bio325 - Pollination and Dispersal - Concepts (Complete module description)

bio325 - Pollination and Dispersal - Concepts (Complete module description)

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Module label Pollination and Dispersal - Concepts
Module code bio325
Credit points 6.0 KP
Workload 180 h
Institute directory Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Applicability of the module
  • Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule
  • Bachelor's Programme Mathematics (Bachelor) > Nebenfachmodule
  • Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule
  • Master of Education Programme (Gymnasium) Biology (Master of Education) > Mastermodule
Responsible persons
  • Albach, Dirk Carl (module responsibility)
  • von Hagen, Klaus Bernhard (Module counselling)
  • Will, Maria (Module counselling)
  • Albach, Dirk Carl (authorised to take exams)
  • von Hagen, Klaus Bernhard (authorised to take exams)
  • Will, Maria (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites
bio256 Flora and Fauna
Skills to be acquired in this module

+ biological knowledge
+ knowledge of biological working methods
+ abstract, logical, analytical thinking
+ deepened expertise in biological specialist field
+ independent learning and (research-based) working
+ data presentation and evidence-based discussion (written and spoken)
+ teamwork
+ (scientific) communication skills
+ project and time management
+ knowledge of safety and environmental issues

Extended knowledge of biodiversity and evolution of plants focusing on reproduction, dispersal, germination and establishment of plants
Module contents
L: Pollination, dispersal, germination of plants, plant breeding
S: Pollination and dispersal biology of plants in a systematic context
Recommended reading
The course does not follow a special textbook. The following German literature is recommended to students interested in the course: Dieter Heß – Die Blüte, Eugen Ulmer Verlag as well as Leins & Erbar -Blüte und Frucht, Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung.
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Language of instruction German
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester
Module frequency The module will be offered every other year
Module capacity 12
Type of course Comment SWS Frequency Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture 2 SuSe 28
Seminar 2 SuSe 28
Total module attendance time 56 h
Examination Prüfungszeiten Type of examination
Final exam of module
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