Bioacoustics for biodiversity

Roles of acoustic communication, sound generation, sound propagation, sound reception, echolocation.

Chronic and acute impacts of anthropogenic noise.

Mitigation strategies.

Bioacoustic monitoring for biodiversity assessment.

The candidate

Has knowledge of

• Sound generation in animals
• Atmospheric and underwater sound propagation
• Hearing in animals
• Effects of anthropogenic noise
• Sensors and equipment for bioacoustic monitoring

Can

• Design and implement the collection of bioacoustic data
• Post-process bioacoustical field recording with dedicated software tools of programming

General competence

The course gives experience in technical writing and field work.

Lectures, student presentations, self-study and practical assignment with report.