bio880 - Skills in Plant Systematics (Complete module description)

Module label	Skills in Plant Systematics
Module code	bio880
Credit points	6.0 KP
Workload	180 h
Institute directory	Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Applicability of the module	Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Skills Modules Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Skills Modules
Responsible persons	Albach, Dirk Carl (module responsibility) von Hagen, Klaus Bernhard (Module counselling) Albach, Dirk Carl (authorised to take exams) von Hagen, Klaus Bernhard (authorised to take exams) Khan, Gulzar (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module	In this module, we provide the skills necessary to describe and distinguish species for floras and monographs/first publication of species. For that, an overview over the plant kingdom is provided. Further, various non-molecular methods of systematics are practiced, such as morphometry, SEM, identification key generation, nomenclature, species delimitation methods, and interpretation of phylogenetic analyses. + 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 (E) (written and spoken) + teamwork + statistics & scientific programming
Module contents	In the seminar we provide an overview over the larger groups of plants and characters for their grouping. We analyse methods for phylogeny generation, angiosperm classification and description of new taxa. In the exercises morphological characters are investigated in various ways and internet resources for further morphological characters presented. Species delimitation methods for molecular and morphological characters are used. Identification keys are generated and nomenclatural rules discussed.
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Language of instruction	English
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	Winter term
Module capacity	8
Type of module	Wahlmodul / Opportunity
Module level	MM (Mastermodul / Master module)
Teaching/Learning method	Seminar, exercise
Previous knowledge	Good knowledge of native flora

Type of course	SWS	Frequency	Workload of compulsory attendance
Seminar	2	WiSe	28
Exercises	2	WiSe	28
Total module attendance time			56 h

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module		2 examinations: 1 presentation (50%); 1 report (50%)