Composition of the Study Programme
Composition of degree programme
The bachelor`s degree course in biology is divided into three sections:
Core curriculum (1st year of study), expansion- (2nd year of study) and in-depth phase (3rd year of study).
A special feature of the programme is that many modules are offered as block courses, i.e. you attend courses every day in a block of usually 3-4 weeks and complete this with an examination at the end of the block.
Core curriculum
| 1st semester | 2nd semester |
|---|---|
| Introduction to the study of biology and management of studies |
Biochemistry / molecular biology |
| General biology | Classification practice / excursions |
| General botany | Microbiology |
| Chemistry for biologists | Physics for biologists |
| Genetics | Zoology |
Expansion Phase
Already in the expansion phase additional electives for up to 6 credit points can be taken from the optional range of courses besides the mandatory modules.
| 3rd semester | 4th semester |
|---|---|
| Mathematics and statistics for biologists | Developmental biology |
| Physics for biologists | Plant ecology |
| Plant physiology | Animal ecology |
| Introduction to animal physiology | Human biology |
| Cell biology |
Optional module (for a list see the module handbook) or work placement |
In-depth phase (5th & 6th semester)
In the in-depth phase, two focal aspects must be chosen, with a size of 15 CP. The focal aspects can be chosen from a wide range of 15 biological diciplines (see list below)
The biological specialist disciplines are:
- biochemistry;
- didactics of biology;
- bioinformatics;
- botany;
- developmental biology;
- genetics;
- immunology;
- microbiology;
- protection of nature;
- plant ecology;
- plant physiology;
- animal ecology;
- animal physiology;
- cell biology;
- zoology.
In addition, compulsory modules as well as one university project internship must be completed.
Please have a look at the publications of the notification of the University Giessen (MUG), where you can find the relevant study- and examination regulations (please note that only the latest German version is authoritative).
Practical relevance
Important professional competences for the practical relevance are going to be conveyed in a theoretical and practical manner. In addition, there is the possibility to acquire practical experiences within a biological occupational field internship.
Bachelor's dissertation
Almost half the time in the sixth semester is taken up writing the bachelor`s dissertation. In the thesis the student must show that he/she is capable of working independently on an academic project. The thesis will be evaluated by two examiners.
Errors and Omissions Excepted.