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551-0421-00L 6 Credits BSC D-USYS , D-BIOL
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Biology and Ecology of Fungi in Forests

Biologie und Ökologie der Pilze im Wald

Lecturers: Dr. Ivano Livio Brunner, Dr. Martina Peter Baltensweiler, Dr. Simone Prospero
Examiners: Dr. Simone Prospero
Number of participants limited to 10. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration. General safety regulations for all block courses: The COVID certificate is mandatory at ETH Zurich. Only students who have a Covid certificate, i.e. who have been vaccinated, have recovered or have been -Whenever possible the distance rules have to be respected -All students have to wear masks throughout the course. Please keep reserve masks ready. Surgical masks (IIR) or medical grade masks (FFP2) without a valve are permitted. Community masks (fabric masks) are not allowed. -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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Abstract

Introduction of the biological and ecological basics of fungi in forests. Focusing on mycorrhizal, saprobic, and pathogenic fungi and their functional relevance in the forest ecosystems. To get to know current methodological research approaches on the basis of selected examples with practical works in forest and lab as well as excursions and lectures.

Objective

Knowledge of the fungi of forest and its ecological significance. Knowing of current methodological research approaches. Self-reliant and deepened activities of selected topics of fungi from forests.

Content

Introduction of the biological and ecological basics of fungi in forests. Focusing on mycorrhizal, saprobic, and pathogenic fungi and their functional relevance in the forest ecosystems. To get to know current methodological research approaches on the basis of selected examples with practical works in forest and lab as well as excursions and lectures.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Unterlagen zum Kurs werden abgegeben.

Literature

Breitenbach J, Kränzlin F. 1980-2005. Pilze der Schweiz, Bände 1-6. Flammer R, Horak E. 2003. Giftpilze-Pilzgifte. Schwabe, Basel. Flück M. 2006. Pilzführer Schweiz. Haupt, Bern. Smith S.E, Read D.J. 1997. Mycorrhizal Symbiosis. Academic Press, 2nd ed.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Es wird nur der Hauptexaminator aufgeführt. Weitere Examinatoren: Die oben aufgeführten Dozierenden.Es gilt eine 100%-ige Anwesenheitspflicht.Abmeldung: Wenn Sie sich von einem Kurs, der Ihnen zugeteilt wurde, aus zwingenden Gründen abmelden müssen, melden Sie sich spätestens vier Wochen vor Kursbeginn schriftlich beim Kursverantwortlichen ab, bei Kursen im 1. Viertel gilt eine Abmeldefrist von einer Woche. Zusätzlich muss auch das D-BIOL Studiensekretariat informiert werden (Email-CC [email protected]), damit die Belegung gelöscht wird. Ansonsten gilt der Kurs als "nicht-bestanden".

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Biologie und Ökologie der Pilze im Wald
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Blockkurs im 2. Viertel des Herbstsemesters
  • Tue 13:00-17:00 (WSL LG E5)
  • Wed 08:00-17:00 (WSL LG E5)
  • Thu 08:00-17:00 (WSL LG E5)
  • Fri 08:00-17:00 (WSL LG E5)
100 h semesterly

Offered In

  • Biology Bachelor
  • Environmental Sciences Bachelor (Students can choose between one Bachelor thesis of 10KP or two Bachelor theses of 5KP each. In principle, all professors and lecturers involved in the teaching of the Environmental Sciences degree programme are entitled to supervise a Bachelor's thesis (BA). BA in the area of social sciences and humanities can only be supervised by lecturers who teach in this area. The same applies to BA in the field of natural sciences and technology. If the thesis is supervised by a person who does not teach in the Environmental Sciences degree programme or who does not have ETH lecturer status, then the student has to fill in the "Form for supervisors of a Bachelor thesis who do not teach in the Environmental Sciences degree programme" Link)