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300151 VO Foundations of Theoretical Biology and Evolutionary Theory (2024W)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Moodle
Mo 20.01. 11:30-12:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0

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Details

max. 250 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The course will take place in person. It takes place in english in order to develop vocabulary. The questions can be asked in german.

  • Monday 14.10. 11:30 - 12:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 21.10. 11:30 - 12:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 28.10. 11:30 - 12:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 04.11. 11:30 - 12:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 18.11. 11:30 - 12:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 25.11. 11:30 - 12:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 02.12. 11:30 - 12:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 09.12. 11:30 - 12:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 13.01. 11:30 - 12:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 27.01. 11:30 - 12:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introductory course to theoretical biology and evolutionary theory. The student will be introduced to the basics of scientific thinking and work, as well as to some of the leading theories in evolutionary biology.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written essay of 1-2 pages, analysing a scientific work, applying the analytical principles learned in the course. Important: not a summary of a provided paper!

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The correspondence of the written text with the course content and the critical discussion of the themes, theories, and concepts will be evaluated.

Examination topics

Application of the course content.

Reading list

Literature will be provided in the course

Association in the course directory

BZO 6, BPB 7, BAN 6, BBO 8, BMG 10, BMB 10, BOE 11, EC EA PM 1, UF BU 10

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