Universität Wien

300233 UE Scientific work in human behavioral biology (2023S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Kick-Off March 7, 2023

  • Tuesday 07.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 14.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 21.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 28.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 18.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 25.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 02.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 09.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 16.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 23.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 06.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 13.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 20.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 27.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course will teach and practice the elements of scientific work with particular reference to human behavioural biology. This includes i) research, selection, and organization of literature, ii) preparation of scientific reports and peer-review, iii) presentation of results at professional meetings and to lay audiences, iv) knowledge of research funding opportunities, v) proposal preparation and application in academic and non-academic contexts, vi) application of expertise in commercial settings. Traditional and modern formats of scientific culture are considered (e.g., preprints, pre-registration, and open access). Other topics include the management of scientific knowledge, intellectual property, and good scientific practice.

Assessment and permitted materials

Quality of independently developed materials, oral participation, final written test.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance, oral participation, short presentations, editing of scientific texts.

Examination topics

Elements of scientific practice (see objectives, content and methods) as well as the ability to implement them in practice (e.g. topic-specific literature collection, preparation and presentation of information).

Reading list

American Psychological Association. (2019). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. Seventh Edition. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Christian, A. (2021). Gute wissenschaftliche Praxis. Eine philosophische Untersuchung am Fallbeispiel der biomedizinischen Forschung. Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter.

Divan, A. (2009). Communication skills for the biosciences. A practical guide. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Kremer, B. P. (2006). Vom Referat bis zur Examensarbeit. Naturwissenschaftliche Texte perfekt verfassen und gestalten. Heidelberg, Springer.

Medizinische Universität Wien (2017). Good Scientific Practice. Ethik in Wissenschaft und Forschung. Richtlinien der medizinischen Universität Wien.
https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/web/fileadmin/content/forschung/pdf/MedUni_Wien_GSP-Richtlinien_2017.pdf

Österreichische Agentur für Wissenschaft und Integrität. (2016). Richtlinien der Österreichische Agentur für Wissenschaft und Integrität zur guten wissenschaftlichen Praxis.
https://www.cdg.ac.at/fileadmin/main/documents/Sonstige_Dokumente/160418_OeAWI_Richtlinien_Broschuere_DE_EN.pdf

Strack, J. M., (2017). Scientific peer review: guidlines for informative peer review. Heidelberg: Springer.

Association in the course directory

MAN W2, MAN 3

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