bio880 - Skills in Plant Systematics
Module label | Skills in Plant Systematics |
Modulkürzel | bio880 |
Credit points | 6.0 KP |
Workload | 180 h |
Institute directory | Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences |
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Skills to be acquired in this module | In this module, we provide the skills necessary to describe and distinguish species for floras and monographs/first publication of species. For that, an overview over the plant kingdom is provided. Further, various non-molecular methods of systematics are practiced, such as morphometry, SEM, identification key generation, nomenclature, species delimitation methods, and interpretation of phylogenetic analyses. + deepened biological expertise ++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods ++ data analysis skills + critical and analytical thinking ++ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature + ability to perform independent biological research ++ data presentation and discussion (E) (written and spoken) + teamwork + statistics & scientific programming |
Module contents | In the seminar we provide an overview over the larger groups of plants and characters for their grouping. We analyse methods for phylogeny generation, angiosperm classification and description of new taxa. In the exercises morphological characters are investigated in various ways and internet resources for further morphological characters presented. Species delimitation methods for molecular and morphological characters are used. Identification keys are generated and nomenclatural rules discussed. |
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Language of instruction | English |
Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester |
Module frequency | Winter term |
Module capacity | 8 |
Type of module | Wahlmodul / Opportunity |
Module level | MM (Mastermodul / Master module) |
Teaching/Learning method | Seminar, exercise |
Previous knowledge | Good knowledge of native flora |
Lehrveranstaltungsform | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
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Seminar | 2 | WiSe | 28 | |
Exercises | 2 | WiSe | 28 | |
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt | 56 h |
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Final exam of module | 2 examinations: 1 presentation (50%); 1 report (50%) |