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BIO.07675.03 - Project module 'Collections and Biodiversity Research' (MSc) (Vollständige Modulbeschreibung)
Originalfassung Englisch
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 Präsenz Workload Vor- / Nach­bereitung Workload selbstge­staltete Arbeit Workload Prüfung incl. Vorbereitung 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 Teilnahme­voraussetzungen Angebots­rhythmus Anwesenheits­pflicht Gewicht an Modulnote in %
LV 1 Wintersemester Nein %
LV 2 Wintersemester Nein %
LV 3 Wintersemester Nein %
LV 4 Wintersemester Nein %