13754 - Dendroecology Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13754 - module is no longer offered from WS 2024/25
Module Title:Dendroecology
  Dendroökologie
Department: Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Dr. rer. nat. Raffelsbauer, Volker
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every summer semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:The module trains basic knowledge regarding measurement techniques for tree parameters and it offers an overview of the varying relationships between climate and tree growth on different temporal levels from annual data (tree-rings) to 30min measurements (Dendrometer).  In context with data of photosynthesis measurements, gas exchange measurements from the surface to the atmosphere and other climate data the students get the competence to comprehend and evaluate basic questions and problems how climate change and climatic extremes influence forest ecosystems.
Contents:In the lecture measurement techniques and the analysis of the measured data in forests are addressed, such as:
  • Tree increment cores/ stem discs
  • Dendrometer
  • Sap-flux
  • Porometer
  • Eddy covariance.
In the exercise the knowledge gained in the lecture will be applied in form of weekly exercises, which will be presented by the students and discussed. The exercises need to be solved by the students in form of self organized studies.

The exercise consists of two parts:

Part 1: Excercises
Analysis of tree and climatic data e.g. and in situ measurements
Part 2: Field campaign
Appling of measurements in the field, installation of different monitoring devices.
Recommended Prerequisites:13110 "Basic Natural Sciences"
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:All materials presented in the lecture are made available in electronic form. Text books will be recommended during the lecture. All exercises will be made available in electronic form.
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:1. Weekly exercises, Programming excercises in Python or R (50%)
2. Written exam, 45 min (50%)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:25
Part of the Study Programme:
  • no assignment
Remarks:None
Module Components:
  • 240163 - Lecture Dendroecology
  • 240164 - Exercise Dendroecology
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: