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Current Trends in Ecology
(dt. Aktuelle Themen der Ökologie)

Level, degree of commitment Profile module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Seminar „Aktuelle Forschungsthemen der Ökologie“ (,
180 hours (seminar: 20 h recitation class: 20 h private study inkl. Vorbereitung and Ablegen der Prüfungen: 140 h)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Oral colloquium at the seminar presentation
Examination type: Written project work
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 Brandl (V), Farwig

Contents

In the seminar.

A selected ecological issue will be presented in the form of

presented and discussed in lectures.

In the exercise

Project work on the issue discussed in the seminar.


Qualification Goals

Students will become familiar with the methods of current research, critically examine results and discuss them within a broad theoretical framework. This module is suitable for research-related careers in ecology as well as for jobs in conservation practice or project management.


Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Biologie.

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


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



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