bio256 - Form and Identification - Flora and Fauna (Complete module description)

bio256 - Form and Identification - Flora and Fauna (Complete module description)

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Module label Form and Identification - Flora and Fauna
Module code bio256
Credit points 12.0 KP
Workload 360 h
Institute directory Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Applicability of the module
  • Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Aufbaumodule
Responsible persons
  • Albach, Dirk Carl (module responsibility)
  • Will, Maria (Module counselling)
  • Wilke, Tanja (Module counselling)
  • von Hagen, Klaus Bernhard (Module counselling)
  • Donat, Frank Henrik (Module counselling)
  • Albach, Dirk Carl (authorised to take exams)
  • Will, Maria (authorised to take exams)
  • Wilke, Tanja (authorised to take exams)
  • von Hagen, Klaus Bernhard (authorised to take exams)
  • Donat, Frank Henrik (authorised to take exams)
  • Plewka, Isabelle (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module

+ biological knowledge
+ knowledge of biological working methods
+ independent learning and (research-based) working
+ knowledge of safety and environmental issues

The module conveys the basic knowledge in animal and plant identification and their diversity. This is essential for all parts of biology concerned with plants and animals. Especially, educa-tion for the field of conservation and schools rely on these expertises. Therefore, topics and methods relevant for these professions are emphasized. Students shall get a basic knowledge of species and learn methods to identify them. This is connected with a systemic knowledge of habitats in Northwestern Germany. Basic evaluation competence in the field of biodiversity, species diversity and conservation is conveyed to sensitize students for a respectful treatment of organisms.
Module contents
L: Introduction to the diversity of native flora and fauna, presentation of important plant and animal groups, introduction to systematics and major traits, ecological perspectives of species diversity
EXE: Working with identification keys for plants and animals and their classification
EXC: Excursion to characteristic habitats of Northwestern Germany, practicing work with field guides and identification of important traits
Recommended reading
Botany:
Rothmaler - Exkursionsflora von Deutschland, Band 2 - Grundband, Spektrum Akademischer
Verlag
Zoology:
M. Schaefer: Brohmer - Fauna von Deutschland, ab 20. Auflage
B. Klausnitzer: Stresemann - Exkursionsfauna von Deutschland. Band 1: Wirbellose (ohne In-sekten)
Links
Language of instruction German
Duration (semesters) 1 oder 2 Semester
Module frequency jährlich
Module capacity 180 (

Anmerkung: Für die Kapazität sind die Gesamtplätze in den verknüpften Modulen bio245, bio256, bio303 angegeben.

Die Übungen zur Fauna können entweder semesterbegleitend im Sommersemester oder im Wintersemester (März/April, als Blockveranstaltung) besucht werden. In beiden Fällen erfolgt die Platzvergabe zu Beginn des Wintersemesters.

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Modul für Studierende des Fachbachelors mit Studienbeginn vor dem WiSe 23/24. (Übergangsbestimmung bis zum Sommersemester 2025; auf Antrag und mit Zustimmung des Prüfungsausschusses ist auch ein Wechsel in die aktuelle Prüfungsordnung möglich). Studierende des Fachbachelors mit Studienbeginn ab dem WiSe 23/24 studieren das Modul bio245.
 

Type of module Pflicht / Mandatory
Module level AC (Aufbaucurriculum / Composition)
Teaching/Learning method Vorlesung, Übung (inkl. Geländeübung)
Type of course Comment SWS Frequency Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture 1 SuSe 14
Lecture and exercise (inkl. Geländeübung) 5 SuSe and WiSe 70
Total module attendance time 84 h
Examination Prüfungszeiten Type of examination
Final exam of module
exams at the end of the semester
1 written exam (botany) 50%, 1 written exam (zoology) 50%, excursion protocols (ungraded), additional requirements regarding presence and ungraded activities as specified by docents responsible for the module