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

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
We 05.03. 16:00-17:00 Digital

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 12 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

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.

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

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

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. 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.

Assessment and permitted materials

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.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

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).

Examination topics

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

Reading list

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

Association in the course directory

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

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