747502 VO History of Biology
summer semester 2023 | Last update: 04.05.2023 | Place course on memo listAss.-Prof. Dr. Markus Möst Ass.-Prof. Dr. Markus Möst, +43 512 507 51771
Students acquire basic knowledge of the history of the different disciplines of biology including gender aspects.
The lecture introduces and discusses the history of biology with special focus on gender studies in view of botany, microbiology, molecular biology, ecology and zoology.
Lecture, assessment is based on qualification essay, individual talks, contributions to discussions, and final exam.
Course examination according to § 7, statute section on "study-law regulations"
Bock - Geschichte, Frauengeschichte, Geschlechtergeschichte (Basis for the Essay)
Höxtermann – Einführung in die Geschichte der Biologie.
Will be provided before the start of the lecture.
The individual chapters can be used as a basis for the presentations. Additional literature will be available by arrangement.
Submission of the Essay until 11th April 2023.
1. 5th May 2023 12:00 - 19:00
Introduction to the history of biology - from the beginning to Darwin;
Lectures by the students
Discussion: history, women's history, gender history
2. 6th May 2023 09:00 - 17:00
Biology in the light of evolutionary biology and epigenetics - was Lamarck right after all?
Lectures by the students and final discussion
- Faculty of Biology
- Bachelor's Programme Biology according to the curriculum 2008 (180 ECTS-Credits, 6 semesters)
- Bachelor's Programme Biology according to the curriculum 2019 (180 ECTS-Credits, 6 semesters)
- Interdisciplinary and additional courses
- SDG 5 - Gender equality: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.