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Faculty of Biology
INFO Bachelor's Programme Biology according to the curriculum 2019 (180 ECTS-Credits, 6 semesters)
Compulsory Modules (115 ECTS-Credits)
Compulsory Module 14: Ecology II (7,5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 1
Learning Outcome: Students - have basic knowledge in the use of ecological assessments in the field of nature conservation of aquatic and terrestrial systems, - learn ecological contexts based on a practical example in forest border ecotone, - understand biogeochemical cycles in aquatic systems in the context of food webs, - know the use of molecular biological methods in ecology.
743407
VO Elements of Applied Ecology (VO / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Leopold Füreder, Alois Simon, Erich Tasser
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743408
EU Interdisciplinary Field Course Focussing on a Specific Habitat (EU / 3h / 3 ECTS-AP)
Michael Bahn, Barbara Beikircher, Salvatore Brunetti, Andrea Ganthaler, Marlene Haider, Stefan Mayr, Christian Newesely, Lisa Obwegs, Ursula Peintner, Birgit Christiane Schlick-Steiner, Alois Simon, Florian Michael Steiner, Ulrike Tappeiner, Markus Wallner
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743409
VO Aquatic Biochemistry (VO / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Gabriel Singer
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743410
VO Introduction to Molecular Ecology (VO / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Birgit Christiane Schlick-Steiner
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Compulsory Module 16: Presentation (2,5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 9
Learning Outcome: Students - can present and critically discuss a scientific original work, - can research literature - can manage literature, information and knowledge, - can visualise and present information and knowledge, - know basics of writing scientific papers.
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SE Biological Seminar: Ecology (SE / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Christina Biasi, Birgit Christiane Schlick-Steiner, Otto Eerikki Seppälä, Lauren Harper Talluto
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743412
VU Writing scientific papers (VU / 1h / 1 ECTS-AP)
Georg Wohlfahrt
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Elective Modules (50 ECTS-credits)
Elective Module 1: Practical Skills: Fieldwork (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 1
Learning Outcome: Students - master sampling strategies and the use of sampling equipment in the field, - have basic knowledge of biodiversity in the field, - have basic knowledge of structure and functions of the soil.
743413
VU Skills in Field Work and Soil Science (VU / 3h / 4 ECTS-AP)
Edurne Estévez Cano, Bozo Frajman, Valentin Johannes Heimer, Birgit Sattler, Peter Schönswetter, Julia Seeber, Michael Traugott
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743414
EX Biodiversity Field Course (EX / 1h / 1 ECTS-AP)
Leopold Füreder, Florian Glaser, Franz Goller, Timotheus Kopf, Konrad Pagitz, Ursula Peintner, Ruben Sommaruga, Florian Michael Steiner, Barbara Thaler-Knoflach, Anton Vorauer
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Elective Module 22: Applied Ecology (7,5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 1
Learning Outcome: Students - know the ecological basics for the management of ecosystems in theory and practice, - know methods, tools and guidelines for the investigation, assessment and management of habitats and landscapes, - understand complex relationships in the field of conflict ecology - sustainable use nature and water protection ¿ forestry and agriculture.
743417
VO Applied Ecology - Aquatic Systems (VO / 2h / 3 ECTS-AP)
Albin Alfreider
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743418
VO Applied Ecology - Terrestrial Systems (VO / 2h / 3 ECTS-AP)
Alois Simon, Erich Tasser
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743419
EU Applied Ecology (EU / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Lisa Obwegs, Birgit Sattler, Markus Wallner
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Elective Module 23: Functional Ecology (7,5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 1
Learning Outcome: Students have - an overview of relationships between organisms and material cycles, - advanced knowledge of the influence of abiotic and biotic environmental factors on individuals, populations and communities, - learned basic methodological knowledge on functional ecology issues.
743420
VO Organisms and Metabolic Cycles (VO / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Michael Bahn, Gabriel Singer
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743421
VO Interactions Between Organisms and Environment (VO / 2h / 3 ECTS-AP)
Michael Bahn, Gabriel Singer
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UE Functional Ecology (UE / 2h / 3 ECTS-AP)
Christina Biasi, Edurne Estévez Cano, Bernice Hwang
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Elective Module 24: Ecological Field Project (7,5 ECTS-AP, 5 SSt.)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 1 and 9
Learning Outcome: Students can - design an experimental strategy on ecological issues, - acquire appropriate measurement methods, - collect and evaluate measurement data, - present the results in the form of a lecture, - present the project in a structured manner in a scientific report.
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PS Ecological Field Project (PS / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Christina Biasi, Bernice Hwang, Lucia Laorden Camacho, Georg Leitinger
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PJ Ecological Field Project (PJ / 4h / 6 ECTS-AP)
Christina Biasi, Bernice Hwang, Lucia Laorden Camacho, Georg Leitinger
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INFO Master's Programme Ecology and Biodiversity according to the curriculum 2008 (120 ECTS-Credits, 4 semesters)
Compulsory Modules (32.5 ECTS-Credits)
Compulsory Module 1: Selected Topics in Ecology (2.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to identify and present relevant issues in Ecology.
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PS Ecological Colloquium (PS / 1h / ,5 ECTS-AP)
Michael Bahn, Rubén del Campo Gonzalez, Birgit Christiane Schlick-Steiner, Lauren Harper Talluto
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SE Ecological Seminar on the Topic of the Master's Thesis (SE / 1h / 1 ECTS-AP)
Gabriel Singer, Florian Michael Steiner
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Compulsory Module 2: Ecological Project Study (12.5 ECTS-Credits, 8 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to formulate an interdisciplinary research issue, select suitable methods of investigation and analyse and evaluate the results in teams. Furthermore, they are able to explain the results and to critically discuss them.
743252
PJ Ecological Project Study (PJ / 5h / 8 ECTS-AP)
Martin Dalvai Ragnoli, Rubén del Campo Gonzalez, Rainer Kurmayer, Markus Möst, Georg Niedrist, Birgit Sattler, Gabriel Singer, Ruben Sommaruga, Lauren Harper Talluto, Barbara Tartarotti-Alfreider, Josef Wanzenböck, Georg Wohlfahrt
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Compulsory Module 3: Instructions for Scientific Working (17,5 ECTS-Credits, 1 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to formulate scientific questions based on the latest scientific findings for their Master's Thesis. They are able to develop hypothesis, test them with suitable methods and reflect on the results in scientific discourse.
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743000
PS Instructions for Scientific Working (PS / 1h / 17,5 ECTS-AP)
Albin Alfreider, Manuel Ebner, Georg Leitinger, Reinhard Lentner, Walter Oberhuber, Konrad Pagitz, Johannes Rüdisser, Birgit Sattler, Birgit Christiane Schlick-Steiner, Florian Michael Steiner, Erich Tasser, Michael Traugott, Josef Wanzenböck, Georg Wohlfahrt
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Elective Modules (60 ECTS-Credits)
Elective Module 1: Structure and Function of Mountain Ecosystems (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students understand the structure and function of basic ecosystems in the mountains.
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EU Structure and Function of Mountain Ecosystems (EU / 2h / 2 ECTS-AP)
Manuel Ebner, Hermann Sonntag, Ulrike Tappeiner, Erich Tasser
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Elective Module 5: Landscape Ecology: Landscape Patterns and Processes (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have advanced knowledge in the field of landscape ecology and can apply their knowledge in practice.
743256
VU Landscape Ecology (VU / 2h / 3 ECTS-AP)
Georg Leitinger, Ulrike Tappeiner
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743257
PJ Landscape Ecology (PJ / 3h / 4,5 ECTS-AP)
Friederike Barkmann, Georg Leitinger
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Elective Module 7: Integrative Aquatic Ecology (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have an understanding of ecosystematic processes in aquatic systems - especially interactions with the atmosphere and terrestrial habitats. They are able to apply suitable investigative methods to generate data and are able to independently evaluate and present their results.
743316
UE Integrative Freshwater Ecology (UE / 2h / 3 ECTS-AP)
Birgit Sattler, Gabriel Singer, Barbara Tartarotti-Alfreider
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Elective Module 11: Alpine Terrestrial Animal Ecology (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to analyse the biology, ecology and biodiversity of alpine habitats and their animals and to understand them in the context of biodiversity crisis and climate change.
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PS Current Topics in Alpine Terrestrial Animal Ecology (PS / 2h / 3 ECTS-AP)
Florian Glaser, Rüdiger Kaufmann, Ursula Peintner, Julia Seeber, Florian Michael Steiner, Barbara Thaler-Knoflach
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743271
PJ Practical Training in Alpine Terrestrial Animal Ecology (PJ / 3h / 4,5 ECTS-AP)
Moritz Johannes Falch, Florian Glaser, Rüdiger Kaufmann, Birgit Christiane Schlick-Steiner, Julia Seeber, Florian Michael Steiner
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Elective Module 12: Soil Ecology (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students understand biogeochemical processes and relationships in soils and are able to assess soils with regards to their different functions.
743272
VO Soil Science (VO / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Georg Leitinger, Julia Seeber
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743273
VU Soil Microbiology and Soil Fauna (VU / 2h / 2,5 ECTS-AP)
Julia Seeber, Michael Steinwandter
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743274
EU Field Course on Soil Classification and Ecological Evaluation (EU / 1h / 1 ECTS-AP)
Lucia Laorden Camacho, Georg Leitinger, Alois Simon
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Elective Module 14: Molecular Ecology: Population and Nature Protection Genetics (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to independently carry out population and conservation-genetic analysis corresponding to the current state of research in molecular ecology and to analyse, evaluate and communicate the generated data.
743265
VO Molecular Ecology: Population and Conservation Genetics (VO / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Birgit Christiane Schlick-Steiner
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743266
UE Molecular Ecology: Population and Conservation Genetics (UE / 3h / 4,5 ECTS-AP)
Marlene Haider
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743267
SE Current Topics in Molecular Ecology: Population and Conservation Genetics (SE / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Birgit Christiane Schlick-Steiner
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Elective Module 16: Biometeorology: An Ecosystems Approach (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to understand and analyse complex ecological interaction between biosphere and atmosphere and are able to apply their knowledge in practice.
743319
VU Biometeorology (VU / 4h / 5 ECTS-AP)
Albin Hammerle, Georg Wohlfahrt
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Elective Module 20: Applied Ecology: Societal and Global Change Questions (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with basic theoretical and methodological concepts of man-environment-relationships and can apply their knowledge for finding answers to actual ecological problems in the outdoors.
743254
EU Interdisciplinary Excursion (EU / 5h / 7,5 ECTS-AP)
Martin Dalvai Ragnoli, Rubén del Campo Gonzalez, Gabriel Singer, Lauren Harper Talluto
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Elective Module 23: Ecological Control of Pests and Invasive Species (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the biology and ecology of important animal and plant species, which act as pests and/or are invasive. Students understand the ecological relationships that are necessary for biological control of these species and are able to apply their knowledge in practice in the outdoors.
743334
VO Biological Control (VO / 2h / 3 ECTS-AP)
Leopold Füreder, Sigrid Neuhauser, Birgit Christiane Schlick-Steiner, Julia Seeber, Ruben Sommaruga, Florian Michael Steiner, Barbara Thaler-Knoflach
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743335
VU Biology and Ecology of Pests and Invasive Species (VU / 2h / 3 ECTS-AP)
Leopold Füreder, Markus Möst, Sigrid Neuhauser, Konrad Pagitz, Thomas Peham, Florian Michael Steiner
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743336
EU Ecological Control in Practice (EU / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Konrad Pagitz, Thomas Peham, Barbara Thaler-Knoflach
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Elective Module 29: Selected Topics of Ecology I (2.5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: In this module - which is occasionally held by guest lecturers - students get an insight into sub-disciplines of ecology that are not covered by the elective modules 1 - 28 and can put their knowledge into practice.
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VO Selected Topics of Ecology I (VO / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Leopold Füreder
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SE Selected Topics of Ecology I (SE / 1h / 1 ECTS-AP)
Leopold Füreder
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Elective Module 19: Selected Topics of Ecology II (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: In this module - which is occasionally held by guest lecturers - students get an insight into subdisciplines of ecology that are not covered by the elective modules 1 - 29 and can put their knowledge into practice.
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VO Selected Topics of Ecology II (VO / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Barbara Thaler-Knoflach
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UE Selected Topics of Ecology II (UE / 2h / 2 ECTS-AP)
Barbara Thaler-Knoflach
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SE Selected Topics of Ecology II (SE / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Birgit Christiane Schlick-Steiner, Florian Michael Steiner
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INFO International Double Degree Programme in Environmental Management of Mountain Areas (EMMA) according to the Curriculum 2021 (120 ECTS-Credits, 4 semesters)
2nd year (University of Innsbruck)
Elective Modules
Elective Module 8: Interdisciplinary Excursion (5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to deal with a special issue and thus recognize multi- and transdisciplinary interactions between a habitat and its social and political environment, to abstract general con-nections and to transfer to new situations.
743716
EU Interdisciplinary Excursion (EU / 4h / 5 ECTS-AP)
Peter Höller, Johannes Rüdisser, Birgit Sattler, Markus Wallner
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Elective Module 9: Sustainable Resource Management (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Die Studierenden verstehen die Auswirkungen der Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen auf die Umwelt und können dieses Wissen praktisch anwenden.
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VU Sustainable Resource Management (VU / 3h / 5 ECTS-AP)
Anke Bockreis
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ML
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UE Sustainable Resource Management (UE / 2h / 2,5 ECTS-AP)
Anke Bockreis
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INFO Doctor of Philosophy Programme Biology according to the curriculum 2009 (180 ECTS-Credits, 6 semesters)
Elective Modules (15 ECTS-AP)
Elective Module 1: Research Training (5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 1
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the analysis, interpretation and critical discussion of own and other data corresponding to the current state of knowledge. They are able to document, present and interpret research results as well as to derive their own research strategies.
ML
743911
Research Training 1 (SE / 1h / 1 ECTS-AP)
Gabriel Singer
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SE Research Training 4 (SE / 1h / 1 ECTS-AP)
Jean Nicolas Haas, Florian Michael Steiner
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743915
SE Research Training 5 (SE / 1h / 1 ECTS-AP)
Michael Bahn, Georg Leitinger, Georg Wohlfahrt
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Elective Module 3: Scientific Writing and Publishing (5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 1
Learning Outcome: After completion of this module, students have acquired the linguistic skills required in the international discourse of the natural sciences. Additionally, students learn about the concept, IMRAD structure, design, and finalization of English-language publications.
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VU Scientific Writing I (VU / 1h / 2,5 ECTS-AP)
Florian Michael Steiner
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Faculty of Teacher Education
Bachelor Secondary School Teacher Training Programme (General Education) according to the curriculum 2015 (240 ECTS-Credits, 8 semesters)
INFO Subject Biology and Environmental Studies
Compulsory Modules (100 ECTS-AP)
Compulsory Module 11: Ecology 2 (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates of this module are able to present and explain the diversity, ecological requirements and the niches and functions of plants and animals of selected native habitats as well as the fundamentals of environmental and nature protection. They have the competence to independently elaborate and practically apply similar contents.
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PJ Biodiversity of Indigenous Habitats (PJ / 3h / 4 ECTS-AP)
Pau Carnicero Campmany, Leopold Füreder, Timotheus Kopf, Walter Oberhuber, Sara Raj Pant, Thomas Duncan Roach, Barbara Tartarotti-Alfreider
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VO Environmental and Nature Conservation (VO / 1h / 1 ECTS-AP)
Johannes Rüdisser
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