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Integrated Practical: Novel Ecosystems in Cities
Integriertes Praktikum: Neuartige Ökosysteme in der Stadt
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:21:30
Abstract
Novel ecosystems, that are strongly influenced by humans, confront the environmental sciences with particular challenges including the need to integrate natural and social sciences for problem analysis and developing solutions for practice. In this course novel ecosystems will be discussed based on the example of the city of Zurich.
Objective
1. Introduction to concepts of the management of man-dominated ecosystems, e.g. urban ecology, ecosystem services, nature-culture dichotomy, native / non-native species. 2. Application of ecological knowledge in man-dominated ecosystems. 3. Field observation
Content
The example of pollinators and their ecological functions in the city of Zurich will be used to discuss novel ecosystems and their management. We will also discuss the integration of natural and social sciences, and communication with the public. An important practical aspect of the course is the collection, integration and visualisation of different types of data.
Resources
Lecture Notes
will be distributed during the course
Literature
will be distributed during the course
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
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Integriertes Praktikum: Neuartige Ökosysteme in der Stadt
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Blockkurs, Programm gemäss Angaben in Moodle
Das Praktikum findet teilweise im Freien statt.
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40 h semesterly |