701-0318-00L Ecology and Management of Forest Insects
Semester | Spring Semester 2018 |
Lecturers | B. Wermelinger |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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701-0318-00 V | Ökologie und Management von Waldinsekten | 2 hrs |
| B. Wermelinger |
Catalogue data
Abstract | The most relevant ecological principles of forest insects and their various functions within forest ecosystems are discussed basing on specific examples. Emphasis is put on the ecology of the most relevant insect groups and on the management of both detrimental and endangered species. In addition, the impact of climate change on forest insects and of alien species is discussed. |
Objective | This lecture has the following goals: 1) Knowledge of the general biology and ecology of the most important groups of forest insects 2) Understanding some of the important ecological principles and mechanisms of regulation 3) Understanding the ecological role of selected insect groups in the forest ecosystem 4) Knowledge of the key insect species relevant in forest and nature protection, hands-on diagnosis of infestation symptoms 5) Knowledge and assessment of methods and effects of phytosanitary measures 6) Knowledge and assessment of measures to promote endangered insect species |
Content | - insect-specific basics of population and community ecology - ecological and economic significance of insects in the forest ecosystem - biology and ecology of bark beetles, other beetles, butterflies and moths, plant wasps, aphids and scales, galling insects and ants - significance of dead wood to insects and the forest ecosystem - management of important insect species - field methods in insect surveys - significance of global change for endemic and alien insects on woody plants - hands-on identification of infestations symptoms |
Lecture notes | PDFs of lecture slides |
Literature | Literature list included in the presentation |
Prerequisites / Notice | Precognitions of general insect biology are a prerequisite. |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 2 credits |
Examiners | B. Wermelinger |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | German |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | written 60 minutes |
Written aids | keine |
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
Learning materials
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Groups
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Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Environmental Sciences Master | Natural Science Foundations | W |