bio900 Biology Research Module (Complete module description)

bio900 Biology Research Module (Complete module description)

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Module title Biology Research Module
Module code bio900
Credit points 15.0 KP
Responsible institute Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Responsible persons
Module responsibility:
Gerhard Zotz
Module counselling:
Lehrende der Biologie
Authorised to examine:
Lehrende der Biologie
Prerequisites
Language of instruction English
Learning outcomes/competencies

Students will learn to plan, perform and analyse a study in a biological field. Topics will be chosen in close coordination with teaching staff. Depending on the particular project, knowledge in statistics, molecular biology, physiology, modelling, or ethology will be necessary. Results will be related to the current biological literature in a written report and be presented in the seminar of the hosting working group.

+ 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
++ project and time management
+ statistics & scientific programming
Module contents

The students develop an empirical investigation, carry it out and analyse the results. The students present and discuss their project both orally and in writing
Recommended reading
Required assesment
Method of assesment

internship report
Further required assesment

In seminars, (field) exercises, practical courses, and excursions, active participation may be a prerequisite for earning course credits (see the examination regulations). The requirements for active participation will be announced in the respective courses.
Exam dates
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester
Module frequency winter and summer term
Workload
Total workload Contact hours
450 h
Course type
Type SWS Module frequency Contact hours
Lecture (optional) SoSe oder WiSe 0 h
Seminar 1 SoSe oder WiSe 14 h
Projektorientiertes Modul 10 SoSe und WiSe 140 h
Further information

Module Capacity:
unrestricted

Links:

https://uol.de/en/biology/groups-our-research
Applicability of the module
  • Master's Programme Biology > Research Modules
  • Master's Programme Biology > Research Modules
Module type Wahlpflicht / Elective
Module level MM (Mastermodul / Master module)