BIO.07665.03 - Project module 'Nature Conservation' (MSc) (Complete module description)

BIO.07665.03 - Project module 'Nature Conservation' (MSc) (Complete module description)

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BIO.07665.03 15 CP
Module label Project module 'Nature Conservation' (MSc)
Module code BIO.07665.03
Semester of first implementation
Faculty/Institute Institut für Biologie
Module used in courses of study / semesters
  • Biodiversity Sciences (MA120 LP) (Master) > Biologie BiodiversityMA120, Version of accreditation valid from SS 2021 > Project modules offered by the Institute of Biology (Nat Sci I)
  • Biologie (MA120 LP) (Master) > Biologie BiologieMA120, Version of accreditation valid from SoSe 2023 > B1
  • Biologie (MA120 LP) (Master) > Biologie BiologieMA120, Version of accreditation (WS 2010/11 - SoSe 2024) > Wahlpflichtmodule
Responsible person for this module
Further responsible persons
Prof. Dr. H. Pereira, Dr. E. Welk
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module
  • Understanding of the major scientific questions in the current conservation research and ability to critically analyse conservation biology publications
  • Ability to understand the links between basic ecological research and its application in species, habitat, and landscape protection
  • Knowledge of the main tools available for managing and protecting biodiversity, including the main legal frameworks and international agrreements, and insights into the work of relevant authorities and, planning offices
  • Basic knowledge of non-biological but important related disciplines for nature conservation biology (e. g. geography, nature conservation legislation, spatial planning)
  • Ability to carry out independent scientific project with a field component and with relevance for nature conservation
  • Proficiency in using field methods to record and assess populations and communities in the context of nature conservation
  • Basic skills on ecological data analysis including GIS analysis
  • Application of biogeographical principles, theories, and analyses to problems regarding biodiversity conservation
  • In-depth understanding of species groups that are relevant to nature conservation practice
  • Familiarity with nature conservation-relevant evaluation and assessment methods
Module contents
  • Part I - Conserving biodiversity at the science-policy interface: ecosystems as social-ecological systems; perspectives and values on nature, international agreements
  • Part II - Understanding biodiversity change: biodiversity state and trends including conservation biogeography; the contributions of nature to people; biodiversity and ecosystem function; monitoring biodiversity change; models and scenarios of biodiversity and ecosystem services
  • Part III - Managing biodiversity: ecological restoration and rewilding; spatial planning, protected areas and protected species; legal tools; economic and behavioral tools
  • Exchange with nature conservation practitioners
  • Field project on a conservation-oriented topic
Forms of instruction Lecture (2 SWS)
Lecture (2 SWS)
Lecture (2 SWS)
Lecture (1 SWS)
Course
Course (2 SWS)
Course
Seminar (2 SWS)
Course
Practical training (4 SWS)
Languages of instruction German, English
Duration (semesters) 6 Wochen Semester
Module frequency jedes Sommersemester
Module capacity unlimited
Time of examination
Credit points 15 CP
Share on module final degree Course 1: %; Course 2: %; Course 3: %; Course 4: %; Course 5: %; Course 6: %; Course 7: %; Course 8: %; Course 9: %; Course 10: %.
Share of module grade on the course of study's final grade 1
Reference text
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 three days in a six-week block module. In case of a longer absence there might be the possibility to compensate for missed days by additional tasks.
Module course label Course type Course title SWS Workload of compulsory attendance Workload of preparation / homework etc Workload of independent learning Workload (examination and preparation) Sum workload
Course 1 Lecture Vorlesung 'Conserving Biodiversity' 2 0
Course 2 Lecture Vorlesung 'Biodiversity change' 2 0
Course 3 Lecture Vorlesung 'Managing biodiversity' 2 0
Course 4 Lecture Vorlesung 'Field methods and GIS' 1 0
Course 5 Course Selbststudium 0
Course 6 Course Datenanalyse 2 0
Course 7 Course Vorbereitung Literaturreferat 0
Course 8 Seminar Literaturseminar 2 0
Course 9 Course Vorbereitung Abschlussreferat 0
Course 10 Practical training Projekt im Feld 4 0
Workload by module 450 450
Total module workload 450
Examination Exam prerequisites Type of examination
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Course 4
Course 5
Course 6
Course 7
Course 8
Course 9
Course 10
Final exam of module
mündl. Prüfung oder Klausur oder Referat
Exam repetition information
Prerequisites and conditions Prerequisites Frequency Compulsory attendance Share on module grade in percent
Course 1 Summer semester No %
Course 2 Summer semester No %
Course 3 Summer semester No %
Course 4 Summer semester No %
Course 5 Summer semester No %
Course 6 Summer semester No %
Course 7 Summer semester No %
Course 8 Summer semester No %
Course 9 Summer semester No %
Course 10 Summer semester No %