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Origin and Early Evolution of Life

LS20061Specializing and Interdisciplinary Qualification5 ECTSEnglishwinter semesterLehrstuhl für Mikrobielle Physiologie (Prof. Pester)
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What it is about

You will become familiar with hypotheses and findings on the origin and early evolution of life on Earth. In the end you will be able to evaluate the most important geochemical, paleontological and biological evidence and classify the role of microbial metabolic processes for the development of the biosphere and the origin of plants and animals.

What you will be able to do

  • Evaluate hypotheses about the origin of life
  • Interpret geochemical and fossil evidence of early life
  • Understand the influence of microbial metabolic processes on the biosphere
  • Classify current astrobiological questions and space missions concerning the search for life
  • Critically discuss scientific literature and place it in the wider context of early evolution

What the module consists of

  • VorlesungProvision of the content on evidence, metabolism, evolution of eukaryotes and astrobiology
  • BegleitseminarDeepening: Students present 20–30 minute talks on selected literature and discuss the topics

Teaching method

  • Strukturierte Vorlesungpresents the broad topic in a clearly organized way; slides are provided in advance for preparation
  • Seminar mit Studierendenpräsentationenenables in-depth discussion and categorization of current literature

Dates

LectureOrigin and Early Evolution of Life (VO)

  • Thu14:15–15:45105, Hörsaal 9 (WZWH09) (4108.EG.105)
    14× · 15.10.–04.02.
    • 15.10.
    • 22.10.
    • 29.10.
    • 05.11.
    • 12.11.
    • 19.11.
    • 26.11.
    • 10.12.
    • 17.12.
    • 07.01.
    • 14.01.
    • 21.01.
    • 28.01.
    • 04.02.

SeminarOrigin and Early Evolution of Life (SE)

  • Thu15:45–17:15105, Hörsaal 9 (WZWH09) (4108.EG.105)
    14× · 15.10.–04.02.
    • 15.10.
    • 22.10.
    • 29.10.
    • 05.11.
    • 12.11.
    • 19.11.
    • 26.11.
    • 10.12.
    • 17.12.
    • 07.01.
    • 14.01.
    • 21.01.
    • 28.01.
    • 04.02.

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