Universität Wien

300108 UE Methods in Cognitive Biology (2014W)

3.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

Theory block: 7.10.2014 & 8.10.2014, 9.15-12.00, Konferenzraum Zoologie
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Details

max. 20 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine

Theory block: 7.10.2014 & 8.10.2014, 9.15-12.00, Konferenzraum Zoologie

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Study design, statistical inference, sampling theory, measurements, data management

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

The participants will be asked to participate during the lecture block (compulsory), to hand in written assignments (e-learning) and to take part in a final exam.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

The course was developed to strengthen the methodological and analytical skills of the students. The focus is on study design with a special emphasis on experimental studies in cognitive biology, ethology and comparative psychology. A list of six core competences was identified as learning targets: after the course the participants should be able to (1) understand the process of scientific enquiry, (2) formalize and communicate their ideas, (3) understand the principles of study design, (4) develop research plans on their own, (5) critically read research literature, and (6) interpret and evaluate research papers.

Prüfungsstoff

The course comprises a combination of lecturing, individual work, and group discussion. In 4 lecturing units the students are taught scientific methodology, fundamentals of experimental design, measuring theory, data analysis and statistical inference. Thereafter they have to complete a series of writing assignments throughout the term. The course is supported by the e-learning platform.

Literatur

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

MVN 2

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:43