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551-0381-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Behavioural Ecology of Insects

Verhaltensökologie der Insekten

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Silvia Dorn, PD Dr. Karsten Mody, PD Dr. Dominique Mazzi
Examiners: PD Dr. Karsten Mody
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:13:23

Abstract

Behavioural Ecology of InsectsThe objective of this course is to understand responses of insects to variable resources. This is exemplified by interactions between either a generalist or a specialist insect herbivore insect species and various host plants. A hypothesis is tested experimentally.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
1. Schriftliche Prüfung (50%, individuelle Note), Dauer 30 Minuten.Stoff der Einführung, plus Literaturstudien gemäss Anleitung.Es wird nur der Hauptexaminator aufgeführt. Weitere Examinatoren: Die oben aufgeführten Dozierenden.2. Bericht und Vortrag (50%, Teamnote), Beurteilt werden Form und Inhalt.Detailliertere Informationen erhalten Sie im Kurs.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Verhaltensökologie der Insekten
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Blockkurs im 1. Viertel des Herbstsemesters (beschränkt auf max. 15 Teilnehmende)
  • Wed 08:15-12:00 (LFO G 25)
  • Wed 13:15-17:00 (LFO G 28)
  • Thu 08:15-12:00 (LFO G 25)
  • Thu 13:15-17:00 (LFO G 28)
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (LFO G 25)
  • Fri 13:15-17:00 (LFO G 28)
  • 18.09. - 21.09 Date 13:15-17:00 (LFO G 25)
  • 25.09 Date 13:15-17:00 (HG E 42)
  • 02.10 Date 13:15-17:00 (HG E 42)
  • 09.10 Date 13:15-17:00 (HG F 33.5)
100 h semesterly

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