Modulebook January2019
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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. Titel des Moduls Seite OEP1 Organismic Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity and
Physiology 7
OEP2 Scientific Communication (Sander) 9 OEP4 Environment and Behaviour: Theory (vdE) 11
OEP5-A Environment and Behaviour: Practical (Mogdans) Cognition and Behaviour
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OEP5-B Environment and Behaviour: Practical (vdE) Neuroethology
15
OEP6-T Behavioural Ecology Theory (Thünken, Rick, Brün) 17 OEP8 Palaeobiology of Invertebrates (Rust) 19 OEP9 Vertebrate Comparative Anatomy and Functional
Morphology (Hofmann) 21
OEP11 Experimental Evolutionary Ecology (Bartolomaeus) 23 OEP12 Molecular Phylogenetics (Bartolomaeus) 25
OEP13-T Ecology of Marine Habitats (H. Wägele) 27 OEP13-P Marine Biology (H.Wägele) 29 OEP17 Neuroethology: Neural basis of behaviour and
sensory perception (vdE) 31
OEP19 Neuroanatomy (Hofmann) 33 OEP21/PBPMO Plant Biochemistry, Physiology and Molecular
Biology (Knoop) 35
OEP22/PSBE1 Plant Syst., Biodiv. and Evolution 1 (Weigend) 37 OEP22/PSBE2 Plant Syst., Biodiv. and Evolution 2 (Quandt) 39 OEP25/PMSP Plant Molecular Stress Physiology (Bartels) 41 OEP26/PMEP Molecular Evolution and Phylogeny (Knoop) 43 OEP27/PBCO Plant Biogeography and Conservation (Weigend) 45 OEP28/PBIO Plant Biodiversity (Weigend) 47 OEP29/PAPA Palaeobotany and Palynology (Litt) 49 OEP30/PCE Physiological and Chemical Ecology (Schreiber) 51
OEP31/PBDT Plant Biodiversity and Conservation (Weigend) 53 OEP32/PBEC Vegetation Ecology (NN) 55 OEP34/PMSY Plant Molecular Systematics (Quandt) 57 OEP35/M60 Palaeobiology and Evolution of the Vertebrates
(Martin, Sander) 59
M62 Vertebrate Palaeontology (Martin, Sander) 61 OEP37 Chemistry of Natural Products (König) 63
OEP-VP Complimentary Projects 65 OEP Free 1A Biology and Evolution of Invertebrates (W. Wägele) 67 OEP Free 1D Evolution and Biodiversity of Lower Vertebrates
(Herder, Rödder) 69
OEP Free 1E Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Arthropods (Wesener) 71
OEP Free 1G Ecology and zoogeography of the Pannonian area, with a field trip to the Neusiedler Lake 73
OEP Free 1H Speciation in Fishes: Patterns and Processes (Herder) 75 OEP Free 1I Bioinformatics for Master Students (Misof) 77 OEP Free 1J Comparative Morphology and Biology of selected
Mammalian groups (W. Wägele) 79
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OEP Free 1K Biodiversity of the Alps, with a field trip to the Eastern Alps (Misof) 81
OEP Free 1N Beginner’s course: Programming in C/C++ (Mayer, W. Wägele) 83
OEP Free 1O Patterns and Processes Shaping Biodiversity (Herder, Rödder) 85
OEP Free 1P Diversity, Form and Function in Birds & Mammals – Selected Topics (Töpfer, W. Wägele) 87
OEP Free 1R Theory and practice of phylogenetic systematics (Misof, Mayer) 89
OEP Free 1S Photosynthetic symbiosis in animals: weekend seminar (H. Wägele) 91
OEP Free 1T Principles of Taxonomy: weekend seminar (Ahrens) 93 OEP Free 1U Zoogeography and ecology of marine organisms in
tropical habitats (with excursion to the Red Sea, Dahab/Egypt) (Bleckmann, Rödder)
95
OEP Free 1V Form & Function in Birds: an evolutionary perspective (Töpfer) 97
OEP Free 1W Biology of Coral Reef Fauna (W. Wägele) 99 OEP Free 1X Biodiversity of the Tropics, with a field trip to
Ecuador
101
OEP Free 2A Palaeontology and Biology of Texas - an Integrated Field Course (Sander) 103
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 (Gee, Sander)
105
OEP Free 2C Mesozoic Dinosaur and Plant Ecosystems and the Marine Realm in England: Introductory Field Paleontology for Biology and Geosciences Masters Students
107
M63/ OEP Free 2D
Vertiefung Wirbeltierpaläontologie Dinosaurier (Sander) 109
OEP Free 2F Plant–Animal Interactions in Deep Time: Fossil Record, Coevolution, Ecological Relationships (Gee, Rust)
111
OEP Free 3A Behavioural Ecology of hole-breeding passerine birds (Lubjuhn, Brün) 113
OEP Free 3B Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Genomics (Podsiadlowski) 115
OEP Free 3C Histology, tomography, and computer-aided 3D reconstruction of animal anatomy (Beckers, Ziegler, Bartolomaeus)
117
OEP Free 3D Morphological character analysis in phylogenetics (Bartolomaeus, Koch) 119
OEP Free 3E Application of Immunohistochemistry in Invertebrate Systematics (Bartolomaeus) 121
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OEP Free 3F Application of electron microscopy in Invertebrate Systematics (Bartolomaeus) 123
OEP Free 3G Practical Course on Electron Microscopy (Bartolomaeus) 125
OEP Free 3H Evolution of Mammals (Podsiadlowski) 127 OEP Free 3I Experimental Behavioural Ecology (Thünken, Rick) 129 OEP Free 3J Genomics of behaviour (Thünken, Schwarzer) 131 OEP Free 4B Fauna of the north-atlantic coast line with a field trip
to Roscoff/Bretagne (Mogdans) 133
OEP Free 4C Strukturelle und materialwissenschaftliche Charakteri- sierung biologischer Materialien und Rezeptoren (Schmitz)
135
OEP-Free A IND Individually arranged practical courses 137 OEP-Free B IND Free choice of modules in other related natural
sciences 139
OEP-Free C IND Free choice of modules in other related sciences 141
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Organismic Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity and Physiology
Modulnummer OEP1
Workload 600 h
Umfang 20 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. Thomas Bartolomaeus
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en) Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten 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. G. von der Emde, Dr. J. Mogdans, Prof. M. Hofmann, Dr. H. Schmitz
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Pflicht
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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)
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
none
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Lecture (40) Practical (40) Seminar (40)
10 4 3
420 120 60
14 4
2
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
written examination based on lecture, seminar
and practical
Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Participation in practical and seminar.
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading
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 240 h
Umfang 8 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
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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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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 Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 301- WS OEP 302 - WS
Lecture (40) Writing Scientific English Lecture (40) Visual Presentation of Research Results Language laboratory (10) “Biologisches Kolloquium”
4
2
120
60
4
4
2 - 2
Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written assignments: abstracts, a short research paper or thesis proposal Short oral presentation of research results
Graded Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Attendance and active participation in class discussions and in weekly language labs Attendance in “Biologisches Kolloquium”
Graded Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading: 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 OEP4
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 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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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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OEP4T Environment and Behaviour: Theory Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 401 - SS OEP 402 - SS
Lecture: Environment and behaviour (60) Seminar: Environment and behaviour 1) Sensory Ecology (20) or 2) Adaptation in a variable environment (20)
2
2
90
90
3
3
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 u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Oral presentations in the seminar and written handout
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading
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 PD Dr. J. Mogdans
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten Dr. V. Schluessel
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. 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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen Experimental design and techniques, writing of experimental protocols, analysis 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 Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 501 - SS
Practical (6 OEP + 6 M.Sc. Neuroscience)
8 240
8
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
1. Experimental work and written protocol (50%) 2. Oral presentation and seminar participation (50%)
Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Full participation in a practical experiment and seminar series
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading Shettleworth, SJ (2010) Cognition, Evolution and Behaviour, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 700 p Zupanc, G.K.H. (2004) Behavioral Neurobiology, An integrative approach. Oxford University Press, Oxford, 350 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 Prof. Dr. Gerhard von der Emde
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten Prof. Dr. G. von der Emde
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. 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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen Experimental design and techniques, writing of experimental protocols, analysis 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 Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Participation in module OEP4 Environment and Behaviour: Theory
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 501 - SS
Practical (4 OEP + 4 M.Sc. Neuroscience)
8 240
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Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written protocol (50%) and oral presentation (50%) Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Full participation in a practical experiment
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading Alcock, J. (2006) Animal Behavior: an evolutionary approach. Das Original mit Über-setzungshilfen (8th ed.). Elsevier Sepktrum Akademischer Verlag, Heidelberg, 579 p Zupanc, G.K.H. (2004) Behavioral Neurobiology, An integrative approach. Oxford University Press, Oxford, 350 p
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Behavioural Ecology Theory
Modulnummer OEP6T
Workload 180 h
Umfang 6 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter N.N.
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en) Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten Dr. T. Thünken, Dr. I. P. Rick, 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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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 “mate choice and sexual selection", “sperm competition", "visual signals and sexual selection", "kin recognition", "parasite-host coevolution".
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Behavioural Ecology Theory Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
none
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Seminar 1 basics Seminar 2 special topics in Behavioural Ecology 6 participants + 4 from MSc Neurosciences
2 2
90 90
3 3
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Presentation 1 (50%) Presentation 2 (50%)
Graded Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Attendance of seminars Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading
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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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
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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 Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 801 - WS OEP 802 - WS
Lecture (50) Practical (15)
2 4
60
120
2 4
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
1 written examination
Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Active participation in practicals, preparation of drawings.
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading
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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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 Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
none
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 901 - WS OEP 902 - WS OEP 903 - WS
Lecture (50) Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Histology Interpretation of the musculoskeletal system Lab course (20) Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Histology
1
1
2
45
45
90
1,5
1,5
3
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written test
Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Certificates of participation for all courses
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading
Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution, 4th ed. by Kardong, McGraw-
Hill 2006
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Experimental Evolutionary Ecology
Modulnummer OEP11
Workload 240 h
Umfang 8 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. T. Bartolomaeus
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en) Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten Prof. Dr. T. Bartolomaeus
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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen Experimental design and techniques, writing of experimental protocols, analysis 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.
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OEP11 Experimental Evolutionary Ecology Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
none
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Lecture (30) Practical (10 + 2 from MSc Neuroscience) Seminar (10 + 2 from MSc Neuroscience)
1 6 1
45 90 45
1 6 1
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
written examination based on lecture, seminar
and practical
Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Participation in all parts of the module, presentation of an oral contribution during the seminar, protocols
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading
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 Prof. Dr. T. Bartolomaeus
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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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 Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 1201 - WS OEP 1202 - WS
Lecture (12) Practical (12) -Part I (producing and analyzing the sequence data) -Part II (theory and practice of tree reconstruction)
3
9
60
300
4
6
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
final examination Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
short oral contributions protocols
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading 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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Ecology of Marine Habitats
Modulnummer OEP13T
Workload 150 h
Umfang 5 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. H. Wägele
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten Prof. Dr. H. Wägele
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology MSc Plant Sciences
Wahlpflicht Wahlpflicht
1/3 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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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 Ecology of Marine Habitats Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 13 T01 - WS OEP 13 T02 - WS
Lecture (100) Marine biology and ecosystems Seminar (20)
2
2
90
60
3
2
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Final written examination
Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Oral presentation, written handouts
Not graded
Sonstiges Lecture: Wednesday (whole semester)
Seminar: During weekend in ZG IV
Recommended Reading:
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 Prof. Dr. H. Wägele
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Biology Palaeontology
Beteiligte Dozenten Prof. Dr. H. Wägele
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology MSc Plant Sciences MSc Geowissenschaften
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).
Schlüsselkompetenzen Preparatory skills, planning and performing field work, knowledge on ecology and conservation.
Inhalte During the field course 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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OEP13P Marine Biology Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 13P01 - SS OEP 13P02 - SS
Seminar (10) Marine biology of selected species Field course: Biology and ecology of marine invertebrates (10)
2
6
60
180
2
6
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Final written examination
Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Oral presentation, preparation of drawings
Not graded
Sonstiges 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
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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 Prof. Dr. Gerhard von der Emde
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten Prof. Dr. G. von der Emde 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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP17 Neuroethology: Neural basis of behaviour and sensory perception
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP1701 - WS OEP1702 - WS OEP1703 – WS
Lecture (60) Practical (12) Seminar (12)
2 4 2
60
180 60
2 6 2
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written experimental protocol in the format of a scientific paper (seminar paper)
Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Participation in practical experiments
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading
Heldmeier G. & Neuweiler G. (2003) Vergleichende Tierphysiologie, Band 1: Neuro- und 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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Neuroanatomy
Modulnummer OEP19
Workload 240 h
Umfang 8 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. Michael Hofmann
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en) Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten Prof. Dr. Michael Hofmann
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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen Experimental design and techniques, writing of experimental protocols, analysis 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
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Lecture (10) Practical (10) Seminar (10)
2 4 2
60 180 60
2 6
2
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
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet
u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Participation in a practical experiment.
Not graded
Sonstiges
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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. Volker Knoop 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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen
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.
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OEP21/PBPMO Plant Biochemistry, Physiology and Molecular Biology Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP2101 - WS
Lecture (60) 3
210
7
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written examination Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur 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
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Plant Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution 1
Modulnummer OEP22/PSBE1
Workload 210 h
Umfang 7 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. M. Weigend
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten Prof. Dr. M. Weigend 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 field of conservation biology
Schlüsselkompetenzen
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.
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OEP22/PSBE1 Plant Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution 1 Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP2401 – SS OEP2402 - SS
Lecture (120) Plant Systematics and Biodiversity Seminar (15) Diversity and Sustainable Use of Plants
2
1
90
120
3
4
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written examination Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Oral presentation (30 min)
Graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading 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.
PRIMACK: Essentials of Conservation Biology.Sinauer. SITTE, P., WEILER, E.W., KADEREIT, J.W., BRESINSKY, A., KÖRNER, C.:
Strasburger Lehrbuch der Botanik. - G. Fischer; Stuttgart.
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Plant Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution 2
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 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. 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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen
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.
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OEP22/PSBE2 Plant Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution 2 Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP2301- SS OEP2302- SS
Lecture (120) Plant Systematics and Biodiversity Seminar (18) Phylogeny and Evolution of Plants
2
1
90
120
3
4
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written examination (3 hours) Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Oral presentation (30 mins)
Graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading 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.
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.
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Plant Molecular Stress Physiology
Modulnummer OEP25/PMSP
Workload 300 h
Umfang 10 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. Dorothea Bartels
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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen
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.
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OEP25/PMSP Plant Molecular Stress Physiology Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Any PBPM module
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP2501- WS
Lab (12) Plant Stress Physiology
10
300
10
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Presentation Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Protocol to the exercises
Graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading
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Molecular Evolution and Phylogeny
Modulnummer OEP26/PMEP
Workload 150 h
Umfang 5 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. Volker Knoop
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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen
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.
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OEP26/PMEP Molecular Evolution and Phylogeny Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP2601 - SS OEP2602 - SS OEP2603 - SS
Lecture (40) Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics Seminar (15) Plant Phylogeny and Evolution Lab (12) Plant Molecular Phylogenetics
1
1
4
60 30 60
2
1
2
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written examination (2 hours) Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Oral presentation (30 mins), protocol to the exercises
Graded
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
Workload 300 h
Umfang 10 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. M. Weigend
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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen
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.
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OEP27/PBCO Plant Biogeography and Conservation
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Any PSBE; PBDT recommended
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP2701 - WS OEP2702 - WS
Seminar (20) Biogeography and Conservation Lab (20) Biogeography and Conservation
1
8
60 240
2
8
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Presentation Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Protocol to the exercises
Graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading 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
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Systematics and Biology of Flowering Plants
Modulnummer OEP28/PBIO
Workload 300 h
Umfang 10 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. M. Weigend
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 At the end of the module students should have a sound overview about the major 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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen
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.
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OEP28/PBIO Systematics and Biology of Flowering Plants Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Any PSBE module
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP2801 - SS
Lab (15) Systematics and Biology of Seed Plants
10
300
10
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Presentation Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Protocol to the exercises
Graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading 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.
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Palaeobotany and Palynology
Modulnummer OEP29/PAPA
Workload 150 h
Umfang 5 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. Thomas Litt
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Geology/Palaeontology
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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP29/PAPA Palaeobotany and Palynology
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP2901 - SS OEP2902 - SS
Lecture (50) Palaeobotany and terrestrial palaeoecology Lab (15) Palaeobotany and Palynology
2
4
60
90
2
3
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written examination Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Protocol to the lab course
Graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading 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
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Physiological and Chemical Ecology
Modulnummer OEP30/PCE
Workload 300 h
Umfang 10 CP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus WS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. Lukas Schreiber
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en) FG Biologie, IZMB
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. Lukas Schreiber PD Dr. Rochus Franke
Verwendbarkeit Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
des Moduls M. Sc. Plant Sciences Wahlpflicht 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).
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP30/PCE Physiological and Chemical Ecology Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Any PBPM module
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Titel (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Lab Course - Phytochemistry: Methods of Chemical Analytics (10)
8 300 10
Prüfung(en) benotet/unbenotet
Oral and/or poster presentation
Graded
Studienleistungen Regular participation in lab course Protocol to the excercises
benotet/unbenotet
u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
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.
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Plant Biodiversity and Conservation
Modulnummer OEP31/PBDT
Workload 210 h
Umfang 7 CP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus WS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. Maximilian Weigend
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en) FG Biologie, Nees Institut
Beteiligte Dozenten
Prof. Dr. Maximilian Weigend Dr. Jens Mutke
Verwendbarkeit Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
des Moduls M. Sc. Plant Sciences M. Sc. OEP Biology
Wahlpflicht Wahlpflicht
1 or 3 1 or 3
Lernziele By the end of the modul, 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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen Sound overview on vegetation ecology, overview on approaches, programs, and actors in biodiversity conservation.
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 conservation biology. The Seminar focuses on the international agreements and actors related to conservation of biological diversity.
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OEP31/PBDT Plant Biodiversity and Conservation Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Titel (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Lecture - Vegetation Geography (120) Seminar - Biodiversity and Conservation (15)
2 1
120 90
4 3
Prüfung(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written test Oral presentation (30 min)
Graded (50%) Graded (50%)
Studienleistungen
Regular participation in course
benotet/unbenotet
u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Sonstiges Recommended Reading LOMOLINO, RIDDLE, WHITTAKER & BROWN. Biogeography, Sinauer. MILLINGTON, BLUMLER & SCHICKHOFF (eds.). Handbook of Biogeography.
Sage Publications: London FREY & LÖSCH : Lehrbuch der Geobotanik. Elsevier, Spektrum Verlag. SCHULZE, BECK & MÜLLER-HOHENSTEIN: Plant Ecology. Springer. 702 pp WALTER & BRECKLE: Vegetationszonen und Klima. UTB, Ulmer, Stuttgart
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Vegetation Ecology
Modulnummer OEP32/PBEC
Workload 300 h
Umfang 10 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. Dietmar Quandt
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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen
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.
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OEP32/PBEC Vegetation Ecology Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Any PBSE module PBDT recommended
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP3201 - SS
Lab (15) Vegetation, Ecology (including fieldwork and excursion)
10
300
10
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Presentation Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Documentation/protocol
Graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading BROWN, J.H., RIDDLE, B.R. & LOMOLINO, M.V. 2005: Biogeography. 3rd Ed..
Sinauer. 752 pp FREY, W. & LÖSCH, R. (2004): Lehrbuch der Geobotanik. Elsevier, Spektrum Verlag. FREY, W. & LÖSCH, R. (2004): Lehrbuch der Geobotanik. Elsevier, Spektrum Verlag. SCHULZE, BECK & MÜLLER-HOHENSTEIN 2005: Plant Ecology. Springer. 702 pp WALTER, H. & BRECKLE, S.-W. (1999): Vegetationszonen und Klima. 7. Aufl.
UTB, Ulmer, Stuttgart
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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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen
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.
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OEP34/PMSY Plant Molecular Systematics Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
PSBE2
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP3401 - WS
Lab (8) Plant Molecular Systematics
8
300
10
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Presentation Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Protocol to the exercises
Graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading 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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Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Keine
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Gruppengröße) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 3501 - SS
Vorlesung (dt. od. engl.) (20) Vertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution (Sander, Ruf, Schellhorn, Klein, Stein) (SS, WS) Vorlesung/Übung Osteology of the Vertebrates (WS)
3
3
90
90
3
3
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en)
Klausur (90 min.)
benotet
Studienleistungen u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
keine
Sonstiges 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
Modulnummer M62
Workload 180 h
Umfang 6 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. Thomas Martin
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Geology/Palaeontology
Beteiligte Dozenten Prof. Dr. T. Martin, PD Dr. M. Sander, Dr. N. Klein, Dr. R. Schellhorn
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
MSc Geowissenschaften 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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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: Jehol-Biota (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
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
none
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
M 62001 – SS M 62002 – SS M 62004 – SS M 62005 – SS M 62006 – SS M 62003 - SS M 62017 - SS M 62018 - SS
Lecture (engl./dt.) (30) Fossil Lagerstätten Mammals of the Mesocoic Fossil Lagerstätten Excursion Evolution and Paleobiology of the Dinosaurs Mammal-like Reptiles Seminar (engl./dt.) Research Seminar Vertebrate Paleontology II Seminar Polen Excursion Palaeontological Fieldtrip to Poland
1 1 3,2
2
30 30 60
20
1 1
3
2
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
written exam
graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Protocol Excursion
graded graded
Sonstiges Literatur:
• 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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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).
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 3702 - WS OEP 3703 - WS
Seminar (12) Drugs from Plants and Microorganisms Practical (12) Practical Course (incl. Reports)
2
4
75
165
2.5
5.5
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written examination.
Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Regular participation in the seminar and practical course; oral presentation during the seminar; protocols during the practical course
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading
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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Complimentary Projects
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 see associated module
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
Schlüsselkompetenzen Ability for independent scientific work. See associated module
Inhalte Depending on associated module
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OEP-VP Complimentary Projects
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Participation in associated module and accordance of module leader
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
see associated module
4
120
4
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written protocol
Graded
Studienleistungen
Certification of course content
benotet/unbenotet
u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Not graded
Sonstiges
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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 MSc Geowissenschaften
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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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 Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 1401 – SS OEP 1402 – SS OEP 1403 – SS
Lecture (20) Evolution of Invertebrata Seminar (20) Practical (20) Laboratory and field course
2
2 6
60
60 120
2
2 4
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written examination
Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Active participation (including short oral presentations) in practicals, delivery of protocols and drawings (conditions will be specified depending on progress of practical work)
Not graded
Sonstiges ZG IV
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
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Evolution and Biodiversity of Lower Vertebrates
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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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 Evolution and Biodiversity of Lower Vertebrates
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 20-D 01 – WS OEP 20-D 02 – WS OEP 20-D 03 – WS
Introductory lecture (20) Seminar (20) Practicals (20)
1 1 4
60 60
120
2 2 4
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Oral presentation (power point presentation) Extensive protocol of practical
Graded (50%) Graded (50%)
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Attendance and discussions during the seminar
Not graded
Sonstiges Time of course: ZG IV: March
Recommended Reading
Will be announced before start of course
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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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP-Free-1E Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Arthropods
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP-Free-1E
Lecture (14) Seminar (14) Practicals (14)
2 2 4
60 60
120
2 2 4
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
• Two oral presentations (PowerPoint presentation), with hand-out (40%)
• Six part-time mini-exams (60%)
Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Attendance and active participation in lecture and in discussions during the seminar
Not graded
Sonstiges Time of course: Zeitgruppe 2
Recommended Reading
Will be announced before start of course
'First Meeting/Vorbesprechung': Wednesday, 20.02.2019, 17:15, Naumann Bau
Kursraum, ZFMK
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Ecology and zoogeography of the Pannonian area, with a field
trip to the Neusiedler Lake
Modulnummer OEP-Free-1G
Workload 300 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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP-Free-1G Ecology and zoogeography of the Pannonian area, with an field trip
to the Neusiedler Lake
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 20-G 01 – SS OEP 20-G 02 – SS OEP 20-G 03 – SS
Introductory lecture (15) Seminar (15) Practicals (15)
1 1 5
60 60
120
2 2 6
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Oral presentations (power point presentation) + handout Extensive protocols of practicals Active participation in practicals
Graded Graded Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Attendance in lecture and seminar
Not graded
Sonstiges Time of course: ZG IV: usually in August/September
Recommended Reading
Will be announced before start of course
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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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP-Free-1H Speciation in Fishes: Patterns and Processes
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 20-H 01 – WS
Seminar (16)
3
90
3
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Oral presentation (power point presentation) Extensive protocol
Graded (50%) Graded (50%)
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Attendance and discussions during the seminar
Not graded
Sonstiges Time of course: ZG II, weekends
Recommended reading: will be announced
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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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP-Free-1I Bioinformatics for Master Students – Beginner's course Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS
Workload [h] LP
OEP-Free-1I Lecture (12) Practical (12)
4 4
120 120
4 4
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
written examination graded
Studienleistungen u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Sonstiges Recommended Reading James D. Tisdall 2001: Beginning Perl for Bioinformatics. O'Reilly. ISBN 978-0-596-0080-6 James D. Tisdall 2003: Mastering Perl for Bioinformatics. O'Reilly. ISBN 0-596-00307-2
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Comparative Morphology and Biology of selected
Mammalian groups
Modulnummer OEP-Free-1J
Workload 180h
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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP-Free-1J Comparative Morphology and Biology of selected Mammalian
groups
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP-Free-1J 01 – SS OEP-Free-1J 02 – SS OEP-Free-1J 03 – SS
Introductory lecture (10) Seminar (10) Practicals (10)
1 1 4
30 30 120
1 1 4
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Oral presentation (power point presentation) Final test
Graded (50%) Graded (50%)
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Regular attendance, oral presentation
Sonstiges Time of course: ZG III
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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 Prof. Bernhard Misof 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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP-Free-1K Biodiversity of the Alps, with a field trip to the Eastern Alps Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP-Free-1K 01-SS OEP-Free-1K 02-SS OEP-Free-1K 02-SS
Introductory lecture (10) Seminar (10) Practical (10)
2 2 4
30 60
150
1 2 5
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Oral presentation (no PP) and handout graded
Studienleistungen Protocol of practical benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Not graded
Sonstiges Time of course: ZG III Recommended Reading: will be announced before start of course
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Beginner’s course: Programming in C/C++
Modulnummer OEP-Free-1N
Workload 180 h
Umfang 6 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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP-Free-1N Beginner’s course: Programming in C/C++ Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Background knowledge in computer science or programming is not required. A high motivation is necessary.
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP-Free-1N Lecture (12) Computer exercises (12)
2 4
75 75
2 3
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
written examination graded
Studienleistungen Excerises u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
-
Sonstiges Recommended literature: 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
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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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP Free 1O Pattern and processes shaping biodiversity
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP Free 1N – WS
Seminar (up to 20)
2
90
3
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Oral presentation (power point presentation) and extensive protocol
Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur 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
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading
Will be announced before start of course
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Diversity, Form and Function in Birds & Mammals – Selected Topics
OEP Free 1P Workload 240 h
Umfang 8 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus WS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. J.W. Wägele, Dr. T. Töpfer, Dr. J. Decher
Anbietende
Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten Dr. T. Töpfer, Dr. J. Decher
Verwendbarkeit
des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP Free 1P Diversity, Form and Function in Birds & Mammals – Selected Topics
Teilnahme-
voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP Free-1
Practical training (15)
Lecture (15)
Seminar (15)
6
1
1
180
30
30
6
1
1
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Final written examination
Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-
voraussetzung zur
Modulprüfung
Oral presentation, written handouts
Graded
Sonstiges For requests contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
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Theory and practice of phylogenetic systematics
Modulnummer OEP-Free 1R
Workload 300 h
Umfang 10 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich SS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Bernhard Misof
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten Dr. Christoph Mayer, Prof. Bernhard Misof
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
90
OEP-Free 1R Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP SS Lecture (20) Exercises (20) Seminar (20)
4 4 2
120 90 30
4 4 2
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Final exam graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Short oral presentation (seminar) Protocols / Exercisesheets
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading: 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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Photosynthetic symbiosis in animals: weekend seminar
Modulnummer OEP-Free 1S
Workload 90 h
Umfang 3 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich SS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. H. Wägele
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten Dr. Gregor Christa, Dr. Carola Greve
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
Lernziele Please contact the course instructor for more information.
Schlüsselkompetenzen Please contact the course instructor for more information.
Inhalte Please contact the course instructor for more information.
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OEP-Free 1S Photosynthetic symbiosis in animals: weekend seminar Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP Seminar (20)
3
90
3
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Please contact the course instructor for more information.
graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Please contact the course instructor for more information.
Not graded
Sonstiges
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Principles of Taxonomy: weekend seminar
Modulnummer OEP-Free 1T
Workload 90 h
Umfang 3 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich SS
Modulbeauftragter Dr. D. Ahrens
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
Lernziele Please contact the course instructor for more information.
Schlüsselkompetenzen Please contact the course instructor for more information.
Inhalte Please contact the course instructor for more information.
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OEP-Free 1T Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP Seminar (20)
3
90
3
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Please contact the course instructor for more information.
graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Please contact the course instructor for more information.
Not graded
Sonstiges
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Zoogeography and ecology of marine organisms in tropical habitats (with excursion to the Red Sea, Dahab/Egypt)
Modulnummer OEP-Free 1U
Workload 300h
Umfang 10 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich SS
Modulbeauftragter Bleckmann, Rödder
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten Bleckmann, Rödder
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
Lernziele
Schlüsselkompetenzen
Inhalte Aim of the excursion is an introduction to the fauna of tropical coral reefs. For this purpose a qualitative assessment of the diverse invertebrates and vertebrates is to be conducted as well as a determination of the present species composition with the help of photographs and identification keys (establishment of a species catalogue). Furthermore a comparison of feeding and social behaviours in different fish species will be conducted based on direct observations. Abiotic parameters (e.g. temperature, salinity) in different reef habitats will be measured and compared. The opportunity for some dives is given. Condition for participants: Excellent abilities in swimming and snorkeling
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OEP-Free 1U Zoogeography and ecology of marine organisms in tropical habitats Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Excursion (?)
8
300
10
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
- Extensive protocol of practical - Handout of seminar
graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
- Attendance in lecture and seminar + excursion. - Oral presentation (Power Point Presentation) - active participation
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading will be announced before start of course
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Form & Function in Birds: an evolutionary perspective
Modulnummer OEP-Free 1V
Workload 240h
Umfang 8 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich WS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. J.W. Wägele, Dr. T. Töpfer
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten Dr. T. Töpfer
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
3
Lernziele
Schlüsselkompetenzen
Inhalte This course deals with the basics of species diversity and classification of birds illustrated by selected evolutionary, ecological and functional aspects. Participants will develop an understanding of avian morphology as a result of adaptive processes shaped in time by ecological and behavioural constraints. Finally, students shall be enabled to draw conclusions on the systematic position and on the general lifestyle of birds based on external avian characters. Evolutionary and functional interrelationships of selected groups of birds will be studied by own hands-on studies. Defining adaptations and specializations of selected birds will be examined in detail by the students based on exemplary specimens that accompany student work groups throughout the course. The course will also include an all-day mandatory excursion to the Cologne Zoo. There will be morning lectures introducing specific day topics that are dealt with during the practical part. The day’s content is complemented by joint discussions of students’ presentations. Participants are expected to give one presentation on selected articles matching the days’ topics, with subjects ranging from classic morphological and ecological papers to current molecular phylogenetic and evolutionary articles. Moreover, a final talk presenting self-accessed information on their exemplary specimen in the context of the course’s content should be given by each work group.
98
OEP-Free 1V Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Lecture/Seminar/Practical/Excursion
8
240
8
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
- written exam - two oral presentations
graded graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
- Attendance in lecture,seminar, practical & excursion. - active participation
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading will be announced before start of course
99
Biology of Coral Reef Fauna
Modulnummer OEP-Free-1W
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 MSc Geowissenschaften
Wahlpflicht Wahlpflicht
2 2
Lernziele The students will learn how to identify and distinguish reef species, how to discover their relationships and phylogeny, which special adaptations to specific habitats they have, including morphological and anatomical structures, behaviour and ecological preferences. During the module students will gain an understanding of the importance of body plans and specific adaptations for the ability to survive in a specific habitat. Ancillary information will include systematics, the importance of geological history and of oceanography. Relevant methods are comparative anatomy, species identificaiton, collecting and sorting in the field, and soft skills for presentations and those needed for field work.
Schlüsselkompetenzen Knowledge on invertebrate anatomy and systematics, preparatory and presentation skills.
Inhalte The course will be held on a tropical island surrounded by coral reefs. Lectures will provide an overview on animal body plans and of ways of life, and on adaptations to reef habitats. The practical exercises take place in the laboratory and in the field. Students will learn how to collect and sort species, study the morphology and anatomy of selected species, and characterize habitat-specific faunas. They will learn to dissect different types of animals, to make preparations for microscopy, to document field work. During the course, participants will develop further their ability to critically discuss current literature and to prepare scientific presentations. They will learn to keep different types of animals living, to describe their adaptations, to prepare drawings, and the basic rules of taxonomy.
100
OEP-Free-1W Biology of Coral Reef Fauna
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 1401 – SS OEP 1402 – SS OEP 1403 – SS
Lecture (20) Evolution of Invertebrata Seminar (20) Practical (20) Laboratory and field course
2
2 6
60
60 120
2
2 4
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written examination
Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Active participation (including short oral presentations) in practicals, delivery of protocols and drawings (conditions will be specified depending on progress of practical work)
Not graded
Sonstiges ZG IV
Recommended Reading
W. Westheide, R. Rieder: Spezielle Zoologie, G. Fischer Verlag Jena (now distributed by Spektrum Akademischer Verlag) R. Brusca & G.J. Brusca: Invertebrates, Sinauer Ass., Sunderland, Massachussetts T. Gosliner, D.W. Behrens & G.C. Williams: Coral Reef Animals of the Indo-Pacific G. Allen & R. Steene: Indo-Pacific Coral Reef Field Guide G. Allen, R. Steene, P. Humann & Deloach: Reef Fish Identification - Tropical Pacific
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Biodiversity of the Tropics, with a field trip to Ecuador
Modulnummer OEP-Free 1X
Workload 240 h
Umfang 8 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus jährlich SS
Modulbeauftragter Dr. Claudia Koch
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
ZFMK
Beteiligte Dozenten Dr. Claudia Koch Dr. Ximo Mengual Ricarda Wistuba
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
2
Lernziele Students will get an overview about the particularities of the tropics. They will gain deeper insight into the taxonomy and ecology of selected metazoan groups and acquire skills in the identification of vertebrate and invertebrate species. The adaptations to different habitats,as well as behaviour and life cycle characteristics of different species will be investiged. The causes and consequences of current environmental threats (e.g. habitat loss, pollution) will be elaborated with the students. Furthermore relevant methods for field work will be trained.
Schlüsselkompetenzen Knowledge in biodiversity, identification, ecology, biogeography, conservation and collection-based methods. Practice in critically reading and discussing current literature. Presenting scientific results written and as talk. Practice in carrying out field work in remote areas.
Inhalte After a preparation seminar in which the basics of tropical ecology will be taught in several lectures the field trip to the tropical rainforest and Páramo habitats in Ecuador will provide insights into the ecological and biogeographic peculiarities of these ecoregions. Knowledge in metazoan taxa will be broadened and taxonomic studies performed. The practical exercises take place in the laboratory and in the field. During the course students will improve their ability to critically discuss current literature and to prepare scientific presentations. Students will learn to discover and catch animals, to observe their life style and to study the morphology of selected species.
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OEP-Free 1X Biodiversity of the Tropics, with a field trip to Ecuador
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP 01 – SS OEP 02 – SS OEP 03 – SS
Introductory lecture (10) Seminar (10) Practicals (10)
2 2 4
60 60
120
2 2 4
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Oral presentations (power point presentation) + handout Extensive protocol Active participation
Graded Graded Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Attendance in lecture and seminar
Not graded
Sonstiges Time of course: ZG IV: July/August
Recommended Reading: Will be announced before start of course
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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
Please contact the course instructor for more information.
Schlüsselkompetenzen Please contact the course instructor for more information.
Inhalte Please contact the course instructor for more information.
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OEP-Free-2A Palaeontology and Biology of Texas – an Integrated Field Course
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Seminar (40) Excursion (40)
2 6
2 6
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
written examination graded
Studienleistungen
Oral presentation, written handouts
Not graded
u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Sonstiges
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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
Modulnummer OEP Free 2B
Workload 240 h
Umfang 8 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester + 3 weeks
Turnus Every 2-3 years, SS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. Martin Sander
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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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, Middle-Late 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
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in early April 2014. The field trip is tentatively scheduled for 19 July 2014 to 8 August 2014.
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
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Good physical condition for three weeks of moderately strenuous travel and fieldwork; good observation skills in the field
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Seminar (25) Excursion (25)
2 6
60
180
2 6
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Seminar: a short talk on a selected topic 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)
graded graded
Studienleistungen u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
In addition to the graded assignments above, mandatory attendance in seminar, and active participation in class discussions and throughout the field trip
graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading
Students will consult individually with an instructor about recommended reading and topics in preparation for their seminar presentations.
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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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP Free 2C Mesozoic Dinosaur and Plant Ecosystems and the Marine Realm in England:
Introductory Field Paleontology for Biology and Geosciences Masters Students
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Good physical condition for two weeks of moderately strenuous travel and fieldwork; good observation skills in the field
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Excursion (14-20)
6
180
6
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Recording of field notes throughout the field trip, compilation of a day’s report for the field trip report (text and photos)
graded
Studienleistungen u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur 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
graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading
Any recommended reading will be provided to the students by the instructors.
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Vertiefung Wirbeltierpaläontologie (Dinosaurier)
Modulnummer M63/OEP Free 2D
Workload 180 h
Umfang 6 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jedes 2. Jahr im WS
Modulbeauftragter Prof. Dr. Martin Sander
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Geowissenschaften
Beteiligte Dozenten Sander, Ruf, Klein
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
MSc Geowissenschaften MSc OEP Biology
Wahlpflicht 1. Semester oder 3. Semester
Lernziele Vertieftes Kennenlernen der Großreptilien des Paläo- und Mesozoikums, insbesondere der Dinosaurier, marinen Reptilien und säugetierähnlichen Reptilien. Methoden der Phylogenie-Rekonstruktion an Fossilien, paläohistologische Methoden.
Schlüsselkompetenzen Erstellen und Präsentieren von Seminarvorträgen, Entwurf von Folienvorlagen 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)
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema (Gruppengröße) SWS Workload [h] LP
M 6301 – WS M 6302 – WS M 6303 – WS M 6304 – WS
Vorlesung (30) Evolution and Paleobiology of the Dinosaurs Vorlesung / Übung (10) Paleohistology Vorlesung / Übung (10) Phylogenetic Methods in Paleontology Seminar (30) Research Seminar Vertebrate Paleontology II
2
2
1
1
45
60
45
30
1,5
2
1
1,5
Unterrichtssprache Deutsch, Englisch Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en)
Klausur (90 min)
benotet
Studienleistungen u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur 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 Evolution and Paleobiology of the Dinosaurs V 2 30 30 15 45 1,5
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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 II S 2 30 30 15 45 1,5
Plant–Animal Interactions in Deep Time: Fossil Record, Coevolution, Ecological Relationships
Modulnummer OEP Free 2F
Workload 180 h
Umfang 6 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus each summer semester
Modulbeauftragter PD Dr. Carole Gee, Prof. Jes Rust
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Geowissenschaften
Beteiligte Dozenten Gee, Wappler, Rust, Sander, Martin, Schellhorn, Litt u.a.
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
MSc Geowissenschaften MSc OEP Biology
Wahlpflicht 2. Semester
Lernziele The objective of this module is to give students a broad understanding of the types and evolution of interactions between terrestrial plants and animals in earth history, such as herbivory and pollination, and the ramifications that these evolutionary developments have for today’s ecological communities.
Schlüsselkompetenzen Students will gain insight into the multitude of interactions between plants and animals since the Silurian, some 420 million years ago, as evidenced by the fossil record. Hands-on experience with the study of fossil plants and insects, as well as with research methods will be offered in weekly laboratory sessions.
Inhalte The course will explore the paleontological record of terrestrial plant-animal interactions, starting with the Silurian and continuing into the Paleozoic, through the Mesozoic and Cenozoic. Lectures will include, for example, the development of plant-insect herbivory during the Paleozoic, the advent of the first tetrapod herbivores in the Permian, the food ecology of the sauropod-dominated ecosystems of the Late Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous, the coevolution of angiosperms and insects during the Cretaceous and Cenozoic, the advent of grasslands and grazers, as well as large-nut bearing trees and rodents in the Miocene. Weekly labs give students an opportunity to learn hands-on research methods, as well as to gain familiarity with fossil plants and insects. The course is team-taught by paleontologists with research expertise in paleobotany, paleoentomology, and vertebrate paleontology.
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OEP Free 2F Plant–Animal Interactions in Deep Time: Fossil Record, Coevolution, Ecological Relationships
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema (Gruppengröße) SWS Workload [h] LP
XXXXXX XXXXXX
Lecture (15) Practical (15) Paleohistology
4
2
120
60
4
2
Unterrichtssprache English Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en)
Exam (90 min)
graded
Studienleistungen u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Sonstiges Literature: Any recommended reading will be provided to the students by the instructors. This course is open to Masters-level students in the OEP Biology and Geosciences.
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Behavioural Ecology of 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 hole-breeding 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
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP Free 3A Behavioural Ecology of hole-breeding passerines birds Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Participation in OEP6T (Behavioral Ecology Theory: Seminar Basics)
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Practical (6) Seminar (6)
8 2
240 60
8 2
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written experimental protocol in the format of a thesis and a short oral presentation of the results
graded
Studienleistungen
benotet/unbenotet
u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Active participation in the general fieldwork and the practical experiments Weekend seminar “Introduction into Behavioural Ecology” - 45 min. presentation
graded graded
Sonstiges 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
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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!)
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP Free 3B Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Genomics Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
None
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Lecture, Practical
2 6
60 180
2 6
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Thre short written exams during course. Short oral presentations discussing recent publications.
graded
Studienleistungen Active participation in lectures, computer exercises etc. graded
u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Sonstiges Recommended Reading: 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)
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Histology, tomography, and computer-aided 3D reconstruction of animal anatomy
Modulnummer OEP Free 3C
Workload 300 h
Umfang 10 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich, SS
Modulbeauftragter Dr. Alexander Ziegler
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Institut für Evolutionsbiologie und Zooökologie
Beteiligte Dozenten Dr. Patrick Beckers 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 tomographic imaging techniques are employed, how histological sections are produced and interpreted, 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 non-destructive 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 mollusks, annelids, nemerteans, arthropods, and echinoderms. Lab work focuses on techniques for paraffin sectioning of entire animals and staining methods in histology. Project-based work aims at reconstructing selected organ systems in metazoan taxa from digital histological and tomographic image stacks. To this end, pertinent imaging software is introduced and applied. In the second half of the course, 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) are introduced. The exercises are accompanied by lectures that provide 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.
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OEP Free 3C Histology, tomography, and computer-aided 3D reconstruction of animal anatomy
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
OEP1
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP Free 3C Lecture (12) Exercises (12)
2 8
60 240
2 8
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) Benotet/unbenotet
Written examination (protocol) Poster presentation Oral presentation
Graded (1/3) Graded (1/3) Graded (1/3)
Studienleistungen, Benotet/unbenotet
u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Regular attendance Computer work using data derived from non-invasive imaging techniques such as MRI and µCT Lab work on histological techniques (sectioning, staining, light microscopy) Project-based 3D reconstruction of selected internal organs based on image stacks of complete series of histological sections and other tomographic data
Not graded Not graded Not graded Graded within the scope of the protocol and poster presentation, respectively
Sonstiges Schedule: Time block I Recommended reading: 1. Ax P (1996-2003) Multicellular Animals I-III, Springer Verlag 2. Schmidt-Rhaesa A (2007) The Evolution of Organ Systems, Oxford University Press 3. Beckers P, Faller S, Loesel R (2011) Lophotrochozoan neuroanatomy: an analysis of the brain and nervous system of Lineus viridis (Nemertea) using different staining techniques. Frontiers in Zoology 8:17 4. Ziegler A, Ogurreck M, Steinke T, Beckmann F, Prohaska S, Ziegler A (2010) Opportunities and challenges for digital morphology. Biology Direct 5:45 5. Ruthensteiner B (2008) Soft part 3D visualization by serial sectioning and computer reconstruction. Zoosymposia 1:63-100
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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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP Free 3D Morphological character analysis in phylogenetics Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
OEP1
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Lecture (16) Exercises (16)
1 4
30 120
1 4
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
written examination graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Regular attendance, oral presentation of the results of the exercises
ungraded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading: 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.
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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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP Free 3E Application of Immunohistochemistry in Invertebrate Systematics Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
OEP1
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Lecture (8) Exercises (8)
1 4
30 120
1 4
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written examination graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Written protocol and oral presentation of the project-based results
Regular attendance, lab work on immunhisto-chemical techniques (antibody staining, confocal Laserscanning Microscopy), project-based 3D-imaging of musculature and nervous system in early developmental stages
graded ungraded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading: Schmidt-Rhaesa, A., The evolution of organ systems
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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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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.
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OEP Free 3F Application of electron microscopy in Invertebrate Systematics Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
OEP1
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Lecture (6) Exercises (6)
1 4
30 120
1 4
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written examination graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Written protocol and oral presentation of the project-based results
Regular attendance, lab work on electron microscopical techniques, focussing on TEM and including tissue preparation and ultrathin sectioning methods.
graded ungraded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading: Schmidt-Rhaesa, A., The evolution of organ systems
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Practical course on electron microscopy
Module number OEP Free 3G
Workload 150 h
Credit points 5 CP
Duration 2 weeks
Course instructor Prof. Dr. Thomas Bartolomaeus
Department Biology
Involved lecturers Prof. Dr. Thomas Bartolomaeus
Study program Mode Study term
MSc OEP-Biology
Elective course
3
Learning objectives The course provides an introduction into electron microscopical techniques, focussing on TEM and SEM, including tissue preparation and ultra-thin sectioning methods. Additionally, students will learn to interpret electron microscopical data and will gain insights into the ultrastructure of invertebrate organ systems.
Key competences Theory and practice of electron microscopical techniques, in-depth understanding of ultrastructure and invertebrate anatomy, written and oral presentation of scientific data.
Contents The course will be focusing on practical approaches in electron microscopy.
Students will investigate cells and tissues as well as surface structures with the aid of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Participants will work in groups on a short research project. They will conduct the sample preparation, data generation and interpretations on these projects. This will enable them to compare the ultrastructure of different tissues and structures through several invertebrate taxa. Students will document their results as micrographs and scientific illustrations/reconstructions. The results of these short research projects will be presented in form of a written report and short oral presentation.
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OEP Free 3G Practical course on electron microscopy Prerequisites for participation
OEP 1
Courses Form of teaching (Participants) SWS Workload [h] CP
Lectures max. 8 Exercises max. 8
1
4
60 180
1 4
Examination(s) Method(s) of examination graded/not graded
Written lab report Oral presentation
graded (50 %) graded (50 %)
Study achievements graded/not graded Regular attendance, lab work on electron
microscopical techniques, focussing on TEM and including tissue preparation and ultrathin sectioning methods.
not graded
Miscellaneous Recommended Reading:
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OEP Free 3H: Evolution of Mammals
Modulnummer
Workload 300 h
Umfang 12 LP
Dauer (Semester) 2
Turnus Jährlich, V/S: SoSe,
P: WiSe Modulbeauftragter Lars Podsiadlowski
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en)
Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten Eva Bärmann, Jan Decher, Lars Podsiadlowski Verwendbarkeit des Modul
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht 2./3.
Lernziele
Overview of worldwide mammal diversity (orders, major families) Overview of phylogeny and evolution of mammals. Introduction to the mammalian fossil record. Fundamental understanding of evolutionary processes enabling mammals to adapt to various environments.
Schlüssel-kompetenzen
Understanding of the biology and evolution of mammals. Basics to understand biodiversity in space and time. Basics in handling samples of museum collections. Basics in phylogenetic tree reconstruction. Critical view of scientific publications.
Inhalte
Phylogeny and comparative anatomy of Mammals: Skull and skeleton morphology; Mammalian adaptations to different environments, e.g. variation of teeth adapted to feeding habits, modification of limbs due to running / flying /swimming Discussion of species concepts (theory and practice) Phylogenetic reconstruction: morphology and molecular data Critically interpreting primary publications (e.g. discussion of different phylogenetic hypotheses for the same taxa) Field trip to Cologne zoo
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Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Lecture / seminar are free to all. For admission to the practical part students have to participate to the lecture and have to provide two short essays about topics handed during the lectures (see also “Studienleistungen”)
Veranstaltungen OEP Free 3H-T (summer semester) OEP Free 3H-P (winter semester)
Lehrform Thema (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload (h)
LP
Lecture & Seminar Praktikum /Übung
Mammal evolution (40) Comp. Morphology & Phylogenetics (12)
2
8
60
240
3
9
Prüfungen
Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet lecture: final exam practical part: Course protocol (notes, drawings) short presentation with handout lab practical
graded graded
Studienleistungen u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Participants of Lecture / Seminar (So.Se.) have to write two essays (topics will be handed during seminars) before admission to the practical part (Wi.Se.)
benotet/unbenotet not graded
Sonstiges
Literature: Vaughan, T. A., J. M. Ryan, and N. J. Czaplewski. 2011. Mammalogy. Saunders College Publishing, Orlando. 755 pp. Kemp, T. S. 2005. The origin and evolution of mammals. Oxford University Press, Oxford. Martin, R. E., R. H. Pine, and A. F. DeBlase 2001. A manual of mammalogy with keys to families of the world. McGraw Hill, Boston.
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Experimental Behavioural Ecology
Modulnummer OEP Free 3I
Workload 240 h
Umfang 8 LP
Dauer Modul 1 Semester
Turnus Jährlich, WS
Modulbeauftragter N.N.
Anbietende Lehreinheit(en) Biology
Beteiligte Dozenten Dr. T. Thünken, Dr. I. P. Rick
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 3
Lernziele Behavioural Ecology explores the adaptive significance (the function) of behaviour in relation to the environment animals live in and interact with. It is deeply rooted in evolutionary theory and addresses a wide range of topics ranging from the evolution of social behaviour and group living (the evolution of altruism und cooperation), foraging, competitive behaviour, sexual selection and mate choice (including the evolution of conspicuous ornaments) and anti-predator strategies. The module gives an overview of the field of Behavioural Ecology but especially focuses on a hypothesis-driven experimental approach. Students will be introduced to the basics of experimental research: 1) development of scientific hypotheses, 2) creating appropriate experimental designs and set-ups, 3) conducting experiments under standardized conditions (including learning of different techniques to record animal behaviour), 4) collecting data and analyzing them (including advanced statistics), 5) writing a scientific protocol, 6) presenting the results as a talk or poster.
Schlüsselkompetenzen Experimental design and techniques, writing of experimental protocols, analysis techniques, statistical methods, literature search, oral presentation and discussion techniques, critical reading of scientific papers.
Inhalte Based on recent research papers presented by the students during the opening seminar, interesting research ideas will be critically discussed with the group and hypotheses are developed for experiments that can be conducted by the students within the course. Little experiments will be planned by the students. As experimental animals, sticklebacks, cichlids and gammarids are available. Numerous topics are offered including social behaviour (shoaling), inter- and intrasexual selection (mating behaviour), parasite-host-interactions (parasitic behavioral manipulation). In groups of 2 students, the experiments will be conducted, the data collected and statistically analysed (including advanced statistical methods using “R”). Experimental protocols will be prepared with special focus on experimental design and procedure and (graphical) presentation of the results. In the final seminar, the results will be presented by the students in form of a short talk or poster.
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Experimental Behavioural Ecology Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
none
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Practical (6) Seminars (6)
6,5 1,5
195 45
6,5 1,5
Prüfung(en) 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
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Full participation in a practical experiment
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading
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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Genomics of behaviour: weekend seminar
Module number OEP-Free 3J
Workload 90 h
credit points 3 CP
duration 1 weekend
Course instructor Dr. Julia Schwarzer, Dr. Timo Thünken
Faculty Biology
Involved lecturers Dr. Timo Thünken, Dr. Julia Schwarzer
Applicability of the module
Study Program Mode Study semester
MSc OEP-Biology
Elective
Summersemester 2019
Learning objectives The seminar will provide background knowledge in connecting genomics and behavioural approaches. The students will gain insights in how to use these to shed light on the genomic fundamentals of behaviour in different groups of animals.
Key competences Knowledge on interdisciplinary approaches; general principles of genomics and behaviour based on case studies in nature; practice in the use of scientific literature
Contents Based on recent scientific papers, students will present and discuss timely topics in behavioural genomics.
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OEP Free A IND Prerequisites for attending
none
Courses Type of course, topic
Semester hours per week
Workload [h] CP
Seminar (16) 3 90 3
Examination(s) Method(s) of examination graded/not graded
Oral presentation (power point presentation) graded
Attendance and discussion during the seminar graded/not graded
Not graded Miscellaneous Recommended Reading:
Recommended reading: will be announced
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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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen 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 post-processing 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.
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OEP-Free 4B Fauna of the north-atlantic coast line
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
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, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP-Free 4B
Seminar Marine Fauna (6) Practical Marine Fauna (6) Exkursion with practical, Marine Fauna (6)
2 1 7
30 30
240
1 1 8
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written exam Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
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
Sonstiges 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.
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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.
Schlüsselkompetenzen Basic knowledge in material properties of biological materials including important up-to-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.
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OEP-Free 4C Strukturelle und materialwissenschaftliche Charakterisierung biologischer Materialien und Rezeptoren
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Interest in biomaterials
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
OEP-Free 4C - WS
Practical course (4)
8 240 8
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%)
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Participation in all practical experiments
Not graded
Sonstiges Recommended Reading:
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.
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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
Schlüsselkompetenzen Ability for independent scientific work
Inhalte
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OEP-Free A IND Individually arranged practical courses, internships etc. in
Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology or Palaeobiology at internal or external institutions
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Bescheinigung durch promovierten Wissenschaftler und Genehmigung durch Prüfungsamt
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Practical
6 - 12
180 - 360
6 - 12
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written protocol
Graded
Studienleistungen benotet/unbenotet u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Bescheinigung über Praktikumsinhalt durch promovierten Wissenschaftler und Genehmigung durch Prüfungsamt
Not graded
Sonstiges
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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)
external institution
Beteiligte Dozenten
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 2, 3
Lernziele according to external module
Schlüsselkompetenzen according to external module
Inhalte according to external module
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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
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Genehmigung durch Prüfungsausschuss
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Practical
6-10
180
6-12
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written protocol
Graded
Studienleistungen Bescheinigung über Praktikumsinhalt durch promovierten Wissenschaftler und Genehmigung durch Prüfungsamt benotet/unbenotet
u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Not graded
Sonstiges
141
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)
external institution
Beteiligte Dozenten
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
Studiengang Modus Studiensemester
MSc OEP-Biology
Wahlpflicht
1, 2, 3
Lernziele according to external module
Schlüsselkompetenzen according to external module
Inhalte according to external module
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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
Teilnahme-voraussetzungen
Genehmigung durch Prüfungsausschuss
Veranstaltungen Lehrform, Thema, (Teilnehmer) SWS Workload [h] LP
Practical
6-10
180-300
6-12
Prüfung(en) Prüfungsform(en) benotet/unbenotet
Written protocol
Graded
Studienleistungen Bescheinigung über Praktikumsinhalt durch promovierten Wissenschaftler und Genehmigung durch Prüfungsamt benotet/unbenotet
u.a. als Zulassungs-voraussetzung zur Modulprüfung
Not graded
Sonstiges