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

+ 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.

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

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)