bio880 - Skills in Plant Systematics

2 examinations: 1 presentation (50%); 1 report (50%)

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