bio326 - Pollination and Dispersal - Methods (Complete module description)

Module label	Pollination and Dispersal - Methods
Module code	bio326
Credit points	6.0 KP
Workload	180 h
Institute directory	Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Applicability of the module	Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule Bachelor's Programme Mathematics (Bachelor) > Nebenfachmodule Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule Master of Education Programme (Gymnasium) Biology (Master of Education) > Mastermodule
Responsible persons	Albach, Dirk Carl (module responsibility) von Hagen, Klaus Bernhard (Module counselling) Will, Maria (Module counselling) Albach, Dirk Carl (authorised to take exams) von Hagen, Klaus Bernhard (authorised to take exams) Will, Maria (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites	bio325 Pollination and dispersal concepts bio256 Flora/Fauna
Skills to be acquired in this module	+ biological knowledge + knowledge of biological working methods + 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 + knowledge of safety and environmental issues Extended knowledge of biodiversity and evolution of plants focusing on reproduction, dispersal, germination and establishment of plants
Module contents	Pollination, fertilisation, dispersal and germination biological experiments in regard of adaptation to environmental factors
Recommended reading	The course does not follow a special textbook. The following German literature is recommended to students interested in the course: Dieter Heß – Die Blüte, Eugen Ulmer Verlag as well as Leins & Erbar -Blüte und Frucht, Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung.
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Language of instruction	German
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	The module will be offered every other year
Module capacity	12

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module		Portfolio

Type of course	Exercises
SWS	4
Frequency	SuSe
Workload attendance time	56 h