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551-0963-02L  Specialized Biology Course with an Educational Focus II: Teaching Diploma

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersE. Hafen, J. Egli, M. Zwicky
Periodicityevery semester recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentSpecialised Courses in the Respective Subject with an Educational Focus in Biology ONLY for students upgrading TC to Teaching Diploma.


AbstractSpecialized aspects of biology are dealt with under the viewpoint of their presentation, their historical development, their significance for the field, the individual and society.
ObjectiveThe goal is to promote the ability to understand biological concepts, principles and their interrelationships and to communicate specialist knoweldge to various groups of recipients in an understandable manner.
ContentDemanding biological topics are dealt with under consideration of the special needs of persons involved in teaching. The module:

1) Lecture (Tues. 08.00-09.45 hrs)
2) Colloquium (every second Tues. 10.15-12.00 hrs., begins on first lecture day)
3) Seminar with presentation (every second Tues. 10.15-12.00 hrs., begins in second lecture week)
4) Semester thesis in a research group (3.5 weeks)
Lecture notesNone.
LiteratureSpecific references will be made available for the individual projects.
Prerequisites / NoticeThe program of this course represents one half (6 CP) of that of the Specialized Biology Course with an Educational Focus (551-0963-00, 12 CP).