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Seminar for Bachelor Students: Biogeochemistry
Seminar für Bachelor-Studierende: Biogeochemie
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:47:00
Abstract
Current research topics are presented and discussed based on scientific literature. The students prepare a presentation with the support of an expert. Subsequently, the topics are discussed jointly by students and experts in student-moderated discussion rounds. Presentation and moderation techniques are introduced and trained in the seminar, supported by instructions for constructive feedback.
Objective
The seminar aims at introducing the students to current research in the field of biogeochemistry and connect them with researchers. After the seminar, students are able to … - understand and critically evaluate original scientific papers and to communicate their findings in a coherent way (presentation); in doing so, they become familiar with different types of publications and relevant journals in the field of biogeochemistry; - discuss scientific results, plan and lead discussion rounds (moderation); - give and receive constructive feedback.
Content
Part 1: Literature search; presentation and moderation techniques. Part 2: Literature study; online-exchange of information; presentation and discussion moderated by students.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Selected handouts will be distributed in class.https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/auth/shibboleth/login.php
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: Biogeochemie |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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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)
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Biogeochemistry (The following courses are highly recommended as preparation for the Specialization in Biogeochemistry: 701-0225-00L Organic Chemistry (Autumn semester) 752-0100-00L Biochemie (Autumn semester) 752-1300-00L Introduction to Toxicology (Spring semester) These courses should be successfully completed during the second year.)
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