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Conservation Biology
(dt. Naturschutzbiologie)

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 VL „Conservation Biology“ (z.T. in englischer Sprache) SE „Current Topics in Biodiversity and Nature Conservation“ UE „Vom Muster zum Prozess and Management“,
360 hours (Conservation Biology (z.T. in englischer Sprache, 120 h), Current Topics in Biodiversity and Nature Conservation (60 h), Vom Muster zum Prozess and Management (180 h))
Credit points,
formal requirements		 12 CP
Translation missing. German original:
Klausur zur Vorlesung (3 LP), Protokolle zur Übung (7,5 LP), Seminarvortrag (1,5 LP)
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Biologie.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each winter semester
Person in charge of the module's outline N.N.

Contents

Conservation Biology (partly in English):

The first one-hour portion of this lecture course provides basic information on processes at risk in natural and managed ecosystems, as well as examples of restoration and sustainable management. This part of the lecture is optional in English.

In the second part of the lecture, which is in German, in-depth knowledge for scientific modern approaches in conservation research is provided. Sustainable management in nature conservation requires an approach that is hypothesis-oriented. Hypotheses and approaches are taught at different levels from species communities to gene-to-gene interactions. Sub-disciplines such as ecology of species communities, conservation genetics, and models in conservation are used.

Current Topics in Biodiversity and Nature Conservation:

This course is designed to provide in-depth study of current topics in "Biodiversity and Nature Conservation". At the same time, simple and concise English language will be practiced.

From pattern to process and management:

This course will teach basic methods for understanding processes and practice them in teamwork. The focus is on methods to capture spatial patterns (landscape structures as a result of land use and land use change, spatiotemporal patterns of ß-diversity and individual density, distribution of genetic variation and diversity). Common parameters and (multivariate) statistical methods as well as GIS models will be used to reconstruct processes, derive indicators for their endangerment, and finally management recommendations.


Qualification Goals

Within the framework of this module, students should be taught the theoretical and practical basics of process protection in nature conservation. In particular, they will learn about the importance of disturbances as well as their effects on biological and genetic diversity and, ultimately, the integrity of ecosystems and landscapes. In addition, basic skills in electronic information processing and modern spatial methods will be acquired. Students will be able to assess the biological-genetic effectiveness of conservation measures (natural resource management). All content pertains to both national and international levels of Conservation Biology.


Prerequisites

Translation is missing. Here is the German original:

Mind. 45 LP aus den Kernmodulen


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Biologie.

When studying M.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Biology.

advanced module in biology


Recommended Reading

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