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Systematic Biology: Plants II

Systematische Biologie: Pflanzen II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Matthias Baltisberger
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:57:07

Abstract

Fundamentals of morphology and systematics of flowering plants, principles of evolution, ecological significance (including indicator plants), fundamentals for the knowledge of plant species; plants use. Use of determination key.

Objective

Fundamental knowledge in morphology and systematics, principles of evolution, fundamentals for the knowledge of plant species. Practicals (U): Ability to use a determination key.

Content

Fundamentals of morphology and systematics as well as the ecological significance of flowering plants; indicator plants, plant use. Practicals (U): Independent identification of plants using a determination key.

Resources

Lecture Notes

see under "Literatur"

Literature

– Baltisberger M. 2003: Systematische Botanik – Einheimische Farn- und Blütenpflanzen. v/d/f Hochschulverlag AG an der ETH Zürich. – Hess H.E., Landolt E., Hirzel R. & Baltisberger M. 1998: Bestimmungsschlüssel zur Flora der Schweiz. 4. Aufl., Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Systematische Biologie: Pflanzen II
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (HG D 7.1)
2 h weekly
exercise Systematische Biologie: Pflanzen II
werden in 7 Doppelstunden abgehalten, nach spezieller Einteilung
  • Tue 13:15-15:00 (HG E 5)
  • Tue 13:15-15:00 (LFW C 4)
1 h weekly

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