bio470 - Marine Biology Field Course I (Complete module description)

Abschluss der Basismodule

[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]
  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.     

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. 

Will be announced in Stud.IP.

For more applicants than places, a letter of moti-vation decides on the admission.

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.

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