Universität Wien

300519 SE Dietary pathways in aquatic foodwebs (2015W)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 10 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 12.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Monday 19.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Monday 09.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Monday 16.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Monday 23.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Monday 30.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Monday 07.12. 15:00 - 17:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Monday 14.12. 15:00 - 17:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Monday 11.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Monday 18.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Monday 25.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of this course is to demonstrate and discuss mechanisms that drive sources, movement, and function of dietary organic matter through aquatic food webs. This course will bring together important aspects of ecology, molecular biology, and ecotoxicology to (a) review currently emerged techniques, in particular biomarkers such as stable isotopes and lipids, and to (b) discuss their applicability for studying current challenges in aquatic ecology (food web structure, diet quality, trophic interaction, somatic growth and production, physiological stress, etc.). This course targets students with a strong background in ecology and/or with sufficient background in biochemistry as both groups will greatly benefit from learning how to address conceptual food web questions using biochemical methods. Students are required to read, present and discuss research papers (40%) and to write a final exam (60% of final grade).

Assessment and permitted materials

Course paper on selected topics.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This seminar will be held in English. Student participation and scientific discussions (paper discussions) also in English.

Examination topics

Short introduction to specific topics of aquatic food web research with subsequent discussion of course literature.

Reading list

selected papers on aquatic food web research

Association in the course directory

MEC-9

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