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

SemesterAutumn Semester 2022
LecturersJ. Hille Ris Lambers
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman


AbstractIn 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 objectiveStudents 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
ContentWeek 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 notesWill be handed out during classes
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesMedia and Digital Technologiesassessed
Social CompetenciesCommunicationassessed
Leadership and Responsibilityfostered
Sensitivity to Diversityfostered
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityfostered
Creative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
Self-direction and Self-management fostered