41106 - Biology Modulübersicht

Module Number: 41106
Module Title:Biology
  Biologie
Department: Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences
Responsible Staff Member:
  • apl. Prof. PD Dr. rer. nat. habil. Wanner, Manfred
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every summer semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:The objective is to give an overview of organismic, cellular, and molecular biology in order to enable students to understand life processes in their basic lines from the molecular to the organismic level, to enable students to handle selected biological methods, to enable students to explain life processes and biological methods in adequate scientific language, and to enable students to use scientific literature. Students will be able
  • to understand and explain the basic principles of the lecture topics,
  • to work with microscopes under bright field, dark field and phase contrast conditions,
  • to explain selected methods in the field of organismic, molecular, and cellular biology,
  • to find and work with scientific sources concerning current biological knowledge.
Contents:Part 1: Lecture
  • Cells – the basic units of life (molecules)
  • Cells – the basic units of life (compartments and structures)
  • Organismic organisation and biodiversity
  • Basic principles in genetics and molecular biology
  • Energy, enzymes, and metabolism
  • Land plants / vascular plants
  • Animals: immunology, development, and physiology
 
Part 2: Practical Training
  • Light microscopy, basic techniques
  • Advanced microscopical techniques (staining, counting)
  • Determination of animals
  • Plant anatomy and physiology
  • Cell growth
  • Mitosis
  • Parasites
  • Animal preparation (cockroach)
Recommended Prerequisites:Basic knowledge in natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics) is strongly recommended!
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Excursion / 1 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Practical training / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 105 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:Lectures and practical exercises can be offered as classroom teaching or online via digital formats. The decision is up to the module supervisor. He will make a prompt decision based on the current situation.
Students will acquire the general principles through the lecture. By means of the lecture notes and relevant textbooks, a self-directed continuous study is necessary. In the practical exercises, students have to work with course microscopes and other selected methods. Multimedia presentations (e.g., videos) support some of the topics in lecture and practical exercises. Copies of relevant literature can be found in the library ("Semesterapparat"). Main Text books (latest editions are recommended):
  • Purves, W.K. ; Sadava, D.; Orians, G. M.; Heller M. C. 2004. Life – The Science of Biology. 7th edition. Sunderland.
  • Sadava, D.; Heller, M. C.; Orians, G. M.; Purves, W. K.; Millis, D. M. 2006. Life – The Science of Biology. 8th edition. Sunderland. 
  • Campbell, N.A. & Reece, J.B. 2005. Biology. 7th edition. San Francisco.
Module Examination:Prerequisite + Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:Prerreguisite:
  • Proven regular attendance in the practical exercises ( > 80%)
Final module examination:
  • Written examination, 120 minutes.
The module supervisor decides whether the examination is to be carried out in presence or in digital form (eTest).
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Environmental and Resource Management / keine PO
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2015
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Maschinenbau / keine PO
  • No Final Exam Possible / Orientierungsstudium (1 Semester) / PO 2022
  • No Final Exam Possible / Orientierungsstudium (2 Semester) / PO 2022
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Therapiewissenschaften / keine PO
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Umweltingenieurwesen / keine PO
 This module has been approved for the general studies.
Remarks:None
Module Components:Summer Semester:
  • 240732 Lecture Biology 
  • 240792 Excursion Biological Excursions
  • 240733 Exercise/Practical training Biology 
Examination:
  • 240752 Examination Biology
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: