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551-0963-02L 6 Credits SHE D-BIOL

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Specialized Biology Course with an Educational Focus II: MAS SHE

Fachwissenschaftliche Vertiefung mit pädagogischem Fokus Biologie II: MAS SHE

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Regula Kyburz-Graber, Prof. em. Dr. Nikolaus Amrhein, Prof. em. Dr. Markus Aebi, Prof. Dr. Michael Hengartner, Prof. Dr. Monica Zwicky, Dr. Christine Gerloff-Gasser, Dr. Albert Zeyer

Specialised Courses in the Respective Subject with an Educational Focus in Biology ONLY for students upgrading TC to MAS SHE. Takes place in Summer and Autumn Semester.

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:18:46

Abstract

Specialized aspects of biology are dealt with under the viewpoint of their presentation, their historical development, their significance for the field, the individual and society, and corresponding educational tools are elaborated.

Objective

It is the goal of this course to train the ability of transmitting specialized (even new) scientific knowledge to various groups of recipients und to develop appropriate educational tools.

Content

Demanding biological topics are dealt with under special consideration of the special needs of persons involved in teaching. The course consists of three parts: 1) Lectures on core topics (7 half days) 2) Project with an educational focus, in a biological research group (4 weeks) 3) Seminar with presentation (7 half days)

Resources

Lecture Notes

None.

Literature

Specific references will be made available for the individual projects.

General Information

Language: German
Levels: SHE
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
independent project	Fachwissenschaftliche Vertiefung mit pädagogischem Fokus Biologie II: MAS SHE Vorlesungen: Freitags, 8.00-12.00 Uhr, Raum Y17-L-05 (UZHIrchel, Life Science Learning Center). Achtung: erste Vorlesung im Seminarraum 10 G 03/03 (1. Stock über dem Studentenladen). Seminare: Donnerstags, 13.00-17.00 Uhr, Raum Y17-L-05 (UZHIrchel, Life Science Learning Center). Achtung: Beginn in der zweite Semesterwoche.	No time listed	180 h semesterly

Offered In

Biology MAS SHE (Detailed information on the programme at: )
- Biology as Major Subject
  - Spec. Courses in Respective Subject with Educ. Focus (Major Subject) (MAS SHE in 2 Subjects in One-Step Procedure: no courses from this category have to be completed.)