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BUA Modules

Umwelt- und Klimaschutz

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Here you can find the BUA Modules offered in the subject area Environment and Climate Protection.
Within this subject area, in addition to the listed modules, you can also attend the module Physics and Chemistry of Sustainability I – Renewable Energy offered in the BUA Certificatge Programs "Entrepreneurship in Green Chemistry" und "Sustainable and Inclusive Construction" (module description (p. 533)).

  • Epigenetics of Plants, Fungi and Animals (10 credit points)

    0610aA1.3

    BUA module with 10 ECTS credit points: module description (German)

    This module is designed for Master's students specializing in biology or related disciplines. The language of instruction can be either German or English.

    • 23440a Lecture
      L Epigenetics of plants, animals and fungi (Léa Faivre, Daniel Schubert)
      Schedule: 3. Block: 12.01. - 16.01.2026; daily; 9:00 - 12:00 (Class starts on: 2026-01-12)
      Location: Seminarraum 3 (R 015) (Königin-Luise-Str. 12 / 16)

      Information for students

      2 additional seats one for biochemistry and one BUA-students.

      Additional module information: Epigenetics of plants, animals and fungi

      Additional information / Pre-requisites

      Compulsory preliminary meeting on 05.11.2025, 5:00 pm via Webex
      Daniel Schubert's Personal Room
      https://fu-berlin.webex.com/meet/dan.schubert 

      Comments

      In this course epigenetics phenomena and their molecular basics are introduced. In the first part, general molecular epigenetic mechanisms and diverse phenomena are discussed. In the second part, specific epigenetic systems are introduced, such as the Polycomb/Trithorax system, DNA methylation, RNA interference, writers, readers and erasers of histone modifications, Eu- and heterochromatin regulation and reprogramming of epigenetic inheritance. In the third part, the focus is set on the role of epigenetics in plant and animal development.

    • 23440b Seminar
      S Epigenetics of plants, animals and fungi (Léa Faivre, Daniel Schubert)
      Schedule: 09.02. – 13.02.2026; daily; 9:00 - 12:00 (Class starts on: 2026-02-09)
      Location: Seminarraum 3 (R 015) (Königin-Luise-Str. 12 / 16)

      Information for students

      2 additional seats one for biochemistry and one BUA-students.

      Additional module information: Epigenetics of plants, animals and fungi

    • 23440c Internship
      P Epigenetics of plants, animals and fungi (Daniel Schubert, Léa Faivre und Mitarbeiter*innen)
      Schedule: 3. Block: 19.01. – 30.01.2026; daily; 9:00 – 19:00 (Class starts on: 2026-01-19)
      Location: 010 Masterkursraum - Pflanzenphysiologie

      Information for students

      2 additional seats for one biochemistry and one BUA-students.
      Hinweis für BUA-Studierende: Dieses Modul richtet sich an Masterstudierende aus der Fachrichtung Biologie oder angrenzender Fachrichtungen. Die Unterrichtssprache ist Englisch. Von den Studierenden können Vorträge, Essays, etc. erwartet werden in englischer Sprache. Bitte bedenken Sie dies, bevor Sie sich als BUA-Studierende auf einen Platz bewerben.

      Additional module information: Epigenetics of plants, animals and fungi

      UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

      Additional information / Pre-requisites

      Compulsory preliminary meeting on 05.11.25, 5:00 pm via Webex:
      Daniel Schubert's Personal Room
      https://fu-berlin.webex.com/meet/dan.schubert

      Comments

      Learning objectives

      After completing the module, students have a basic and broad spectrum of theoretical and methodological knowledge in the field of epigenetics, with a focus on epigenetics of plants and conservation in animals and fungi. Students are able to understand, present and discuss original scientific literature on epigenetics, to critically examine it and to independently develop further research approaches to answer epigenetic questions.

  • AI Applications in Plant Sciences

    0610aA1.6
    BUA Module with 6 ECTS credit points: module description (German)

    This module is designed for Master's students specializing in biology or related disciplines. The language of instruction can be either German or English.

    • 23510a Lecture
      L AI Applications in Plant Sciences (Tiziana Guerra, Marcel Wiermer und weitere Mitarbeiter*Innen der AG Wiermer)
      Schedule: semester-long; 16.10.2025. - 12.02.2026; Thu; 13:00 - 14:30 (Class starts on: 2025-10-16)
      Location: Seminarraum 3 (R 015) (Königin-Luise-Str. 12 / 16)

      Information for students

      2 additional places are offered for BUA-students. If possible, students should bring their own laptop.
      Additional module information: AI Applications in Plant Sciences

      UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 1

      Additional information / Pre-requisites

      Obligatory briefing on 10.10.2025 at 10:00 online via Webex (attendance is compulsory).

      Comments

      This cutting-edge module explores the convergence of technology and biology, giving the students a general overview on AI in plant sciences that is already applied or in development. External experts from leading companies and research institutions provide insights into their company's AI-driven projects, and discuss the latest advancements in the field. The students will explore and evaluate research literature edited or created with the help of AI and critically analyze available AI software.

    • 23510b Seminar
      S AI Applications in Plant Sciences (Tiziana Guerra, Marcel Wiermer und weitere Mitarbeiter*Innen der AG Wiermer)
      Schedule: semester-long; 16.10.2025 - 12.02.2026; Thu; 13:00 - 14:30 (Class starts on: 2025-10-16)
      Location: Seminarraum 3 (R 015) (Königin-Luise-Str. 12 / 16)

      Information for students

      2 additional places are offered for BUA-students. If possible, students should bring their own laptop.
      Additional module information: AI Applications in Plant Sciences

      UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 1

      Comments

      This cutting-edge module explores the convergence of technology and biology, giving the students a general overview on AI in plant sciences that is already applied or in development. External experts from leading companies and research institutions provide insights into their company's AI-driven projects, and discuss the latest advancements in the field. The students will explore and evaluate research literature edited or created with the help of AI and critically analyze available AI software.

  • Modules w/o courses in this semester

    4 Modules
    • Plant Molecular Biology 0610aA1.1
    • Epigenetics of Plants, Fungi and Animals (5 credit points) 0610aA1.2.
    • Biotic Interaction in a Changing World 0610aA1.4
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plant-Microbe Interactions 0610aA1.5