300423 SE+UE Field course in functional ecology (2013S)
biodiversity and ecosystem fuctions
Continuous assessment of course work
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Vorbesprechung : 5.3.2013 um 12.00 Uhr im Übungsraum 6.Blockveranstaltung Mai/Juni 2013 in Gumpenstein (Nähe der Nationalparks Kalkalpen/Gesäuse).
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 Mo 04.02.2013 08:00 to Th 21.02.2013 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Th 28.03.2013 18:00
Details
max. 18 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes
Currently no class schedule is known.
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This basic field course confronts students with a fundamental question in ecology: Does biodiversity matter? By analysing (1) diversity gradients (both plant and microbial) in montane/alpine grasslands and (2) basic ecosystem functions, such as heterotrophic respiration, ecosystem productivity and nutrient cycling, the students shall develop their own perspective on the importance of diversity and learn to critically evaluate the 'diversity-function' debate in the recent literature.
Assessment and permitted materials
Practical work in the field and in the laboratory; presentation of group work (oral and in written form)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
This class aims at familiarizing students with the importance of biodiversity for ecosystem functions and services.
Examination topics
Practical field work and chemical analysis in the laboratory. Oral presentation (seminar).
Reading list
Association in the course directory
B-BOE 7, BOE 3
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