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Specialized Biology Course with an Educational Focus: Evolution
Fachwissenschaftliche Vertiefung in Biologie mit pädagogischem Fokus: Evolution
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:01:24
Abstract
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.
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.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Teaching materials are available online on Moodle.
Literature
Literature and references are posted online on Moodle.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- SHE , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Fachwissenschaftliche Vertiefung in Biologie mit pädagogischem Fokus: Evolution |
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2 h weekly |
| independent project | Fachwissenschaftliche Vertiefung in Biologie mit pädagogischem Fokus: Evolution | No time listed | 180 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Biology Teaching Diploma (Detailed information on the programme at: )
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