bio377 - Flora - Advanced Methods not just for schools (Complete module description)

Module label	Flora - Advanced Methods not just for schools
Module code	bio377
Credit points	9.0 KP
Workload	270 h
Institute directory	Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Applicability of the module	Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule Bachelor's Programme Mathematics (Bachelor) > Nebenfachmodule Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule Master of Education Programme (Gymnasium) Biology (Master of Education) > Mastermodule
Responsible persons	Albach, Dirk Carl (module responsibility) von Hagen, Klaus Bernhard (Module counselling) Will, Maria (Module counselling) Albach, Dirk Carl (authorised to take exams) von Hagen, Klaus Bernhard (authorised to take exams) Will, Maria (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites	bio375 Flora - Advanced Concepts bio256 Flora and Fauna
Skills to be acquired in this module	+ biological knowledge + knowledge of biological working methods + deepened expertise in biological specialist field + independent learning and (research-based) working + data presentation and evidence-based discussion (written and spoken) + (scientific) communication skills + knowledge of safety and environmental issues The module is intended to give students in-depth knowledge on plant determination and the diversity of plants. Students shall increase their knowledge on species and learn and improve their abilities in plant determination and plant conservation. Subjects and methods relevant for nature conservation are emphasized. Along with these, students shall improve their systemic thinking with relation to nature in northwestern Germany and its flora. Students learn about plants and how to group them according to their phylogeny and evolutionary adaptations, so they can pass this knowledge on to others. Competence in assessment is conveyed in the areas of diversity and natuer conservation to sensibilize students for a respectful treatment of nature and passing on this ability to others. Finally, we will discuss sustainable use of plants and habitats and their restoration.
Module contents	The exercises will be used to apply the abilities to identify plant species in the vicinity of Oldenburg and to practice methods in mapping and surveying plant species. Investigations applicable to school lessons will be presented and especially thoroughly discussed.
Recommended reading	Rothmaler - Exkursionsflora von Deutschland. Gefäßpflanzen: Grundband
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Language of instruction	German
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	The module will be offered every other year
Module capacity	12

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module		portfolio

Type of course	Exercises
SWS	6
Frequency	SuSe
Workload attendance time	84 h