MLU
BIO.07671.02 - Excursions in Botany and Zoology (Complete module description)
Original version English
BIO.07671.02 5 CP
Module label Excursions in Botany and Zoology
Module code BIO.07671.02
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 > Pflichtmodule
Responsible person for this module
Further responsible persons
Professors of the Institute of Biology
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module
  • Developing a deep understanding of the ecological and conservation significance of selected habitats with high diversity and conservation value, such as bogs and dry grasslands, through field-based excursions and hands-on activities.
  • Understanding the design of biodiversity-ecosystem functioning experiments and nature conservation projects.
  • Enhancing species identification skills in the field, including the use of taxonomic keys, field guides and mobile apps for accurate species identification.
  • Gaining proficiency in the determination of zoological and botanical special groups, such as rare or endangered species, cryptic or difficult to identify taxa in expert-led excursions.
Module contents
  • Excursions to selected habitats (e.g. porphyry outcrops close to Halle)
  • Excursions to selected nature conservation projects
  • Excursions to biodiversity-ecosystem functioning experiments (e.g. BIOTREE tree diversity experiments in Bechstedt)
  • Excursions to protected areas (e.g. Müritz National Park)
  • Identification exercises in the field with follow-up work
  • Imparting practical field methods and skills for the identification of species
Forms of instruction Study trip (4 SWS)
Course
Languages of instruction German, English
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester Semester
Module frequency jedes Sommersemester
Module capacity unlimited
Time of examination
Credit points 5 CP
Share on module final degree Course 1: %; Course 2: %.
Share of module grade on the course of study's final grade 1
Reference text
The detailed program might vary in different years, as might do the teaching staff.
Excursions might take place on weekends.
Excursion lenght might be 1 or multiple days.
The students may choose their excursions from several offers. Finally, they need to collect 5 credit points.
Half a credit point (0.5 CP) can be earned for each day (including self-study before and after the excursion).
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 Study trip Exkursion 4 0
Course 2 Course Selbststudium 0
Workload by module 150 150
Total module workload 150
Examination Exam prerequisites Type of examination
Course 1
Course 2
Final exam of module
mündliche Prüfung
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 %