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551-0361-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Biology of Bryophytes and Ferns

Biologie der Moose und Farne

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Rolf Holderegger, Dr. Ariel Livio Bergamini
Number of participants limited to 16. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration. General safety regulations for all block courses: -Whenever possible the distance rules have to be respected -All students have to wear masks throughout the course (keep reserve masks ready) -The installation and activation of the Swiss Covid-App is highly encouraged -Any additional rules for individual courses have to be respected -Students showing any COVID-19 symptoms are not allowed to enter ETH buildings and have to inform the course responsible
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:22

Abstract

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, evolution and ecology of ferns; identification of Swiss fern species; field trips.

Objective

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

Content

Bryophytes: Systematics and morphology of hornworts, liverworts and mosses and special themes such as ecology, biogeography, diversity and endangerment of bryophytes; one full-day field trip. Ferns: Life cycle; evolutionary groups of ferns and lycopods; breeding systems, micro- and macroevolution; ecology; full-day and half-day field trips.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Hand-outs will be distributed.

Literature

Vanderpoorten A. and Goffinet B. 2009. Introduction to Bryophytes. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (non- mandatory).

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Regelmässiger Besuch der Lehrveranstaltung, Poster, Mitarbeit während des Kurses.Es wird nur der Hauptexaminator aufgeführt. Weitere Examinatoren: Die oben aufgeführten Dozierenden.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Biologie der Moose und Farne
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Blockkurs im 4. Viertel des Herbstsemesters.
  • Tue 13:15-17:00 (LFW E 15)
  • Wed 08:15-17:00 (LFW E 15)
  • Thu 08:15-17:00 (LFW E 15)
  • Fri 08:15-17:00 (LFW E 15)
100 h semesterly

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