Universität Wien

300435 VO Animal biogeography (2022S)

Principles of animal biogeography

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Moodle

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 14.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 21.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 28.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 04.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 25.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 02.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 09.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 16.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 23.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 30.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 13.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The introductory part starts by defining basic terms and introducing the basic questions and concepts of biogeography. The principal abiotic and biotic parameters for the distribution and limits of dispersal of animals are presented. The aspects of global vegetation patterns, plate tectonics and glacial periods with respect to animal distribution and dispersal receive special emphasis. The major zoogeographical units of the terrestrial biota are defined by their characteristic fauna and their boundaries (e.g. the Wallace line). Similarly, the most important marine and limnic zoogeographic regions are treated. Special focus in this context is put on European rivers and the biogeographic history of the Mediterranean. The methodological part deals with the principals of panbiogeography and cladistic biogeography. Finally, applied aspects are discussed, such as species invasions and the impact of zoogeographical research on conservation issues.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

More than 50% of the points have to be achieved for succesfull completion.
Sehr gut 89-100%

Gut 76-88%

Befriedigend 63-75%

Genügend 50-62%

Nicht Genügend < 50%

Examination topics

Content of lectures

Reading list

No literature recommendation.

Association in the course directory

MZO 1, MZO1, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04

Last modified: Mo 23.01.2023 14:09