OEKB100311 Biology of terrestrial animals


Type
course with continuous assessment
Semester hours
3
Lecturer (assistant)
Bruckner, Alexander , Frank, Thomas , Kratschmer, Sophie , Zaller, Johann , Landler, Lukas
Organisation
Zoology
Offered in
Sommersemester 2026
Languages of instruction
Deutsch

Content

Fundamental and important knowledge of the biology and ecology of terrestrial animals relevant to nature conservation in Central European landscapes.

The course comprises
1. a lecture component,
2. a field exercise (half-day excursion to the Prater),
3. the completion of a scientific project

Previous knowledge expected



Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

- Insight into the connection between biology and ecology of selected animal groups and their use in bioindication.
- Acquisition of basic species knowledge in theory and practice.
- Knowledge of the scientific survey process: data collection, data analysis, creation of a scientific poster from the collected data.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.