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701-0316-00L 2 Credits BSC D-USYS
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Woody Plants of Central Europe

Gehölzpflanzen Mitteleuropas

Lecturers & Examiners: Markus Sieber
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:18:25

Abstract

Knowing species specific features with emphasis on forest tree species of Central Europe; Acquiring skills and methods of identification of woody plants in the different seasons.Morphology, biology, auecology und distribution of indigenous and introduced woody plant species; Identification of trees and shrubs in their different ontogenetic and phenological phases.

Objective

Knowing species specific features with emphasis on fortest tree species of Central Europe; Acquiring skills and methods of identification of woody plants in the different seasons.

Content

Morphology, biology, autecology und distribution of indigenous and introduced woody plant species; Identification of trees and shrubs in their different ontogenetic and phenological phases.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Mitteleuropäische Waldbaumarten (available in German, French and Italian)Illustrated Identification Key for Woody Plants in Winter (available in English and German)

Literature

Bartels, H.: Gehölzkunde, Uni Taschenbücher 1720, Stuttgart, E. Ulmer 1993

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Gehölzpflanzen Mitteleuropas
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (CHN F 42)
2 h weekly

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