300544 UE Museological technics (2010W)
Introduction to the preparation of insects.
Continuous assessment of course work
Labels
Vorbesprechung am 5.10.2010, 12-13 Uhr im Übungsraum 4, Zoologie. Zwei Termine in Absprache mit den Teilnehmern
Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 09.09.2010 09:00 to Mo 27.09.2010 17:00
- Deregistration possible until Sa 30.10.2010 23:00
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes
Currently no class schedule is known.
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The course deals with entomological field methods, preparation and conservation of insects. Professional techniques as for example preparation of beetles, stretching of butterflies or pading of grasshoppers are demonstrated. The knowledge of such techniques is an important basis as well for any taxonomical treatment as for preservation and restoration of old insect collections (e.g. in schools).
Assessment and permitted materials
judgement of the preparation quality
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Recommendation for a responsible and professional handling of insects which have to be collected for scientific research
Examination topics
detailed lecture with lecture notes, demonstration of preparation techniques (ground beetle, tropical butterfly, migratory locust) and supervision of the course participants
Reading list
ABRAHAM R., 1991: Fang und Präparation wirbelloser Tiere. Fischer Stuttgart: 132 pp. ISBN 3-437-20461-0
PIECHOCKI R., 1985: Makroskopische Präparationstechnik II. Wirbellose. Fischer Jena: 308 pp
SCHMIDT G., 1979: Präparieren von Insekten und anderen Wirbellosen. Philler-Verlag Minden: 128 pp.
PIECHOCKI R., 1985: Makroskopische Präparationstechnik II. Wirbellose. Fischer Jena: 308 pp
SCHMIDT G., 1979: Präparieren von Insekten und anderen Wirbellosen. Philler-Verlag Minden: 128 pp.
Association in the course directory
MZO W-1
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