Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology and Palaeobiology (OEP-Biology) Master of Science an der Universität Bonn

Biological Colloquium

Scientists present ongoing research to OEP students. Students learn how scientific content is presented in different research fields and can contact scientists for research opportunities.

Analysis of form and function in living systems

Bioinformatics for Master Students – Beginner's course

Students learn data manipulation using Python, loops, control structures, file handling and regular expressions. Basic bioinformatics tools like BLAST and MAFFT are covered with applications to DNA and protein sequence analysis in phylogenetic and genome projects.

Beginner's course: Programming in C/C++

Introduction to C/C++ programming language covering basics, algorithm design and writing command line programs for data analysis and simulations in natural sciences.

Theory and Practice of Phylogenetic Systematics

Comprehensive coverage of molecular systematics including sequence alignment, BLAST searches, models of sequence evolution, genetic distances, and phylogenetic tree reconstruction methods with computer exercises.

Principles of Taxonomy: Weekend Seminar

Seminar on taxonomy and classification principles including zoological nomenclature, species concepts, classification methods, and integrative taxonomy linking classical and modern hypothesis-based approaches.

Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Genomics

Introduction to evolutionary patterns of molecular sequences and genomic features, bioinformatic databases and tools, massive sequencing datasets, genome assembly, annotation, and applications to phylogenomics and population genomics.

Phenotypisation and cladistic analysis of morphological characters

DNA Barcoding: Identifying and Describing Biodiversity

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Plant Biogeography & Conservation

Biodiversity Informatics: Data Analyses for Ecology and Biogeography

Transport Physiology

Modern Biodiversity Research: from Population Genetics to Phylogenomics

Chemistry of Natural Products

Advanced Methods in Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology or Paleobiology

Advanced Computer Skills in Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology or Paleobiology

Advanced Bioinformatics in Phylogenetics, Evolutionary Biology and Biodiversity research

Experimental Design and Statistics with R

Introduction to Machine Learning (with python)

Developing Scalable Non-invasive Adaptable Portable (SNAP) methods for Biodiversity Monitoring

Environment and Behaviour: Theory

Behavioural Ecology Theory

Neuroanatomy

Palaeobiology of Invertebrates

Vertebrate Comparative Anatomy and Functional Morphology

Diversity, Systematics and Evolution of Plants

Organismic Botany 2: Vegetation and Plant Ecology

Plant Biochemistry, Physiology and Molecular Biology

Systematics and Biology of Plants

Palaeobotany and Palynology

Plant Biodiversity and Conservation

Vertebrate Palaeontology I: Palaeobiology and Evolution of the Vertebrates

Evolution and Biodiversity of Lower Vertebrates

Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Arthropods

Speciation in Fishes: Patterns and Processes

Patterns and Processes Shaping Biodiversity

Form & Function in Birds: an evolutionary perspective

Specialization in Vertebrates Paleontology: Mammals

Specialization in Vertebrate Paleontology: Dinosaurs

Vertebrate Palaeontology II: Vertebrate Fossil Deposits Through Time

Evolution of Mammals

Evolution of Mammals – Form and Function

Experimental Behavioural Ecology

Genomics of Behaviour

Advanced Course in Combining Field and Lab Techniques and Methods in Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology or Paleobiology

Bee hotels as a model system for field ecology and insect interactions

History of the Evolutionary Thinking

Zoogeography and Ecology of Marine Organisms in Tropical Habitats (with excursion to the Red Sea, Dahab/Egypt)

Fauna of the North-Atlantic Coast Line with a Field Trip to Roscoff/Bretagne

Ecology and Zoogeography of the Pannonian Area, with a Field Trip to the Neusiedler Lake

Biodiversity of the Tropics, with a Field Trip to Ecuador

Vegetation Ecology (including Excursion)

Advanced Field Methods in Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology or Paleobiology

Animal Ecology and Methods in Biodiversity Monitoring

Biodiversity and Evolution

Lectures on phylogeny and evolution of multicellular animals and plants with functional constraints governing their evolution. One-week field trip covers species identification, systematic analysis and biosystematics.

Fundamentals of Evolutionary Biology

Covers response of animals and plants to environmental constraints, terrestrial and marine systems, ecology, evolution theory, natural and sexual selection, phylogenetics and paleobiology including extinct ecosystems and mass extinctions.

Scientific Communication

Training in theory and practice of scientific communication including writing abstracts and publications, designing posters and presentations in evolutionary sciences.

Disputation (Defense)

Students defend their Master's thesis results with oral presentation and subsequent defense, demonstrating ability to communicate research outcomes in science.