bio450 - Posters, Pictures, Presentations and Papers (Complete module description)
Module label | Posters, Pictures, Presentations and Papers |
Module code | bio450 |
Credit points | 9.0 KP |
Workload | 270 h |
Institute directory | Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences |
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Prerequisites | Abschluss der Basismodule |
Skills to be acquired in this module | + interdisciplinary knowledge & thinking + 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) ++ (scientific) communication skills + project and time management Practical experience with four forms of scientific presentation: papers, presentations, scientific drawings, and posters. The students will learn / gain: 1) the logical and structural form of a scientific paper (or protocol or thesis) so as to communicate their results more effectively; 2) the distillation of the key information out of a project and its focused presentation in a lecture or poster; 3) experience with constructive criticism in a group setting as well as the critical assessment of scientific studies; 4) experience with scientific English; and 5) the art of scientific drawing, including the making of high-quality photo montages for papers or posters through microphotography and digital editing. |
Module contents | Theoretical part: General tips regarding the logical and structural form of a scientific paper, presentation, or posters, including how to avoid making the most common mis-takes. Practical part: Critical analysis of selected papers from the (evolutionary biological) literature. Writing of a scientific paper using pre-given results. Construction and presentation of a lecture and poster in front of the group based on a recent paper from the literature. Through the feedback obtained in this process, improvements will be made in both cases. Microscopic photography of selected zoological specimens that will then be transferred to / drawn on transparent paper before being rescanned for digital editing. High-quality photo montages of both the photos themselves and the drawings derived from them will be obtained through diverse software (e.g., Ado-be Illustrator or InDesign). |
Recommended reading | None. The relevant scientific literature will be distributed during the course. |
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Languages of instruction | German, English |
Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester |
Module frequency | annually |
Module capacity | 10 ( Letter of motivation ) |
Examination | Prüfungszeiten | Type of examination |
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Final exam of module | Portfolio (100%) |
Type of course | Exercises |
SWS | 6 |
Frequency | SuSe |
Workload attendance time | 84 h |