mam - Master´s Thesis Module (Complete module description)

Module label	Master´s Thesis Module
Module code	mam
Credit points	30.0 KP
Workload	900 h
Institute directory	Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Applicability of the module	Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Final module
Responsible persons	der Biologie, Lehrende (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites	see examination regulations Faculty V and subject-specific annex, §20 https://uol.de/en/course-of-study/exams/biology-master-614
Skills to be acquired in this module	Successful completion of the Master module demonstrates that students are able to work on a problem in the field of Biology within a fixed period applying scientific methods. ++ 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 in German and English (written and spoken) + teamwork + ethics and professional behaviour ++ project and time management
Module contents	Preparing the Master thesis Active participation in the seminar of the research group, in which the Master thesis is written
Recommended reading	Supervisors may supply an initial reading list with important literature. The students are expected to find and use further literature as needed.
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Language of instruction	English
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	semiannual
Module capacity	unlimited
Type of module	Pflicht / Mandatory
Module level	Abschlussmodul (Abschlussmodul / Conclude)
Teaching/Learning method	master's thesis, seminar

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module		master's thesis (90%) Final colloquium (10%)

Type of course	Colloquium
SWS	2
Frequency	SuSe or WiSe
Workload attendance time	28 h