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551-0251-00L 1 Credits

Flora and Vegetation of the Alps

Flora u. Vegetation d. Alpen

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Matthias Baltisberger
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:59:32

Abstract

Environmental factors and relationships between plants and their environment in the area of the Alps; origin of the flora of the Alps; altitudinal levels and their important vegetations.

Objective

Familiarity with environmental factors and the relationship between plants and their environment in the area of the Alps.

Content

Environmental factors in the alps; adaptation of plants; dispersal model; genesis of the flora of the Alps; altitude levels; important vegetation.

Resources

Lecture Notes

see under "Literatur".

Literature

Landolt E. 2003: Unsere Alpenflora. 7.Aufl., SAC-Verlag.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Flora u. Vegetation d. Alpen
  • Mon 17:15-18:00 (CHN F 46)
1 h weekly

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