BIO.07675.03 - Project module 'Collections and Biodiversity Research' (MSc) (Vollständige Modulbeschreibung)

BIO.07675.03	5 CP
Modulbezeichnung	Project module 'Collections and Biodiversity Research' (MSc)
Modulcode	BIO.07675.03
Semester der erstmaligen Durchführung
Fachbereich/Institut	Institut für Biologie
Verwendet in Studiengängen / Semestern	Biodiversity Sciences (MA120 LP) (Master) > Biologie BiodiversityMA120, Akkreditierungsfassung gültig ab SS 2021 > Project modules offered by the Institute of Biology (Nat Sci I)
Modulverantwortliche/r
Weitere verantwortliche Personen	PD Dr. Marcus Lehnert, PD Dr. Matthias Hoffmann, PD Dr. Hendrik Müller
Teilnahmevoraussetzungen
Kompetenzziele	Acquire a basic understanding of organismic identification, taxonomy and nomenclature. Demonstrate the proper techniques for preserving biological specimens for multiple purposes through methods such as drying, pressing and storing in alcohol or formalin. Understand the importance of documenting collection parameters and using digital tools for permanent storage and retrieval of data. Evaluate and utilize online resources (i.e. collection databases; virtual herbaria, online sources for identification) to assess sampling biases and ensure representativeness in biodiversity studies. Ability to design field study plans that incorporate systematic, molecular, and ecological approaches, and select appropriate sampling strategies based on research goals. Critically analyse research articles with a focus on taxonomy and nomenclature. Knowledge of the main legal requirements for collecting biological specimens (e.g. CITES, CBD). Utilize collections in public knowledge transfer by communicating the importance of biodiversity research and showcasing the value of preserved specimens in scientific education. Utilize collections in public knowledge transfer by communicating the importance of biodiversity research and showcasing the value of preserved specimens in scientific education.
Modulinhalte	Part I: Theoretical part covering the nature of a scientific natural collection; legal background (collection permits; CITES, CBD, Nagoya protocol); collection and preservation methods according to specific classes of organisms; organisation of a scientific collection; how to document, store and use collection data (e.g. GBIF, PlantList, etc.); usage of natural collections for student training and education. Possibilities to create sustainable outreach for the public, principles and limits of public relation work. Part II: Practical part including short field trips into the surroundings of Halle; collecting and documenting self-collected samples; preserving samples in a way fit for permanent storage in museum collections (e.g. pressing & mounting of herbarium specimens); Determination of unknown species. Preparation of the framework for a public relations event. Part III: conducting small studies using real objects and/or digital collections; writing a final report on said project.
Lehrveranstaltungsformen	Vorlesung (2 SWS) Übung (2 SWS) Kursus Kursus
Unterrichtsprachen	Deutsch, Englisch
Dauer in Semestern	2 Wochen in der Vorlesungsfreien Zeit Semester
Angebotsrhythmus Modul	jedes Wintersemester
Aufnahmekapazität Modul	unbegrenzt
Prüfungsebene
Credit-Points	5 CP
Modulabschlussnote	LV 1: %; LV 2: %; LV 3: %; LV 4: %.
Faktor der Modulnote für die Endnote des Studiengangs	1
Hinweise	Maximum number of students: 12; The three parts take place in Halle (Institute for Biology - Geobotany and Botanical Garden, MLU, Halle and/or Central Natural Sciences Collections - Zoological Collection, MLU, Halle). The project modules require physical presence. In case of inability to attend (due to illness or other reasons) the lecturer must be notified promptly. To earn course credits, students must not exceed a 10% absence, equivalent to missing one day in a two weeks block module. In case of a longer absence there might be the possibility to compensate for missed days by additional tasks.

Modulveranstaltung	Lehrveranstaltungsform	Veranstaltungstitel	SWS	Workload selbstgestaltete Arbeit	Workload Summe
LV 1	Vorlesung	Vorlesung	2		0
LV 2	Übung	Übung	2		0
LV 3	Kursus	Selbststudium			0
LV 4	Kursus	Laborberichte			0
Workload modulbezogen				150	150
Workload Modul insgesamt					150

Prüfung	Prüfungsvorleistung	Prüfungsform
LV 1
LV 2
LV 3
LV 4
Gesamtmodul		Protokoll oder Hausarbeit, Wissenschaftlicher Vortrag
Wiederholungsprüfung

Regularien	Angebotsrhythmus	Anwesenheitspflicht	Gewicht an Modulnote in %
LV 1	Wintersemester	Nein	%
LV 2	Wintersemester	Nein	%
LV 3	Wintersemester	Nein	%
LV 4	Wintersemester	Nein	%