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Introduction to Dendrology
Einführung in die Dendrologie
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Abstract
Woody plants are important elements of forest ecosystems and landscapes. The course gives an introduction to dendrology as well as to the identification of native tree and shrub species. It is a highly recomended course for the BSc specialization of Forest and Landscape and it provides the basic requirements for the consecutive course Woody Plants of Central Europe in the spring semester.
Objective
Knowledge of selected native tree and shrub species. Understanding of biological and ecological relations by means of in situ observation of woody plants. Differentiated view on forest ecosystems.
Content
Introduction to dendrology on the basis of concrete examples. Emphasis on identification of tree and shrub species (80 frequent tree and shrub species) and on the understanding of tree structure (morphology of woody plants). The illustrating way of presentation and the relations between different scale levels (organ, individual, stand, ecosystem) provide an attractive insight into forest and landscape topics as well as into environmental biology.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Rudow, A., 2023: Dendrologie 1 - Folien (in German).Rudow, A., 2017: 80 Bäume & Sträucher - Bestimmungshilfe (in German).
Literature
Kremer, B.P., 2010: Bäume & Sträucher. Steinbachs Naturführer. Ulmer, Stuttgart. 380 p. (in German). Lang, K.J., Aas, G., 2017: Knospen und andere Merkmale (Winterbestimmung). Self publisher, 59 p. Rudow, A., 2011: eBot Dendrologie (Betaversion). E-learning-Tool for the support of dendrology courses at ETHZ (application integrated in eBot, in German).
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| practical/laboratory course |
Einführung in die Dendrologie
Der Unterricht findet zur Hälfte in Form von Exkursionen und Übungen im Wald statt (ETH Hönggerberg). Ausserdem werden 4 halbtägige Exkursionen an Wochendenden durchgeführt (nachmittags, Umgebung Zürich und Baden).
Mittwoch, 22.10.2025 gemäss Info Dozentin.
Die Exkursionen finden an folgenden Daten statt, jeweils von ca. 12.45-17.30h:
Samstag 4. Oktober Uitikon-Waldegg
Sonntag 19. Oktober Baden-Sonnenberg
Sonntag 16. November Uitikon-Waldegg
Samstag 29. November Baden-Sonnenberg
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3 h weekly |