bio256 - Form and Identification - Flora and Fauna (Complete module description)
| Module label | Form and Identification - Flora and Fauna |
| Module abbreviation | bio256 |
| Credit points | 12.0 KP |
| Workload | 360 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 + 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) |
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| Language of instruction | German |
| Duration (semesters) | 2 Semester |
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| Module capacity | unlimited |
| Reference text | 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. |
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| Type of course | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
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| Lecture | 2 | SoSe oder WiSe | 28 | |
| Exercises (inkl. Geländeübung) | 6 | SoSe und WiSe | 70 | |
| Total module attendance time | 98 h | |||
| Examination | Examination times | Type of examination |
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| 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 |
