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Basic Modules:

Name of Module CP  Start of Module
BM 1 - Basics of Biology 1
(Genetics and Microbiology & Animal Anatomy and Physiology) 
15 Winter term, 1. semester                                                                                         
BM 2 - Basics of Biology 2
(Cell and Developmental Biology & Anatomy and Physiology of Plants)
15 Winter term, 1. semester
BM 3 - Basics of Biology 3
(Introduction to Organismic Biology)
6 Summer term, 2. semester
BM 4 - Basics of Biology 4
(Good Scientific Practice, Biostatistics and Biochemistry)
12 Summer term, 2. semester
BM Che - Chemistry for Biology Students 12 Winter term, 1. semester
BM PhyMa - Physics and Mathematics for Biology Students 12 Winter term, 1. semester

Advanced Modules:

Name of Module CP   Start of Module
Biology of Vertebrates and Humans 12 Winter or summer term    
Biology of the Cell 12 Summer term (2. half of the course period)
Plant Diversity and Ecology 12 Summer term
Developmental Biology of Vertebrates 12 Winter term (blocked in march after course period)                                                                                    
Functional Morphology of Invertebrates 12 Summer term
Genetics and Cell Biology of Development  12 Winter term
From Bench to Bed Site: The Relevance of Developmental Biology for Medical Research 12 Winter term (1. half of the course period)
Microbiology 12 Winter term (blocked after course period)
Molecular Genetics 12 Summer term
Molecular Methods for Zoologists 12 Summer term (blocked at the end of semester)
Molecular Cell Biology of Plants 12 Summer term (2. half of the course period)
Morphology of Spermatophytes 12  Winter term (every second year)
Mycology 12 Summer term
Conservation Biology 12 Winter term
Conservation Ecology: From Basics to Application 12 Summer term
Ecology of European Habitats 12 Summer term
Plant Ecology 12 Winter term
Plant Physiology 12 Winter term
Plant Ecology and Interactions 12 Winter term
Animals, Interactions and Ecosystems 12 Winter term (2. half of the course period)
Animal Physiology 12 Summer term

Specialisation Modules:

Name of Module CP   Start of Module
Biodiversity and Ecology of Plants and Associated Organisms 18 Winter term (on request summer term is possible)
Developmental Biology 18 Winter term
Microbiology - Specialisation A 6 Summer term (only elective in combination with "Microbiology - Specialisation B")
Microbiology - Specialisation B 18 Summer term (only elective in combination with "Microbiology - Specialisation B")
Molecular Aspects of Cell Dynamics and Communication in Zebra Fish                           18 Winter term
Molecular Evolution of Animals 18 Winter term (on request summer term is possible)
Molecular Genetics 18 Winter term (second half)
Molecular Morphogenesis of Vertebrates 18 Winter term (on request summer term is possible)
Molecular Cell Biology of Plants - Specialisation A 6 Winter or Summer term (only elective in combination with "Molecular Cell Biology of Plants - Specialisation B")
Molecular Cell Biology of Plants - Specialisation B 18 Winter or Summer term (only elective in combination with "Molecular Cell Biology of Plants - Specialisation A")
Conservation/Conservation Biology 18 Winter term
Neurobiology/Ethology 18 Winter term
Ecology 18 Winter term
Plant Physiology 18 Winter term
Systems Biology 18 Winter term
Cell Biology 18 Winter term

Practical Modules:

Name of Module CP Start of Module
Developmental Biology 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Developmental Genetics 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Community Ecology and Interactions 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Microbiology 12 Winter term
Molecular Biology of Plant Pathogen Interactions  12 Winter term (after course of period)
Molecular Evolution of Animals 12 Winter or summer term (by agreement) 
Molecular Genetics 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Molecular Morphogenesis of Vertrebrates 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Molecular Organogenesis (Receptors, Secretome and Cell Dynamics) 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Molecular Plant Physiology 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Molecular Cell Biology of Plants 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Mycology 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Conservation Ecology 12 Winter and summer term (after course of period)
Conservation Biology 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Neurobiology/Ethology 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Plant Ecology 12 Summer term
Quantitative Cell Biology 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Systematic Botany 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Animal Ecology 12 Winter term (after course of period)
Cell Biology 12 Winter term (after course of period)

Final Module:

Name of Module CP Start of Module
Bachelor Thesis                                                                  12 Winter or summer term (subject to agreement; normally in the 6. semester) 

The Module Manual for B.Sc. Biology

In the Module Manual you will find the following information for each module :

  • content and qualification goals of the modules
  • teaching and learning methods/types of classes
  • requirements for attending
  • applicability of the module
  • ECTS point requirements (e.g., passing exam)
  • workload and duration of the module.

Before you take a course you should read through these pages. Here you can find out what qualifications you will obtain in the module and what will be expected of you so and that might avoid unpleasant surprises:

Profile Modules:

Starting with the third semester you can integrate offerings from other subjects into your program by choosing profile modules in the amount of 18 credit points. The profile modules are an interesting supplement to personalize your study program and make it unique.

Please note:
This page applies to the current examination regulations in Wintersemester 2019/20. If you are studying according to an earlier or later examination regulation other provisions may apply. In that case please contact our Advising service for further information.