Biodiversity experiments

This course will provide an overview of the past and running biodiversity experiments, as well as their main objectives. The course will include:

• An introduction to the history of biodiversity experiments and their design
• Pros and cons of different experimental approaches with subsequent discussion
• Developing an own „next generation“ biodiversity experiment in groups and having a presentation on the design of the experiment and main research questions
• Field trip visit to biodiversity experiment sites

Didactic aims:

• Develop and design an own biodiversity experiment, and present research ideas in a clear and concise way
• Learning how to design experiments
• Learning presentation techniques

Didactic elements:

This is an intensive 3-day course consisting of lectures, student seminar, field trip, and practical hands-on course work. An additional 30 hours of self-study is required for successful completion of this course.