bio900 - Biology Research Module

bio900 - Biology Research Module

Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences 15 KP
Module components Semester courses Summer semester 2025 Examination
Lecture (optional)
  • Limited access 6.03.642 - Cochlea and auditory brainstem physiology: The encoding of complex and phantom sounds in the auditory periphery Show lecturers
    • Ph.D. Amarins Nieske Heeringa

    The course times are not decided yet.
    This research module consists of learning one or more of the following techniques: analyzing spiking activity from single-unit recordings of the auditory nerve, testing for tinnitus in animals using a behavioral model, recording and analyzing auditory brainstem responses, studying anatomical changes in the brainstem and cochlea using immunohistochemistry. Depending on the content of the research module, which we will discuss on an individual basis, the student should be familiar with (Matlab) programming language, concluded the laboratory animal science course, and/or have some basic practical experience with working in a lab (e.g. pipetting, making solutions).
Seminar
Project-orientated module
Notes on the module
Reference text

Students can choose between many options of individual projects, offered by the different groups involved in the MScBiology study program. All members of the regular IBU Biology faculty at the University of Oldenburg can act as local supervisor (see list of examinors, https://uol.de/fk5/studium/studiengaenge/pruefungsberechtigte). Please refer to the list of options in Stud.IP and contact potential supervisors directly.

Within the Modul bio900 is it possible to take several courses as long as their contents differ substantially. When taking the course group 5.02.960 it is mandatory to choose two courses out of the group A – D.
Module examination

internship report
Skills to be acquired in this module

Students will learn to plan, perform and analyse a study in a biological field. Topics will be chosen in close coordination with teaching staff. Depending on the particular project, knowledge in statistics, molecular biology, physiology, modelling, or ethology will be necessary. Results will be related to the current biological literature in a written report and be presented in the seminar of the hosting working group.

+ 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 in German and English (written and spoken)
+ teamwork
++ project and time management
+ statistics & scientific programming

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