pb092 Field Methods in Biology (Complete module description)

Module label	Field Methods in Biology
Modulkürzel	pb092
Credit points	12.0 KP
Workload	360 h ( Präsenzzeit: 224 Stunden, Selbststudium: 136 Stunden )
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Zuständige Personen	Zotz, Gerhard (module responsibility) der Biologie, Lehrende (Module counselling) der Umweltwissenschaften, Lehrende (Module counselling)
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module	+ biological knowledge ++ knowledge of biological working methods + biologically relevant knowledge in the natural sciences and mathematics ++ statistics & scientific programming + 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[/nop] Following the theoretical fundamentals of previous studies, students are to apply the scientific approaches imparted by teachers to practical hypothesis-based field studies in this module. The obtained results are documented in a laboratory course report. The cooperation of teachers from different fields enables also interdisciplinary approaches (e.g. botanical-zoological approach) to be followed.
Module contents	S: Biogeographical and ecological classification and characterization of a biome (e.g. Mediterranean area, humid tropics, boreal zone), group elaboration of scientific topics, presentation of results PR: Performing a free field research project, data analysis, preparing a paper
Literaturempfehlungen	Depending on the destination of the field study as well as on the special fields of the responsible supervisors
Links	http://www.uni-oldenburg.de/fun_eco/
Language of instruction	German
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	jährlich
Module capacity	unrestricted ( Wenn mehr InteressentInnen als Plätze vorhanden sind, wird ein Motivationsschreiben den Ausschlag geben. )
Type of module	Ergänzung/Professionalisierung
Module level	PB (Professionalisierungsbereich / Professionalization)
Teaching/Learning method	SoSe: Ü Freilandmethoden in der Biologie - Exkursion (9 KP, 8 SWS) SE Freilandmethoden in der Biologie – Seminar (3 KP, 2 SWS) Es gelten die von den Modulverantwortlichen festgelegten Rahmenbedingungen wie Anwesenheit und geforderte unbenotete Leistungen.

Form of instruction	SWS	Frequency	Contact-time workload
Seminar	2	--	28
Exercises	10	--	140
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt			168 h

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module		1 Portfolio (max. 3 achievements) PLEASE NOTE: Additional conditions regarding attendance and ungraded activities as determined by the persons responsible for the module will apply.