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Grassland Systems
Graslandsysteme
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:04
Abstract
This course focuses on grasslands globally and their respective properties. Spatial distribution, vegetation composition, soils, management and productivity as well as the impact of fire, invasion or over-exploitation will be discussed.
Objective
The students will know important grassland systems globally as well as their ecological characteristics. They will be able to evaluate the various impacts on yields and biogeochemical cycles in grassland systems in different climates. Furthermore, they will be able to independently work with scientific literature, summarize scientific argumentation/Interpretation in writing and with oral presentations in class.
Content
In diesem Kurs werden Grasländer weltweit betrachtet und ihre Besonderheiten, v. a. in der Artenzusammensetzung, den Stoffumsätzen und ihrer Bewirtschaftung, im Vergleich zu Schweizer Grasländern erarbeitet. Faktoren wie Feuer, invasive Arten, Übernutzung, Extensivierung und Intensivierung werden besprochen. Auswirkungen von globalem Wandel, d. h., Änderungen im Klima und in der Landnutzung, auf Grasländer und ihre Erträge sowie Auswirkungen internationaler Verträge (Kyoto-Protokoll, Biodiversitätskonvention, Desertifikationskonvention) werden diskutiert.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Handouts stehen online.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Link to webpage
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise | Graslandsysteme |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Electives (The electives listed are recommended. However, electives can be chosen from the complete course offer of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich.)
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