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Seminar for Bachelor Students: Environmental Biology
Seminar für Bachelor-Studierende: Umweltbiologie
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:14:28
Abstract
In the seminar, students explore a specific topic in environmental biology (ecology, evolution, health). They find and read scientific articles, structure contents around core questions, talk to specialists about them, prepare a scientific presentation and lead a discussion. They are introduced to literature search and scientific presentations.
Objective
Students will acquire skills in: - finding literature in scientific databases - structuring a scientific topic through research questions - giving a clear scientific presentation - contributing constructively to a scientific discussion
Content
Weeks 1-4: Choice of topics / tutors, introduction to presentation techniques and literature searches Weeks 2 - 5: Meetings with tutors, preparation of presentations Weeks 5 - 14: Presentations and discussions
Resources
Lecture Notes
Posted on the course moodle
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar | Seminar für Bachelor-Studierende: Umweltbiologie |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Environmental Biology (The following courses are highly recommended as preparation for the Specialization in Environmental Biology: 227-0399-10L Physiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers I (Autumn semester) 551-0448-00L Zoologie (Spring semester) 701-0360-00L Systematische Biologie: Pflanzen (Spring semester) 227-0398-10L Physiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers II (Spring semester) These courses should be successfully completed during the second year.)
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