%

Examination topics

Contents of lecture series. In the lectures various hints are given to further literature.

Reading list

Hints will be given in the first lecturing unit. Additional references to specific topics will be provided throughout, for those who wish to dwell more deeply into the subjects.

Association in the course directory

UF BU 10, BAN 6, BBO 8, BOE 8 , BPB 11, BZO 11

Last modified: Fr 22.03.2024 15:26