Universität Wien

300447 VO Introduction to Tropical Ecology (2021S)

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

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Due to the current Covid situation, the course will take place as an online lecture via Zoom. A Zoom Meeting link will be sent to the participants by email every time before the respective lecture date.

  • Tuesday 02.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 04.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 09.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 11.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 16.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 18.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 23.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 25.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 13.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 15.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 20.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 22.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 27.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 29.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Tropical rain forests maintain the world's richest terrestrial biota. This lecture series will address how this high biodiversity evolved and how it is maintained. Case studies will demonstrate how species adapted to this tropical environment and how they interact with each other. The understanding of such processes will be fundamental for the management and conservation of tropical forests.

Assessment and permitted materials

The exams are held as written exams. The first exam will take place on April 29, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in digital form via Moodle. Further details and additional exam dates will be announced in good time.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

At least 16 points (out of 31 possible maximum) will be necessary to successfully pass the written exam.

Examination topics

Contents of lecture

Reading list

References will be given by during the individual lecture units.

Association in the course directory

WZB, MEC-9

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