bio340 Morphology, Phylogeny, and Evolution of Metazoa (Complete module description)

bio340 Morphology, Phylogeny, and Evolution of Metazoa (Complete module description)

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Module title Morphology, Phylogeny, and Evolution of Metazoa
Module code bio340
Credit points 15.0 KP
Responsible institute Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Responsible persons
Module responsibility:
Olaf Bininda-Emonds
Module counselling:
Wilko Ahlrichs
Authorised to examine:
Olaf Bininda-Emonds, Wilko Ahlrichs, Tanja Wilke
Prerequisites

Abschluss der Basismodule
Language of instruction German
Learning outcomes/competencies

++ 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

Upon successful completion of the module the students will gain:
1. a survey of topical subjects relating to the morphology and phylogeny of animals,
2. a thorough knowledge of the development of morphological characteristics,
3. technical skills in studying morphological structures, and
4. knowledge into recent hypotheses on the phylogeny of animals.
Module contents
Lecture: Details regarding the morphology and evolution of Metazoa from an explicit phylogenetic framework
Seminar: Presentation and discussion of recent subjects and issues relating to the evolution of Metazoa; presentation of individual metazoan taxa
Exercise: Preparation and documentation of exemplary species of Metazoa; various field studies (e.g. visit to the Dierenpark Emmen or to the Zoo am Meer (Bremerhaven), sampling aquatic micrometazoans, observing birds)
Recommended reading
Relevant literature will be announced during the first seminar and is contingent on the latest developments in the research field.
Required assesment
Method of assesment
1 Written examination (50%),
1 Portfolio (50%),

PLEASE NOTE:
Additional conditions regarding attendance and ungraded activities as determined by the persons responsible for the module will apply.
Further required assesment

In Seminaren, (Gelände-) Übungen, Praktika und Exkursionen kann eine aktive Teilnahme Voraussetzung für die Vergabe der Kreditpunkte sein (vgl. Prüfungsordnung). Die für die aktive Teilnahme geforderten Leistungen werden in den Lehrveranstaltungen bekannt gegeben.

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Exam dates
Portfolio during the course of the seminar; written examination in the final week of the course or in the first week following the lecture period.
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester
Module frequency jährlich
Workload
Total workload Contact hours
450 h
Course type
Type SWS Module frequency Contact hours
Lecture 2 28 h
Exercises 5 70 h
Seminar 2 28 h
Further information

Module Capacity:
unrestricted
Applicability of the module
  • Bachelor's Programme Biology > Akzentsetzungsmodule
  • Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Biology > Akzentsetzungsmodule
  • Master of Education Programme (Gymnasium) Biology > Mastermodule