bio890 - Current Topics in Biology (Complete module description)
| Module label | Current Topics in Biology |
| Module abbreviation | bio890 |
| Credit points | 3.0 KP |
| Workload | 90 h |
| Institute directory | Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences |
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| Skills to be acquired in this module | + biological knowledge + biologically relevant, natural / mathematical scientific basic knowledge ++ interdisciplinary knowledge and thinking ++ abstract, logical, and analytical thinking ++ expanded knowledge in a specific biological field ++ presentation of results and factual discussion, both written and spoken ++ (scientific) communication skills To develop skills in the critical analysis and interpretation of results and themes in diverse areas of modern biology, including (but not limited to) evolutionary biology, population genetics, biodiversity, ecology, genomics, ornithology, and neurobiology. |
| Module contents | Discussion and interpretations of one or more themes in modern biology. The themes and exact content will be provided by the instructor(s) at the beginning of the course. The module bio890 may be taken more than once as long as the content covered in the seminars differ substantially.
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| Recommended reading | Varies with chosen topic (will be provided by the instructor(s) at the beginning of the course) |
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| Languages of instruction | English, German |
| Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester |
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| Module capacity | unlimited |
| Module level | MM (Mastermodul / Master module) |
| Type of module | Wahlmodul / Opportunity |
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| Previous knowledge | Teilnahme in einem oder mehreren Grundmodulen des Master Biologie |
| Examination | Examination times | Type of examination |
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| Final exam of module | open |
Final exam of module: 1 Portfolio. Components vary in the seminars. They are specified in Stud.IP in the respective seminar. |
| Type of course | Seminar |
| SWS | 2 |
| Frequency | SoSe und WiSe |
| Workload Präsenzzeit | 28 h |
