701-0320-00L  Seminar for Bachelor Students: Environmental Biology

Courses

Number	Title	Hours		Lecturers
701-0320-00 S	Seminar für Bachelor-Studierende: Umweltbiologie	2 hrs	Wed 10:15-12:00 CHN D 29 »	J. Hille Ris Lambers

Catalogue data

Abstract	In the seminar, students explore a specific topic in environmental biology (ecology, evolution, health). They find and read scientific articles, structure contents around core questions, talk to specialists about them, prepare a scientific presentation and lead a discussion. They are introduced to literature search and scientific presentations.
Learning objective	Students will acquire skills in: - finding literature in scientific databases - structuring a scientific topic through research questions - giving a clear scientific presentation - contributing constructively to a scientific discussion
Content	Week 1: Choice of topics and tutors Week 2, 3 or 4: Literature search and Presentation Techniques workshop Weeks 1 - 5: Meetings with tutors, preparation of presentations Weeks 5 - 14: Presentations and discussions
Lecture notes	Will be handed out during classes
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Method-specific Competencies Media and Digital Technologies assessed Social Competencies Communication assessed Leadership and Responsibility fostered Sensitivity to Diversity fostered Personal Competencies Adaptability and Flexibility fostered Creative Thinking assessed Critical Thinking assessed Self-direction and Self-management fostered

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	3 credits
Examiners	J. Hille Ris Lambers
Type	ungraded semester performance
Language of examination	German
Repetition	Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.

Learning materials

Groups

Restrictions

General

: Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers

Offered in

Programme	Section	Type
Environmental Sciences Bachelor	Environmental Biology	W