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551-0973-00L 4 Credits SHE , MSC D-BIOL , D-GESS

Specialized Biology Course with an Educational Focus: Evolution

Fachwissenschaftliche Vertiefung in Biologie mit pädagogischem Fokus: Evolution

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Yves Barral, Dr. Hugo Stocker, Dr. Katja Köhler
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:30

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. - prepare teaching units suitably tailored to the recipients, with complex learning matter on a high professional level.

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 project assignment.

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
Leistungsnachweis während der ganzen Dauer des Moduls. Aktive Mitarbeit während der Lehrveranstaltung wird verlangt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Fachwissenschaftliche Vertiefung in Biologie mit pädagogischem Fokus: Evolution No time listed 3 h weekly

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