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701-1432-00L 2 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS
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Ecology Lab (Block course)

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Anita Christina Risch, Dr. Anne Kempel
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:19

Abstract

Course during five consecutive days in the Engiadina valley, Switzerland: Introduction to the ecology of the Swiss National Park. Discussion of current field studies in the Park and the surroundings. 2.5 days for field assessments and measurements in groups, analyses and presentation of results.

Objective

Get to know basics in experimental and sampling design in respect to the assessment of ecological, population and vegetation data. In the workshop, students learn about the data assessment, the adequate data processing and analysis, as well as about the scientific reporting.

Content

Day 1: Travel to Engadine; Excursion Swiss National Park Day 2: Input talk sampling design, planning of own project in small groups (2 persons) Day 3: Data collection for own project Day 4: Input talk data analyses, analyes of own data, preparing presentation Day 5: Presentations, Discussion, Feed back round, travel home

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Attendance of the full course week is mandatory to receive credits

Registration & Places

Max Places
14
Signup End
07.04.2025

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Ecology Lab (Block course)
Fünftägiger Blockkurs im Engadin: 16.-20. Juni 2025
No time listed 3 h weekly

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