Universität Wien

300436 VO Seasonality of freshwater systems (2014W)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes

Beginn Montag, 6. Oktober, 10-12 Uhr im Übungsraum 6
BLOCKVERANSTALTUNG, Fr, 9.1.- So, 11.1.2015
Freitag 13 - 16 Uhr, Samastag 10-12 und 13-15 Uhr, Sonntag 10-13


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture continues and expands the information on the botanical aspects of VO 'Einführung in die Planktonökologie'.
The phenology, appearance and importance of algal groups is described and discussed. Seasonality, annual and interannual sequences in a wide variety of fresh-water ecosystems are described. Pattern, processes and dynamics of community assembly are detailed. The concept of 'functional groups' is deduced and explained. Finally, the ecosystem is re-assembled and brought into an applied context.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The students expand their knowldege on processes in lake and river ecosystems particularly on assembly, saisonality and dynamic of the Phytoplankton.

Examination topics

Lecture as Powerpoint presentation

Reading list


Association in the course directory

MEC-9, MOE W-3

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