bio303 - Flora and Fauna (Complete module description)

+ Biological expertise for species and family knowledge and independent identification of native plant species (focus on angiosperms).

+ Biological knowledge of plant morphology and characteristics relevant to plant identification

+ Understanding of concepts of evolution of biological diversity and classification systems underlying plant systematics.

+ Knowledge of biological working techniques, especially the use of magnifying glasses and stereolenses

+ Independent learning and ( research-oriented ) work

+ Knowledge of safety and environmental issues

+ Sustainable handling of nature

The module is designed to introduce students to the diversity of native flora and fauna and to animal and Plant identification. This is essential for all areas of biology that deal with plants and

animals, indispensable. Especially for the education in the field of nature conservation

and teaching profession this knowledge is essential. Topics and methods that are relevant for these professions are therefore emphasized. The students should get basic species knowledge and learn the working methods and skills of identification. This also involves providing a systemic basis of knowledge of Habitats in Northwest Germany. There will be a basic assessment competency in the

biodiversity and nature conservation, in order to teach the students how to responsible handling of organisms.

Ü1: Work with different literature for the identification of animal and plant species and their

classification in the systematics.

Ü2: Excursions to characteristic northern German habitats and to the botanical garden. During the excursions the emphasis is on the correct identification and classification of plants and animals according to the characteristics of the living organism.

Die Übungen zur Fauna können bei zeitlichen Überschneidungen alternativ semesterbegleitend im Sommersemester besucht werden. Die Platzvergabe der Übungen erfolgt immer zu Beginn des Wintersemesters.

Modul für Lehramts-Studierende und 2FB-Studierende ohne Lehramtsorientierung mit Studienbeginn ab WiSe 23/24. Lehramts-Studierende und 2FB-Studierende ohne Lehramtsorientierung mit Studienbeginn vor dem WiSe 23/24 studieren das Modul bio245 (Übergangsbestimmung bis zum Sommersemester 2025; auf Antrag und mit Zustimmung des Prüfungsausschusses ist auch ein Wechsel in die aktuelle Prüfungsordnung möglich)