bio300 - Evolutionary Biology (Complete module description)

Module label	Evolutionary Biology
Module code	bio300
Credit points	15.0 KP
Workload	450 h
Institute directory	Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Applicability of the module	Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule Master of Education Programme (Gymnasium) Biology (Master of Education) > Mastermodule
Responsible persons	Bininda-Emonds, Olaf (module responsibility) Bininda-Emonds, Olaf (authorised to take exams) Ahlrichs, Wilko (authorised to take exams) Albach, Dirk Carl (authorised to take exams) Gerlach, Gabriele (authorised to take exams) Nolte, Arne (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites	Abschluss der Basismodule
Skills to be acquired in this module	++ 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 Introduction to both microevolution (speciation and species concepts, adaptation and selection, behavioural ecology, reproduction systems) and macroevolution. Introduction to phylogenetics (phyloinformatics, molecular systematics, phylogeography).
Module contents	The lecture imparts basic knowledge in areas including population biology, phylogenetic systematics, phyloinformatics, behavioural and reproduction ecology. These fundamentals are extended in the seminar and exercises.
Recommended reading	Freeman, S. and C.J. Herron. 2007. Evolutionary analysis. 4th edition. 800 pp.; Futuyma, D.J. 2007. Evolution. The original with translation. Spektrum Akademischer Verlag. 607 pp.; Knoop, V. and K. Müller. 2009. Gene und Stammbäume: ein Handbuch zur molekularen Phylogenetik. 2. Auflage. Spektrum Akademischer Verlag. 386 pp.; Zrzavy, J., D. Storch, and S. Mihulka. 2009. Evolution: ein Lese-Lehrbuch. Spektrum Akademischer Verlag. 493 pp
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Language of instruction	German
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	jährlich
Module capacity	unlimited

Type of course	SWS	Frequency	Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture	2	WiSe	28
Exercises	6	WiSe	84
Seminar	2	WiSe	28
Total module attendance time			140 h

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module	Written examination in the final week of the semester or in the first week following the lecture period.	Written examination (60%) Portfolio (40%) PLEASE NOTE: Additional conditions regarding attendance and ungraded activities as determined by the persons responsible for the module will apply.