bio472 - Marine Biology Field Trip (Complete module description)

Module label

Marine Biology Field Trip

Module code

bio472

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
Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule
Master of Education Programme (Gymnasium) Biology (Master of Education) > Mastermodule

Responsible persons

Ahlrichs, Wilko (module responsibility)
Kieneke, Alexander (Module counselling)
Ahlrichs, Wilko (authorised to take exams)
Kieneke, Alexander (authorised to take exams)

Prerequisites

Abschluss der Basismodule

Skills to be acquired in this module

++biological knowledge
++knowledge of biological working methods
+biologically relevant knowledge in the natural sciences and mathematics
+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

In completion of this modul students will: have a basic knowledge of the diversity of marine life; un-derstand the fundamental physiochemical and physiological processes underlying the productivity of marine environments; understand the ecological dynamics of marine ecosystems; appreciate the role of humans in disturbing and exploiting marine ecosystems; have developed a critical, analytical ap-proach to scientific research; have developed skills in writing scientific reports and in oral communica-tion of scientific information.

Module contents

Content of the module:

Microscopy of marine fauna and flora of the wadden sea; Students are required plan and carry out a research project that exposes them to some of the challenges and problems encountered by field biologists - and some of the techniques that are used to solve these problems. Students have to present a scientific poster and a short oral presentation.

Recommended reading

Will be announced in Studt IP.

Links

Language of instruction

German

Duration (semesters)

1 Semester

Module frequency

Sommersemester

Module capacity

14 (

Bei mehr Bewerber_innen als Plätzen entscheidet ein Motivationschreiben über die Aufnahme.

)

Reference text

Takes place alternately with Bio470 Marinbiological Course I. (Change between focus on Felswatt / Sandwatt.)
If there are more applicants than places available, a letter of motivation decides on the acceptance.

Type of course	SWS	Frequency	Workload of compulsory attendance
Seminar	2	SuSe	28
Exercises	2	SuSe	28
Study trip	2	SuSe	28
Total module attendance time			84 h

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module		1 Portfolio