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bio470 - Marine Biology Field Trip (Complete module description)
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Module label Marine Biology Field Trip
Modulkürzel bio470
Credit points 6.0 KP
Workload 180 h
Institute directory Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
  • Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule
  • Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule
  • Master of Education Programme (Gymnasium) Biology (Master of Education) > Mastermodule
Zuständige Personen
Ahlrichs, Wilko (Module responsibility)
Kieneke, Alexander (Module counselling)
Ahlrichs, Wilko (Prüfungsberechtigt)
Kieneke, Alexander (Prüfungsberechtigt)
Prerequisites
Motivationsschreiben bei mehr Teilnehmern als Plätzen.
Skills to be acquired in this module
[nop] ++ biological knowledge ++ knowledge of biological working methods ++ biologically relevant knowledge in the natural sciences and mathematics + statistics & scientific programming + 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) + teamwork ++ (scientific) communication skills + project and time management[/nop]
 

Objective of the module/skills: 

On completion of this modul students will: have a basic knowledge of the diversity of marine life; understand the fundamental physiochemical and physiological processes underlying the productivity of marine environments; understand the ecological dynamics of marine ecosystems; appreciate the role of humans in disturbing and exploiting marine ecosystems; have developed a critical, analytical approach to scientific research; have developed skills in writing scientific reports and in oral communication of scientific information.     
Module contents

Content of the module: 

Microscopy of  marine fauna and flora of the wadden sea; Students are required plan and carry out a research project that exposes them to some of the challenges and problems encountered by field biologists - and some of the techniques that are used to solve these problems. Students have to present a scientific poster and a short oral presentation. 
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Language of instruction German
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester
Module frequency annually
Module capacity 14 (
For more applicants than places, a letter of moti-vation decides on the admission.
)
Reference text
Takes place alternately with Bio472 Marinbiologi-cal Course I. (Change between focus on rocky shore / mud flat & sand flat)
If there are more applicants than places available, a letter of motivation decides on the acceptance.
Modullevel / module level AS (Akzentsetzung / Accentuation)
Modulart / typ of module Wahlpflicht / Elective
Lehr-/Lernform / Teaching/Learning method Seminar, Übung, Exkursion
Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge Kenntnisse der Großgruppen der Tiere, der Pflanzen und der Protisten
Form of instruction Comment SWS Frequency Workload of compulsory attendance
Seminar 2 SoSe 28
Exercises 2 SoSe 28
Study trip 2 SoSe 28
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt 84 h
Examination Prüfungszeiten Type of examination
Final exam of module
Modulende
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