Module label | Biosciences in the Public Eye and in our Laws |
Modulkürzel | neu730 |
Credit points | 6.0 KP |
Workload | 180 h
( 56h contact / 84h research for presentations / 40h term paper )
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Institute directory | Department of Neurosciences |
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Skills to be acquired in this module | + Expt. methods + Scient. Literature ++ Social skills ++ Interdiscipl. knowlg + Data present./disc. + Scientific English ++ Ethics Upon completion of this course, students
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Module contents | In supervised exercises, students research the ethical aspects and controversial issues on several specific topics in the biosciences. Everyone participates in researching all topics. Students then take turns in summarizing and presenting each topic in small teams, and leading a critical discussion of each topic. Problem-based, independent research of the scientific background by the students is an integral part of this module. Example topics: Good scientific practise and fraud Neuroenhancement Artificial intelligence Animal welfare, Animal experiments Overfishing, Nature conservation State-of-the-art genetic tools and their implications Genetically modified organisms, e.g., in food production, chimeras Stem cells Humans as experimental subjects A bonus can be obtained through active participation during the semester. Active participation requires regular oral contributions to the group discussions, that go beyond giving your own talks. A bonus improves the exam mark by one step (0.3 or 0.4). The bonus is optional, an exam mark of 1.0 is achievable without a bonus. A bonus cannot be applied to pass a failed exam. |
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Language of instruction | English |
Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester |
Module frequency | annually, summer term |
Module capacity | 18 |
Modullevel / module level | MM (Mastermodul / Master module) |
Modulart / typ of module | Wahlpflicht / Elective |
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Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge | Fundamentals of genetics, physiology, ecology and biological systematics |
Form of instruction | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
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Lecture | SoSe | 0 | ||
Seminar und Übung | 4 | SoSe | 56 | |
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt | 56 h |
Examination | Prüfungszeiten | Type of examination |
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Final exam of module | within a few weeks of summer term lecture period |
Term paper Regular participation during the semester is required (max 3 days of absence) |