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300075 VU Lessons in Scientific Thinking: Understanding Evolution (2025S)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Mi 05.03. 16:00-17:00 Digital

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Details

max. 12 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

The actual class times will be arranged at the organisational meeting on 5 March. The weekly Wednesday class time (13:15 - 14:45) will be available but is not (yet) the fixed class time.

  • Mittwoch 19.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 26.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 02.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 09.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 30.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 07.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 14.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 21.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 28.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 04.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 11.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 18.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
  • Mittwoch 25.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course is intended to help students and teachers of science develop advanced and subtle thinking skills to improve their understanding and communication of central scientific concepts and approaches. Participants will work with various modes of thinking employed in science, with a focus on how science works to understand and explain the world – how do we know what we know?

Topics include what science is and how it works, the main scientific concepts upon which biological and other sciences are built, and how scientists think about different kinds of questions. Most examples will relate to evolutionary biology, but other areas of science will be represented as well. Lessons will also include critical thinking and dealing with media misinformation. Other topics can be included according to students' interests.

Each lesson will include resources for learning about and teaching the relevant information and concepts (readings, exercises, videos), and most will include a writing exercise.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

The course will include small-group discussions and in-class exercises, reading/viewing assignments, and short writing assignments, as well as opportunities to practice presenting and explaining scientific concepts.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Evaluation is based on attendance and participation in class (50%) and completion of homework assignments (50%). Attendance is required: two absences (excused or unexcused) will be allowed before the grade is affected (approx. 1 grade point per two additional absences).

Prüfungsstoff

Discussion and presentation of homework and writing exercises, and in-class group work.

Literatur

Weekly assignments of various articles, videos, and other resources.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

UF MA BU 04, MZO4, MEC-9, MAN 3

Letzte Änderung: Fr 17.01.2025 11:26