bio860 - Comparative Developmental Biology (Complete module description)

bio860 - Comparative Developmental Biology (Complete module description)

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Module label Comparative Developmental Biology
Modulkürzel bio860
Credit points 6.0 KP
Workload 180 h
Institute directory Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
  • Master's Programme Biology (Master) >
  • Master's Programme Biology (Master) >
Zuständige Personen
  • Sienknecht, Ulrike (module responsibility)
  • Sienknecht, Ulrike (Prüfungsberechtigt)
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module
++ deepened biological knowledge
++ deepened knowledge of techniques in biology
++ knowledge in data analysis and presentation
+ cross-disciplinary knowledge and thinking
++ critical and analytical thinking
+ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature
++ ability to perform independent biological research
++ data presentation and discussion (E) (written and spoken)
+ team work
+ ethics and professional behaviour
++ project and time management
Module contents
Lectures and Lab exercises in topics of evolutionary developmental biology, i.e. comparative develop-mental biology, such as the development of sensory systems in different species.
Literaturempfehlungen
Gilbert S.F., Development, Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 11th edition 2016
Links
Language of instruction English
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester
Module frequency summer term
Module capacity 6
Reference text
associated with bio845 Introduction to Development and Evolution
Type of module Wahlpflicht / Elective
Module level MM (Mastermodul / Master module)
Teaching/Learning method Lecture, exercise, seminar
Examination Prüfungszeiten Type of examination
Final exam of module
same summer term
protocol
Form of instruction Exercises
SWS 6
Frequency SoSe