lök350 - Advanced Animal Ecology (Complete module description)

Completed Bachelor’s degree

Skills to be acquired in this module:

During the lecture series (1SWS), students will acquire the following skills:

·       A profound understanding of the ecology and sensory biology of insects

·       A solid knowledge of the role of insects in ecosystems, insect behavioral ecology, sensory ecology, and how anthropogenic influences affect these processes

·       Insights into the current state of research on specific topics, such as insect navigation in general and insect migration in particular

·       An overview of methods used to study insects

During the exercises (5SWS), students will acquire the following skills:

·       Ability to independently plan and conduct complex experiments in insect behavioral ecology

·       A detailed understanding of data analysis and statistical evaluation of collected data

·       Capacity to contextualize obtained results within the broader scientific framework

·       Development of skills to solve problems in a goal-oriented manner and to critically interpret data

·       Experience working on projects as part of a team

·       Presentation of experimental design and results through an oral presentation

Preparation of a scientific report 

Lectures:

The lectures provide general and specialized knowledge in insect ecology and sensory biology. Particular emphasis is placed on introductory topics such as the role of insects in ecosystems, insect behavioral ecology, sensory ecology, and the impacts of anthropogenic stressors. In addition, primary scientific literature will be presented to illustrate the current state of research on specific topics, including insect navigation in general and insect migration in particular. The goal is to develop a solid understanding of the ecological significance of insects.

Practical Exercises:

Students will independently plan and conduct complex experiments in insect behavioral biology. The data collected during these experiments will be analyzed and statistically evaluated. Results will be discussed, interpreted, and ultimately placed within a broader scientific context. The aim is for students to work as a team to develop, carry out, analyze, and interpret a complete scientific project.

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To complete the module “Advanced Animal Ecology” participation in the lecture series is mandatory. The exercises can be taken either as a basic course (lök345, 6KP) or as an advanced course (lök350, 9KP). You can only participate on one of the modules (lök345 or lök350). Once you completed one of the modules, you will not be able to participate on the other one. The differences between the basic and the advanced course is the complexity of conducted experiments and the analysis.

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