Specialist aspects of biology with a focus on evolution are covered from the angle of imparting these to pupils, their historical development, and their significance for the subject, the individual and society.
Learning objective
After successful completion of the module, students should be able - to retrieve in-depth knowledge of biology with a special focus on evolution and to impart this to others. - to analyse controversial topics and to give factual explanations for these. - to conduct more in-depth work on a research topic and to compile a tuition unit based on this topic - to prepare tuition units involving complex learning matter at a high specialist level which are suitably tailored to the recipients, and to teach these in a manner conducive to learning.
Content
Selected biological topics, with a special focus on evolution, are dealt with under consideration of the special needs of persons involved in teaching. The module comprises lectures, a book club, and a seminar thesis.
Lecture notes
Teaching materials are available online on Moodle.
Literature
Literature and references are posted online on Moodle.
Prerequisites / Notice
The Specialized Biology Course with an Educational Focus consists of two modules (6 CP each). In the fall semester, the focus is on evolution. The module of the spring semester deals with biological concepts. Students attending both modules can start with either module.
Performance is assessed during the course of the entire module. Active participation in the course is required. The thesis (including oral presentation) has to be completed.
The Specialized Biology Course with an Educational Focus (6+6 CP) can be acknowledged, in agreement with the advisor of the respective elective major, as one of the two obligatory research projects (each 15 CP). In such a case, additional 3 CP must be obtained in another course.
In case of overbooking of the course, students enrolled in the Teaching Diploma in Biology will have priority.
Competencies
Subject-specific Competencies
Concepts and Theories
fostered
Techniques and Technologies
fostered
Method-specific Competencies
Analytical Competencies
fostered
Social Competencies
Communication
fostered
Cooperation and Teamwork
fostered
Personal Competencies
Creative Thinking
fostered
Critical Thinking
fostered
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination
Leistungsnachweis während der ganzen Dauer des Moduls, aktive Mitarbeit währen der Lehrveranstaltung wird verlangt. Semesterarbeit (elektronisch) und Präsentation (mündlich).
Performance assessment as a semester course
: Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers