Module: Vertebrate Biology (6100-010)

Persons:

• PD Dr. Alexander Kupfer (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Biology (Master, since 01.10.2010)
  2. Semester, semi-elective

Relation to other Modules:

Systematics and Phylogeny of Insects (6100-020)

Prerequisites for Attendance:

-

Sprache:

German/English

ECTS:

7,5 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

4 weeks (block 1)

Compulsory assignment:

Regular and active participation

Module examination:

Lecture speech/Poster

Workload:

70 h presence + 100 h personal contribution = 170 h workload

Professional competences:

The module covers various fields of vertebrate biology such as morphology, behavioural ecology and population biology. Students get familiar with a set of methodologies commonly applied, run their own experiments and data analysis. A variety of vertebrate taxa are covered such as birds, amphibians, mammals and reptiles.

Key competences:

Skills deepened in this module include:
• Critical reasoning, analytical and evaluation abilities
• Ability to handle and analyse complex data
• Written and oral communication
• Time management and organisation
• Independent work including time management and self-motivation

Comments:

Maximum number of participants: 12

eLearning:

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