bio460 - Diversity of marine Invertebrates (Complete module description)
| Module label | Diversity of marine Invertebrates |
| Module code | bio460 |
| Credit points | 6.0 KP |
| Workload | 180 h |
| Institute directory | Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences |
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| Skills to be acquired in this module | ++ biological knowledge + knowledge of biological working methods + interdisciplinary knowledge & 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 By actively participating in this module the students acquire qualifications in the fields stated below: -Survey of recent subjects concerning the biology and morphology of aquatic organisms -Extended knowledge of how morphological characteristics have developed -Technical skills in preparing and documenting morphological structures -Knowledge of organizational principles of these structures |
| Module contents | The module serves an extended examination of selected aquatic animals from a function morphological point of view. Living and fixed animals are investigated and histological preparations are analysed. Thus, the morphology, anatomy, and histology are studied in detail. The biology and ecology of these animals are also considered, which enables the organisms to be studied very intensively and provides an illustrative basis for theoretical discussions. |
| Recommended reading | AX, P., 1995: Das System der Metazoa. I, II, III. Ein Lehrbuch der phylogenetischen Systematik. Gustav Fischer Verlag, Stuttgart, Jena. Textbook with somehow different ideas! Very well illustrated! Illustrations are suitable for presentations! GRUNER, H.-E., 1993: „Der Kaestner“, A., Lehrbuch der speziellen Zoologie. All volumes, Gustav Fischer/Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Jena, Stuttgart. Many interesting details are found only in these volumes! GRÜTER, W., 2001: Leben im Meer – Vielfalt und Zusammenhänge. Dr. Friedrich Pfeil Verlag, München. This book arouses your curiosity about the underwater world. HAYWARD, P. NELSON-SMITH, T., SHIELDS, C. & M. KREMER, 2008: Der neue Kosmos Strandführer - 1500 Arten der Küsten Europas. Franckh-Kosmos Verlag. This coastal guide provides excellent and clearly arranged colour tables for individual groups. HOFRICHTER, R., 2002: Das Mittelmeer, Fauna-Flora-Ökologie. Band I, II, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Heidenberg, Berlin. Numerous details on individual groups in the second part. WESTHEIDE, W. & R., RIEGER, 2013: Spezielle Zoologie. Band I, II. Gustav Fischer Verlag, Stuttgart, Jena. The textbook absolute! My explicit recommendation! The literature listed above is available in the university library in Wechloy. Further reading will be recommended in the course of the lecture. Literature inquiry: web of science: http://rzblx10.uni-regensburg.de/dbinfo/dbliste.php? bib_id=ubol&colors=7&ocolors=40&lett=f&gebiete=5 – Data banks(DBIS) - Biology - TOPData banks e.g. ASFA, Science Citation Index, Zoological Record hhtp://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliogrphy/14107 http://scholar.google.de/ http://www.vifabio.de Open access journals: http://www.doaj.org/ - www.plosone.org |
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| Language of instruction | German |
| Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester |
| Module frequency | annually |
| Module capacity | 15 |
| Type of course | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
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| Exercises | 3 | WiSe | 42 | |
| Seminar | 1 | WiSe | 14 | |
| Total module attendance time | 56 h | |||
| Examination | Prüfungszeiten | Type of examination |
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| Final exam of module | During the lecture |
portfolio PLEASE NOTE: Additional conditions regarding attendance and ungraded activities as determined by the persons responsible for the module will apply. |
