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Biologie der Wirbeltiere und des Menschen

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 VL „Vergleichende and funktionelle Wirbeltieranatomie“ KU „Anatomie and Histologie der Wirbeltiere“ Zusätzlich werden alternativ belegt: VL „Biologie der Hormone des Menschen“ oder SE „Vergleichende and funktionelle Wirbeltieranatomie“ Studierende belegen entweder das SE „Vergleichende and funktionelle Wirbeltieranatomie“ or die VL „Biologie der Hormone des Menschen“.,
360 hours (Vergleichende and funktionelle Wirbeltieranatomie (VL, 90 h), Anatomie and Histologie der Wirbeltiere (180 h), Biologie der Hormone des Menschen (90 h), Vergleichende and funktionelle Wirbeltieranatomie (90 h))
Credit points,
formal requirements		 12 CP
Translation missing. German original:
Schriftliche Prüfung „Anatomie und Histologie Wirbeltiere“ mit Benotung am Ende des Sommersemesters. Es werden Fragen zur Vorlesung „Verglei¬chende und funktionelle Wirbeltieranatomie“ und zum Kurs „Anatomie und Histologie der Wirbeltiere“ gestellt (9 LP). Prüfung „Biologie Wirbeltiere/Mensch“: Klausur zur VL „Biologie der Hormone des Menschen“ oder alternativ benotetes Referat innerhalb des Seminars „Biologie der Wirbeltiere und des Menschen“ (3 LP). Beide Teilprüfungen müssen bestanden sein.
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, bei Wahl des Teil "Biologie der Hormone des Menschen" zwei Semester,
each summer semester (außer VL „Biologie der Hormone des Menschen“ jedes Wintersemester)
Person in charge of the module's outline N.N.

Contents

Comparative and functional vertebrate anatomy:

Amphioxus, birds, mammals & humans; embryonic development; phylogenetic development: origin of chordates, evolution of fish and amniotes, human development; nerves, brain, sensory organs; skull, skeleton, musculoskeletal system; digestive tract and genitourinary systems; respiratory and circulatory organs.

Anatomy and histology of vertebrates:

Dissection Objects: Amphioxus, shark head, roach, cod skull, frog, chicken, rat. Histological objects: Epithelial tissue, connective tissue, supporting tissue, germinal tissue.

Biology of human hormones:

Principles of endogenous signaling; cytoplasmic and membrane receptors; hormones of energy metabolism for normal and emergency use; hormones of mineral metabolism; hormones of reproduction: sex differentiation, male and female sex hormones, contraception, reproduction, pregnancy, parturition, lactation.

Comparative and functional vertebrate anatomy:

Reading, understanding, and presentation of original papers and current review articles.


Qualification Goals

In-depth knowledge of structural plans and structures of vertebrates (especially humans) and their functions.

Translation of acquired knowledge into the ability to recognize or deduce structure/function and evolutionary relationships.

Acquisition and application of specialized practical knowledge and skills (preparation/analysis of selected objects of study, scientific presentation of important aspects).

Depending on the chosen module composition:

Either:

Knowledge of human hormonal control and functioning of hormones.

Or:

Knowledge of embryonic development of important structures and organs of vertebrates (especially humans).

Literature research, presentation of a complex topic in the form of a seminar presentation


Prerequisites

Translation is missing. Here is the German original:

Mind. 45 LP aus den Kernmodulen; das Kernmodul „Anatomie und Physiologie der Tiere“ muss erfolgreich abgeschlossen sein.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Biologie.

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

advanced module in biology


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



Please note:

This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Winter semester 2016/17. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:

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  • Winter 2019/20 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2020/21 (no corresponding element)
  • Summer 2021 (no corresponding element)
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  • Winter 2022/23 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2023/24 (no corresponding element)

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