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701-0314-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-USYS , D-BIOL
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Plant Diversity: Colline/Montane

Pflanzendiversität: kollin/montan

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Reinhard Berndt
Participation in LV 701-0360-00L (Systematic Biology of Plants) or comparable knowledge (after consultation with the lecturer). Enrollment for target group until 19.02.2021. Waiting list until 31.3.2021.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:53:51

Abstract

The practical focuses on the vegetation and flora of the colline and montane belts of Switzerland. It comprises five day excursions to typical and botanically rich locations. During the excursions the students will deepen their knowledge of plant species and learn to recognize important vegetation units and their ecological characteristics.

Objective

Knowledge of the flora and ecological conditions of the most important vegetation units of the colline and montane belts of Switzerland. Consolidation of taxonomic and plant morphological knowledge. Experience in plant determination using scientific determination keys. Basic collecting and herbarium techniques.

Content

This course gives an introduction to the flora and vegetation of the colline and montane belts of Switzerland. During five excursions the students will become acquainted with the most important vegetation types, their species diversity and the respective environmental conditions. Besides deepening the knowledge of plant species and vegetation a focus will be laid on how man shaped the cultural landscape and continues to change it.

Resources

Literature

-Stützel T. 2015. Botanische Bestimmungsübungen (3. Aufl.). UTB, Ulmer Verlag. -Hess H.E., Landolt E., Hirzel R. & Baltisberger M. 2015: Bestimmungsschlüssel zur Flora der Schweiz. 7., aktualisierte und überarbeitete Aufl., Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel/Boston/Berlin.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Schriftliche Prüfung nach der LV.

Registration & Places

Max Places
12
Priority: Registration for the course unit is until 19.02.2021 only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Pflanzendiversität: kollin/montan
Findet in der vorlesungsfreien Zeit statt: Tagesexkursionen vom 14.-19.6.2021, 8.00-18.00 Uhr (spätere Rückkehr bei einzelnen Exkursionen möglich).
No time listed 90 h semesterly

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