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551-0205-00L 2 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS
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Challenges in Plant Sciences

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Samuel C. Zeeman, Dr. Melanie Paschke, Dr. Barbara Pfister, Prof. Dr. Stefano Mintchev
Number of participants limited to 40.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:04

Abstract

The colloquium “Challenges in Plant Sciences” is a core class of the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center's PhD program and the MSc module. The colloquium introduces participants to the broad spectrum of plant sciences within the network. The course offers the opportunity to approach interdisciplinary topics in the field of plant sciences.

Objective

Objectives of the colloquium are: Introduction to resecent research in all fields of plant sciences Working in interdisciplinary teams on the topics Developing presentation and discussion skills

Content

The topics encompass integrated knowledge on current plant research, ranging from the molecular level to the ecosystem level, and from basic to applied science while making use of the synergies between the different research groups within the PSC. More information on the content: https://www.plantsciences.uzh.ch/en/teaching/masters/colloquium.html

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
colloquium Challenges in Plant Sciences
**together with University of Zurich and University of Basel** Dates: Thursday, 3 November 2022, 14:15–17:30h / Thursday, 1 December 2022, full day More information:
  • 03.11 Date 14:15-18:00 (CHN F 46)
  • 01.12 Date 09:15-19:00 (HG F 26.3)
2 h weekly

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