300544 UE Museological technics (2017W)
Introduction to the preparation of insects.
Continuous assessment of course work
Labels
2 Kurse, max . 15 TeilnehmerInnen /Kursjeweils eintägiger Kurs am Samstag von 10h - ca. 16h im ÜR 4 (Zoologie), Präparationsbesteck, Unkostenbeitrag 5 Euro, Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich
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 07.09.2017 08:00 to Th 21.09.2017 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Tu 31.10.2017 18:00
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes
preliminary discussion Friday 6.10., 12.00-12.30, SR 3 (Zoology)
two courses with 15 students maximum per each courseEach is a one day course on Saturday between 10h and approximately 16h , ÜR 4. (Zoology),
a preparation-cutlery is necessary, cost contribution 5 Euro, special previous knowledge are not required
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 tropical 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, 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
WZB
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