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

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)
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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. )
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.

Type of course	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