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| Semester | fall semester 2022 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Colin Courtney-Mustaphi (colin.courtney-mustaphi@unibas.ch)
Oliver Heiri (oliver.heiri@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| 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 53558-01 Biotic Indicators and Palaeoecological Reconstruction. Exceptions are possible with approval of the course coordinator |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 16.01.2023 | 09.00-17.00 | Botanik, Praktikumsraum U1.003 |
| Tuesday 17.01.2023 | 09.00-17.00 | Botanik, Praktikumsraum U1.003 |
| Wednesday 18.01.2023 | 09.00-17.00 | Botanik, Praktikumsraum U1.003 |
| Thursday 19.01.2023 | 09.00-17.00 | Botanik, Praktikumsraum U1.003 |
| Modules |
Module: Environmental Geosciences and Biogeochemistry (Master's Studies: Geosciences (Start of studies before 01.08.2021)) 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 |