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551-0963-00L 12 Credits SHE D-BIOL
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Specialized Biology Course with an Educational Focus: MAS SHE

Fachwissenschaftliche Vertiefung mit pädagogischem Fokus Biologie: MAS SHE

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Regula Kyburz-Graber, Prof. em. Dr. Ernst Hafen, Prof. Dr. Michael Hengartner, Prof. Dr. Monica Zwicky, Dr. Christine Gerloff-Gasser, Dr. Albert Zeyer
Examiners: Prof. Dr. Regula Kyburz-Graber, Prof. em. Dr. Markus Aebi, Prof. em. Dr. Ernst Hafen, 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 for MAS SHE.
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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 (14 half days) 2) Project with an educational focus, in a biological research group (8 weeks) 3) Seminar with presentation (14 half days)

Resources

Lecture Notes

None.

Literature

Specific references will be made available for the individual projects.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
SHE
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
independent project Fachwissenschaftliche Vertiefung mit pädagogischem Fokus Biologie: MAS SHE
Vorlesungen: Freitags, 8.00-12.00 Uhr. Beginn: erster Freitag des HS Seminare: Donnerstags, 13.00-14.45 Uhr (Uni-ZH, Irchel, Life Science Learning Center, Y17-L-05). Beginn in der zweiten Semesterwoche. Semesterarbeit: Beginn nach Vereinbarung. Hinweis: Prof. M. Steinmann-Zwicky sollte bezüglich Kursablauf vor der Kursanmeldung kontaktiert werden.
  • Thu 13:00-17:00 (Y17 L 5)
  • Fri 08:00-12:00 (Y17 L 5)
360 h semesterly

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