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Evolutionary Biology: Field Course
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:21:28
Abstract
Field course:Students develop a scientific question of their choice to a field project, collect the data to address the question, and report their results in a presentation and write a scientific report.
Objective
This field course aims at developing research skills in Population and Evolutionary Biology. Students carry out small research projects in groups and relate their observations to concepts. They develop a scientific question of their choice to a field project, collect the data to address the question, analyse the results and present their results in a seminar and write a scientific report.
Content
Field course: Course takes place in June (05. - 09.06.2023). Students work in small groups. Course supervisors provide materials and tutoring during the project development. Basic skills of ecology, taxonomy and statistics are needed.
Resources
Lecture Notes
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Literature
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Signup End
- 05.03.2023
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| practical/laboratory course | Evolutionary Biology: Field Course | No time listed | 3 h weekly |