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58613-01 - Internship: Multivariate Data Analysis in Palaeoecology (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Oliver Heiri (oliver.heiri@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Laura Jiménez Liébanas (laura.jimenezliebanas@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Palaeoecological datasets are often complex with entries for each sample consisting of abundances of different species in this sample, and in many cases also independent environmental or palaeoenvironmental information. In this course we will examine how such multivariate palaeoecological datasets can be analysed using numerical analyses. Topics covered include visualization of relationships in complex multivariate datasets, direct and indirect gradient analysis, classification/cluster analysis, zonation analysis and transfer functions. Since modern ecological abundance data are similar to palaeoecological datasets the course may also be of interest for students interested in analyzing ecological patterns in modern community data. Students are recommended to keep the day after the course free for finalizing the course report. |
| Weblink | Geoökologie |
| Admission requirements | Students are expected to have followed lecture "Biotic Indicators and Palaeoecological Reconstruction" (53558-01). Exceptions are possible with approval of the course coordinator. |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| täglich | See individual dates | ||
| Comments | Blockkurs ganztags |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 12.01.2026 | 09.15-17.00 | Botanik, Praktikumsraum U1.003 |
| Tuesday 13.01.2026 | 09.15-17.00 | Botanik, Praktikumsraum U1.003 |
| Wednesday 14.01.2026 | 09.15-17.00 | Botanik, Praktikumsraum U1.003 |
| Thursday 15.01.2026 | 09.15-17.00 | Botanik, Praktikumsraum U1.003 |
| Modules |
Module: Palaeoecology and Freshwater Ecology (Master's Studies: Geosciences) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | course report |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Geowissenschaften |