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Modules (2014)

The information below refers to the study and examination regulation from 2014 (valid for students who started the programme before 2017).

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General

The program is organized in modules, of which some are mandatory (P) and others are elective (WP). A certain number of elective courses have to be chosen by the student. The mandatory (P) modules usually consist of two courses, elective modules (WP) are single courses to increase the flexibility for course choice. Below you find short descriptions of the modules and links to the course descriptions. An overview on how the courses are organized in semesters is provided by the curriculum.

Module: P 1 Paleobiology

Module: P 2 Evolutionary Geobiology

Module: P 3 Environmental Geobiology

Module: P 4 Laboratory Methods

Module: WP 1 Introduction into Basic Concepts in Geology

Module: WP 2 Introduction into Advanced Concepts in Geology

Module: WP 3 Introduction into Basic Concepts in Biology

Module: WP 4 Introduction into Advanced Concepts in Biology

Module: P 5 Data analysis

Module: P 6 Field Practical I

Module: P 7 Field Practical II

Module: P 8 Scientific Presentation and Communication

Module: WP 5 Oceanology

Module: WP 6 Paleoecology

Module: WP 7 Geobiological Field Exercises

Module: WP 8 Molecular Methods in Geobiology

Module: WP 9 Geomicrobiology

Module: WP 10 Advanced topics in Geosciences

Module: WP 11 Special topics in Geosciences

Module: P 9 Research Project

Module: P 10 Geo- and Paleobiology Synthesis

Module: WP 12 Advanced Invertebrate Paleobiology

Module: WP 13 Advanced Invertebrate Geobiology

Module: WP 14 Advanced Vertebrate Paleobiology

Module: WP 15 Advanced Vertebrate Geobiology

Module: WP 16 Concepts of Biomineralization

Module: WP 17 Concepts of Bioconstructions

Module: WP 18 Collections Management and Research

Module: P 11 Master-Project

General

  • please note that the information provided here is for your orientation only. Please see the official documents in "Study- and examination regulations"
  • The duration of each module is one semester.
  • ECTS credits are erarned when the module examination is passed (see "Method of grading" for each module).
  • All courses are held in English

Abbreviations and Descriptions

CP Credit Points, ECTS-Punkte

ECTS European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

h hours

SS summer semester

SWS weekly hours per semester

WS winter semester

Module: P 1 Paleobiology

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourses (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture P 1.1 Evolution of Life: Lecture WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h (3)
Practical P 1.2 Evolution of Life: Tutorial WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h (3)

Module Type

Compulsory module with compulsory courses

Contents

The module includes an interactive teaching program on the evolution of life in the seas and on land during the Phanerozoic. In addition, the program comprises principles of chronostratigraphy.

Goals

Students will be able to understand the interaction between evolution of life, palaeoclimate, alaeogeography and extinction events. Students will be familiar with the concept of chronostratigraphy.

Method of grading

Exam or scientific protocol

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

Prof. Dr. Bettina Reichenbacher

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Module: P 2 Evolutionary Geobiology

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture P2.1 Systematics & Phylogenetics WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h (3)
Practical P2.2 Mechanisms of Evolution WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h (3)

Module Type

Compulsory module with compulsory courses

Contents

Basics of evolution, systematics, phylogenetics

  • Basics of classification and taxonomy
  • Systematic concepts
  • Phylogenetic concepts
  • Molecular mechanisms of variation
  • Mechanisms of natural selection and adaptation
  • Units and modes of evolution
  • Micro- and macroevolution
  • Dynamics and patterns of evolution in space and time

Goals

At the end of the module students are able to understand basic concepts of evolution, and should posses the theoretical background of phylogenetic reconstruction methods. The gained knowledge will enable the students to understand scientific publications related to the module topics.

Method of grading

Exam or scientific protocol

Grading type

The module is graded  

Responsible person

PD Dr. Dirk Erpenbeck

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Module: P 3 Environmental Geobiology

This module comprises the following courses

TypeNameTermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture P 3.1 Global Cycles: Lecture WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h (3)
Practical P 3.2 Global Cycles: Tutorial WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h (3)

Module Type

Compulsory module with compulsory courses

Contents

  • Bio-available redox partners in space and time
  • Share and imprint of biogeochemical guilds
  • Marine and continental biomes
  • Basic concepts of data acquisition, calculation, and evaluation by land-, sea-, air-, or space-born investigations
  • Plate tectonic control on marine circulation, humidity fluxes, and transport systems
  • Imprint of alterations in recycled fluxes

Goals

At the end of the module students are familiar with the most recent reviews on the global cycles of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous, and silica. They are able to discuss geobiological alterations resulting from modified pool sizes and drifts in the magnitude of inputs or outputs.

Method of grading

Exam or scientific protocol

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

N.N.

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Module: P 4 Laboratory Methods

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture P 4.1 Methods in
Paleobiology: Lecture
WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h (3)
Practical P 4.2 Methods in
Paleobiology: Tutorial
WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h (3)

Module Type

Compulsory module with compulsory courses

Contents

  • Lectures on standards and cutting edge technologies in paleobiology and neontology.
  • Basics of how to schedule sampling campaigns and transport logistics, including appropriate preservation and declaration of dangerous goods.
  • Consideration of respective legal regulations for environmental protection, animal welfare, and national/international custom clearance.
  • Visiting labs of the Department, guided by lab conductors and/or affiliated researchers. Discussion of counterbalancing costs, time requirements, calibration, and significance of accuracy.
  • Overview over application possibilities, operating costs, and safety regulations.
  • How to involve external conductors and collaborators.

Goals

At the end of the module students are able to select lab methodologies appropriate for their research. They can consider time constrains, available budgets, manpower, and required accuracy ranges. The gained knowledge will enable them to assist in or autonomously sketch sampling campaigns and logistics for aimed laboratory investigations.

Method of grading

scientific protocol or poster

Grading type

No grading, only pass / fail

Responsible person

PD Dr. Dirk Erpenbeck

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Module: WP 1 Introduction into Basic Concepts in Geology

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture WP 1.1 Introduction into Basic
Concepts in Geology: Lecture
WS 30 h
(2 SWS)
60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

Introduction to basic concepts in geology. For example:

plate tectonics, sedimentology, global geochemical cycles, stratigraphy, fossil record, marine thermohaline circulation, and paleoclimate

Goals

At the end of this module students should have complemented and expanded their knowledge about basic concepts, terminologies, and hypotheses in geology. The student should be capable to understand and interpret fundamental geological knowledge.

Method of grading

Written exam

Grading type

No grading, pass / fail only

Responsible person

N.N.

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Module: WP 2 Introduction into Advanced Concepts in Geology

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture WP 2.1 Introduction into
Advanced Concepts in Geology: Lecture
WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

The module includes a significant expansion of the student´s knowledge on modern concepts and methods in the field of geology such as stratigraphy, chronology, taphonomy, facies, and biogeochemistry.

Goals

Students will significantly expand their knowledge on concepts and methods in geology. They will be capable to understand, apply and critically assess geological knowledge and methods as found in scientific publications in the field.

Method of grading

Written exam

Grading type

No grading, pass / fail only

Responsible person

N.N.

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Module: WP 3 Introduction into Basic Concepts in Biology

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture WP 3.1 Concepts into Basic
Concepts in Biology: Lecture
WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

Introduction to basic concepts in biology. For example:

Origin and evolution of biological diversity, systematics and taxonomy, fundamentals of ecology, genetics, and general physiology and cell biology

Goals

At the end of this module students should have complemented and expanded their knowledge about basic concepts, terminologies, and theories in biology. The student should be capable to understand and interpret fundamental biological observations.

Method of grading

Written exam

Grading type

No grading, only pass / fail

Responsible person

Dr. Oliver Voigt

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Module: WP 4 Introduction into Advanced Concepts in Biology

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture WP 4.1 Introduction into Advanced
Concepts in Biology: Lecture
WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

Advanced topics in biology. For example: methods in biological research, systematics and taxonomy, molecular and cellular biology, ecology, genetics, physiology and biochemistry.

Goals

At the end of this module students should have expanded their knowledge about biological concepts, theories and methodologies, and should be capable of applying them to the analysis of empirical data to critically evaluate published results in the field.

Method of grading

Written exam

Grading type

No grading, only pass / fail

Responsible person

PD Dr. Dirk Erpenbeck

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Module: P 5 Data analysis

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture P 5.1 Geostatistics SS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3
Practical P 5.2 Phylogenetic Analysis of
Morphological and Molecular Data
SS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory module with compulsory courses

Contents

Theoretical and practical background and application of data analyses in phylogeny and geostatistics:

  • Formulating and testing hypotheses in geobiology
  • Data types
  • Observation, acquisition and analysis of relevant data
  • Statistical background of data analysi
  • Tests and probability
  • Introduction and application of relevant software.

Goals

At the end of the module students will be able to understand and apply analytical tools to answer geo- and paleobiological questions. They will be able to critically evaluate statistical predicates.

Method of grading

Exam or scientific protocol

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

PD Dr. Dirk Erpenbeck

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Module: P 6 Field Practical I

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceECTSSWS
Field-practical P 6.1 Geobiology Field Practical SS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory module with compulsory courses

Contents

Methods of fieldwork in geobiology of exemplary geological settings, e.g.:

  • Studying interactions of geological and biological systems (like carbon and nutrient cycling, biomineralization, and ecological aspects of a study area)
  • Geological history and landscape development of the study area and its influence on the biological systems
  • Analytical field methods and geobiological mapping

Goals

Students will remember geological and biological knowledge from previous lectures, recognize and combine concepts of geology and biology in examples in the field and apply them to an exemplary geobiological setting. After the module, students will be able to understand and apply field methods for own research questions, e.g., in the research project (P9) and their master thesis (P11).

Method of grading

Presentation or oral exam or report

Grading type

No grading, only pass / fail

Responsible person

Prof. Dr. Gert Wörheide

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Module: P 7 Field Practical II

This module comprises the following courses

TypeNameTermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Field-practical P 7.1 Paleobiology Field Practical SS 30 h
(2 SWS)
60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory module with compulsory courses

Module contents

Methods of fieldwork in paleobiology of exemplary geological settings, e.g.:

  • Recognizing and description of the local facies
  • Geological history of the study area and outcrops
  • Paleoecology of a study area
  • Analytical field methods, paleobiological mapping and profiling

Goals

Students will remember paleontological and biological basics from previous lectures, recognize and combine concepts of paleontology and biology in examples in the field and apply them to an exemplary paleobiological setting. After the module, students will be able to understand and apply field methods for own research questions, e.g., in the research project (P9) and their master thesis (P11).

Method of grading

Presentation or oral exam or report

Grading type

No grading, only pass / fail

Responsible for the Module

Prof. Dr. Bettina Reichenbacher

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Module: P 8 Scientific Presentation and Communication

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Seminar P 8.1 Presentation and
communication skills
SS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h (3)
Seminar P 8.2 Seminar on Current
Topics in Geo- and Paleobiology
SS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h (3)

Module Type

Compulsory module with compulsory courses

Contents

Students conduct a larger (semester-long) independent research project, write a manuscript and present a poster. Projects will usually be suggested by the lab advisor, but should be developed further by the student.

Method of grading

Presentation or moderation of discussion

Grading type

No grading, only pass / fail

Responsible for the Module

Prof. Dr. Bettina Reichenbacher

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Module: WP 5 Oceanology

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture WP 5.1 Oceanology: Lecture SS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

  • Basic oceanography (geography, geomorphology, plate tectonics and water circulation systems of oceans)
  • Physical and chemical factors in marine ecosystems
  • Adaptations of marine organisms
  • Geobiology of marine communities
  • Interaction of abiotic and biotic factors in different marine ecosystems
  • Marine biomes and marine biogeography

Goals

Students will develop an advanced understanding on the physical, geochemical and biological interactions in marine environments to be able to critically read technical and scientific publications on the topic.

Method of grading

Written exam

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

Prof. Dr. Gert Wörheide

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Module: WP 6 Paleoecology

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture WP 6.1 Paleoecology: Lecture SS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

Introduction to concepts of paleoecology: Evolution of functional morphology in the fossil record, paleodiversity, paleoclimatology, ecosystem reconstruction.

Goals

Students will gain knowledge on the physical and biological factors that have shaped ecosystems in the past. After this module students will capable to critically read technical and scientific publications on the topic.

Method of grading

Written exam

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

Prof. Dr. Alexander Nützel

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Module: WP 7 Geobiological Field Exercises

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Field-practical WP 7.1 Geobiological Field
Exercises: Field Practical
SS 60 h (4 SWS) 120 h 6

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

Advanced methods of fieldwork in geobiology of exemplary geological settings to address research questions.

Goals

Students will apply previously aquired knowledge on geobiology and paleobiology to own observations and research in the field.

Method of grading

Presentation or oral exam or report

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

Prof. Dr. Gert Wörheide

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Module: WP 8 Molecular Methods in Geobiology

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture WP 8.1 Molecular methods
in Geobiology: Tutorial
SS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

Molecular methods in Geobiology: laboratory methods for the analysis and manipulation of nucleic acids and proteins relevant for geobiological questions.

Goals

Students will lern routine molecular biology methods and critically analyse the results. After this module students should be able to design and perform experiments to test their own hypotheses in their research project (e.g. P8).

Method of grading

Written exam

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

PD Dr. Dirk Erpenbeck

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Module: WP 9 Geomicrobiology

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture WP 9.1 Geomicrobiology: Lecture SS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

Geomicrobiology: laboratory methods for the analysis of geobiologically relevant communities of microorganisms.

Goals

Students will lern molecular biology methods commonly used fort he study of microbial communities. Upon completion of this module students should be able to analyse experimental data from microbial communities of geobiological importance and communicate their results.

Method of grading

Written exam

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

Dr. Sergio Vargas

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Module: WP 10 Advanced topics in Geosciences

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture WP 10.1 Advance topics
in Geosciences: Lecture
SS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

This module covers advanced topics in geosciences to extend the knowledge in specific topics on current developments in the field.

Goals

Upon successful completion of this module students learned about advanced concepts, terminologies, and current hypotheses in geosciences and can apply them to understand specific publications in the field.

Method of grading

Written exam

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

N.N.

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Module: WP 11 Special topics in Geosciences

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture WP 11.1 Special topics in
Geosciences: Lecture
SS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

This module covers special topics in geosciences to cover current developments in the field.

Goals

Upon successful completion of this module students will have complemented and expand their knowledge about topics and current research methodologies in geosciences. They will be able to understand, critically evaluate and discuss complex scientific publications in the field.

Method of grading

Written exam

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

N.N.

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Module: P 9 Research Project

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Seminar P 9.1 Research Project Design WS 30 h (2 SWS) 30 h (2)
Praktikum P 9.2 Individual research project WS 90 h (6 SWS) 210 h (10)

Module Type

Compulsory module with compulsory courses

Contents

Students conduct a larger (semester-long) independent research project, write a manuscript and present a poster. Projects will usually be suggested by the lab advisor, but should be developed further by the student.

Goals

Students acquire further research experience, write a manuscript and present a poster.

Method of grading

manuscript

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible for the Module

Prof. Dr. Gert Wörheide

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Module: P 10 Geo- and Paleobiology Synthesis

This module comprises the following courses

Type Course (Compulsory) Term Attendance Self-Study ECTS
Seminar P 10.1 Seminar on Advanced
Topics in Geobiology
WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h (3)
Seminar P 10.2 Seminar on Advanced
Topics in Paleobiology
WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h (3)

Module Type

Compulsory module with compulsory courses

Contents

Students read scientific publications on hotly debated advanced topics in Geo- and Paleobiology. They prepare presentations of different formats on important scientific debates in Geo- and Paleobiology. Students also lead and contribute to scholarly discussions on the advanced topics of the studies. The publications on hotly debated advanced topics in Geo- and Paleobiology are chosen by the lecturers.

Goals

Students will have read and disputed a series of scientific studies on hotly debated advanced topics in Geo- and Paleobiology. They will further improve their experience with presentations in different formats, asking critical questions about papers, participating in and leading of discussions.

Method of grading

Presentation or oral exam

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible for the Module

Prof. Dr. Gert Wörheide

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Module: WP 12 Advanced Invertebrate Paleobiology

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Practical WP 12.1 Advanced Invertebrate
Paleobiology: Bilateria
WS 30 h (2 SWS 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses Contents Systematics, Evolution, comparative morphology and Phylogeny of bilaterian invertebrate animals

Goals

Upon successful completion of this module students will have acquired advanced knowledge on the evolution of bilaterian invertebrates, their systematics and the mophological adaptions that led to the present-day diversity.

Method of grading

Written exam or folder with scientific drawings

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

PD Dr. Dirk Erpenbeck

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Module: WP 13 Advanced Invertebrate Geobiology

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Practical WP 13.1 Advanced Invertebrate
Geobiology: Non-Bilateria
WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

Systematics, Evolution, Ecology and Phylogeny of non-bilaterian animals

Goals

Upon successful completion of this module students will have acquired advanced knowledge on the evolution of non-bilaterian animals, their systematics and ecology.

Method of grading

Written exam or folder with scientific drawings

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

PD Dr. Dirk Erpenbeck

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Module: WP 14 Advanced Vertebrate Paleobiology

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Practical WP 14.1 Advanced Vertebrate
Paleobiology: Tutorial
WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

In the module the link between form and function of selected vertebrate groups is investigated in detail. Eco-morphological and physiological adaptations and factors leading to character evolution are analysed and discussed.

Goals

The students will be able to understand or interpret morphological and physiological adaptations in selected vertebrate groups.

Method of grading

Written exam or folder with scientific drawings.

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

Prof. Dr. Bettina Reichenbacher

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Module: WP 15 Advanced Vertebrate Geobiology

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Practical WP 15.1 Advanced Vertebrate
Geobiology: Lecture
WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

In the module the link between form and function of selected vertebrate groups other than in WP 14.1 are investigated in detail. Eco-morphological and physiological adaptations, and the factors leading to character evolution are analysed and discussed.

Goals

The students will be able to understand or interpret morphological and physiological adaptations in selected vertebrate groups that have not been investigated in WP 14.

Method of grading

Written exam or folder with scientific drawings

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

PD Dr. Gertrud Rößner

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Module: WP 16 Concepts of Biomineralization

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Lecture WP 16.1 Concepts of
biomineralization: Lecture
WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses Contents Chemistry, structure and molecular mechanisms of biomineralization, taxonomic distribution and evolution of biomineralization.

Goals

Students will remember and apply relevant biological and geological knowledge from previous lectures on the specific topic of biomineralization. After the module, students understand concepts in biomineralization, and can critically read and discuss scientific publications in the field.

Method of grading

Written exam

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

Prof. Dr. Gert Wörheide

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Module: WP 17 Concepts of Bioconstructions

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Practical WP 17.1 Concepts of Bioconstruction:
Microfacies of Carbonates
WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

Formation, deposition, diagenesis, and microfossils of carbonates will be explained with demonstrative material.

Goals

Students will be able to describe and interpret relevant features of carbonate microfacies.

Method of grading

Written exam

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

Prof. Dr. Gert Wörheide

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Module: WP 18 Collections Management and Research

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Practical WP 18.1 Collections Management
and Research: Tutorial
WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory elective courses module with elective courses

Contents

In this module students will learn the importance, maintenance, management and research options of scientific collections.

Goals

After the module students will be able to work with scientific collections, to understand the collection methodology and to establish collections under scientific principles.

Method of grading

Written exam

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

Prof. Dr. Alexander Nützel

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Module: P 11 Master-Project

This module comprises the following courses

TypeCourse (Compulsory)TermAttendanceSelf-StudyECTS
Masterarbeit P 11.1 Master-Thesis WS 840 h 27
Disputation P 11.2 Disputation WS 30 h (2 SWS) 60 h 3

Module Type

Compulsory module with compulsory courses

Contents

This final module of the Master program consists of the Master thesis and a one hour seminar. The Master thesis is an independent research project designed by the student. The student writes a report (Master thesis) and presents his/her work in a 30 minute talk to the group where he/she did the work.

Goals

The students carry out a larger individual research project, write a report and give a talk about their work. Throughout the Master project, they use and extend the knowledge they have gathered in the Master program. They gather valuable research experience.

Method of grading

M.Sc. Thesis and Disputation

Grading type

The module is graded

Responsible person

Prof. Dr. Gert Wörheide

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