Modules (2014)
The information below refers to the study and examination regulation from 2014 (valid for students who started the programme before 2017).
Download the detailed MGAP module catalogue here (PDF, 874 KB).
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 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 7 Field Practical II
Module: P 8 Scientific Presentation and Communication
Module: WP 7 Geobiological Field Exercises
Module: WP 8 Molecular Methods in Geobiology
Module: WP 10 Advanced topics in Geosciences
Module: WP 11 Special topics in Geosciences
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
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
Type | Courses (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
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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
Module: P 2 Evolutionary Geobiology
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
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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
Module: P 3 Environmental Geobiology
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Name | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
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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.
Module: P 4 Laboratory Methods
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
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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
Module: WP 1 Introduction into Basic Concepts in Geology
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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.
Module: WP 2 Introduction into Advanced Concepts in Geology
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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.
Module: WP 3 Introduction into Basic Concepts in Biology
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: WP 4 Introduction into Advanced Concepts in Biology
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: P 5 Data analysis
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: P 6 Field Practical I
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | ECTS | SWS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: P 7 Field Practical II
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Name | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: P 8 Scientific Presentation and Communication
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: WP 5 Oceanology
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lecture | WP 5.1 Oceanology: Lecture | SS | 30 h (2 SWS) | 60 h | 3 |
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
Module: WP 6 Paleoecology
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: WP 7 Geobiological Field Exercises
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: WP 8 Molecular Methods in Geobiology
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: WP 9 Geomicrobiology
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: WP 10 Advanced topics in Geosciences
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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.
Module: WP 11 Special topics in Geosciences
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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.
Module: P 9 Research Project
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
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
Module: WP 12 Advanced Invertebrate Paleobiology
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: WP 13 Advanced Invertebrate Geobiology
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: WP 14 Advanced Vertebrate Paleobiology
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: WP 15 Advanced Vertebrate Geobiology
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: WP 16 Concepts of Biomineralization
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: WP 17 Concepts of Bioconstructions
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: WP 18 Collections Management and Research
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Module: P 11 Master-Project
This module comprises the following courses
Type | Course (Compulsory) | Term | Attendance | Self-Study | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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