Universität Wien

300450 VO Evolutionary and ecological foundations of biodiversity (2021W)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
ON-SITE
Moodle

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The lecture will take place in the lecturing hall in Rennweg 14.
Additionally will the lectures be streamed via Moodle and the recordings will be saved there either. Find the link to the Moodle course here --> https://moodle.univie.ac.at/course/view.php?id=268428

The first exam will be in presence at the time of the last lesson on WED the 26th of January 2022. This will be reevaluated with the current epidemiological situation at this time.

  • Wednesday 06.10. 11:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 13.10. 11:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 20.10. 11:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 27.10. 11:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 03.11. 11:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 10.11. 11:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 17.11. 11:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 24.11. 11:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 01.12. 11:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 15.12. 11:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 12.01. 11:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 19.01. 11:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Wednesday 26.01. 11:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Topics to be covered include:
1. The concept of biodiversity, its levels (genetic, species, phylogenetic, functional) and spatial dimensions
2. Measuring biodiversity
3. Evolution and history of diversity
4. Large-scale diversity patterns and principles of macro-ecology
5. Contemporary local and landscape scale patterns and processes; neutral processes (dispersal), niche partitioning & biotic interactions (including meta-population, community and meta-community ecology)
6. Biodiversity, ecosystem function and ecosystem services
7. The future of biodiversity: global change, threats and conservation issues

The lecture will be held in the lecture hall, offering a maximum of 44 seats according to current health regulations. Talks will be recorded and the files made available using the "Collaborate" function. Also all slides will be sent out to registered students, so that those who do not wish to participate in person, or do not find a space in the lecture hall, will experience no disadvantage.
Note that procedures may need to be adapted on short notice, if required by the COVID-19 regulations.

Assessment and permitted materials

Examination in writing; 6 open questions, maximum 30 points to be reached

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

50% of points need to be achieved to pass the exam.
Grading scale: >26.5 points = 1; 22.5-26.5 points = 2; 18.75-22.5 points = 3; 15.0-18.5 points = 4; <15 points = 5.

Examination topics

contents of lecture series

Reading list

will be announced by the lecturing scientific staff

Association in the course directory

MEC-1

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:23