Module: Vertebrate Biology (Biology Teacher Program for Secondary Schools) (6100-040)

Persons:

• PD Dr. Alexander Kupfer (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Biologie Lehramt an Gymnasien (Master, since 01.10.2017)
  4. Semester, elective
• Biologie Lehramt an Gymnasien (Master, since 01.10.2017)
  2. Semester, elective
• Biologie Lehramt an Gymnasien | Erweiterungsmaster (Master, since 01.10.2017)
  4. Semester, elective

Relation to other Modules:

Systematics and Phylogeny of Insects (6100-020)

Prerequisites for Attendance:

-

Sprache:

German/English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

blocked

Compulsory assignment:

Regular and active participation

Module examination:

Lecture speech/Poster one week after the course end

Workload:

70 h presence + 110 h personal contribution = 180 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

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