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Elective Module 1: Scientific Project Study - Zoology (15 ECTS-Credits, 1 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to apply modern methods for current research issues and to analyse and evaluate the results.
Elective Module 2: Anatomy and Systematics of Invertebrates (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have an overview of the diversity of invertebrates, the most varied animal species and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Elective Module 3: Anatomy and Systematics of Vertebrates (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to understand the systematics, phylogeny and evolutionary development of the structures of vertebrates and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Elective Module 4: Marine Biology I: Developmental Biology (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the most important taxa of the Mediterranean fauna and can identify and classify them. They are also able to conduct developmental biological experiments on marine invertebrates.
Elective Module 5: Marine Biology II: Ecophysiology (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the basic characteristics of marine habitats and can analyse and discuss the physiological adaptation strategies of marine fauna.
Elective Module 6: Zoological Field Trips (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the fauna and their habitats in selected biogeographic regions and are able to understand biogeographical interrelations.
Elective Module 7: Biology of Selected Animal Groups (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to understand the biology of selected animal groups and are able to evaluate the fundamentals of their life conditions and the relevant interrelations between animal species and their habitats.
Elective Module 8: Evolution and Development (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to understand the role of Developmental Biology in modern Evolution
Theory and are able to apply their knowledge in practice.
Elective Module 9: Ultrastructure of the Cell (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students understand the basics and special methods of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) including energy filtered transmission electron microscopy (EFTEM), electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) and electron spectroscopic imaging (ESI). They are able to independently prepare tissues by fixing, embedding, trimming and cutting. They are able to independently work with a transmission electron microscope and to interpret the results gained.
Elective Module 10: Histology and Cytology (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to employ histological and immunohistological methods in biological research and diagnostics. They are also familiar with theoretical and practical aspects of microscopy, including fluorescence and contrast methods.
Elective Module 11: Stress Physiology (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have a command of selected methods for proving environmental stress and can discuss and use them in practice. They know the principles of the effects of environmental stress on the physiology of organisms.
Elective Module 12: Development and Flexibility of the Cardiovascular System (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the fundamentals of the developmental physiology and flexibility of the cardiovascular system and can discuss them. They are able to apply non-invasive methods on model organisms and humans.
Elective Module 13: Molecular Physiology (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to understand and discuss interrelations between molecular and physiological processes and are able to apply their knowledge in practice.
Elective Module 14: Circadian Rhythm and Gene Activation (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students learn quantification methods for mRNA by using real-time polymerase chain reaction and get an insight into the way gene regulation with a special focus on circadian rhythm works. They are able to relate the results won in experiments to current literature and to evaluate them.
Elective Module 15: Physiological Toxicology and Environmental Toxicology (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to understand the fundamentals of toxicological and ecotoxicological effects caused by pollution stress and can discuss them. They are able to put their knowledge into practice.
Elective Module 16: Biocybernetics and Bionics (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The students are able to understand and discuss basic biological control processes and to use the experimental examination and simulation with computer-aided methods
Elective Module 17: Gene Regulation in the Early Embryonic Stages (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the principles of gene regulation and have a command of selected experimental and molecular methods to analyse gene regulation in early embryonic stages.
Elective Module 18: Regeneration and Molecular Phylogeny (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to make regeneration experiments with organisms the size of (sub)millimeters and to colour and analyse important organ systems. They also have a command of molecular working techniques for macromolecules and can evaluate the phylogenetic information in the trees of life.
Elective Module 19: Selected Chapters of Zoology (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: With the courses offered in this module (partly held by guest lecturers) students get an insight into selected chapters of zoological sub-disciplines that are not covered by the elective modules 1-18.
Elective Module 20: Philosophy of Science and Gender Research (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: In consideration of gender aspects, students are able to understand the peculiarities of biology in relation to the philosophy of science, its relationship with other disciplines and its history. Moreover, the students have a command of basic ethic terms and approaches, which enables them to independently reflect on ethical questions of research in biology and its application.
A module from another Master's Programme of the Faculty of Biology of the University of Innsbruck can be passed.
Elective Module 21: Module from Other Master Programmes of the Faculty of Biology (7.5 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: the prerequisites of the respective curricula do apply
Learning Outcome: The objectives defined by the respective module give the students insights into another field of biology.
Courses corresponding to 7.5 ECTS-Credits and providing to availability of places can be freely chosen from the curricula of the Master and/or Diploma Programmes at the University of Innsbruck.
Elective Module 22: Interdisciplinary Skills (7.5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: the prerequisites of the respective curricula do apply
Learning Outcome: This module serves to expand the study programme and to acquire additional qualifications.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).