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Module book January 2016 Key for OEP Free modules:
1 = ZFMK (Museum Koenig)
2 = PALÄO (Steinmann-Institut für Paläontologie)
3 = IEZ (Institut für Evolutionsbiologie und Ökologie)
4 = ZOOL (Institut für Zoologie)
5 = NEES (NEES-Institut für Biodiversität der Pflanzen)
6 = IZMB (Institut für Zelluläre und Molekulare Botanik)
7 = PB (Institut für Pharmazeutische Biologie)
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Modul-Nr.
OEP1
OEP2
OEP4
OEP5-A
OEP5-B
OEP6-T
OEP6-P
OEP7
OEP8
OEP9
OEP11
OEP12
OEP13-T
OEP13-P
OEP16
OEP17
OEP18
OEP19
OEP21/PBPMO
OEP22/PSBE
OEP22/PSBE1
OEP22/PSBE2
OEP25/PMSP
OEP26/PMEP
OEP27/PBCO
OEP28/PBIO
OEP29/PAPA
OEP30/PCE
OEP31/PBDT
OEP32/PBEC
OEP34/PMSY
OEP35
M62
M63/ OEP Free
2D
OEP37
OEP-VP
OEP Free 1A
OEP Free 1B
OEP Free 1C
Titel des Moduls
Organismic Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity and
Physiology
Scientific Communication (Sander)
Environment and Behaviour: Theory (vdE)
Environment and Behaviour: Practical (Bleckmann)
Cognition and Behaviour
Environment and Behaviour: Practical (vdE)
Neuroethology
Behavioural Ecology Theory (Bakker)
Behavioural Ecology Practical (Bakker)
Current topics in Phylogenetics and Evolutionary
Biology (Bartolomaeus, H. Wägele)
Palaeobiology of Invertebrates (Rust)
Vertebrate Comparative Anatomy and Functional
Morphology (Hofmann)
Experimental Evolutionary Ecology (Bartolomaeus)
Molecular Phylogenetics (Bartolomaeus)
Marine Biology (H. Wägele)
Marine Biology (H.Wägele/Rust)
Neurobiology of Sensory Motor Systems
Neuroethology: Neural basis of behaviour and
sensory perception (vdE)
Neurophysiology of Sensory Systems (Bleckmann)
Neuroanatomy (Hofmann)
Plant Biochemistry, Physiology and Molecular
Biology (Knoop)
Plant Syst., Biodiv. and Evolution (Weigend)
Plant Syst., Biodiv. and Evolution 1 (Weigend)
Plant Syst., Biodiv. and Evolution 2 (Quandt)
Plant Molecular Stress Physiology (Bartels)
Molecular Evolution and Phylogeny (Knoop)
Plant Biogeography and Conservation (Weigend)
Plant Biodiversity (Weigend)
Palaeobotany and Palynology (Litt)
Physiological and Chemical Ecology (Schreiber)
Plant Biodiversity and Conservation (Weigend)
Vegetation Ecology (Lobin)
Plant Molecular Systematics (Quandt)
Palaeobiology and Evolution of the Vertebrates
(Martin, Sander)
Vertebrate Palaeontology (Martin, Sander)
Vertiefung Wirbeltierpaläontologie Dinosaurier
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Chemistry of Natural Products (König)
Complimentary Projects
Biology and Evolution of Invertebrates (W. Wägele)
Introduction to Tropical Ecology (Schuchmann)
Distribution patterns, speciation and phylogenetics of
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OEP Free 1D
OEP Free 1E
OEP Free 1F
OEP Free 1G
OEP Free 1H
OEP Free 1I
OEP Free 1J
OEP Free 1K
OEP Free 1M
OEP Free 1N
OEP Free 1O
OEP Free 1P
OEP Free 1Q
OEP Free 1R
OEP Free 2A
OEP Free 2B
OEP Free 2C
OEP Free 3A
OEP Free 3B
OEP Free 3C
OEP Free 3D
OEP Free 3E
OEP Free 3F
vertebrates in the Palaeotropics (van den Elzen)
Evolution and Biodiversity of Lower Vertebrates
(Herder, Rödder)
Comparative Morphology & Biology of selected
Arthropod groups (Dorchin)
Presentation of scientific data in oral and written
form (Schuchmann)
Ecology and zoogeography of the Pannonian area,
with a field trip to the Neusiedler Lake
Speciation in Fishes: Patterns and Processes (Herder)
Bioinformatics for Master Students (Misof)
Comparative Morphology and Biology of selected
Mammalian groups (W. Wägele)
Biodiversity of the Alps, with a field trip to the
Eastern Alps (Misof)
International Programs for Nature Protection and
Conservation (Riede)
Beginner’s course: Programming in C/C++ (W.
Wägele)
Patterns and Processes Shaping Biodiversity (Herder,
Rödder)
Diversity, Form and Function in Birds & Mammals –
Selected Topics (Töpfer, W. Wägele)
Biogeography and ecology of islands (W. Wägele)
Theory and practice of phylogenetic systematics
(Misof, Mayer)
Palaeontology and Biology of Texas - an Integrated
Field Course (Sander)
Mesozoic Dinosaur and Plant Ecosystems and the
Marine Realm in a Transect from southern Germany
to northern Italy: Introductory Field Paleontology for
Biology and Geosciences Students (Gee, Sander)
Mesozoic Dinosaur and Plant Ecosystems and the
Marine Realm in England: Introductory Field
Paleontology for Biology and Geosciences Masters
Students
Behavioural Ecology of hole-breeding passerine
birds (Lubjuhn, Brün)
Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Genomics
(Podsiadlowski)
Histology, tomography, and computer-aided 3D
reconstruction of animal anatomy (Beckers, Koch,
Ziegler)
Morphological character analysis in phylogenetics
(Bartolomaeus, Koch)
Application of Immunohistochemistry in Invertebrate
Systematics (Bartolomaeus, Quast)
Application of electron microscopy in Invertebrate
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OEP Free 4D
Systematics (Bartolomaeus, Quast)
Applied Aquatic Ecology (Tittizer)
Fauna of the north-atlantic coast line with a field trip
to Roscoff/Bretagne (Mogdans)
Strukturelle und materialwissenschaftliche Charakterisierung biologischer Materialien und Rezeptoren
(Schmitz)
Biology of snakes (Westhoff)
OEP Free 4E
Zoo Biology (Westhoff)
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Sekundärstoffwechsel in Pflanze und Tier (König)
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OEP Free 4B
OEP Free 4C
OEP-Free A IND Individually arranged practical courses
OEP-Free B IND Free choice of modules in other related natural
sciences
OEP-Free C IND Free choice of modules in other related sciences
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Organismic Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity and Physiology
Modulnummer
OEP1
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Beteiligte Dozenten
Workload
600 h
Umfang
20 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Prof. Dr. Thomas Bartolomaeus
Biology
Prof. Dr. T. Bartolomaeus, Dr. M. Koch, Dr. L. Podsiadlowski, Prof. J. Rust,
Prof. D. Quandt, Prof. M. Weigend, Prof. L. Schreiber, Prof. W. Wägele,
Prof. H. Wägele, Prof. B. Misof, Prof. T. Bakker, Prof. G. von der Emde,
Dr. J. Mogdans, Prof. H. Bleckmann, Prof. M. Hofmann, Dr. H. Schmitz
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Pflicht
1
Lernziele
The students will learn about mechanisms and processes working during
evolution. They will acquire skills in reading and interpreting literature on
theoretical aspects of evolutionary biology, as well as summarizing and
presenting these. They will also develop skills in designing experiments on
behavioural and evolutionary ecology, performing statistical methods, and
presenting own results in form of protocols and oral presentations
Schlüsselkompetenzen
Experimental design and techniques, writing of experimental protocols, analysis
techniques, statistical methods, oral presentation techniques
Inhalte
The module gives an overview on causal evolutionary biology. The topics
of the lectures are: from individual to population, quantitative genetics,
natural
selection,
adaptation,
species-concepts,
speciation,
macroevolution. Experimental research will be done on topics like natural
and sexual selection, heritability. During the seminar modern literature
will be presented to topics on evolutionary biology.
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Organismic Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity and Physiology
(obligatory)
Teilnahmevoraussetzungen
none
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
Lecture
Practical
Seminar
(40)
(40)
(40)
Prüfung(en)
SWS
10
4
3
Prüfungsform(en)
written
examination
Workload [h]
420
120
60
LP
14
4
2
benotet/unbenotet
based
on
lecture,
Graded
seminar and practical
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
u.a. als Zulassungsvoraussetzung zur
Modulprüfung
Participation in practical and seminar.
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Not graded
Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, Mass.
Gould, S. J. (2002). The structure of evolutionary theory. The Belknap Press of Harvard
University Press, Cambridge, Mass.
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Scientific Communication
Modulnummer
OEP2
Workload
180 h
Umfang
6 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. Martin Sander
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology, Geology/Palaeontology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. Martin Sander, Dr. Carole Gee
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Pflicht
1
Lernziele
The objective of this module is to prepare students for the international world of science
by giving them the tools and helping them to develop their skills for effective scientific
communication in the written and the spoken word. The focus is on hands-on training
in writing abstracts and scientific papers, presenting research results in the form of a
talk at a scientific meeting, and speaking freely in English.
Students will learn how to recognize scientific writing, select the appropriate scientific
journal, understand various publication models, and navigate the review and publication
process. They will learn to write up their results within the framework of the
conventions used in abstracts and scholarly papers. They will also become familiar
with presentation software such as Powerpoint and Prezi in putting together short
scientific talks for international meetings.
Inhalte
The Writing Scientific English part of the course will discuss the most important
aspects of publishing a scientific paper, such as choosing the right journal and
publishing model, writing the major sections of the manuscript, putting together the
figures and plates, submitting the manuscript, and understanding the review process
from the point of view of the referee. Additional topics will cover writing aids and
English language usage (e.g., style, punctuation, prepositions, verb tenses). Special
topics will include the use of LaTeX and EndNote, and compiling an English-language
CV. The weekly language labs offer the students another opportunity to practice their
spoken English and to ask questions within an informal setting.
The second half of the course, Visual Presentation of Scientific Results, will show how
typology, graphic design, order of topics within a talk, the use of presentation software,
creative modifications, and voice modulation can be combined to create an effective
scientific talk presenting research results.
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OEP2
Scientific Communication
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 301- WS
Lecture
(40)
Writing Scientific English
OEP 302 - WS
Lecture
(40)
Visual Presentation of Research Results
Language laboratory
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
4
120
4
2
60
2
4
-
(10)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written assignments: abstracts, a short research
paper or thesis proposal
Graded
Short oral presentation of research results
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Attendance and active participation in class
discussions and in weekly language labs
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading:
Graded
In accordance with the “learning-by-doing” nature of Writing Scientific English, we
will work intensively with specially prepared handouts in class and in the language lab
instead of using textbooks. Nevertheless, a list of useful books will be given out in
class.
For the same reasons, a textbook is not required for the Visual Presentation of Scientific
Results.
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Environment and Behaviour: Theory
Modulnummer
OEP4T
Workload
180 h
Umfang
6 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. Gerhard von der Emde
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. G. von der Emde
Prof. Dr. H. Bleckmann
Prof. Dr. T. C. M. Bakker
PD Dr. J. Mogdans
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
The students will acquire basic knowledge about the different disciplines of behavioural
sciences. These include among others classical Ethology, Sociobiology, Behavioural
Physiology, and Neuroethology. In lectures, these different disciplines and their
premises and methods will be introduced. In the seminar, students will give
presentations on the behavioural literature.
Oral presentation techniques, scientific literature search and understanding, knowledge
about basic behavioural theories.
Inhalte
This module gives the students a first grasp of the concepts of the different disciplines
of the behavioural sciences, ranging from Classical Ethology to Behavioural Ecology
and Evolutionary Psychology. The module will aim to develop students’ understanding
of the complexity and diversity of animal behaviour, which has developed during
evolution as an adaptation to biotic and abiotic environmental conditions. Students will
learn that it can be studied from either a proximate or an ultimate approach, which
together will lead to a full understanding of why animals behave in a certain way in a
given situation. Students will understand that in order to study animal behaviour in all
its aspects, scientists have to develop scientific hypothesis, which then are proved or
disapproved experimentally.
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OEP4
Environment and Behaviour: Theory
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 401 - SS
Lecture: Environment and behaviour
OEP 402 - SS
Seminar: Environment and behaviour
1) Sensory Ecology
(20)
or
2) Adaptation in a variable environment (20)
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Oral presentation (seminar)
Written exam (lecture)
Graded (50%)
Graded (50%)
Studienleistungen
Full attendance and active participation in seminar
benotet/unbenotet
Modulprüfung
Oral presentations in the seminar and written
handout
Not graded
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
(60)
Workload [h]
LP
2
90
3
2
90
3
1)
Alcock, J. (2005) Animal Behavior: an evolutionary approach (8th ed.). Sinauer
Associates Incorporated, Sunderland, Massachusetts, 564 p
Zupanc, G.K.H. (2003) Behavioral Neurobiology, An integrative approach. Oxford
University Press, Oxford, 350 p
2)
M. Pigliucci 2001. Phenotypic Plasticity: Beyond Nature and Nurture. Johns Hopkins
University Press
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Environment and Behaviour: Cognition and Behaviour
Modulnummer
OEP5-A
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
PD Dr. J. Mogdans, Dr. V. Schluessel
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
sciences. The module will aim to develop students understanding of the complexity and
diversity of animal behaviour, which has developed during evolution as an adaptation to
biotic and abiotic environmental conditions. Students gain an understanding of this
approach by developing their own hypothesis about certain aspects of animal behaviour
and subsequently testing their hypothesis through behavioural experiments. For data
analysis students will learn to use different analysis methods and statistical tests.
Students will learn about the process of producing scientific publications by writing
experimental protocols and by giving presentations of their results to their fellow
students.
techniques, statistical methods.
Inhalte
This module gives the students a first grasp of the concepts and experimental techniques
of the different disciplines of the behavioural sciences. These include among others
classical Ethology, Sociobiology, Behavioural Physiology, and Neuroethology. The
practical course will be conducted in groups of 2-3 students, and students will perform
experiments 6 hours per day using different animal models and set-ups. At the end of
the course, each group will present their results to all their fellow students in the format
of a scientific talk. Each student will give an oral presentation in a seminar series held at
some stage during the four week course. The topics discussed will cover recent
publications in the behavioural/cognitive sciences.
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OEP5-A
Environment and Behaviour: Practical
Participation in module OEP4 Environment and Behaviour: Theory
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 501 - SS
Practical
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
1. Experimental work and written protocol (50%)
2. Oral presentation and seminar participation (50%)
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
(6 OEP + 6 M.Sc. Neuroscience)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
240
8
8
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Full participation in a practical experiment and
seminar series
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Not graded
Shettleworth, SJ (2010) Cognition, Evolution and Behaviour, Oxford University Press,
Oxford, 700 p
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Environment and Behaviour: Practical Neuroethology
Modulnummer
OEP5-B
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
sciences. The module will aim to develop students understanding of the complexity and
diversity of animal behaviour, which has developed during evolution as an adaptation to
biotic and abiotic environmental conditions. Students gain an understanding of this
approach by developing their own hypothesis about certain aspects of animal behaviour
and subsequently testing their hypothesis through behavioural experiments. For data
analysis students will learn to use different analysis methods and statistical tests.
Students will learn about the process of producing scientific publications by writing
experimental protocols and by giving presentations of their results to their fellow
students.
techniques, statistical methods.
Inhalte
This module gives the students a first grasp of the concepts and experimental techniques
of the different disciplines of the behavioural sciences. These include among others
classical Ethology, Sociobiology, Behavioural Physiology, and Neuroethology. The
practical course will be conducted in groups of 3 students, and students will perform
experiments 6 hours per day on two of four different topics. At the end of the course,
each group will present their results to all their fellow students in the format of a
scientific talk.
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OEP5-B
Environment and Behaviour: Practical
Participation in module OEP4 Environment and Behaviour: Theory
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 501 - SS
Practical
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written protocol (50%) and oral presentation (50%)
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
(4 OEP + 4 M.Sc. Neuroscience)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
240
8
8
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Full participation in a practical experiment
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Not graded
Alcock, J. (2006) Animal Behavior: an evolutionary approach. Das Original mit Übersetzungshilfen (8th ed.). Elsevier Sepktrum Akademischer Verlag, Heidelberg, 579 p
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Behavioural Ecology Theory
Modulnummer
OEP6T
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Beteiligte Dozenten
Workload
180 h
Umfang
6 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Prof. Dr. Theo C. M. Bakker
Biology
Prof. Dr. T. C. M. Bakker, Dr. J. Brün
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 3
Lernziele
The students will acquire basic knowledge about the field of Behavioural Ecology, the
science that studies the functional significance of behaviour.
Knowledge about basic principles, theories and their tests in Behavioural Ecology, oral
presentation and discussion techniques, critical reading of scientific papers
Inhalte
Ecology determines how behaviour contributes to survival and reproduction of an
organism. Behavioural Ecology studies the evolution of adaptive behaviour in an
ecological context. It thus studies the function or survival value of behaviour.
The following topics will be treated in the weekend seminar 1 basics: Causal and
Functional Explanations of Behaviour, Testing Hypotheses, Economic Decisions,
Competing for Resources, Evolutionary Arms Races, Sexual Conflict and Sexual
Selection, Alternative Breeding Strategies, Aggressive Behaviour, Living in Groups,
Parental Care and Mating Systems, Selfishness, Altruism and Cooperation, Helping
Behaviour.
Seminar 2 consists of a weekend seminar in which the students present and discuss a
timely topic in Behavioural Ecology like "sperm competition", "visual signals and
sexual selection", "kin recognition", "parasite-host coevolution".
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Behavioural Ecology Theory
none
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
Seminar 1 basics
Seminar 2
6 participants + 4 from MSc Neurosciences
Prüfung(en)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
90
90
3
3
2
2
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Presentation 1 (50%)
Presentation 2 (50%)
Graded
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Attendance of seminars
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Not graded
Davies, N. B., Krebs, J. R. & West, S. A. (2012). An Introduction to Behavioural
Ecology (4th ed.). Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK
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Behavioural Ecology Practical
Modulnummer
OEP6P
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Beteiligte Dozenten
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Prof. Dr. Theo C. M. Bakker
Biology
Prof. Dr. T. C. M. Bakker
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 3
Lernziele
The aim of the module is to give an overview of the field of Behavioural Ecology, the
science that studies the functional significance of behaviour, and to illustrate the
methods used to study the function of behaviour. Moreover, the module aims at
developing skills and a critical attitude for proper experimentation in Behavioural
Ecology. Attention will be given to all aspects of experimentation. These include the
development and formulation of hypotheses, the development of research design for
testing hypotheses, data collection, statistical treatment of the collected data,
presentation of the results in the form of both writing a scientific paper and giving an
oral or poster presentation.
techniques, statistical methods, literature search, oral presentation and discussion
techniques, critical reading of scientific papers.
Inh alte
Students will work in groups of 2 and will develop and conduct their own experiment
on the basis of questions identified in their seminar papers, which require further
investigation. This will involve defining the actual experiment in which their hypothesis
can be tested. Experimental animals used for the experiments will be sticklebacks,
cichlids and gammarids. Various research topics will be offered including intra- and
intersexual selection, shoaling behaviour, kin recognition, anti-predator behaviour, prey
choice. After collection, the data will be analysed, treated statistically, and presented
graphically. Lectures that are integrated in the practical will focus on methodological
issues like how to write a publication, introductory statistics, and the biology of
sticklebacks and cichlids. On the final Saturday seminar, the results of the experiments
will be presented in oral and poster papers and discussed by the students.
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Behavioural Ecology Practical
none
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
Lecture: methodological issues
Practical
Seminars
6 participants + 4 from MSc Neurosciences
Prüfung(en)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
15
180
45
0,5
6
1,5
0,5
6
1,5
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written protocol of the practical experiment in the
format of a scientific paper (70%), and oral or poster
presentation of the practical experiment (30%).
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Full participation in a practical experiment
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Not graded
Davies, N. B., Krebs, J. R. & West, S. A. (2012). An Introduction to Behavioural
Ecology (4th ed.). Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK
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Current topics in phylogenetics and evolutionary
biology
Modulnummer
OEP7
Workload
90 h
Umfang
3 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. T. Bartolomaeus
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. H. Wägele
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Plant Sciences
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
1/2/3
1/2/3
Lernziele
The students get an insight into current research of scientists from other faculties or
universities working on topics of phylogeny and evolutionary biology. They achieve a
good theoretical knowledge on different methods presented by the scientists, as well as
results of their latest projects. Students will be informed on timely research projects and
learn, how scientists present own results. Students will also have the possibility to build
up first connections with researchers from other universities
Insight into presentation forms of ongoing research projects; skills to assemble information on
most recent topics in a short form
Inhalte
Contents of the lectures will depend on the scientists invited. In general, these scientists
perform research in the context of evolutionary biology, phylogeny and palaeontology,
or are method related, which enhances, facilitates or enables research in the mentioned
area.
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OEP7
Current topics in phylogenetics and evolutionary biology
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
90
3
WS, SS
Lecture:
Prüfung(en)
20
2
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Short protocols of all lectures given,
one extensive protocol on a selected lecture (to be
chosen by the student)
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Full participation in the “Evolutionsbiologisches
Kolloquium”
Sonstiges
Lecture: Every Thursday 18.15 (whole semester)
Graded
Talks will be in German and English
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Palaeobiology of Invertebrates
Modulnummer
OEP8
Workload
180 h
Umfang
6 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. Jes Rust
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Geology/Palaeontology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. Jes Rust
N.N. (Geology/Palaeontology)
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Geowissenschaften
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
1
1
Lernziele
Relevant methods in the practicals are comparative morphology, comparison of fossil
and living taxa, palaeobiological and –ecological reconstructions, and foundations of
phylogenetics. Different techniques for the analysis of invertebrate fossils will be
applied ranging from light microscopy to confocal laser microscopy and X-ray
examination
Obtaining a profound overview of the evolution, diversity and palaeobioloy of
invertebrate animals represented in the fossil record.
Inhalte
The students will learn how much of the evolution, palaeoecology, and palaeobiology of
invertebrate organisms is written in the stone. They will gain knowledge of the
treatment of fossils in phylogenetic systematics, of different adaptations of all important
invertebrate fossil taxa to a broad range of various environmental parameters, and of the
effect of mass extinctions, climate changes, and other environmental perturbations on
the history of invertebrates. The lectures will provide an overview on the body plans,
evolution, phylogeny and fossil record of all major fossil invertebrate taxa. In the
practical exercises the fossils are represented with original material from worldwide
localities and with a broad range of preservational peculiarities.
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OEP8
Palaeobiology of Invertebrates
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 801 - WS
OEP 802 - WS
Lecture
Practical
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
1 written examination
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
(50)
(15)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
60
120
2
4
2
4
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Active participation in practicals, preparation of
drawings.
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Not graded
D. E. G. Briggs & P. R. Crowther (2001): Palaeobiology II. – Blackwell Publishing.
E. N. K. Clarkson (1998): Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution. – Blackwell
Science (4. Aufl.).
B. Ziegler (1991, 1992, 1998): Einführung in die Paläobiologie (Teil 1-3). – E.
Schweizerbart´sche Verlagsbuchhandlung.
W. Westheide & R. Rieger (1996, 2006): Spezielle Zoologie, Erster Teil: Einzeller und
Wirbellose. – Gustav Fischer Verlag.
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Vertebrate Comparative Anatomy and Functional
Morphology
Modulnummer
OEP9
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. M. Hofmann
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. M. Hofmann
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 3
Lernziele
Goal is to understand the basic vertebrate body plan and the specializations in different
major groups. Fixed specimens of representatives of all major groups will be dissected
and selected tissue will be processed for histology. Differences in the organization and
morphology of major organs will be discussed in the context of functional implications.
We will discuss different requirements for respiration, nutrition, heat exchange,
locomotion, metabolism, reproduction und much more.
The skills the student will have acquired by the end of the module is a thorough
understanding of the vertebrate body plan, its function and its evolution,
Inhalte
• Laboratory course: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
• Dissection of representatives of all vertebrate classes. As 1/4 Block (1 week) or
alternatively 2h (+ introduction) per week. Hard- and soft part histology
• Lecture and Lab: Structural skeletal adaptation in fossil and recent vertebrates.
• Function and special adaptations with respect to swimming, terrestrial locomotion ,
digging and flying
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OEP9
Vertebrate Comparative Anatomy and Functional Morphology
none
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 901 - WS
OEP 902 - WS
OEP 903 - WS
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
Lecture
(50)
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and
Histology
Interpretation of the musculoskeletal system
Lab course
(20)
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and
Histology
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
1
45
1,5
1
45
1,5
2
90
3
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written test
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Certificates of participation for all courses
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Not graded
Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution, 4th ed. by Kardong, McGrawHill 2006
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Experimental Evolutionary Ecology
Modulnummer
OEP11
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Beteiligte Dozenten
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Biology
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 3
Lernziele
The students will learn to design and perform experiments dealing with
evolutionary ecological problems. They will learn methods to handle and
cultivate organisms, as well as methods in molecular analyses and
statistics.
techniques, statistical methods, oral presentation techniques
Inhalte
On the basis of evolutionary theory of mating systems and the theory of
sexual selection, experiments on evolutionary ecology will be designed
and performed to get an understanding of evolutionary ecology.
Experiments will be performed by using selected animal species. Paternity
assurance, sperm competition and/or resource competition will be
analysed. The module also includes a lecture on evolutionary ecology and
a seminar about timely issues in evolutionary ecology.
27
OEP11
Experimental Evolutionary Ecology
none
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
Lecture
Practical
Seminar
(30)
(10 + 2 from MSc Neuroscience)
(10 + 2 from MSc Neuroscience)
Prüfung(en)
SWS
Prüfungsform(en)
written
examination
Workload [h]
LP
45
90
45
1
6
1
1
6
1
benotet/unbenotet
based
on
lecture,
Graded
seminar and practical
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Participation in all parts of the module, presentation
of an oral contribution during the seminar, protocols
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Not graded
Mayhew, P. J. (2006). Discovering evolutionary ecology: bringing together ecology and
evolution. Oxford University Press.
Shuster, S. M. & Wade, M. J. (2003). Mating systems and strategies. Princeton
University Press, Princeton.
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Molecular Phylogenetics
Modulnummer
OEP12
Workload
300 h
Umfang
10 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Lars Podsiadlowski (IEZ)
Dr. Christoph Mayer (ZFMK)
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 3
Lernziele
The students will achieve practical knowledge in DNA Extraction, PCR, sequencing
and phylogenetic analysis of sequence data by different computer based methods. They
will also learn about limits and pitfalls of DNA based phylogenetic analyses.
Molecular techniques, experimental skills, theory and practice of phylogenetic analysis
Inhalte
Part I:
Members of a certain animal taxon will be chosen for learning the standard methods of
obtaining DNA sequences for phylogenetic analyses. DNA isolation, PCR and
Sequencing methods will be covered in theory and practice. Data mining in public
molecular biology databases; basal bioinformatic skills for working with sequence data.
Phylogenetic informative genetic and genomic characters beyond sequence data (gene
order, gene content etc.).
Part II:
The students will get a broad overview over the theoretical foundation of methods used
in the field of molecular systematic and how these methods are applied - using
computer programs - to real data sets. Subject of this course will be the complete
workflow, from retrieving sequence data form public data bases, aligning sequences and
analyzing sequences with various methods and finally obtaining a statistical validation
of results with the aid of bootstrap values and posterior probabilities. It will be shown
why the knowledge of these theoretical aspects is very helpful for a successful analysis
of molecular data sets.
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OEP12
Molecular Phylogenetics
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 1201 - WS
Lecture
OEP 1202 - WS
Practical
(12)
-Part I (producing and analyzing the sequence data)
-Part II (theory and practice of tree reconstruction)
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
final examination
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
(12)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
3
60
4
9
300
6
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
short oral contributions
protocols
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Not graded
Knoop & Müller 2006: Gene und Stammbäume, Elsevier
Wägele, Wolfgang 2005: Foundations of Phylogenetic systematics, Pfeil Verlag
Lemey, Salemy et al. 2009: The phylogenetic handbook, Cambridge Univ. Press
Page, R.D., Holmes, E., Molecular Evolution, Wiley-Blackwell
Li, Wen-Hsiung, Molecular Evolution, Sinauer Associates, Inc.
Felsenstein, Inferring Phylogenies, Sinauer Associates, Inc.
Hillis and Moritz, Molecular Systematics, Sinauer Associates, Inc.
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Marine Biology
Modulnummer
OEP13T
Workload
150 h
Umfang
5 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Plant Sciences
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
1/3
1/3
Lernziele
The students get an insight into functioning of marine habitats and will achieve a
sensitivity for the fragility of these habitats. They achieve a good theoretical knowledge
on invertebrate systematics, functional morphology, ecological traits and constraints.
They will learn to recognize special adaptations as a necessity for the organism to
survive in special habitats and they should recognize the problems of anthropogenetic
influence.
Insight in marine biological subjects, Presentation skills
Inhalte
The lecture gives an overview of abiotic and biotic factors, history and geology of
marine ecosystems (coral reefs, mangroves, hydrothermal vents, etc.) and different
environmental factors in marine habitats. Furthermore impact of human activities on
marine habitats will be presented In the seminar, special topics are addressed, dealing
with invasive species, pollution, medical application of marine organisms, etc.
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OEP13 T
Marine Biology
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 13 T01 - WS
Lecture
(100)
Marine biology and ecosystems
OEP 13 T02 - WS
Seminar
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Final written examination
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
(20)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
2
90
3
2
60
2
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Oral presentation, written handouts
Sonstiges
Lecture: Wednesday (whole semester)
Not graded
Seminar: During weekend in ZG IV
Sommer U. Biologische Meereskunde. Springer Verlag
Hofrichter: Das Mittelmeer Band I und II
Special literature
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Marine Biology
Modulnummer
OEP13P
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Palaeontology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. J. Rust
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Plant Sciences
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
2
2
2
Lernziele
During a field study, students will achieve a good knowledge on functional
morphology, ecological traits and constraints in selected marine habitats. They will
learn to recognize special adaptations (morphologically or physiologically based) as a
necessity for the organism to survive in these special habitats. By anatomical
preparation, special skills in preparation and identification of marine invertebrates will
be achieved. Drawing and presentation skills will be trained. Different methods for
working in marine environments will be trained. (Sampling techniques under water,
conserving, monitoring, experiments with marine life animals).
Preparatory skills, planning and performing field work, knowledge on ecology and
conservation.
Inhalte
During the field course taking place in Banyuls-sur-mer in Southern France, students
will observe marine organisms in situ. The course comprises analyses of identification
of marine invertebrates, as well as studying life animals in their natural habitat and their
ecological adaptations according to their environment. Selected species will be
identified and systematics as well as ecological traits elaborated. Anatomical studies
will be performed especially for those species, where this is necessary for identification
or where special morphological adaptations will be demonstrated.
During the seminar, life traits of selected species will be presented.
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OEP13 P
Marine Biology
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 13P01 - SS
Seminar
(10)
Marine biology of selected species
OEP 13P02 - SS
Field course: Biology and ecology of marine
invertebrates
(10)
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
2
60
2
6
180
6
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Oral presentation, preparation of drawings
Sonstiges
ZG: II
Not graded
Participation in Modul OEP 13 T is helpful but not required
Recommended Reading
Tardent, Meeresbiologie, Thieme Verlag
Westheide, Rieder: Spezielle Zoologie
Kästner, Lehrbuch der Speziellen Zoologie
Sommer U. Biologische Meereskunde. Springer Verlag
Hofrichter: Das Mittelmeer Band I und II
Englische Spezialliteratur
34
Modulnummer
OEP16
Workload
180 h
Umfang
6 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Heinzel
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Heinzel
Dr. R. Spieß
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 3
Lernziele
In the lecture and the seminar students will learn the general principles of neural
networks for motor control, as locomotion, fixed action patterns or other rhythmic
movements. In the seminar the students will give presentations on recent
neurobiological publications or presentations of their own projects. In the practical, the
students will learn the acquisition, data processing and presentation of
electrophysiological recordings from neurons, sensory neurons and muscles in isolated
preparations and intact animals together with simultaneous monitoring of behavioural
data.
Knowledge on neuronal methods, experimental skills.
Inhalte
This module gives the students a profound knowledge on comparative neurobiology of
motor control in vertebrates and invertebrates. The comparative aspect is outlined by
elucidating so called universal building blocks (as certain universal cellular, synaptic
and network properties) which underly behavioural acts. The enormous role of sensory
feedback as well as neuromodulation in shaping the motor output and behaviour is
highlighted in many famous so called model systems: e.g. crawling in earthworms,
swimming in leeches and fish, locust flight, chewing in lobster, as well as walking in
lobsters, insects and the cat … The functional principles underlying well coordinated
rhythmic movements of the whole organism are outlined at all possible levels of
investigation: From subcellular levels, to ion channels, synapses, identified neurons,
networks, to the behaving animal and beyond to biomimetic robots.
In the practical experiments all students will first work with two such model systems,
namely feeding behaviour in larvae of flies and the giant nerve cells of the leech ventral
nerve cord to study the concepts and learn experimental techniques in the field of
neurobiology and neurophysiology (electrophysiological recordings techniques,
microsurgery, modern computerized data acquisition, processing and graphic
presentation of data).
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OEP16
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP1601 - SS
OEP1602 - SS
Lecture
(50)
Neural Networks for Motor Control
Practical
(8)
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Final oral examination
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
Sonstiges
Workload [h]
LP
2
60
2
4
120
4
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
SWS
Full participation in the practical experiments,
poter presentation
Not graded
Recommended Reading
Kandel E.R., Schwartz J.H., Jessell T.M. (2000) Principles of Neural Sciences.
McGraw-Hill Publishing
Katz P.S. Beyond Neurotransmission (1999) Oxford University Press
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Neuroethology: Neural basis of behaviour and sensory
perception
Modulnummer
OEP17
Workload
300 h
Umfang
10 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
N.N. (Biology)
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 3
Lernziele
In the lecture general principles of neuroethology are introduced to the students in a
comparative way, using different invertebrate and vertebrate model systems. In the
practical, each group of 3 students designs their own experiments according to the
scientific ‘problems’ they have been given by the instructor to solve. Students will
record electrophysiologically in electrosensory structures of the brain and sense organs
of weakly electric and other fishes. In addition, they will use neuroanatomical tracing
techniques to reconstruct the morphology of neurons, brain nuclei, and fibre
connections of the fish’s brain and sense organs. Stimulus methods will be used to elicit
animal behaviour and to collect psychophysical data of an animal. Results will be
analysed and presented by employing modern scientific methods of data analysis and
computer graphics.
Basic knowledge in neuroethology, experimental skills, learning how to write a
scientific paper and how to give an oral Powerpoint presentation
Inhalte
This module will introduce students to the general principles of neuroethology, i.e. the
neural base of animal behaviour and animal sensory systems. Students will learn about
different neuroethological model systems and gain knowledge about the generation of
behaviour by the nervous system and about the principles of sensory coding by the
sense organs and the brain. The module will develop student’s appreciation for the
application of modern electrophysiological, neuroanatomical, and behavioural
techniques to decipher the physiological working principles of animal brains. In the
practical sessions, students learn to independently design, conduct and analyse
electrophysiological, neuroanatomical, and behavioural experiments using modern
scientific techniques. By writing a protocol of their own experiments in the format of a
scientific publication, students learn how scientific papers and posters are designed and
how the rationale, methods, results, and conclusions are presented in scientific journals.
37
OEP17
Neuroethology: Neural basis of behaviour and sensory perception
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP1701 - WS
OEP1702 - WS
OEP1703 – WS
Lecture
Practical
Seminar
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written experimental protocol in the format of a
scientific paper (seminar paper)
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
(60)
(12)
(12)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
60
180
60
2
6
2
2
4
2
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Participation in practical experiments
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Not graded
Heldmeier G. & Neuweiler G. (2003) Vergleichende Tierphysiologie, Band 1: Neuround Sinnesphysiologie, Springer Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg New York
Zupanc G.K.H. (2004) Behavioural Neurobiology. An integrative approach. Oxford
University Press, Oxford, pp 342
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Neurophysiology of Sensory Systems
Modulnummer
OEP18
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. Horst Bleckmann
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
PD Dr. J. Mogdans
Assistant (N.N.)
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 3
Lernziele
In the lecture the students will acquire advanced knowledge in sensory physiology and
neurobiology. In particular, students are supposed to learn how sensory systems
represent/encode environmental stimuli and how the various motor systems and the
modulatory systems of the brain function. In the practical, the students will learn to
record extra- and intracellular potentials, inject neuronal tracers and process neural
tissue, and acquire and generate signals with AD/DA-converters. An important aspect of
the course is to teach the students independent research, i.e., to develop hypotheses, to
design neuro-physiological experiments and to analyze, present and discuss scientific
data.
Designing experiments in neurobiology, basic knowledge in brain functioning.
Inhalte
This module gives the students a profound knowledge on the function of vertebrate
brains. This includes the Anatomical Organization of the Nervous System, the Neural
Basis of Perception and Movement, Coding and Processing of Sensory Information,
Motor Systems of the Brain, Consciousness and, Learning and Memory. In the practical
experiments, students will acquire a deeper understanding of the concepts and
experimental techniques of the different disciplines of the neurosciences, ranging from
extracellular recordings to tract tracing methods in peripheral and central neural
systems. Students will design and conduct neurophysiological experiments on scientific
questions using modern techniques for data recording, analysis and graphic
presentation. At the end of the course, each group will present their results to all their
fellow students in the format of a scientific talk.
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OEP18
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP1801 - WS
OEP1802 - WS
Lecture
(60)
Practical
(12)
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Students have to hand in a written experimental
protocol in the format of a scientific paper (seminar
paper).
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
2
60
2
4
180
6
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Participation in a practical experiment
Not graded
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Kandel E.R., Schwartz J.H., Jessell T.M. (2000) Principles of Neural Sciences. 4. Aufl.
McGraw-Hill Publishing
Dudel J., Menzel R., Schmidt R.F. (2001) Neurowissenschaft. Vom Molekül zur
Kognition. Springer Verlag
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Neuroanatomy
Modulnummer
OEP19
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. Michael Hofmann
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Beteiligte Dozenten
Biology
Prof. Dr. Michael Hofmann, Dr. Eva Kreis
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Neuroscience
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
The students will learn modern experimental neuroanatomical techniques and
investigate the histology and connectivity of brains. Vertebrate and invertebrate
animal models will be used to demonstrate the general morphology of the
brains. Further, students will apply tracer experiments with both, fluorescent and
light stable reactions and to learn how to analyze neuronal pathways and
connections. Histochemical methods will reveal the distribution of
neurotransmitter related enzymes.
techniques, anatomical methods, oral presentation techniques
Inhalte
We will investigate mainly fish brains, but also some invertebrate model
systems to get on overview of the major differences in neuronal organization
between them. Sensory and motor pathways will be compared and pathways
will be traced from primary sensory centers through higher integrative centers to
motor command areas.
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Neuroanatomy
Veranstaltungen
Prüfung(en)
None
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
Lecture
Practical
Seminar
(10)
(10)
(10)
Workload
[h]
2
4
2
60
180
60
benotet/unbenotet
Students have to hand in a written experimental
protocol in the format of a scientific paper (seminar
paper).
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Participation in a practical experiment.
LP
2
6
2
Prüfungsform(en)
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
SWS
Not graded
Sonstiges
42
Plant Biochemistry, Physiology and Molecular Biology
Modulnummer
OEP21/PBPMO
Workload
210 h
Umfang
7 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. Volker Knoop
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. D. Bartels
Prof. Dr. L. Schreiber
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 3
Lernziele
Students should gain a solid understanding of the physiological processes in plants on
the basis of a well-founded, current knowledge of the molecular structures, reactions
and processes in plant cells and tissues.
Inhalte
The lecture will address all major topics of plant biochemistry, physiology and
molecular biology including: biochemical pathways of primary and secondary
metabolism, photosynthesis, respiratory chain, carbohydrates, plant hormones,
membrane and storage lipids, membranes, long-distance and membrane transport, cell
wall biosynthesis and external biopolymers, nitrogen and sulfur assimilation, abiotic
and biotic environmental interactions, physiological stress, plant-microbe interactions
and plant pathogens, plant genomes and gene expression, model organisms in plant
research, gene technology and transgenic plants.
43
OEP21/PBPMO
Plant Biochemistry, Physiology and Molecular Biology
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP2101 - WS
Lecture
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written examination
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
(60)
SWS
3
Workload [h]
210
LP
7
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Bob B. Buchanan, Wilhelm Gruissem, and Russel L. Jones. Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology of Plants, Rockville, MD:American Society of Plant Physiologists,
2000.
Taiz L, Zeiger E (2002) Plant Physiology. Sinauer Associates Inc., Sunderland, MA
44
Plant Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution
Modulnummer
OEP22/PSBE
Modulbeauftragter
Workload
Umfang
210 h
7 LP
Prof. Dr. M. Weigend
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. J. Mutke
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Plant Sciences
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
2
2
Lernziele
At the end of the module students should have a sound overview about the major
lineages and families of plants (especially vascular p.), their systematics, morphology,
and basic ecology. They will have a good background in morphology, taxonomy, and
systematics and have a first overview about the broader field of biodiversity research.
Inhalte
The lecture teaches the systematics, morphology and ecology of plants. It focuses
especially on the systematics and evolution of vascular plants taking up recent insights
from the field of molecular systematics. Vascular plants are the most important
structural elements and primary producers in almost all non-aquatic ecosystems. They
produce food, medicine, and technical products for the over 6 Billion people. The
potential of biological structures and functions as models for technical applications in
the field of biomimicry (german: "Bionik") is discussed. The lecture is accompanied
by a seminar on plant biodiversity, including basic ecological and biogeographical
questions.
45
OEP22/PSBE
Plant Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP2201 – SS
Lecture
(120)
Plant Systematics and Biodiversity
Seminar
(18)
Plant Biodiversity
OEP2202 - SS
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
Workload [h]
2
90
3
1
120
4
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written examination
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Oral presentation (30 min)
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
LP
Graded
JUDD, W.S., CAMPBELL, C.S., KELLOG, E.A. & STEVENS, P.F. (2002): Plant
Systematics. A phylogenetic approach. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Massachusetts
(USA).
KUBITZKI, K. (ed.) (1993 - ): The families and genera of vascular plants. Several
Volumes. - Springer; Heidelberg.
SITTE, P., WEILER, E.W., KADEREIT, J.W., BRESINSKY, A., KÖRNER, C.:
Strasburger Lehrbuch der Botanik. - G. Fischer; Stuttgart.
46
Plant Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution 1
Modulnummer
OEP22/PSBE1
Workload
210 h
Umfang
7 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. J. Mutke
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Plant Sciences
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
2
2
Lernziele
lineages and families of plants (especially vascular p.) , their systematics, morphology,
systematics and have a first overview about the field of conservation biology
Inhalte
The lecture teaches the systematics, morphology and ecology of plants. It focuses on
the systematics and evolution of vascular plants taking up recent insights from the
field of molecular systematics. Vascular plants are the most important structural
elements and primary producers in almost all non-aquatic ecosystems. They produce
food, medicine, and technical products for the over 6 Billion people. The potential of
biological structures and functions as models for technical applications in the field of
biomimicry (german: "Bionik") is discussed. Aspects of biodiversity conservation are
discussed within the seminar.
47
OEP22/PSBE1
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP2401 – SS
Lecture
(120)
Seminar
(15)
Diversity and Sustainable Use of Plants
OEP2402 - SS
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
Workload [h]
2
90
3
1
120
4
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written examination
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Graded
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
LP
(USA).
PRIMACK: Essentials of Conservation Biology.Sinauer.
48
Modulnummer
OEP22/PSBE2
Workload
210 h
Umfang
7 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. D. Quandt
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. D. Quandt
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Plant Sciences
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
2
2
Lernziele
lineages and families of plants (especially vascular p.) , their systematics, morphology,
systematics. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of molecular evolutionary
processes governing the change of DNA, and the application of this information to
phylogenetic and evolutionary analysis.
Inhalte
The lecture teaches the systematics, morphology and ecology of plants. It focuses on
the systematics and evolution of vascular plants taking up recent insights from the
field of molecular systematics. Vascular plants are the most important structural
elements and primary producers in almost all non-aquatic ecosystems. They produce
food, medicine, and technical products for the over 6 Billion people. The potential of
biological structures and functions as models for technical applications in the field of
biomimicry (german: "Bionik") is discussed. In the seminar major emphasis is put to
provide an introduction to the rapidly developing methods in the field of molecular
systematics, both in the laboratory and at the computer. Sources of information are
presented from the sequence to the genome level.
49
OEP22/PSBE2
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP2301- SS
Lecture
(120)
Seminar
(18)
Phylogeny and Evolution of Plants
OEP2302- SS
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
2
90
3
1
120
4
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written examination (3 hours)
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Oral presentation (30 mins)
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Graded
(USA).
D. Hillis, C. Moritz and B. Mable: Molecular Systematics. Sinauer.
D. Soltis, P. Soltis and J Doyle: Molecular Systematics of Plants II (DNA Sequencing).
Kluwer.
K. Weising et al. DNA fingerprinting in plants and fungi
R. Page & E. Holmes: Molecular Evolution - A Phylogenetic Approach. Blackwell.
50
Plant Molecular Stress Physiology
Modulnummer
OEP25/PMSP
Modulbeauftragter
Workload
Umfang
300 h
10 LP
Prof. Dr. Dorothea Bartels
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. D. Bartels
Dr. H. Kirch
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Plant Sciences
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
1, 3
1, 3
Lernziele
The students will learn that adaptations to environmental cues (in particular
dehydration) will be possible by a specific gene expression programme. The students
will learn to analyse expression patterns on the transcriptional and translational level
including RNA blots, protein blots and promoter reporter gene studies. This module
offers an introduction to basic approaches in plant molecular biology including the
generation of transgenic plants.
Inhalte
Plants respond to adverse environments with a specific gene expression programme.
The stress responsive genes allow the plants to adapt and /or to tolerate the stress
situation. Model plants showing extreme stress tolerance and A. thaliana will be used
to analyse and to understand the changes which take place during abiotic
environmental stress conditions. During the course the students will investigate stress
responses on the transcriptional and translational level as well as analyse regulatory
sequences involved in stress specific gene expression.
51
OEP25/PMSP
Plant Molecular Stress Physiology
Any PBPM module
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
OEP2501- WS
Lab
Plant Stress Physiology
(12)
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Presentation
Graded
SWS
10
Workload [h]
LP
300
10
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Protocol to the exercises
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Graded
52
Molecular Evolution and Phylogeny
Modulnummer
OEP26/PMEP
Modulbeauftragter
Workload
Umfang
150 h
5 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. V. Knoop
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Plant Sciences
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
2
2
Lernziele
By the end of the course students should have obtained a good understanding of land
plant evolution from a molecular genomic point of view. They should be able to answer
question on molecular biological techniques as well as on the diversity of land plant
clades and the different approaches taken in molecular phylogenetic analyses.
Inhalte
The lab course will deal with the phylogenetic information stored over 500 million
years of land plant evolution, stored in the genomes of living plants. Molecular
techniques, mainly DNA and RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, PCR amplification,
cloning and sequencing and computer programs for database analyses and molecular
phylogenetic constructions will be used to retrieve this information. Taxonwise, a
focus will be the extant representatives of lower land plants, the bryophytes,
lycophytes and monilophytes and locuswise a focus will be the mitochondrial DNA of
plants with its peculiar mechanisms of gene expression such as RNA editing and
trans-splicing.
53
OEP26/PMEP
Molecular Evolution and Phylogeny
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP2601 - SS
Lecture
(40)
Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics
Seminar
(15)
Plant Phylogeny and Evolution
Lab
(12)
Plant Molecular Phylogenetics
OEP2602 - SS
OEP2603 - SS
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
1
60
2
1
30
1
4
60
2
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written examination (2 hours)
Graded
Studienleistungen
benotet/unbenotet
Modulprüfung
Graded
Oral presentation (30 mins), protocol to the exercises
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Dan Graur and Wen-Hsiung Li. Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution, Sunderland,
MA:Sinauer Associates, Inc., 2000
Volker Knoop and Kai Müller. Gene und Stammbäume, Heidelberg, München:Elsevier
Spektrum, 2006.
R. D. M. Page and E. C. Holmes. Molecular evolution. A phylogenetic approach.,
Oxford:Blackwell Science Ltd., 1998.
J.-W. Wägele. Grundlagen der phylogenetischen Systematik, München:Verlag Dr.
Friedrich Pfeil, 2001.
“Phylogenetic trees made easy”, Hall BG, Sinauer Assoc., Sunderland, MA (2001)
„The mitochondrial DNA of land plants: peculiarities in phylogenetic perspective“,
Knoop V, Curr. Genet. 46:123-139 (2004)
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Plant Biogeography and Conservation
Modulnummer
OEP27/PBCO
Modulbeauftragter
Workload
Umfang
300 h
10 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. J. Mutke
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Plant Sciences
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
3
3
Lernziele
By the end of the module, students should be able to design and perform analyses in the
fields of macroecology and biogeography using GIS, spatial data analyses, and
statistics.
Inhalte
Understanding the spatial distribution of biodiversity is crucial for its further
exploration, use, and conservation. This module combines an introduction in spatial
data analysis using GIS with theory and exercises from the fields of macroecology and
biogeography. A special focus will be conservation biology including priority setting
and analyses of the impact of global environmental change on biodiversity.
55
OEP27/PBCO
Plant Biogeography and Conservation
Any PSBE; PBDT recommended
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP2701 - WS
Seminar
(20)
Biogeography and Conservation
Lab
(20)
Biogeography and Conservation
OEP2702 - WS
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
1
60
2
8
240
8
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Presentation
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Graded
BLACKBURN & GASTON 2003: Macroecology: Concepts and Consequences.
Cambridge Univ Press
BROWN, J.H., RIDDLE, B.R. & LOMOLINO, M.V. 2005: Biogeography. 3rd Ed..
Sinauer. 752 pp
PRIMACK: Essentials of Conservation Biology.Sinauer.
SCHULZE, BECK & MÜLLER-HOHENSTEIN 2005: Plant Ecology. Springer. 702 pp
56
Systematics and Biology of Flowering Plants
Modulnummer
OEP28/PBIO
Modulbeauftragter
Workload
Umfang
300 h
10 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
N.N.
N.N.
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Plant Sciences
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
2
2
Lernziele
lineages and families of vascular plants, their systematics, morphology, and basic
ecology. They will be familiar with the most important methods and terminology in the
field of morphology, taxonomy, and systematics.
Inhalte
The course gives an overview on the systematics, morphology, and biology (e.g.,
floral biology) of (vascular) plants based mainly on living material from the botanic
garden, as well as on herbarium material. Methods for the documentation and analysis
of plant diversity from the field of morphology, taxonomy, and, e.g., floral biology are
taught.
57
OEP28/PBIO
Systematics and Biology of Flowering Plants
Any PSBE module
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP2801 - SS
Lab
(15)
Systematics and Biology of Seed Plants
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Presentation
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
10
Workload [h]
LP
300
10
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Graded
(USA).
58
Palaeobotany and Palynology
Modulnummer
OEP29/PAPA
Modulbeauftragter
Workload
Umfang
150 h
5 LP
Prof. Dr. Thomas Litt
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. T. Litt
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Plant Sciences
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
2
2
Lernziele
Participants should gain an understanding of the evolution of land plants based on
macro- and micropalaeobotanical data, and the application of this information to
phylogenetic and evolutionary analysis. Aims include to develop skills in (1)
morphological analysis of fossil plants, (2) introduction into the pollen morphology and
pollen analysis (3) using SEM and Confocal Laser-Scanning Microscop (4) evaluation
of palaeobotanical data in comparison with current research on ancient DNA and other
biomolecular markers.
Obtaining a profound understanding of the plant fossil record and its evolutionary
significance.
Inhalte
Palaeobotany and palynology play a fundamental role to understand the evolution of
plants from the earliest forms to the development of our present flora. Based on fossil
material the plant evolution will be placed in the context of time, climate change and
mass extinction. The course focuses on periods when major evolutionary changes
occurred and addresses the rates and timing of the evolutionary change seen in the
plant fossil records.
59
OEP29/PAPA
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP2901 - SS
Lecture
(50)
Palaeobotany and terrestrial palaeoecology
Lab
(15)
OEP2902 - SS
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
Workload [h]
2
60
2
4
90
3
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written examination
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Protocol to the lab course
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
LP
Graded
Moore, Webb, Collinson: Pollen Analysis
Steward, Rothwell: Paleobotany and the Evolution of Plants
Steward, Rothwell: Paleobotany and the Evolution of Plants
Taylor, Taylor: The Biology and Evolution of Fossil Plants
Willis, McElwain: The Evolution of Plants
60
Physiological and Chemical Ecology
Modulnummer
OEP30/PCE
Workload
300 h
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. Lukas Schreiber
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
FG Biologie, IZMB
Beteiligte Dozenten
Verwendbarkeit
Umfang
10 CP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
WS
Prof. Dr. Lukas Schreiber
PD Dr. Rochus Franke
Studiengang
Modus
Wahlpflicht
Studiensemester
des Moduls
M. Sc. Plant Sciences
1,2
Lernziele
In this course students learn to use a variety of different techniques used to analyse plant
environment interactions. This includes methods of analytical chemistry (gas
chromatography and mass spectrometry), molecular biology (gene expression and reporter
gene fusion) and transport physiology (water and herbicides transport across leaf surfaces).
Laboratory techniques in modern plant research. Skills for documentation and presentation
of scientific experiments and data.
Inhalte
In the lab course relevant examples of plant environment interactions on the molecular
level will be studied. Arabidopsis thaliana will mostly be used as a model organism.
Experiments will deal with water and salt stress, effects of xenobiotics on plants, plant
micro organism interaction and secondary plant metabolites. Experimental approaches
include measurement of chlorophyll fluorescence, porometry, measurement of cuticular
transpiration and uptake of xenobiotics in leaves, chemical analytics and analysis of gene
expression in response to environmental stimuli.
61
OEP30/PCE
Physiological and Chemical Ecology
Any PBPM module
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Titel
(Teilnehmer)
Lab Course - Phytochemistry: Methods of Chemical
Analytics (10)
Prüfung(en)
SWS
Workload
[h]
LP
8
300
10
benotet/unbenotet
Oral and/or poster presentation
Studienleistungen
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Modulprüfung
Regular participation in lab course
Protocol to the excercises
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Taiz L, and Zeiger E. Plant Physiology, Sunderland, MA:Sinauer, 2006.
Schulze ED, Beck E, and Müller-Hohenstein K. Plant Ecology, Heidelberg: Springer,
2005.
62
Plant Biodiversity and Conservation
Modulnummer
OEP31/PBDT
Workload
300 h
Umfang
7 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. W. Lobin
Dr. J. Mutke
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Plant Sciences
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
1/3
1/3
Lernziele
By the end of the module, the students should be able to map the distribution and
describe the nature of earth’s major terrestrial biomes. They should have a sound
understanding of the influence of the abiotic environment on plant communities and
structure of the vegetation and have a first overview about conservation biology.
Inhalte
The course deals with the field of vegetation ecology and conservation biology. This
includes an introduction to the vegetation ecology of the world’s major biomes and
aspects of biodiversity conservation. The seminar is offered at two levels: 1)
"Biodiversity and Conservation 1" for students who have not participated in that
seminar in PSBE3. 2) "Biodiversity and Conservation 2" adds other aspects and details
for students who already heard "Biodiversity and Conservation 1" in PSBE3
63
OEP31/PBDT
Plant Biodiversity and Conservation
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP3101 – WS
Lecture
(120)
Vegetation Geography
Seminar
(30)
Biodiversity and Conservation
OEP3103 - WS
Seminar
(30)
Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation of
Carnivorous Plants
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written test
Graded
OEP3102 - WS
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
2
90
3
6
210
4
6
210
4
und/oder
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Graded
Sinauer. 752 pp
FREY, W. & LÖSCH, R. (2004): Lehrbuch der Geobotanik. Elsevier, Spektrum Verlag.
WALTER, H. & BRECKLE, S.-W. (1999): Vegetationszonen und Klima. 7. Aufl.
UTB, Ulmer, Stuttgart
64
Vegetation Ecology
Modulnummer
OEP32/PBEC
Modulbeauftragter
Workload
Umfang
300 h
10 LP
Prof. Dr. Dietmar Quandt
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Lobin, Mutke
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Plant Sciences
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
2
2
Lernziele
The students will learn methods of inventorying, identifying, and studying plants and
vegetation types in relation to ecological factors. They should gain insight in the field
work as well as related work in the herbarium and data analyses.
Inhalte
The course deals with the field of vegetation ecology and field biology. This includes
field work and related work in the lab, the herbarium, and computer software to study
the structure and floristic composition of plant communities. The field work includes
one large (up to 2 weeks) or several small field trips.
65
OEP32/PBEC
Vegetation Ecology
Any PBSE module
PBDT recommended
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP3201 - SS
Lab
(15)
Vegetation, Ecology (including fieldwork and
excursion)
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Presentation
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
10
Workload [h]
LP
300
10
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Documentation/protocol
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Graded
Sinauer. 752 pp
WALTER, H. & BRECKLE, S.-W. (1999): Vegetationszonen und Klima. 7. Aufl.
UTB, Ulmer, Stuttgart
66
Plant Molecular Systematics
Modulnummer
OEP34/PMSY
Workload
300 h
Umfang
10 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. Dietmar Quandt
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
N.N. (Biology)
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Plant Sciences
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
3
3
Lernziele
Participants should gain a fundamental understanding of molecular evolutionary
processes governing the change of DNA, and the application of this information to
phylogenetic and evolutionary analysis. Aims include to develop skills in (1) generating
molecular data from plants in the lab, (2) using computers for phylogeny reconstruction
(3) estimating parameters such as substitution rates and divergence times, and (4)
evaluating specific processes important in plant evolution such as hybridization,
polyploidy and reticulate evolution.
Inhalte
Our understanding of plant relationships and evolution has been revolutionized in the
past decade using information from DNA sequences. Major emphasis in the module is
put on providing an introduction to the rapidly developing methods in the field, both
in the laboratory and at the computer. Sources of information treated range from the
nucleotide sequence to the genome level. Case studies deal with important groups
such as angiosperms, ferns and bryophytes in greater detail.
67
OEP34/PMSY
PSBE2
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP3401 - WS
Lab
(8)
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Presentation
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
8
Workload [h]
LP
300
10
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Graded
D. Hillis, C. Moritz and B. Mable (1996): Molecular Systematics (2nd ed.). Sinauer.
D. Soltis, P. Soltis and J Doyle (1998): Molecular Systematics of Plants II (DNA
Sequencing). Kluwer.
K. Weising et al. DNA fingerprinting in plants and fungi (stark aktualisierte Neuauflage
in 2005)
R. Page & E. Holmes (1998): Molecular Evolution - A Phylogenetic Approach.
Blackwell.
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Vertebrate Palaeontology I
Modulnummer
OEP35/M60
Workload
180 h
Umfang
6 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, Beginn SS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. Thomas Martin, Prof. Dr. Martin Sander
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Paläontologie
Beteiligte Dozenten
Sander, Ruf, Klein, Schellhorn, Stein, Konietzko-Meier
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc. OEP Biology
Diplom Biologie
Wahlpflicht
2. Semester
Lernziele
General understanding of the evolutionary history, phylogeny, and historical biogegraphy of the
vertebrates. Detailed knowledge of the comparative anatomy and functional morphology of the
skeletal system of the tetrapods. Vertebrate fossil deposits in the field.
Schlüssel-kompetenzen
Inhalte
Theoretical background of the evolutionary history of the vertebrates. Occurrence of major
vertebrate groups in time and space, historical biogeography and dispersal. Phylogeny of major
clades of vertebrates, presentation of competing hypotheses. Functional morphology and
adaptation. Practical course in comparative osteology of the tetrapods with fossil and Recent
material. Discussion of the phylogenetic background and functional adaptations that can be
recognized from the analysis of the skeleton. Drawing and labelling of selected specimens. Study
of vertebrate fossil deposits in the field, synthesis of the field trip in a report
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Keine
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 3501 - SS
Vorlesung (dt. od. engl.)
(20)
Vertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution (Sander, Ruf,
Schellhorn, Klein, Stein) (SS, WS)
(Gruppengröße)
Vorlesung/Übung
Osteology of the Vertebrates (WS)
Prüfung(en)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
3
90
3
3
90
3
Prüfungsform(en)
Klausur (90 min.)
benotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
keine
Literatur:
•
M. J. Benton, Vertebrate Paleontology, Blackwell Science, 3rd edition 2004
•
R. L. Carroll, Paläontologie und Evolution der Wirbeltiere, Thieme 1993
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Vertebrate Paleontology II
Umfang
6 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Modulnummer
M62
Workload
180 h
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. Thomas Martin
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. T. Martin, PD Dr. M. Sander, Dr. N. Klein, Dr. R. Schellhorn
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
1, 3. Semester
1, 3 Semester
Lernziele
Participants should gain knowledge of the most important Fossillagerstätten through earth history
on the basis of collection material, field work and scientific literature. They will learn the
faunistic content, the sedimentary environment, the taphonomy, the palaeogeography, and the
importance of a particular Lagerstätte for our understanding of the history of life. Furthermore,
they will acquire basic skills in scientific presentation and publication.
Presentations of seminar talks, Concepitation of PowerPoint-Presentations. Reading English
literature, independent literature research, Writing of reports and prtocols.
Inhalte
Definition and type of Fossillagerstätte. List of treated Lagerstätten: Präkambrium: Ediacara
(Australien). Kambrium: Chengjiang (China), Burgess Shale (Kanada), Orsten (Schweden).
Ordovizium, Silur: Harding Sandstone (USA). Devon: Hunsrückschiefer (Deutschland), Rhynie
Chert (Schottland), Eifel-Kalkmulden (Deutschland). Karbon: Bear Gulch (USA), Ruhrkarbon
(Deutschland). Perm: Unterperm von Texas (USA), Rotliegend-Seen (Deutschland), Oberperm
von Russland. Trias: Petrified Forest (Arizona, USA), Monte San Giorgio (Schweiz/Italien). Jura:
Holzmaden (Deutschland), Solnhofen (Deutschland), Morrison-Formation (USA). Kreide: JeholBiota (China), Dinosaur Provincial Park (Kanada). Tertiär: Messel (Deutschland), Tertiär des
Bighorn Basin (USA), Baltischer Bernstein, Santa Cruz-Formation (Argentinien). Quartär:
Rancho La Brea (USA).
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M62
Vertebrate Paleontology II
none
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
M 62001 – SS
M 62002 – SS
M 62004 – SS
M 62005 – SS
M 62006 – SS
Lecture (engl./dt.)
(30)
Fossil Lagerstätten
Mammals of the Mesocoic
Fossil Lagerstätten Excursion
Evolution and Paleobiology of the Dinosaurs
Mammal-like Reptiles
M 62003 - SS
M 62017 - SS
Seminar (engl./dt.)
Research Seminar Vertebrate Paleontology II
Seminar Polen Excursion
M 62018 - SS
Palaeontological Fieldtrip to Poland
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
written exam
graded
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
1
1
3,2
30
30
60
1
1
2
2
20
2
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Protocol Excursion
Sonstiges
Literatur:
graded
graded
•
Selden et al. : Fossil Deposits
•
Briggs et al.: Paleobiology - A Synthesis
•
W.K. Weidert Hrsg :Reihe "Klassische Fundstellen d. Paläontologie"
•
Spezialliteratur zu einzelnen Lagerstätten
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Vertiefung Wirbeltierpaläontologie (Dinosaurier)
Modulnummer
Workload
M63/OEP Free 2D 180 h
Umfang
6 LP
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Geowissenschaften
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jedes 2. Jahr im WS
Beteiligte Dozenten Sander, Ruf, Klein
Verwendbarkeit
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
des Moduls
MSc OEP Biology
Wahlpflicht
1. Semester oder
3. Semester
Lernziele
Vertieftes
Kennenlernen
der
Großreptilien
des
Paläound
Mesozoikums, insbesondere der Dinosaurier, marinen Reptilien und
säugetierähnlichen Reptilien. Methoden der Phylogenie-Rekonstruktion
an Fossilien, paläohistologische Methoden.
Schlüsselkompetenz Erstellen und
en
Folienvorlagen
Präsentieren von Seminarvorträgen, Entwurf von
für PowerPoint-Präsentationen. Lesen englischer
Fachliteratur,
selbstständige
Literaturrecherche,
Verfassen
von
Berichten und Protokollen
Inhalte
Evolution, Verbreitungsgeschichte und Aussterben der Dinosaurier,
säugetierähnlichen Reptilien und marinen Reptilien des Mesozoikums,
Ursprung und frühe Evolution der Vögel. Paläobiologische Fragen und
Kontroversen wie Evolution der Warmblütigkeit, Zusammenhang
zwischen Reproduktionsbiologie und Evolution. Methoden der
Paläobiolohischen Forschung an fossilen Großreptilien. Histologie der
Knochen und Zähne fossiler Wirbeltiere und ihre Aussagekraft über
Individualentwicklung und Lebenslaufgeschichte. Anwendungen auf
evolutive Fragen, Stichwort „Evo-Devo“. Theorie und Praxis der
phylogenetischen Analyse mittels Computer bei fossilen Wirbeltieren.
Praktisches Vorgehen bei der histologischen Beprobung und
Untersuchung fossiler Knochen und Zähne.
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M63/OEP Free 2D Vertiefung Wirbeltierpaläontologie (Dinosaurier)
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema
(Gruppengröße)
SWS
Workload
[h]
LP
M 6301 – WS
Vorlesung
(30)
2
45
1,5
M 6302 – WS
Vorlesung / Übung
(10)
2
60
2
1
45
1,5
1
30
1
Paleohistology
Vorlesung / Übung
(10)
M 6303 – WS
Phylogenetic Methods in Paleontology
Volesung
M 6304 – WS
(30)
Special Topics in Vertebrate Paleontology
Unterrichtssprache Deutsch, Englisch
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
Klausur (90 min)
benotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
Literatur:
•
Chinsamy-Turan, A. 2005. The microstructure of dinosaur bone.
Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore.
•
Currey, J.D. 2002. Bones. Structure and Mechanics. Princeton
University Press, Princeton.
•
Fastovsky, D.E. and Weishampel, D.B. 2005. The Evolution and
Extinction of the Dinosaurs. Second Edition. Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge.
•
Wägele, Johann-Wolfgang. 2005. Foundations of Phylogenetic
Systematics. Freidrich Pfeil Verlag, München 365 pp.
•
Peter Skelton, Andrew Smith, and Neale Monks: 2002. Cladistics.
A Practical Primer on CD-ROM. Cambridge University Press,
Cambridge.
Übersicht:
OEP Free 2D/M 63 Vertiefung Wirbeltierpaläontologie (Dinosaurier)
6
M 6301
V
2
30
30
15
45
1,5
M 6302
Paleohistology
Ü
2
30
30
30
60
2
M 6303
Phylogenetic Methods in Paleontology
VÜ
1
30
15
15
30
1
M 6304
Research Seminar Vertebrate Paleontology III
S
2
30
30
15
45
1,5
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Chemistry of Natural Products
Modulnummer
OEP37
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. G. M. König
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Pharmacy
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. G. M. König
Dr. S. Kehraus
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
MSc Plant Sciences
MSc Molecular Biotechnology
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
1, 3
1, 3
1, 3
Lernziele
The module deals with the analysis and biosynthesis of natural products. The students
will learn several techniques to isolate and characterize secondary metabolites, e.g.
chromatographic methods (thin layer chromatography, high performance liquid
chromatography, gas chromatography) and spectrophotometric methods (UV
spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy). A second part of the course
mediates knowledge about methods to analyze and identify enzymes, proteins, and
biosynthetic genes (electrophoresis, PCR).
Analytical methods of molecules
Inhalte
The lecture and the seminar give an overview of the different classes of bioactive
natural products. The students will understand their biosynthesis and their ecological
relevance. They will get the ability to appreciate their diverse applications in medicine.
In the practical course the students get profound knowledge of the analytical techniques
for the qualitative and quantitative determination of natural products, as well as for their
isolation and structure elucidation.
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OEP37
Chemistry of Natural Products
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 3702 - WS
Seminar (12)
Drugs from Plants and Microorganisms
Practical
(12)
Practical Course (incl. Reports)
OEP 3703 - WS
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
2
75
2.5
4
165
5.5
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written examination.
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Regular participation in the seminar and practical
course; oral presentation during the seminar;
protocols during the practical course
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Not graded
Paul M. Dewick, Medicinal Natural Products, Wiley, 2001
Richard J.P. Cannell, Natural Products Isolation, Humana Press, 1998
Terence A. Brown, Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis, Blackwell Publishing, 2006
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Modulnummer
OEP-VP
Workload
120 h
Umfang
4 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
WS, SS
Modulbeauftragter
see associated module
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
various (see associated module)
Beteiligte Dozenten
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 2, 3
Lernziele
Introduction to scientific methods. Deepening of learning targets of associated module
Ability for independent scientific work. See associated module
Inhalte
Depending on associated module
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OEP-VP
Participation in associated module and accordance of module leader
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
Prüfung(en)
Modulprüfung
Workload [h]
4
120
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written protocol
Graded
Certification of course content
Studienleistungen
SWS
LP
4
benotet/unbenotet
Not graded
Sonstiges
78
Biology and Evolution of Invertebrates:
Modulnummer
OEP-Free-1A
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. J. W. Wägele
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
ZFMK
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. J. W. Wägele
N.N. (Biology)
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
Wahlpflicht
2
2
Lernziele
The students will learn how to identify and distinguish species, how to discover their
relationships and phylogeny, which special adaptations to specific habitats they have,
including morphological and anatomical structures, behaviour and life cycle
characteristics. During the module students will gain an understanding of the effect
historical processes and events had on the geographical distribution and on the
evolution of body plans. This will include evolutionary processes, phylogenies, the
effect of geological and climatic changes. Relevant methods are comparative anatomy
and histology, foundations of phylogenetics, collecting and sorting in the field, and soft
skills for presentations and those needed for field work.
Knowledge on invertebrate anatomy and systematics, preparatory and presentation
skills.
Inhalte
The course will usually be held at a marine station in Ferrol (Galicia, Northern Spain).
Lectures will provide an overview on animal evolution, evolution of body plans and of
ways of life, and on metazoan phylogeny. The practical exercises take place in the
laboratory and in the field. Students will study the morphology, anatomy and histology
of selected species. They will learn to dissect different types of animals, to make
preparations for microscopy, to prepare drawings, to infer phylogenies. During the
course, participants will develop further their ability to critically discuss current
literature and to prepare scientific presentations. Part of the practical exercises take
place in the field. Students will learn to discover and catch animals, to observe their life
style, to study the morphology of selected species. They will learn to keep different
types of animals living, to describe their adaptations, to prepare drawings, and the basic
rules of taxonomy.
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OEP-Free-1A
Biology and Evolution of Invertebrates
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 1401 – SS
Lecture
Evolution of Invertebrata
Seminar
Practical
Laboratory and field course
OEP 1402 – SS
OEP 1403 – SS
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
(20)
2
60
2
(20)
(20)
2
6
60
120
2
4
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written examination
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Active participation (including short oral
presentations) in practicals, delivery of protocols and
drawings (conditions will be specified depending on
progress of practical work)
Sonstiges
ZG IV
Not graded
Recommended Reading
W. Westheide, R. Rieder: Spezielle Zoologie, G. Fischer Verlag Jena (now distributed
by Spektrum Akademischer Verlag)
A. Kästner, Lehrbuch der Speziellen Zoologie, G. Fischer Verlag Jena
R. Brusca & G.J. Brusca: Invertebrates, Sinauer Ass., Sunderland, Massachussetts
80
Introduction to Tropical Ecology
Modulnummer
OEP Free 1B
Workload
180 h
Umfang
6 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich WS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. K.-L. Schuchmann
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
ZFMK, ILZ
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. Karl-L. Schuchmann, PD Dr. J. Boehmer
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1,3
Lernziele
Students will be introduced to the most diverse and species-rich terrestrial ecosystem of
the world: the tropical forests. This life zone occupies approx. 7% of the Earth´s
surface, harboring as much as 50% of the world´s biodiversity. The lectures and
related seminars will provide insights in complex ecosystems and webs of adaptation.
This requires an interdisziplinary approach at all levels of biotic and non-biotic
interactions.
Broad knowledge of ecological and evolutionary theory. Good command of English.
Inhalte
The lectures and seminars will provide an overview of edaphic, climatic, and biotic
characteristics of the tropics comparing both the Old World and the New World
tropcial ecosystems and their evolutionary patterns in time and space. Following further
key content aspects will be dealt with in detail: characterisitc patters of different kinds
of tropical forests, floral and structural compositions, climate and nutrient cycles, web
of adaptations and interactions between plants and animals, implications of forest
destruction etc.
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OEP Free 1B
Introduction to Tropical Ecology
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP-20a01
OEP-20a02
Lecture
Tropcial Ecology
Seminar
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Oral examinations
oral presentations
Graded (50%)
Graded (50%)
(Teilnehmer)
WS
Workload [h]
LP
(70)
2
60
2
(20)
4
120
4
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Protocols
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Not graded
Will be announced before start of course
82
Distribution patterns, speciation and phylogenetics of
vertebrates in the Palaeotropics
Modulnummer
OEP-Free-1C
Workload
90 h
Umfang
3 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Unregelmäßig WS
Modulbeauftragter
Dr. R. van den Elzen
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
ZFMK
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. D. Rödder, Dr. F. Herder, Dr. R. van den Elzen, Gäste (Wissenschaftler,
Gastforscher, Doktoranden des ZFMK)
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1,3
Lernziele
This seminar focuses to patterns of diversity in vertebrates of the Palaeotropic region.
Participants are introduced to the fields of historical biogeography and speciation,
which will be discussed in context of species richness, ecology and phylogeography.
Students will learn to read scientific literature on theory and case studies of “old world”
vertebrates, to give oral presentations, and to discuss the topics critically.
Knowledge of relationships between historical events, systematics and biology of
vertebrates in the Palaeotropics. Practice in critically reading and discussing current
literature on these topics.
Inhalte
Lectures will provide an overview on historical biogeography, ecology,
phylogenetic systematics, speciation and species richness in vertebrates
of the “old world”. The chosen taxa, as well as the focus of the subject,
depend on the lecturers as well as on the literature chosen by the
students. Main topics (lectures and literature) are (i) plate tectonics and
distribution
patterns
of
vertebrates,
(ii)
biogeographic
history
of
ecoregions, (iii) diversity of selected old world vertebrate taxa, (iv)
climatic history, and (v) speciation. Adaptations to ecologically extreme
environments (like deserts) and climatic change and its ecological
implications in the Palaeotropics will also be addressed in detail.
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OEP-Free-1C
Distribution patterns, speciation and phylogenetics of vertebrates in
the Palaeotropics
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 20 B 01 – WS
OEP 20 B 02 – WS
Introductory lecture
Seminar
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Oral presentation (power point presentation)
Extensive protocol
Graded (50%)
Graded (50%)
(Teilnehmer)
(20)
(20)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
30
60
1
2
1
1
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Attendance and active participation in the seminar
Sonstiges
Weekend seminar (3 days), ZG IV
Not graded
Recommended Reading: Will be announced before start of course
84
Modulnummer
OEP Free 1D
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
jährlich WS
Modulbeauftragter
Dr. Fabian Herder, Dr. Dennis Rödder
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
ZFMK
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Fabian Herder
Dr. Dennis Rödder
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1,3
Lernziele
The participants will gain insight into evolution and diversity of lower vertebrates
(fishes, amphibians and reptiles). Morphological adaptation and geographical
distribution are discussed in context of ecological and biogeographical concepts.
Lectures and seminars will provide a general overview on patterns and processes related
to lower vertebrate diversity, but will also allow deeper insight into some relevant key
groups.
Knowledge in biodiversity, systematics and evolutionary biology of the focus group;
conservation and collection based methods (museum, zoo). Practice in critically reading
and discussing current scientific literature.
Inhalte
More than two-thirds of the vertebrate species known are fishes,
amphibians or reptiles. Lectures and seminars of this module will provide
an overview on patterns of diversity, systematics and evolution of these
“lower vertebrates”. Comparative anatomical studies will be performed in
the practical part to explore morphological traits relevant in context of
adaptation or systematics. Methods taught comprise those relevant for
collection-based research, key “tools” relevant for evolutionary and
systematic studies, and applied aspects relevant to zoos.
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OEP Free 1D
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 20-D 01 – WS
OEP 20-D 02 – WS
OEP 20-D 03 – WS
Seminar
Practicals
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Extensive protocol of practical
Graded (50%)
Graded (50%)
(Teilnehmer)
(20)
(20)
(20)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
60
60
120
2
2
4
1
1
4
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Attendance and discussions during the seminar
Sonstiges
Time of course: ZG IV: March
Not graded
Recommended Reading
86
Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Arthropods
Modulnummer
OEP-Free-1E
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
jährlich SS
Modulbeauftragter
Dr. Thomas Wesener
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
ZFMK
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Dirk Ahrens
Dr. Bernhard Huber
Dr. Ximo Mengual
Dr. Ralph Peters
Dr. T. Wesener
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
Aims are to get detailed insight into the evolution, diversity, and biology of
arthropods in general and of some groups in particular (spiders, millipedes,
beetles & wasps). In addition, students will learn how to identify and to study
arthropods, i.e. how to infer characters, to understand their evolutionary history
etc. by means of comparative and phylogenetic analyses.
Principles of nomenclature, taxonomy and systematics; identification; statistical
and comparative character analysis; reviewing scientific literature
Inhalte
Students will acquire a general overview of the evolution and diversity of
arthropods. They will learn:
•
To dissect and conserve/mount arthropods
•
Study the external morphology of selected taxa (i.e., arachnids,
myriapods, crustaceans, and insects) with light- and scanning-electron
microscopic methods
•
Learn how to identify major arthropod lineages and species
•
Extract morphological characters and to infer differences between
different character states with computer-tools (morphometrics)
•
Understand basic principles of taxonomy including nomenclature
Exercise phylogenetic systematics based on morphology with example
data
The module includes lectures, lab work, field excursions, and seminars with
student presentations.
•
87
OEP-Free-1E
Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Arthropods
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP-Free-1E
Lecture
Seminar
Practicals
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
(Teilnehmer)
(14)
(14)
(14)
•
Oral presentation (PowerPoint presentation)
with hand-out, protocol of lab work (50%)
•
Five part-ime exams (50%)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
60
60
120
2
2
4
2
2
4
benotet/unbenotet
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Attendance and active participation in lecture and in
discussions during the seminar
Sonstiges
Time of course: Zeitgruppe 1
Not graded
Recommended Reading
88
Presentation of scientific data in oral and written form
Modulnummer
OEP-Free-1F
Workload
180 h
Umfang
6 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich SS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. K.-L. Schuchmann
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
ZFMK
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. Karl-L. Schuchmann
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
Designing scientific experiments and evaluating data for Bachelor, M.Sc., and Ph.D.
theses; preparation of professional oral presentations; guidelining scientific writing.
Softskills
Inhalte
Lectures and seminars along with practical exercises of scientific data presentations in
oral and written form constitute the basis of the course. The content of the module is
focussing on obtaining professional skills for a career in biological sciences. Topics
constitute careful experimental design, data evaluation, and presentation in Bachelor,
M.Sc., and Ph.D. theses. Besides active training of scientific data presentations (seminar
talks, posters, oral presentations) and scientific writing constitute a major part of the
module.
89
OEP-Free-1F
Presentation of scientific results in oral and written form
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP-20 F 01
Lecture
(15)
OEP-20 F 02
Seminars
(15)
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Oral examinations
oral presentations
written protocols
Graded 1/3
Graded 1/3
(Teilnehmer)
WS
Workload [h]
LP
2
60
2
4
120
4
Graded 1/3
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Attencance in the seminars
Sonstiges
ZG III, also during weekends
Not graded
Recommended Reading
A script will be available.
90
Ecology and zoogeography of the Pannonian area, with a field
trip to the Neusiedler Lake
Modulnummer
OEP-Free-1G
Workload
240 h
Umfang
10 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
jährlich SS
Modulbeauftragter
Dr. D. Rödder, Dr. C. Koch
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
ZFMK
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. D. Rödder, Dr. C. Koch
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
Students will learn about subjects of ecology and zoogeography, in particular of the
Pannonian area.
Knowledge in biodiversity, ecology, biopgeography, conservation and collection-based
methods (museum and zoos). Practice in critically reading and discussing current
literature on these topics.
Inhalte
The field trip to the Neusiedlersee area provides insight into the ecological and
biogeographic peculiarities of the Pannonian area, also in comparison to the nearby
Eastern Alps. Comparisons will also be made with habitats in central Hungary which
will help to understand the interconnection between central and peripheral areas.
Knowledge in metazoan taxa will be broadened and taxonomic studies performed.
91
OEP-Free-1G
Ecology and zoogeography of the Pannonian area, with an field trip
to the Neusiedler Lake
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 20-G 01 – SS
OEP 20-G 02 – SS
OEP 20-G 03 – SS
Seminar
Practicals
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Oral presentations (power point presentation) +
handout
Extensive protocols of practicals
Active participation in practicals
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
(15)
(15)
(15)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
60
60
120
2
2
4
1
1
4
Graded
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Attendance in lecture and seminar
Sonstiges
Time of course: ZG IV: usually in August/September
Not graded
Recommended Reading
92
Speciation in Fishes: Patterns and Processes
Modulnummer
OEP-Free-1H
Workload
60 h
Umfang
3 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
jährlich WS
Modulbeauftragter
Dr. Fabian Herder
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
ZFMK
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Fabian Herder
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1,3
Lernziele
This seminar will provide background in speciation theory and encourage to critically
discuss alternative hypotheses on the origin of diversity in context of fish model
systems.
Knowledge in speciation theory and case studies in nature; insight into patterns of
diversity and divergence in fishes; practice in the use of scientific literature
Inhalte
Speciation research asks for the mechanisms and processes generating
biodiversity. Fishes are with roughly 30.000 species by far the most
diverse group of vertebrates in the world, and have extensively been used
as model organisms to test hypotheses on the origin of species. In this
seminar, we review speciation theory and discuss theoretical predictions
in context of current literature on speciation in fishes. Examples
considered range from adaptive radiations in African rift lakes to evolution
of species pairs in northern lake whitefish or recently discovered cases of
hybrid speciation.
93
Speciation in Fishes: Patterns and Processes
OEP-Free-1H
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP 20-H 01 – WS
Seminar
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Extensive protocol
Graded (50%)
Graded (50%)
(Teilnehmer)
(16)
SWS
Workload [h]
3
90
3
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Attendance and discussions during the seminar
Sonstiges
Time of course: ZG II, weekends
LP
Not graded
Recommended reading: will be announced
94
Bioinformatics for Master Students – Beginner's course
Modulnummer
OEP-Free-1I
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich WS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. B. Misof
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
ZFMK
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Oliver Niehuis, Prof. Dr.B. Misof
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1,3
Lernziele
The course aims to teach students the skills to accomplish the tasks needed for many of
today's bioinformatic challenges, such as extracting data from a program's output file,
analysing data in a way, that no program provides so far, or simply handling and
proceesing large datasets. Focusing on realistic examples –analyses of DNA and protein
sequences in phylogenetic and genome projects – the students will develop (declarative)
programming skills in the popular and easy to learn scripting language Perl. Students
will apply their newly acquired programming skills to access and control external
programs, such as relational database management systems, sequence alignment
programs, and programs of the Basic Local Aligment Search Tool (BLAST) by making
use of Perl modules from the BioPerl project.
Analysis and management of (large) datasets, Perl computer language, MySQL
database query language
Inhalte
The students will learn how to store, access, and manipulate data in the three types of
variables (i.e., scalars, arrays, hashes) that Perl supports. Using loops (e.g. for, while,
foreach) and control structures (e.g., if, unless), they will then develop the skills to takle
more complex problems. By introducing filehandles, the students will discover how to
retreive and to store data directly from/in a file, whose content they will then parse out
by using regular expressions. By introducing references, they will finally learn to use
nested data structures (e.g. two-dimensional arrays) to handle more complex data
structures. The students will be tought the concept and the benefits of subroutines and
modules, which will allow them to build larger programs and to reuse their code, or that
of others. The latter will be excersized using the vast collection of free and ready to use
Perl modules from the BioPerl project. The students will use BioPerl to store and access
sequence data in the popular MySQL database management system, to search for
similar sequences with the aid of the NCBI BLAST programs, and to align orthologous
sequences with the programs TCOFFE, MUSCLE and MAFFT.
95
OEP-Free-1I
Practice in Molecular Analyses
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
(12)
(12)
SWS
4
4
Workload [h]
LP
120
120
4
4
OEP-Free-1I
Lecture
Practical
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
written examination
graded
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
James D. Tisdall 2001: Beginning Perl for Bioinformatics. O'Reilly. ISBN 978-0-5960080-6
James D. Tisdall 2003: Mastering Perl for Bioinformatics. O'Reilly. ISBN 0-59600307-2
96
Comparative Morphology and Biology of selected
Mammalian groups
Modulnummer
OEP-Free-1J
Workload
180
Umfang
6LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Unregularly in SS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. J.W. Wägele
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
ZFMK
Beteiligte Dozenten
NN
R.Ray
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
Students will learn about morphology, diversity and ecology of diverse mammal
groups. The lectures and related seminar will provide a general overview on systematics
of mammals, as well as insights into specific groups.
Knowledge in biodiversity and identification and classification methods by means of
scull features.
Inhalte
The course will offer a comparative overview of mammal orders. For
different groups we will review the diversity of species as well as the
ecological, zoogeographic and evolutionary aspects. Diverse orders of
mammals will be introduced and relevant characteristics studied and
discussed.
97
OEP-Free-1J
Comparative Morphology and Biology of selected Mammalian
groups
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP-Free-1J 01 – SS
Seminar
Practicals
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Final test
Graded (50%)
Graded (50%)
(Teilnehmer)
(10)
(10)
(10)
SWS
Workload [h]
1
1
4
30
30
120
1
1
4
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Regular attendance, oral presentation
Sonstiges
Time of course: ZG III
LP
98
Biodiversity of the Alps, with a field trip to the Eastern Alps
Modulnummer
OEP-Free-1K
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Unregularly in SS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Bernhard Misof
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
ZFMK
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Jonas Astrin
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology,
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
Students will be trained in biodiversity of Alpine biota’s.
Knowledge in biodiversity, ecology, biogeography, conservation and collection-based
methods. Practice in critically reading and discussing current literature on these topics.
Practice in carrying out field work in remote areas.
Inhalte
The fieldtrip to the Eastern Alps introduces students into Alpine biodiversity via
zoological and botanical determinations, broadening the knowledge in metazoan taxa.
During extended hikes from the subalpine up to the nival zones we will treat
geomorphology, climate, altitudinal zonation, adaptations to the alpine environment,
glacial influence and current environmental threats.
99
OEP-Free-1K
Biodiversity of the Alps, with a field trip to the Eastern Alps
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP-Free-1K 01-SS
OEP-Free-1K 02-SS
OEP-Free-1K 02-SS
Seminar
Practical
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Oral presentation (no PP) and handout
graded
Protocol of practical
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
(10)
(10)
(10)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
30
60
150
1
2
5
2
2
4
Not graded
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
(Teilnehmer)
Time of course: ZG III
Recommended Reading: will be announced before start of course
100
Conservation
Modulnummer
OEP-Free-1M
Workload
120 h
Umfang
4 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich WS
Modulbeauftragter
PD Dr. Klaus Riede
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
PD Dr. Klaus Riede
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1,3
Lernziele
Many species and landscapes require international efforts
for effective protection. To this end, several multilateral
environmental agreements (MEAs) have been ratified, such as
CITES, CMS and Ramsar. Additional programs and conventions,
such as the CBD, have been implemented to coordinate these
programs with national biodiversity action plan and
legislation. This lecture will provide an overview about
this rather complicated and even confusing ensemble of
MEAs,
most
of
which
are
legally
non-binding,
but
nevertheless initiated several useful nature protection
programs. Because the city of Bonn hosts secretariats for
several relevant International Organisations, we will try
to get some hands-on experience through visits of the
institution.
Getting familiar with MEAs
Inhalte
Description of important MEAs, with special emphasis on
their relevance for species conservation. All MEAs work at
the “science-policy” interface. The module will outline the
contribution of scientists to MEAs, by selection of
endangered species to be listed on their annexes or
designing species action plans. Special emphasis will be
made on taxonomic problems related to listing. Excursions
to MEA secretariats located in Bonn, such as CMS, IUCN
Environmental Law center, UNCC, FSC etc., will provide
opportunities for discussions with representatives.
101
OEP-Free-1M
Conservation
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
OEP-Free-1I
Lecture
Seminar
Excursions
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
written examination on topics of lecture
graded
(40)
(40)
(40)
Studienleistungen
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
40
50
30
2
1
1
1
2
2
Not graded
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
102
Beginner’s course: Programming in C/C++
Modulnummer
OEP-Free-1N
Workload
150 h
Umfang
5 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
unregularly in SS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Wolfgang Wägele
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Christoph Mayer, Prof. Wolfgang Wägele
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biolgie,
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
Students will learn the basics of the programming language C/C++ as well as how to
design and devise algorithms for solving simple problems. At the end of the course they
should be able to write small command line programs to analyze their data sets and to
simulate simple procedures in natural or social studies.
Knowing how to write simple programs for the analysis of data sets has become a key
competence in natural and even in social sciences.
Inhalte
This beginner’s course provides an introduction to the programming language C/C++.
Students will first learn the basics of C and how to use the additions of C++ to write
simple command line programs. (A thorough introduction to object oriented
programming will be beyond the scope of this course.)
Students from all subjects should be able to follow this course.
103
OEP-Free-1N
Beginner’s course: Programming in C/C++
Background knowledge in computer science or programming is not required. A high
motivation is necessary.
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
OEP-Free-1N
Lecture
Computer exercises
(12)
(12)
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
written examination
graded
Studienleistungen
Excerises
Modulprüfung
-
Sonstiges
Recommended literature:
SWS
2
3
Workload [h]
LP
75
75
2
3
Martin Schader, Stefan Kuhlins, Programmieren in C++
Bjarne Stroustrup, Einführung in das Programmieren in C++
Ulrich Breymann, C++, Eine Einführung
Nicolai Josuttis, Objektorientiertes Programmieren in C++
Online material such as:
http://velociraptor.mni.fh-giessen.de/Programmierung/progI.pdf
104
Pattern and processes shaping biodiversity
Modulnummer
OEP Free 1O
Workload
90 h
Umfang
3 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
WS
Modulbeauftragter
Dr. D. Rödder
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
ZFMK
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. F. Herder, Dr. D. Rödder, Gäste (Wissenschaftler, Gastforscher, Doktoranden des
ZFMK)
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1,3
Lernziele
This seminar focuses to patterns of diversity in vertebrates. Participants are introduced
to the fields of historical biogeography and speciation, which will be discussed in
context of species richness patterns, ecology and phylogeography. Students will learn to
read scientific literature on theory and case studies of vertebrates, to give oral
presentations, and to discuss the topics critically.
Knowledge of relationships between historical events, systematics and biology of
vertebrates. Practice in critically reading and discussing current literature on these
topics.
Inhalte
Lectures will provide an overview on historical biogeography, (macro-)
ecology, phylogenetic systematics, speciation and species richness in
vertebrates. The chosen taxa, as well as the focus of the subject, depend
on the lecturers as well as on the literature chosen by the students. Main
topics (lectures and literature) are (i) plate tectonics and distribution
patterns of vertebrates, (ii) biogeographic history of ecoregions, (iii)
mechanism generating diversity patterns of selected vertebrate taxa, (iv)
climatic history, and (v) speciation. Adaptations to ecologically extreme
environments (like deserts) and climatic change and its ecological
implications will also be addressed in detail.
105
OEP Free 1O
Pattern and processes shaping biodiversity
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP Free 1N – WS
Seminar
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Oral presentation (power point presentation) and
extensive protocol
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
(up to 20)
2
Workload [h]
90
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Active participation (including 45 minute oral
presentations) in discussions during the seminar,
attendance at module lectures, delivery of detailed
and extensive protocols and of power point
presentations
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Not graded
106
LP
3
Diversity, Form and Function in Birds & Mammals – Selected Topics
Modulbeauftragter
Workload
Umfang
Dauer Modul
240 h
8 LP
1 Semester
Prof. Dr. J.W. Wägele, Dr. T. Töpfer, Dr. J. Decher
Anbietende
Biology
OEP Free 1P
Turnus
WS
Lehreinheit(en)
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. T. Töpfer, Dr. J. Decher
Verwendbarkeit
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
des Moduls
OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
3
Lernziele
This course is designed to familiarize students with the basics of species diversity,
classification, selected evolutionary and functional aspects in the classes Aves and
Mammalia. Participants will develop an understanding of evolutionary and functional
interrelationships by own hands-on studies and joint discussion of presentations.
basic knowlegde of vertebrate biology, presentation skills
Inhalte
Selected groups of birds and mammals and their defining adaptations and
specializations will be examined in detail by the students. Participants are expected to
read selected articles or book chapters in preparation of each day's topic, with subjects
ranging from classic morphological and ecological papers to current molecular
phylogenetic and evolutionary articles. The course will include an all-day mandatory
excursion to the Cologne Zoo.
107
OEP Free 1P
Diversity, Form and Function in Birds & Mammals – Selected Topics
Teilnahme-
None
voraussetzungen
Veranstaltungen
OEP Free-1
Prüfung(en)
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
Practical training
(15)
6
180
6
Lecture
(15)
1
30
1
Seminar
(15)
1
30
1
voraussetzung zur
Workload [h]
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
u.a. als Zulassungs-
SWS
Graded
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
For requests contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
108
LP
Biogeography and ecology of islands
Modulnummer
OEP-Free 1Q
Workload
180 h
Umfang
6 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich SS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. J. Wolfgang Wägele, Dr. André-A. Weller
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
ZFMK
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. André-A. Weller, Dr. Till Töpfer
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1,3
Lernziele
In relation to their size, islands are among the terrestric areas representing the highest
diversity of habitats and species at global scale. Based on comparison of Macaronesia
and the Mediterranean, students will be introduced to a broad range of research topics
dealing with islands, such as biogeography, landscape ecology and biodiversity.
Emphasis will be given to botanical, ornithological, climatic and geological aspects
(including endemism, distribution patterns, habitat use, morphological adaptations).
Broad knowledge of biogeography and island theories.
Good command of English.
Inhalte
The lectures, seminars and the practical training (field excursions) will provide an
overview of theories on island biogeography, speciation concepts and effects, as well as
habitat characteristics, typical representatives of fauna/flora (including endemism),
morphological adaptations and phylogenetic traits. This will include a comparison of
islands in Macaronesia with those from the Mediterranean. In addition, natural and
man-made threats to natural habitats and species richness will be evaluated. The
practical training will include a two-week study excursion to one Mediterranean island
(Cyprus), with emphasis on habitat diversity, endemism, and feeding ecology, migration
patterns and habitat use in birds.
109
OEP-Free 1Q
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP
Lecture
(7)
Seminar
(7)
Practical training
(7)
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
WS
Workload [h]
1
30
1
1
4
30
120
1
4
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Oral presentations
Graded (50%)
Graded (50%)
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Protocols
Sonstiges
Study excursion Cyprus: ca. 15-30 September 2014
LP
Not graded
Contact for requests: [email protected]
110
Theory and practice of phylogenetic systematics
Modulnummer
OEP-Free 1R
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich SS
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Christoph Mayer, Prof. Bernhard Misof
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
Lernziele
Building on a good knowledge in genetics, this course aims to provide a broad
understanding of the theoretical concepts used in molecular systematics, ranging from
the alignment of molecular sequences, BLAST searches, models of sequence evolution,
measures of genetic distances and most important the different methods/algorithms used
for the reconstruction of phylogenetic trees. Furthermore, participants will learn how to
compute and interpret phylogenetic support values. Computer exercises are an integral
component of this course. Participants will learn how to apply their theoretical
knowledge when using computer programs to analyze molecular data sets. Every
participant will give a presentation in English.
Understanding the theoretical principles in phylogenetics and their application to real
data sets.
Inhalte
The students will get a broad overview over the theoretical concepts used in the field of
molecular systematics and how these concepts are applied - using computer programs to real data sets. It will be shown why the knowledge of these theoretical aspects is
necessary for a successful analysis of molecular data sets.
Studiensemester
111
OEP-Free 1R
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
(20)
(20)
(20)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
120
90
30
4
3
1
4
3
1
OEP SS
Lecture
Exercises
Seminar
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Final exam
graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Short oral presentation (seminar)
Protocols / Exercisesheets
Sonstiges
Not graded
Knoop & Müller 2006: Gene und Stammbäume, Elsevier
Wägele, Wolfgang 2005: Foundations of Phylogenetic systematics, Pfeil Verlag
Lemey, Salemy et al. 2009: The phylogenetic handbook, Cambridge Univ. Press
Page, R.D., Holmes, E., Molecular Evolution, Wiley-Blackwell
Li, Wen-Hsiung, Molecular Evolution, Sinauer Associates, Inc.
Felsenstein, Inferring Phylogenies, Sinauer Associates, Inc.
Hillis and Moritz, Molecular Systematics, Sinauer Associates, Inc.
112
Palaeontology and Biology of Texas – an Integrated
Field Course
Modulnummer
OEP-Free-2A
Workload
120 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich SS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. M. Sander
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. M. Sander, Dr. C. Gee
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
Inhalte
113
OEP-Free-2A
Palaeontology and Biology of Texas – an Integrated Field
Course
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
Seminar
Excursion
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
(40)
(40)
Workload [h]
2
6
LP
2
6
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
written examination
graded
Studienleistungen
SWS
Not graded
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
114
Mesozoic Dinosaur and Plant Ecosystems and the Marine Realm in a
Transect from southern Germany to northern Italy: Introductory Field
Paleontology for Biology and Geosciences Students
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester + 3
weeks
Modulnummer
OEP Free 2B
Workload
240 h
Turnus
Every 2-3 years, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology, Geology/Palaeontology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Carole Gee, Prof. Dr. Martin Sander,
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
The objective of this module is to give biology students a basic understanding of
paleontology and geology. The weekly seminar from April to July in Summer Semester
2014 and the 3-week field course in July-August are especially designed with OEP
Biology students in mind as an introduction to paleontological field methods. In
seminar, we will focus primarily on Mesozoic localities with fossil plants and on
terrestrial and marine vertebrates north and south of the Alps, although we will also dip
into the Permian and reach up into the Eocene and Pleistocene. The field trip will
include stops at active excavations, discussion of fossil organisms and their geological
context, and visits to classical fossil floras and faunas in the field and in museums in the
Alsace, southern Germany, Switzerland, and northern Italy.
In seminar, students will become familiar with the geologic timetable, the basics of
geologic processes and sedimentary rocks, and the Mesozoic biota of Central Europe —
fossil plants, dinosaurs, marine reptiles, and invertebrates. While doing fieldwork,
students will learn to recognize and dig out fossils, to map geologic formations, and to
understand Pleistocene glacial processes in the Alps. On the field trip, students will
study the fossil flora and fauna found at classical localities and museums in Central
Europe.
Inhalte
The following seminar topics and field trip stops are slated: Early Permian Rotliegend
flora and fauna, the Permian/Triassic boundary flora and fauna in the southern Tyrol,
Triassic reef formation in the Dolomites, Early Triassic Buntsandstein flora, MiddleLate Triassic marine vertebrate and invertebrate faunas, Triassic and Jurassic dinosaur
trackways in Switzerland, Early Jurassic marine fauna of Holzmaden, Late Jurassic
terrestrial ecosystems (plants and dinosaurs) of North America, Late Jurassic lagoonal
biota of Solnhofen, Middle Eocene lagoonal fauna, Pleistocene-Holocene glacial
geology and biota.
A prerequisite for the field trip is participation in the preparatory seminar course in
Summer Semester 2014, which, like the field trip, will be conducted in English. The
total number of student participants is limited to 25. The seminar meeting time during
the summer semester 2014 is to be decided by the instructors and students at a meeting
in early April 2014. The field trip is tentatively scheduled for 19 July 2014 to 8 August
2014.
115
OEP Free 2B
Mesozoic Dinosaur and Plant Ecosystems and the Marine Realm in a Transect
from southern Germany to northern Italy: Introductory Field Paleontology for
Biology and Geosciences Students
Good physical condition for three weeks of moderately strenuous travel and fieldwork;
good observation skills in the field
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
Seminar
Excursion
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
(25)
(25)
SWS
2
6
Workload [h]
LP
60
180
2
6
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Seminar: a short talk on a selected topic
graded
Field course: recording of field notes throughout
the trip, participation in mapping exercise,
compilation of a day’s report for the field trip report
(text and photos)
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
In addition to the graded assignments above,
mandatory attendance in seminar, and active
participation in class discussions and throughout the
field trip
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
graded
graded
Students will consult individually with an instructor about recommended reading and
topics in preparation for their seminar presentations.
116
Mesozoic Dinosaur and Plant Ecosystems and the Marine Realm in
England: Introductory Field Paleontology for Biology and Geosciences
Masters Students
Modulnummer
OEP Free 2C
Workload
180 h
Umfang
6 LP
Dauer Modul
2 days + 2 weeks
Turnus
Every 3-4 years, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Dr. Carole Gee, Prof. Dr. Martin Sander
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology, Geosciences, Palaeontology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Carole Gee, Prof. Dr. Martin Sander
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
The objective of this module is to give biology students a basic understanding of
paleontology and geology through a two-week, hands-on field trip to Mesozoic fossil
localities, museums, and other sites of paleontological importance in England. This is
primarily a field course, with most teaching occurring on-site, although a mandatory,
two-day block seminar will provide students in advance with the basic geology and
paleontology necessary for the field trip.
In the block seminar, students will become familiar with the geologic timetable, basic
geologic processes, the rock cycle, and the Mesozoic biota of England — fossil plants,
dinosaurs, marine reptiles, and invertebrates. On the field trip, students will learn to
recognize and dig out fossils, to understand basic stratigraphy and measure a geologic
formation, as well as to become acquainted with important Mesozoic localities, natural
history museums, and other sites of paleontological interest in England.
Inhalte
Slated are the following field trip stops and topics:
- Upper Triassic vertebrate fauna at Aust Cliff
- Jurassic marine invertebrate & vertebrate faunas along the South Coast of England
- Lower Jurassic marine invertebrates and vertebrates of Yorkshire
- Middle Jurassic terrestrial plant community of Yorkshire
- Middle Jurassic marine invertebrate and vertebrates at Peterborough
- Upper Jurassic “fossil forest” at Lulworth Cove
- Lower Cretaceous dinosaur & plant assemblages on the Isle of Wight
- Upper Cretaceous chalk cliffs of Dover
- Natural History Museum in London
- Historic dinosaur sculptures at the Crystal Palace grounds in London
- Living Mesozoic flora at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
- Darwin’s residence and place of work at Down House
A prerequisite for the field course is participation in the preparatory seminar course
which, like the field trip, will be conducted in English.
117
OEP Free 2C
Mesozoic Dinosaur and Plant Ecosystems and the Marine Realm in England:
Introductory Field Paleontology for Biology and Geosciences Masters Students
Good physical condition for two weeks of moderately strenuous travel and fieldwork;
good observation skills in the field
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
Excursion
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
(14-20)
Prüfungsform(en)
Recording of field notes throughout the field trip,
compilation of a day’s report for the field
trip report (text and photos)
SWS
6
Workload [h]
LP
180
6
benotet/unbenotet
graded
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
In addition to the graded assignments above,
mandatory attendance in two-day pre-field trip
seminar, and active participation in discussions
and field work throughout the field course
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Any recommended reading will be provided to the students by the instructors.
graded
118
Behavioural Ecology of hole-breeding passerines birds
Modulnummer
OEP-Free-3A
Workload
300 h
Umfang
10 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. Thomas Lubjuhn
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Jörg Brün
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
The aim of this course is to develop theoretical, organizational and practical skills to
transfer proximate and ultimate questions in the field of Behavioural Ecology into
scientific hypotheses, to test these hypotheses in practical field experiments, to analyse
the results and to give answers to the initial questions. You will learn how to use holebreeding passerine birds as a model organism for behavioural ecological studies, their
handling, the difficulties and the advantages of working with free-living organisms.
Further on you will learn about the difficulties of practically experimental design, the
statistical analyses of the results, and the formulation of answers in form of a written
protocol. Last but not least the experience of a self managed field camp will give a basic
training in capacity for teamwork and social skills
Basic knowledge in Behavioural Ecology, practical fieldwork experience, handling of
small passerine birds, ability to work in a team , organizational skills, linking theoretical
knowledge with practical realization and vice versa
Inhalte
A weekend seminar in March at the institute’s lecture room will give an introduction
into the broad field of Beahviour Ecology. The successful participation is obligatory for
the main parts of the course.
The fieldwork of the course will take place for 3 weeks, from the beginning of May, in a
tent camp in a mixed woodland area near Wolfsburg / Lower Saxony. After some days
of general introduction and training into avian field work banding and handling of small
passerines we will try to transform some ultimate behavioural questions into practical
experimental designs. These experiments will be conducted in groups of two for 2 to 4
days. After a one day break we will change the teams so each participant has the chance
to gain experience in both major fields of bird observation and manipulation.
The last week the course will take place at the institute’s computer lab and lecture room.
The results of the observations and experimental treatments are statistically analysed
and presented in a written protocol in form of a thesis (rationale, methods, results, and
conclusion) and short presentations of the results are given to the comrade students.
119
OEP-Free-3A
Behavioural Ecology of hole-breeding passerines birds
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
Practical
Seminar
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
(6)
(6)
8
2
Sonstiges
LP
240
60
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written experimental protocol in the format of a
thesis and a short oral presentation of the results
graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Workload [h]
Active participation in the general fieldwork and the
practical experiments
graded
Weekend seminar “Introduction into Behavioural
Ecology” - 45 min. presentation
graded
Recommended Reading
Alcock, J. (2005) Animal Behavior: an evolutionary approach (8th ed.). Sinauer
Associates Incorporated, Sunderland, Massachusetts
Danchin, É., Giraldeau, L.-A., Cézilly, F. (eds.) (2008) Behavioural Ecology. Oxford
University Press, Oxford
Krebs, J. R. & Davie, N. (1993) An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology (3rd ed.),
Blackwell Publishers, Oxford
Gosler, A. (1993) Hamlyn Species Guides - The Great Tit. Reed International Books
Ltd., London
120
8
2
Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Genomics
Modulnummer
OEP-Free-3B
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
unregularly, WS, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
PD Dr Lars Podsiadlowski
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1,3
Lernziele
Introduction of evolutionary patterns and processes of molecular sequences and
genomic features. Introduction to bioinformatic principles and some widely used
databases and tools. Basics of UNIX environment and programming language PERL
(no previous experience necessary!)
Learning to obtain and handle genetic / genomic datasets with bioinformatic
approaches. First steps into building own solutions with scripting languages (e.g. perl),
simple database structures and basal statistics (R). Critically interpretion of recent
publications.
Inhalte
Databases – overview of public databases, how to retrieve information, automatic
retrieval of simple or bulk data Storing and handling sequence data locally, comparing
sequences via alignments and BLAST searches. Use of sequence data for population
genetics and phylogenetics. How to handle the massive datasets of modern sequencing
methods: Assembling genomic datasets from short reads and functional annotation of
genes. Identifying mutations and selection pressure. Microbial genomes versus
eukaryotic
genomes.
Model
organisms
and
genome
browsers.
Genomics/Transcriptomics/Proteomics. Gene content, gene expression and systems
biology. Evolution of the human genome and inherited diseases. Evolution of viral
genomes. Phylogenomics and Population genomics.
Basal use of UNIX, PERL, R will be introduced accompanying these topics.
121
OEP Free-3B
None
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
Prüfung(en)
Studienleistungen
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
Workload [h]
60
180
Lecture,
Practical
2
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Thre short written exams during course.
Short oral presentations discussing recent
publications.
graded
Active participation in lectures, computer exercises
etc.
6
LP
2
6
graded
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
Samuelsson , Tore „Genomics and Bioinformatics“ Cambridge Univ Press 2012
(this book comes close to the concept of my course)
Christianini N, Hahn M “Introduction to computational genomics, Cambridge Univ
Press 2007
Haddock SHD, Dunn CW “Practical computing for biologists” 2012 Sinauer
(helpful skills for anyone using computers beyond MS Office,,Facebook & Youtube)
Lesk, Arthur “Bioinformatics” (more general overview of bioinformatic uses)
122
Histology, tomography, and computer-aided 3D
reconstruction of animal anatomy
Modulnummer
OEP Free 3C
Modulbeauftragter
Workload Umfang
300 h
10 LP
Dr. Markus Koch
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Institut für Evolutionsbiologie und Ökologie
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Patrick Beckers
Dr. Markus Koch
Dr. Björn Quast
Dr. Alexander Ziegler
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2/3
Lernziele
This course demonstrates how characters of the metazoan internal anatomy
can be explored for phylogenetic analyses. The main objectives are to learn
how histological sections are produced and interpreted, how tomographic
imaging techniques are employed, how 3D models of internal organs are
generated, how digital data can be publicly archived, and how anatomical
studies contribute to reveal phylogenetic relationships among metazoan taxa.
Schlüsselkompetenzen (1) Interpretation of histological sections and of data derived from nondestructive tomographic imaging techniques; (2) improved understanding of
the evolutionary anatomy of internal organ systems in metazoans; (3)
software skills in anatomical 3D reconstruction and data deposition.
Inhalte
The course starts with an introduction into the histology of animals
exemplified by histological sections of sponges, cnidarians, flatworms,
mollusks, annelids, arthropods, echinoderms, and vertebrates. Lab work
focuses on techniques for paraffin sectioning of entire animals and staining
methods in histology. Subsequently, the students will be introduced to
different non-invasive or non-destructive imaging techniques that provide
complimentary information on animal anatomy, in particular magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) and micro-computed tomography (µCT). Projectbased work aims at reconstructing selected organ systems in metazoan taxa
from digital histological and tomographic image stacks. For this purpose,
pertinent imaging software is introduced and applied. The exercises are
accompanied by a lecture that outlines the evolution of animal tissues and
body plans to ease embedding the results of the projects into an evolutionary
context, and that provides the theoretical background for digital imaging
techniques, long-term data deposition, and computer-aided image
processing. Results of the projects are summarized in original-article-like
protocols and are presented by the students as posters and talks.
123
OEP Free 3C
Histology, tomography, and computer-aided 3D reconstruction of
animal anatomy
OEP1
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform,
Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
(12)
(12)
SWS
Workload
[h]
LP
2
8
60
240
2
8
OEP Free 3C
Lecture
Exercises
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
Benotet/unbenotet
Written examination (protocol)
Poster presentation
Oral presentation
Graded (1/3)
Graded (1/3)
Graded (1/3)
Benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen,
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
Regular attendance
Not graded
Lab work on histological techniques
(sectioning, staining, light microscopy)
Not graded
Computer work using data derived from
non-invasive imaging techniques (MRI,
µCT)
Not graded
Project-based 3D reconstruction of
selected internal organs based on image
stacks of complete series of histological
sections and other tomographic data
Schedule:
Zeitgruppe II/Time block II
Graded within the scope of
the protocol and poster
presentation, respectively
Recommended reading:
1. Ax P (1996-2003) Multicellular Animals I-III, Springer Verlag
2. Metscher BD (2009) MicroCT for comparative morphology: simple
staining methods allow high-contrast 3D imaging of diverse nonmineralized animal tissues. BMC Physiology 9: 11
3. Ruthensteiner B (2008) Soft part 3D visualization by serial
sectioning and computer reconstruction. Zoosymposia 1: 63-100
4. Schmidt-Rhaesa A (2007) The Evolution of Organ Systems, Oxford
University Press
5. Ziegler A, Ogurreck M, Steinke T, Beckmann F, Prohaska S,
Ziegler A (2010) Opportunities and challenges for digital morphology.
Biology Direct 5:45
124
Morphological character analysis in phylogenetics
Modulnummer
OEP Free 3D
Workload
150h
Umfang
5 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Dr. Markus Koch
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Markus Koch
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2/3
Lernziele
This course aims at improved understanding of how comparative morphology is applied to
phylogenetic systematics. Main objectives are to learn how coding strategies in morphology
impact on cladistic analyses, how published results are tested for reproducibility, how cladograms
are interpreted in terms of their implications on phenotypic evolution, and how morphological
character matrices can be used to discuss competing hypotheses on phenotypic evolution retrieved
from different data sets. Case studies focus on the phylogeny of arthropods to broaden general
comprehension of their evolutionary morphology and to update knowledge of the current
discussion of arthropod higher-level systematics.
Conceptualization, cladistic analysis and optimization of morphological characters, inference of
evolutionary scenarios from molecular and morphological cladograms
Inhalte
The course is composed of morning- and afternoon-sessions, each starting with a short lecture
followed by computer exercises (cladistic analyses) on the respective topic of the lecture. Topics
concern current hypotheses on the origin of the Panarthropoda, the early history of arthropods
(including the fossil record), and the phylogeny of Chelicerata, Myriapoda, Pancrustacea, and
Insecta. The exercises introduce into pertinent software for Maximum Parsimony analyses and
improve understanding of its applications. Published character matrices are provided to test for
reproducibility, robustness and sensitivity under various weighting regimes, to infer implications
of alternative topologies (e.g., by mapping on molecular trees), and to evaluate the explanatory
strength of a given data set. The results of the exercises are summarized by the students at the end
of each session in oral presentations.
125
OEP Free 3D
OEP1
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
Lecture
Exercises
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
(16)
(16)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
30
120
1
4
1
4
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
written examination
graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
ungraded
Modulprüfung
Regular attendance, oral presentation of the results of
the exercises
Sonstiges
Scotland, R. & Pennington, R.T. (eds), Homology and Systematics – Coding characters
for phylogenetic analysis. Taylor & Francis.
Wagner, G.P. (ed), The character concept in evolutionary biology. Academic Press.
Wiley E.O. & Lieberman B.S., Phylogenetics – Theory and practice of phylogenetic
systematics. Wiley-Blackwell.
126
Application of Immunohistochemistry in Invertebrate
Systematics
Modulnummer
OEP Free 3E
Workload
150h
Umfang
5 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
unregularly, WS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. T. Bartolomaeus
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Björn Quast, Dr. Jörn von Döhren
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2/3
Lernziele
This course provides an introduction into techniques to study the early development of muscular
and nervous systems in invertebrates by confocal Laserscanning Microscopy (cLSM). Main
objectives are to learn how immuno- and fluorescent stainings are interpreted, which kind of
information on organogenesis can be obtained from such studies, and how data on organogenesis
contribute to phylogenetic questions.
Theory and practice of immunohistochemical staining techniques, in-depth understanding of
evolutionary anatomy of early developmental stages in invertebrates
Inhalte
The course focuses on organogenesis of marine invertebrates. Project-based lab work includes
fixation techniques and processing of fixed tissues for antibody-staining and fluorescent dyes,
followed by cLS-Microscopy. The lecture provides theoretical background on the techniques, on
data processing into 3D-representations, and on the use of developmental data in phylogenetic
systematics. Results of the project-based work are summarized in original-article-like protocols
and oral presentations.
127
OEP Free 3E
OEP1
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
Lecture
Exercises
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
(8)
(8)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
30
120
1
4
1
4
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written examination
graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Written protocol and oral presentation of the projectbased results
graded
Regular attendance, lab work on immunhistochemical techniques (antibody staining, confocal
Laserscanning Microscopy), project-based 3Dimaging of musculature and nervous system in early
developmental stages
ungraded
Sonstiges
Schmidt-Rhaesa, A., The evolution of organ systems
128
Application of electron microscopy in Invertebrate
Systematics
Modulnummer
OEP Free 3F
Workload
150h
Umfang
5 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. T. Bartolomaeus
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Björn Quast, Dr. Jörn von Döhren
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2/3
Lernziele
The course provides an introduction into electron microscopical techniques, focussing on TEM
and including tissue preparation and ultrathin sectioning methods. Additionally, students will
learn to interprete electron microscopical data and will gain insights into the ultrastructure of
larval organ systems.
Theory and practice of electron microscopical techniques, in-depth understanding of evolutionary
anatomy of early developmental stages in invertebrates
Inhalte
Organs of developmental and larval stages are often regarded as highly conserved within animal
evolution. Therefore their morphology and development has an important influence on
phylogenetic hypotheses regarding high ranking taxa like the Lophotrochozoa. On the other hand
structural features of larvae and developmental stages can often only be elucidated by
ultrastructural investigations.
129
OEP Free 3F
OEP1
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
Lecture
Exercises
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
(6)
(6)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
30
120
1
4
1
4
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written examination
graded
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Written protocol and oral presentation of the projectbased results
graded
Regular attendance, lab work on electron
microscopical techniques, focussing on TEM and
including tissue preparation and ultrathin sectioning
methods.
ungraded
Sonstiges
Schmidt-Rhaesa, A., The evolution of organ systems
130
Applied Aquatic Ecology
Modulnummer
OEP Free 4A
Workload
300 h
Umfang
10 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
SS, WS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. Thomas Tittizer
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. Thomas Tittizer
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
To develop practical skills by students in the investigation and assessment of running
waters, training in taxonomy of aquatic macroinvertebrates.
Field work and taxonomic practice, application of statistical methods, writing of protocols.
Inhalte
The
module
consists
of
two
parts:
field
and
laboratory.
In the field: small, medium and large rivers are examined and modern methods and
techniques of investigation are demonstrated/used. Also in the field, the species
inventory (macroinvertebrates and macrophytes) are collected and the river structure are
mapped.
In the laboratory: the collected and preserved taxa in the field are taxonomically
determined and evaluated. On the basis of the determined species, biocenotic
parameters such as: abundance, dominance, constancy, diversity, food types and
ecological functionality are calculated. Saprobity, degree of acidification and riverbed
stability are also analyzed/identified. The taxonomic determination of different taxa is
carried out with the aid of modern literature and optical devices (binocular). All major
groups of taxa (Coelenterata, Porifera, Bryozoa, Turbellaria, Annelida, Gastropoda,
Bivalvia, Crustacea, Insecta), are determined at the species level.
For students without any training in taxonomy (e.g. Bachelor students), I offer an
introduction to the determination of the animals.
131
OEP Free 4A
Applied Aquatic Ecology
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
Practical: Biological-ecological investigation of
running waters (14) (summer semester)
Lecture: Applied Aquatic Ecology (winter semester)
Prüfung(en)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
8
240
8
2
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written protocol (50%) and oral presentation (50%)
Graded
Studienleistungen
benotet/unbenotet
Modulprüfung
Participation in practical experiments
Sonstiges
Recommended Reading
Amavis, R. & Smeets, J. (1997): Principles and methods for determining ecological
criteria on hydrobiocenoses. Pergamon Press. Oxford, 531 p
James, A. & Evison, L. (1999): Biological indicators of water quality. J. Wiley & Sons,
Chichester, 569 p
Wetzel, R.G. (2005): Limnology – Lake and river ecosystems. Acad. Press, London,
496 p
Not graded
132
Fauna of the north-atlantic coast line
with a field trip to Roscoff/Bretagne
Modulnummer
OEP-Free 4B
Workload
300 h
Umfang
10 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter
PD Dr. Joachim Mogdans
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
PD Dr. J. Mogdans
Dr. Nils Krützfeldt
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele
The north-atlantic coastline of France offers diverse habitats including cliff, sand, and
mud flats („Watt“). In this module, students will get to know the fauna of these habitats
and will be trained in the understanding of the relationship between biodiversity and
environmental conditions. In addition, methods will be taught on how to obtain free
field data and to determine animals with the help of identification keys.
Broad knowledge of animal species, use of identification keys
Inhalte
The module consists of an introductory seminar with practicals on the identification of
marine animals, a two-week exkursion to Roscoff/Bretagne and a final week of postprocessing in Bonn. In the first week of the module the students will prepare themselves
for the ensuing excursion by giving oral presentations on selected topics of marine
biology, on selected animal groups, and by identifying species with identification keys.
Each student is expected to specialize on a specific animal group. During the two-week
excursion, we will be accomodated at the reknown Marine Biology Station in Roscoff
where we will also have a well-equipped classroom at our disposal. From there, we will
conduct almost daily trips to diverse nearby locations along the coast, e.g. the Island of
Batz, investigate fauna and ecology of cliff, sand and mud flats and salt marshes. An
integral part of the excursion is a boat trip with the station’s own boat, the „Neomysis“,
to take samples from the ocean floor with a trawling net. Finally, we will go for a short
hike to the hilly country in the central Bretagne, the „Monts d’Arrée“. There will also be
time to visit a few cultural landmarks of the Bretagne. On our daytrips, we will collect
animals, bring them back to the Station where we will cultivate, inestigate and indentify
them during the late afternonn and evening in our classroom. The majority of marine
animals are invertebrates and therefore will comprise most of our collections. However,
there will also be the possibility to study fish collected from tidal pools and of course
we will observe many shore birds. In addition to the daily routines, students are
expected to conduct small quantitative experiments. These include for instance the
demonstration of fertilization and subsequent development of sea urchin eggs, a
systematic analysis of tidal pools at different locations in the litoral, an experiment on
location fidelity of limpets and other snails, a quantitative survey of the polychaete
fauna and a study on the radula length of limpets. After our return to Bonn, the final
week of the module serves to prepare and finalize individual day protocols, additional
protocols on the small experiments and to put together the final group protocol.
133
OEP-Free 4B
Fauna of the north-atlantic coast line
Interest in Biodiversity, interest and fun fort collecting and determining animals
Students will have to contribute with a co-payment to finance the excursion. The final
costs per student depend on the amount of subsidy by the university.
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP-Free 4B
Seminar Marine Fauna
Practical Marine Fauna
Exkursion with practical, Marine Fauna
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written exam
Graded
(Teilnehmer)
SWS
(6)
(6)
(6)
Sonstiges
LP
30
30
240
1
1
8
2
1
7
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Workload [h]
45 min. oral seminar presentation
1-2 single day protocols (group of 2 students)
At least one additional protocol on a quantitative
experiment (e.g. analysis of tidal pools, site fidelity
of limpets and others) (group of 2-3 students)
A group protocol that will be composed of day
protocols and additional protocols
Graded
Not graded
Not graded
Not graded
This is a combined module for BSc Biology and Master OEP, i.e., students studying
BSc Biology will also participate. Therefore, German is the preferred teaching
language.
The dates for 2013 are: August 12 – September 6
Literature
Sommer U (2005) Biologische Meereskunde. 2. Aufl., Springer Verlag
Tardent P (2006) Meeresbiologie. 3. Aufl., Thieme Verlag
Westheide W, Rieger RM (2006) Spezielle Zoologie, Bd.1, Spektrum Verlag
Brohmer P, Schaefer M (2000) Fauna von Deutschland. Quelle & Meyer Verlag
Hayward PJ, Ryland JS (2008) Handbook of the Marine Fauna of North-West Europe.
Oxford University Press
The latter two books will be provided for each student.
134
Strukturelle und materialwissenschaftliche Charakterisierung
biologischer Materialien und Rezeptoren
Modulnummer
OEP-Free 4C
Workload
240 h
Umfang
8 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. Helmut Schmitz
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Institute for Zoology, Poppelsdorfer Schloss
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. Helmut Schmitz
PD Dr. Anke Schmitz
Assistent (N.N.)
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 3
Lernziele
In the module, the students will acquire advanced knowledge in material properties of
different biological materials. In particular students will learn how to prepare and
arrange samples for investigations with up-to-date techniques used in biomaterials
research and will do experiments with an atomic force microscope (AFM) and a
Hysitron nanoindenter.
An important aspect of this course is to teach the students to develop own ideas and
hypotheses and to design appropriate experimental protocols to test these hypotheses. In
addition, students will learn how to present and discuss own scientific data.
Basic knowledge in material properties of biological materials including important upto-date investigation methods.
Inhalte
This module gives a profound knowledge about the preparing and testing of different
biological samples with respect to their material properties down to the micro- and
nanorange. This includes the decision which part of an animal should be tested, the
preparation, fixation and embedding of a sample, the cutting and/or polishing of
surfaces and the subsequent testing with an AFM and a nanoindenter.
Moreover, processing and evaluating of histological sections by means of digital
photography and processing with Adobe Photoshop is taught. Results obtained are
evaluated and processed for presentation with MS Excel and Powerpoint. Students are
also taught to retrieve relevant literature from the library or from online databases (e.g.
ISI Web of Knowledge).
Finally a presentation will be prepared in the form of a scientific talk. In this talk
students have to demonstrate their knowledge about the techniques used and must be
able to relate own results with relevant data from the scientific literature.
135
OEP-Free 4C
Strukturelle und materialwissenschaftliche Charakterisierung
biologischer Materialien und Rezeptoren
Interest in biomaterials
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
OEP-Free 4C - WS
Practical course
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Oral Power Point presentation of results
Written protocol of results in the format of a
scientific publication
Graded (50%)
Graded (50%)
(Teilnehmer)
(4)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
240
8
8
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Participation in all practical experiments
Sonstiges
Not graded
Oliver, W.C., Pharr, G.M., 1992. An improved technique for determining hardness and
elastic modulus using load and displacement sensing indentation experiments.
Journal of Materials Research 7, 1564-1583.
136
Biology of snakes
Modulnummer
OEP Free 4D
Workload
90h
Umfang
3LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich WS
Modulbeauftragter
Dr. Guido Westhoff
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Institute for Zoology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Guido Westhoff
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1,3
Lernziele
This seminar will give an overview on the biology of snakes including topics like diversity,
anatomy, sensory systems, behaviour and venom.
Knowledge in all areas of snake biology to understand the vast diversity and evolution of a group
of legless predatory vertebrates.
Inhalte
Snakes are a very successful group of vertebrates with more than 3000 species. The
diversity of habitats snakes are adapted to represents the versatility of the legless body.
Snakes live on the ground, in the soil, on tree tops and are extremely successful in the
sea adapted to an aquatic life even more than any other reptile.
Using the vertebrate bauplan we can see very special inventories and adaptations in the
sensory systems, the locomotion as well as defensive strategies are unique. In the
seminar we will learn about topics of sensory systems like infrared vision in pitvipers,
anatomical features of legless locomotion, skin specializations and defensive
mechanisms like venom injection and spitting behavior of cobras. We will discuss pros
and cons of live bearing versus egg laying and hunting strategies like ambush and active
hunting all as an example how different solutions have been implemented in the legless
vertebrate model “Snake”.
137
OEP Free 4D
Biology of snakes
Non
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
Seminar
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
16
Prüfungsform(en)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
90
3
3
benotet/unbenotet
Oral presentation (power point presentation) Graded 50%
Graded 50%
Extensive protocol
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Attendance and discusions during seminar
Sonstiges
weekends
Recommended Reading: will be announed
Not graded
138
Modulbezeichnung: Zoo Biology
Modulnummer
OEP Free 4E
Workload
90h
Umfang
3LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich SS
Modulbeauftragter
Dr. Guido Westhoff
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
ZOOL
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. Guido Westhoff
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
(Bachelor?)
Wahlpflicht
1,3
Lernziele
This seminar will give an overview on the biology of animals in zoos and aquaria including
husbandry, biodiversity, habitat design and conservation of nature and species.
Knowledge in all areas of modern zoos with all problems and challenges
Inhalte
Zoos and aquaria are often the last resort where the city focused public may encounter
real living animals. These animals have extremely different needs and also different
meanings to the public. Zoos provide important education on biotopes, species behavior
and animal conservation. However, the needs of animals depend on species and are met
in zoos to very different extents.
What does which animal need, does it make sense to breed animals for conservation. Is
it possible to keep any species of the wild in a zoo or aquarium? What message do
people take from zoos?
How do we build exotic biotopes and how can we mix species in one habitat? How do
we keep animals healthy and thriving and to what extent is it possible to release
threatened species to the wild?
The Seminar gives an overview of all areas of zoo biology.
139
OEP Free 4E
Non
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
Seminar
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
16
Prüfungsform(en)
SWS
Workload [h]
LP
90
3
3
benotet/unbenotet
Oral presentation (power point presentation) Graded 50%
Graded 50%
Handout or protocol
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Attendance and discusions during seminar
Sonstiges
weekends
Recommended Reading: will be announced
Not graded
140
Sekundärstoffwechsel in Pflanze und Tier
Modulnummer
OEP-Free 7A
Workload
?? h
Umfang
?? LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter
Prof. Dr. Gabriele König
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Pharmazie
Beteiligte Dozenten
Dr. S. Kehraus
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
3
Lernziele
Please contact the course leader for more information
Inhalte
141
OEP-Free 7A
Sekundärstoffwechsel in Pflanze und Tier
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
OEP-Free 7A
Please contact the course leader for more
information
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
SWS
Workload [h]
benotet/unbenotet
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
142
LP
Individually arranged practical courses, internships etc. in
Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology or Palaeontology at
internal or external institutions
Modulnummer
OEP-Free A IND
Workload
180 - 360 h
Umfang
6 - 12 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
WS, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
external institution
Beteiligte Dozenten
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 2, 3
Lernziele
Introduction to scientific methods
Ability for independent scientific work
Inhalte
143
OEP-Free A IND
Individually arranged practical courses, internships etc. in
Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology or Palaeobiology at
internal or external institutions
Bescheinigung durch promovierten Wissenschaftler und Genehmigung durch Prüfungsamt
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
Prüfung(en)
(Teilnehmer)
Workload [h]
Practical
6 - 12
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written protocol
Graded
180 - 360
benotet/unbenotet
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
SWS
Bescheinigung über Praktikumsinhalt durch promovierten
Wissenschaftler und Genehmigung durch Prüfungsamt
Not graded
Sonstiges
144
LP
6 - 12
Free choice of modules in related natural sciences (e.g.
Geosciences, Biochemistry, Pharmacology etc.) which are part
of an accredited course program at a EU university
Modulnummer
OEP-Free B IND
Workload
180-360 h
Umfang
6-12 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
WS, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Beteiligte Dozenten
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 2, 3
Lernziele
according to external module
Inhalte
145
OEP-Free B IND
Free choice of modules in related natural sciences (e.g. Geosciences,
Biochemistry, Pharmacology etc.) which are part of an accredited
course program at a EU university
Genehmigung durch Prüfungsausschuss
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
Practical
Prüfung(en)
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
SWS
Workload [h]
6-10
180
Prüfungsform(en)
benotet/unbenotet
Written protocol
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Not graded
Sonstiges
146
LP
6-12
Free choice of modules in other related sciences (e.g.
Agronomics, Economics, Law etc.), which are part of an
accredited course program at a EU university
Modulnummer
OEP-Free C IND
Workload
180-300 h
Umfang
6-12 LP
Dauer Modul
1 Semester
Turnus
WS, SS
Modulbeauftragter
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Beteiligte Dozenten
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang
Modus
Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 2, 3
Lernziele
Inhalte
147
OEP-Free C IND
Free choice of modules in other related sciences (e.g. Agronomics,
Economics, Law etc.), which are part of an accredited course
program at a EU university
Genehmigung durch Prüfungsausschuss
Veranstaltungen
Lehrform, Thema,
(Teilnehmer)
Practical
Prüfung(en)
Prüfungsform(en)
Written protocol
Studienleistungen
Modulprüfung
SWS
Workload [h]
6-10
180-300
benotet/unbenotet
Graded
benotet/unbenotet
Not graded
Sonstiges
148
LP
6-12

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