mam - Master´s Thesis Module (Complete module description)

Module label	Master´s Thesis Module
Modulkürzel	mam
Credit points	30.0 KP
Workload	900 h
Institute directory	Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls	Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Abschlussmodul
Zuständige Personen	der Biologie, Lehrende (Prüfungsberechtigt)
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module	Successful completion of the Master module demonstrates that students are able to work on a problem in the field of Biology within a fixed period applying scientific methods. ++ deepened biological expertise ++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods ++ data analysis skills ++ critical and analytical thinking + independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature ++ ability to perform independent biological research ++ data presentation and discussion in German and English (written and spoken) + teamwork + ethics and professional behaviour ++ project and time management
Module contents	Preparing the Master thesis Active participation in the seminar of the research group, in which the Master thesis is written
Literaturempfehlungen	Supervisors may supply an initial reading list with important literature. The students are expected to find and use further literature as needed.
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Languages of instruction	English , German
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	semiannual
Module capacity	unlimited

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module		master's thesis (90%) Final colloquium (10%)