Universität Wien

300447 VO Introduction to Tropical Ecology (2023S)

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

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

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. However, the written exams will be held in presence.

Lecture dates are as follows:
TUE 18th April 2023, 16:00-17:30
THU 20th April 2023, 16:00-17:30
TUE 25th April 2023, 16:00-17:30
THU 27th April 2023, 16:00-17:30
TUE 2nd May 2023, 16:00-17:30
THU 4th May 2023, 16:00-17:30
TUE 9th May 2023, 16:00-17:30
THU 11th May 2023, 16:00-17:30
TUE 16th May 2023, 16:00-17:30
THU 18th May 2023, 16:00-17:30
TUE 23.5.2023, 16:00-17:30
THU 25th May 2023, 16:00-17:30
THU 1st June 2023, 16:00-17:30
TUE 6th June 2023, 16:00-17:30

  • Tuesday 18.04. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Thursday 20.04. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 25.04. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Thursday 27.04. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 02.05. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Thursday 04.05. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 09.05. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Thursday 11.05. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 16.05. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 23.05. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Thursday 25.05. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Thursday 01.06. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 06.06. 16:00 - 17:30 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. 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

Last modified: Th 29.06.2023 11:08