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052-0733-22L 1 Credits BSC , NDS D-ARCH

Introduction to the Fundamentals of Natural Environment

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Teresa Galí-Izard
This course is suitable for MSc and MAS UTD students only! Only few places left! As of 13.9.22, please contact the chair .
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:00:52

Abstract

This course consists of a lecture series providing some fundamental knowledge in natural environment with experts and academics from various disciplines, such as geology, climate, ecology, soil and plant sciences.

Objective

Participants become acquainted with relevant issues and topics about the natural environment and gain valuable insights into the interaction of all living and non-living things, climate, weather and natural resources. The active participation in discussions following presentations by invited lecturers stimulate critical thinking and allow participants to tackle relevant environmental challenges and discuss opportunities with academics and experts as well as to exchange ideas amongst the participants.

Content

This course is a series of lectures by academics and experts who present their research and fundamental knowledge across the field of the environmental sciences (geology, climate, ecology, soil and plant sciences). The active participation in critical discussions following each presentations allows participants to tackle relevant challenges in the natural environment with academics and experts. Tuesday 20.9.22, 9-11:30: «Land-Climate Dynamics» with Dr. Jonas Schwaab, Dr. Gianluca Mussetti Thursday 22.9.22 9-11:30: «Introduction to Geology» with Dr. Maria Giuditta Fellin, Dr. Vincenzo Picotti - Gebäude NO D1 (Sonneggstrasse 5 "Focus Terra") Wednesday 5.10.22: 9-11:30: «Soil Biology & Ecology» with Dr. Aline Frossard Monday 10.10.22: 15:45-18:30: «History of Ecology» with Prof. Debjani Bhattacharyya Thursday 13.10.22, 9-13:30: «Tree Architecture & Evolution» with Dr. Guillaume Chomicki Friday 14.10.22, 9-11:30: «Plant Systematics I» with Alessia Dr. Guggisberg Friday 21.10.22, 9-11:30: «Disturbance Ecology» with Dr. Thomas Wohlgemuth

Resources

Lecture Notes

More details about each lectures, as well as keywords and topics relevant for and discussed during the lectures are published in advance on the course web page: mscla.arch.ethz.chThe lectures are going to be live-streamed on Zoom:https://ethz.zoom.us/j/69300707903

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , NDS

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
To obtain 1 ECTS, students must attend min. 80% of the lectures on the program (min 6 lectures) and participate actively in the discussions.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Introduction to the Fundamentals of Natural Environment
Dienstag 20.9.22, 9-11:30 Uhr, "Land-Climate Dynamics» Donnerstag 22.9.22 9-11:30 Uhr, «Introduction to Geology»: Ort: Gebäude NO D1 (Sonneggstrasse 5 "Focus Terra") Mittwoch 5.10.22: 9-11:30 Uhr: «Soil Biology & Ecology» Montag 10.10.22: 15:45-18:30: «History of Ecology» Donnerstag 13.10.22, 9-13:30: «Tree Architecture & Evolution» Freitag 14.10.22, 9-11:30, «Plant Systematics I» Freitag 21.10.22, 9-11:30, «Disturbance Ecology»
  • 20.09 Date 08:50-11:30 (HIL G 65)
  • 05.10 Date 08:50-11:30 (HIL G 65)
  • 10.10 Date 15:45-18:30 (HIL G 65)
  • 13.10 Date 08:50-13:30 (HIL G 65)
  • 14.10 Date 08:50-11:30 (HIL G 65)
  • 21.10 Date 08:50-11:30 (HIL G 65)
24 h semesterly

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