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701-2314-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL

Plant Diversity

Pflanzendiversität

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Reinhard Berndt, Dr. Alessia Guggisberg
Maximum participants: 4 (D-BIOL) Prerequisite: Enrollment and successful performance assessment of LV 701-0360-00L (Systematic Biology: Plants). Enrollment for target group until 19.02.2021. Waiting list until 31.3.2021. The registration form must be handed in by 05.03.2021. Unconfirmed places are allocated to students on the waiting list. 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. 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

The practical focuses on the flora and vegetation of selected areas of the Alps and covers the altitudinal range between the colline and the alpine zone. During two 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 most important vegetation types, their flora and ecological conditions between the colline and the alpine zone. Consolidation of taxonomic and plant morphological knowledge. Experience in plant determination using scientific determination keys. Basics of scientific collecting and pressing of plants (part I colline/montane).

Content

In the present course, students can deepen their knowledge on plant species diversity, plant families and morphology. We further study the plants in their natural communities and discuss their environmental conditions as well as eventual adaptations. Further information are provided under each practical part.

Resources

Literature

- Baltisberger M., Nyffeler R. & Widmer A. 2013: Systematische Botanik. 4., vollständig überarbeitete und erweiterte Aufl. v/d/f Hochschulverlag AG an der ETH Zürich. - 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
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Die Schlussnote setzt sich aus einem Bestimmungstest (im Kursteil subalpin-alpin) und zwei schriftlichen Prüfungen zusammen.Klausur für 701-0314-00 P Pflanzendiversität: kollin/montan findet am 22.6., 9.00-11.00 Uhr statt. Der Raum wird noch bekannt gegeben.Die abschliessende Klausur für 701-0314-01 P Pflanzendiversität: subalpin/alpin wird am Mo. 05.07.2021 im ETH Zentrum durchgeführt.

Registration & Places

Max Places
4
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
practical/laboratory course Pflanzendiversität: subalpin/alpin
Je nach Stand der COVID-19 Pandemie wird eine Mischung von individuellen Aktivitäten und geführten Tagesexkursionen angeboten. Aktuell geplant: Die Exkursionen werden zwischen So. 27. Juni und Do 1. Juli 2021 stattfinden. Die abschliessende Prüfung findet am Sa. 3. Juli 2021 im HG G 5 (ETH Zentrum) statt.
  • 28.06 Date 09:15-17:00 (CHN E 42)
  • 28.06 Date 09:15-17:00 (CHN E 46)
  • 30.06 Date 09:15-17:00 (CHN E 42)
  • 30.06 Date 09:15-17:00 (CHN E 46)
90 h semesterly

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