OEKB100092 zwischenZoology and hydrobiology

Type
course with continuous assessment
Semester hours
2
Lecturer (assistant)
Broger, Konrad , Reichl, Carola , Prandler, Lilian , Schwarz, Tobias Franz , Sochor, Christopher , Moritz, Martina , Meulenbroek, Paul , Frank, Thomas , Kratschmer, Sophie , Vitecek, Simon , Weigelhofer, Gabriele
Organisation
Hydrobiology and Aquatic Ecosystem Management
Offered in
Sommersemester 2026
Languages of instruction
Deutsch
Content

Ecological relationships, importance of landscape structures for maintaining biodiversity of animals and particularly invertebrate animals, fundamentals of legal frameworks. Guided development of specialist knowledge on the zoological biodiversity of terrestrial and freshwater habitats (including the use of identification literature, identification of animals at different taxonomic levels, use of simply light microscopic equipment). Independent assessment of zoological biodiversity in selected habitats as well as independent exploration of zoological biodiversity in new habitats.
Previous knowledge expected

none
Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Students know and recognize biodiversity of selected animal taxa and of particular indicator organisms occurring in freshwater and terrestrial habitats as fundamental baseline for applied work. They acquire an at least basic understanding of the function of freshwater ecosystems as well as terrestrial ecosystems and recognize key processes that important for maintaining biodiversity. Also, students are aware about human impact on these processes as well as the consequences for biodiversity thereof at different spatial and temporal scales.
After completion of the class, the students are capable of extending their biodiversity knowledge independently and apply their knowledge in practical work.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.