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Application for early studies

General information on early studies at the University of Regensburg (external link, opens in a new window) and information about applying for earls studies (external link, opens in a new window) (German version only). 

Biology courses

The following biology courses can be attended by pupils as part of the Early Studies programme:

The times given may vary. Please refer to the current course catalogues on the campus portal for the latest information.

Course catalogues in the campus portal (external link, opens in a new window)

Winter term

Winter term

Lecture General Biology (No. 54100a/b)

  • Botany/Cytology (1st half of the semester); Prof. Dresselhaus, N.N.
  • Zoology (2nd half of the semester); N.N.

Time*: Mon, Wed 11 - 12:30; Thu 13:15 - 14:00
Content: Teaching the basics of cell structure and cell cycle, the blueprints and characteristics of plants and animals

Exercises in cytology and anatomy of plants (No. 54101)

Time*:Mon, Wed 13:15 - 19:00; 1st half of the semester
Content: Teaching knowledge of cell structure and building plans of plants
Teaching staff: Prof. Reisch

Exercises in cytology and anatomy of animals (No. 54102)

Time*:Mon, Wed 13:30 - 19:15; 2nd half of the semester
Content: Teaching knowledge of cell structure and blueprints of animals
Teachers: N.N.

Lecture Physics for biologists and biochemists (No. 54000)

Time*: Wed 09:15 - 10:45; Thu 08:15 - 09:45
Content: Fundamentals of mechanics, thermodynamics, electrodynamics, acoustics and optics
Lecturer: Prof. Sprangers

Summer term

Summer term

Lecture Ecology (VNr. 54103)

Time*: Fri, 10:15 - 11:45
Content: Introduction to the ecology of plants and animals, material cycles, the structure and stability of ecosystems, etc.
Teachers: Prof. Strohm

Lecture evolutionary biology (No. 54113)

Time*: Mon, 10:15 - 11:45
Content: Overview of the history of evolutionary theory; evolutionary theory and evolutionary criticism; population genetic and quantitative genetic foundations of evolution; evolutionary trends and levels of complexity; speciation and the emergence of evolutionary novelties
Lecturer: PD Dr Schultner

Lecture and exercises on the morphology and systematics of plants with an introduction to the structure and lifestyle of flowering plants (VNr. 54108)

Time*:Lecture Thu, 13:00 - 14:15; Exercises Fri, 12:00 - 19:00
Content: Teaching of species knowledge, species characteristics and knowledge of the way of life of native plants
Teacher: Prof. Oberprieler

Lecture and exercises on morphology and systematics of animals (No. 54104/5)

Time*:Mon, 14:00 - 19:00
Content:Teaching of species knowledge, species characteristics and knowledge of the way of life of native animals
Teachers: Dr Herzner, Prof. Ruther, Prof. Strohm

Zoological excursions for beginners (No. 54106)

Time: 2 half days; see LSF for current dates
Content: Teaching species knowledge and habitats of native animals
Preliminary discussion in the lecture on morphology and systematics of animals

Botany excursions for beginners (No. 54109)

Time*: 2 half-days; see LSF for current dates
Content: Teaching species knowledge of native plants and ecosystems
Preliminary discussion in the lecture on morphology and systematics of plants

Lecture Biological Physics for Biologists and Biochemists (No. 54007)

Time*: Wed 10:15 - 11:45
Content: see LSF
Lecturer: Prof. Sprangers

Questions about the courses in Biology

If you have any questions, please contact the Biology Student Advisory Service

Elisabeth Brunner

Tel. 0941 943-3298

Elisabeth.Brunner@ur.de (opens your email program)

Examinations

If you would like to take a written exam, please contact the teacher responsible for the course directly. You can find the contact details in the course catalog (campus portal).

The certificates obtained can later be used for graduation.

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