751-5121-00L  Insect Ecology

SemesterAutumn Semester 2020
LecturersC. De Moraes, M. Mescher, N. Stanczyk
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentThe number of participants is limited to 30.


AbstractThis is an introductory class on insect ecology. During the course you will learn about insect interactions with, and adaptations to, their environment and other organisms, and the importance of insect roles in our ecosystems. This course includes lectures, small group discussions and outside readings.
ObjectiveThe aim of the course is to gain an understanding of how insects have specialised and adapted to occupy diverse environmental niches and become vital to ecosystem processes. Important topics include: insect-plant interactions, chemical ecology, predator-prey interactions, vectors of disease, social insects, mutual and parasitic interactions and examining insect ecology in an evolutionary context.
Lecture notesProvided to students through ILIAS
LiteratureSelected required readings (peer reviewed literature). Optional recommended readings with additional information.