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701-0320-00L 3 Credits BSC D-USYS
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Seminar for Bachelor Students: Environmental Biology

Seminar für Bachelor-Studierende: Umweltbiologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Dieter Ramseier
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:15

Abstract

In the seminar, students explore a specific topic in environmental biology (ecology, evolution, health). They find and read scientific articles, structure contents around core questions, talk to specialists about them, prepare a scientific presentation and lead a discussion. They are introduced to literature search and scientific presentations.

Objective

Students will acquire skills in: - finding literature in scientific databases - structuring a scientific topic through research questions - giving a clear scientific presentation - contributing constructively to a scientific discussion

Content

Week 1: Choice of topics and tutors Week 2: Literature search Week 3: course for presentation techniques Weeks 1 - 6: Meetings with tutors, preparation of presentations Weeks 6 - 13: Presentations and discussions

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be handed out during classes

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Seminar für Bachelor-Studierende: Umweltbiologie
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (LEE D 101)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Environmental Sciences Bachelor
    • Specialization in an Environmental System
      • Environmental Biology (The following courses are highly recommended as preparation for the Specialization in Environmental Biology: 227-0399-10L Physiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers I (Autumn semester) 551-0435-00L Systematische Biologie: Zoologie (Autumn semester) 701-0264-01L Ergänzungskurs Systematische Botanik (Spring Semester) 701-0360-00L Systematische Biologie: Pflanzen (Spring semester) 227-0398-10L Physiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers II (Spring semester) These courses should be successfully completed during the second year.)