IMABEE (International MAster of Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution) Double Degree
The study structure and courses for both Outgoings and Incomings to the University of Göttingen are outlined in the List of modules for the examination and study regulations.
Further documents and overviews for semester planning can be found in Owncloud.
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First year of study at the University of Göttingen
First year in Göttingen
Modules totaling at least 60 C must be successfully completed in accordance with the following provisions.
1. Compulsory modules (12 C)
- M.Biodiv.400 Species identification and natural history (8 C)
- Species identification from various taxonomic groups; one of six identification exercises can be selected. /
- Four one-day field trips: two zoological and two botanical field trips.
- M.Biodiv.405 Botanical or zoological field trip (4 C)
- One regional or international field trip of at least 10 days duration with botanical or zoological focus. /
- One of the three areas of specialization – Evolution, Ecology, or Conservation - must be selected. /
- Modules totaling at least 12 C must be successfully completed from the entire range of study specializations. /
- Key competency modules. /
2. Area of specialization (30 C)
3. Supplementary modules (12 C)
4. Key competencies (6 C)
Second year at partner university
A total of at least 60 C must be successfully completed in accordance with the study regulations at the partner university, including the Master's thesis (30 C).
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First year of study at a partner university
First year at partner university
Students have successfully completed the first year of the IMABEE program at one of the partner universities.
Second year in Göttingen
Modules totaling at least 60 C must be successfully completed in accordance with the following provisions.
1. Compulsory modules (14 C)
- M.Biodiv.400 Species identification and natural history (8 C)
- Species identification from various taxonomic groups; one of six identification exercises can be selected. /()
- Four one-day field trips: two zoological and two botanical field trips.
- M.Biodiv.417 Research colloquia and project management (6 C)
- 14 research colloquia or symposia of at least 45 minutes over the course of one or several semesters. Colloquia can be organized by any institution of the Göttingen Campus. /()
- Development of a written thesis proposal together with the supervisors and defense of the written proposal in an exam situation (presentation + questions). /()
- Modules from the list of compulsory elective modules or elective modules of the areas of specialization – selection from evolution, ecology or conservation – must be successfully completed.
2. Compulsory elective modules (16 C)
3. Master's thesis (30 C)