Bryophytes: basic knowledge on the morphology, ecology, biogeography and endangerment of byrophytes; knowledge of common species; skills in the determination of bryophytes; field trip.Ferns: basic knowledge on the life cycle, morphology, evolution and ecology of ferns; identification of Swiss ferns; field trips.

The first part on bryophytes introduces the systematics and morphology of the hornworts, liverworts and mosses. Aspects of the ecology, geography, diversity and endangerment of bryophytes are also discussed. The emphasis of the second part on pteridophytes is on evolutionary processes and breeding systems of club mosses, horsetails and ferns. This is a lecture with practical part.