300428 VO+UE Plecoptera identification course (2009S)
advanced level
Continuous assessment of course work
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Vorbesprechung am 19.03.2009 um 10 Uhr im Seminarraum Ökologie, Blockveranstaltung: 29.06. - 03.07.2009 im ÜR 4. Teilnahme an der Vorbesprechung ist trotz elektronischer Anmedung erforderlich.
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes
Currently no class schedule is known.
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course offers training for the identification of larvae and adults of Central European stonefly (Plecoptera) species. Special keys are provided. In introductory talks information on taxonomy, biology, ecology as well as identification, preservation and sampling techniques are given, and the most important literature is presented.
Assessment and permitted materials
Attendance control and final exam (identification of 2 specimens using the provided keys). The exam date will be announced at the start of the course.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Participants are trained in identification skills of Central European Plecoptera and are able to use the keys. They have a good overview of the species inventory of the region and know the most important literature on the subject.
Examination topics
Introductory lectures for each taxonomic unit; guided identification work on larval, pupal and adult material using special keys and binocular microscopes. The keys are distributed at the beginning of the course.
Reading list
Ein für den Kurs eigens zusammengestelltes Bestimmungsbuch wird an die Teilnehmer zu Kursbeginn ausgegeben.
Association in the course directory
MOE W-3, MZO W-2
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