Module: World Vegetation and Plant Geography (2101-220)

Persons:

• Prof.Dr. Anke Steppuhn (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
• Biology (Bachelor, since 01.04.2011)
  6. Semester, semi-elective

Relation to other Modules:

This module forms together with the modules "Physiological Plant Ecology" and "Plant Biodiversity and Evolution" the elective profile Botany

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Knowledge equivalent to the modules "Organismal Biology and Ecology I", "Organismal Biology and Ecology II", "Botany" and "Ecology"

Sprache:

German/English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

Regular and active participation

Module examination:

Oral exam (50 % - 15 minutes), presentation (50 %)

Workload:

56 h presence + 124 h personal contribution = 180 h workload

Professional competences:

Students gain an overview of global vegetation zones (Zono-, Oro- and Pedobiomes). Focus is on site relevant climate parameters and pedologic properties. Typical methods in site ecology and plant geography will be applied. Results will be presented by students.

Comments:

Maximum number of participants: 25

eLearning:

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