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Biology of Bryophytes and Ferns
Biologie der Moose und Farne
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:52
Abstract
Bryophytes: basic knowledge on the morphology, ecology, biogeography and endangerment of byrophytes; knowledge of common species; skills in the determination of bryophytes; field trip.Ferns: basic knowledge on the life cycle, morphology, evolution and ecology of ferns; identification of Swiss ferns; field trips.
Objective
Bryophytes: basic knowledge on the morphology, ecology, biogeography and endangerment of byrophytes; knowledge of common species; skills in the determination of bryophytes. Ferns: basic knowledge on the life cycle, morphology, evolution and ecology of ferns; identification of Swiss ferns.
Content
Bryophytes: Systematics and morphology of hornworts, liverworts and mosses and additional topics such as ecology, biogeography, diversity and endangerment of bryophytes; one full-day field trip. Ferns: Life cycle and morphology; evolutionary groups of ferns including horsetails and lycopods; mating systems, phylogeny and evolutionary processes; ecology; full-day and half-day field trips.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Hand-outs will be distributed.
Literature
Vanderpoorten A. and Goffinet B. 2009. Introduction to Bryophytes. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (non- mandatory). No text book for ferns
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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| practical/laboratory course |
Biologie der Moose und Farne
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Blockkurs im 4. Viertel des Herbstsemesters.
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100 h semesterly |
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Block Courses (Registration for Block courses is mandatory. Please register under . Registration period: from 22.07.2024 - 09.08.2024 Please note the ETH admission criteria for the admission of ETH students to ETH block courses on the block course registration website under "allocation".)
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Block Courses in 4th Quarter of the Semester (From 28.11.2024 to 20.12.2024)
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