Universität Wien

300349 UE Methods in Cognitive Biology (2020W)

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

Registration/Deregistration

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. 24 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The course will be held online on Tuesdays 10:00-13:00, except for the following appointments:
- Tues 20.10.2020 10:00 - 13:00 (Übungsraum 2, UZA 1)
- Tues 12.01.2021 09:00 - 12:00 (COSB Seminarraum, UZA 1)
- Mon 25.01.2021 10:00 - 13:00 (Übungsraum 2, UZA 1)
- Weds 27.01.2021 10:00 - 13:00 (Übungsraum 2, UZA 1).

We are currently planning to hold 4 appointments as in-person/hybrid teaching. In case of coronavirus restrictions, these appointments will be held online.

See moodle for more information about online teaching and for access to online teaching meetings.

First appointment is Tuesday October 6th at 10:00 and will be held online. This is the Vorbesprechung and should be finished by 11:00

  • Tuesday 06.10. 10:00 - 11:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 13.10. 10:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 27.10. 10:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 03.11. 10:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 10.11. 10:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 17.11. 10:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 24.11. 10:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 01.12. 10:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 15.12. 10:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 12.01. 09:00 - 12:00 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Monday 25.01. 10:00 - 13:00 Übungsraum 2
  • Wednesday 27.01. 10:00 - 13:00 Übungsraum 2

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This class will be held in English.
The course is developed to strengthen the methodological and analytical skills of the students. We cover all the different phases of scientific research with a specific focus on the field of Cognitive Biology. The course material is focussed on three core scientific competencies: (1) planning and running experiments, (2) statistics, (3) scientific diffusion.

Assessment and permitted materials

Participants should attend all class appointments, and complete all assignments. Most of the homework is completed in small groups and includes (among others) experimental design, and the preparation and presentation of a scientific poster.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

-Attendance of all sessions
-Written homework
-Oral Presentation
-Active participation

Examination topics

The course comprises a combination of lectures, individual work, and group work/discussion.
As the class is 'Pruefungsimmanent' / continuously assessed, attendance of all sessions is required.

Reading list

Association in the course directory

MVN 2

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:23