bio240 - Flora and Fauna (Complete module description)

+ biological knowledge
+ knowledge of biological working methods
+ independent learning and (research-based) working
+ knowledge of safety and environmental issues

To determine species-rich taxa and to verify the results independently using relevant literature

L: Introduction to the variety of indigenous flora and fauna, presentation of important plant families and animal groups, studying the characteristics important for determination, introduction to systematics. Moreover, subjects are included that present ecological aspects of the taxa dealt with.
E: Applying literature to determine animal and plant species and to classify them systematically.
EX: Excursions to the characteristic North German biotopes. The excursions focus on correct identification and classification of plants and animals according to the properties of the living organism.

Botany:
Rothmaler - Exkursionsflora von Deutschland, Band 2 - Grundband, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag

Zoology:
M. Schaefer: Brohmer - Fauna von Deutschland, from 20th edition

Modulverantwortung Teil Fauna (Wintersemester): Dr. Thomas Glatzel Modulverantwortung Teil Flora (Sommersemester): Prof. Dr. Dirk Albach

Botany: Written examination before the end of the lecture
Zoology: Written examination before the end of the lecture

1 written examination (Botany 50 %)
1 written examination (Zoology 50 %)
ungraded minutes

PLEASE NOTE:
Additional conditions regarding attendance and ungraded activities as determined by the persons responsible for the module will apply.