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Biology and Systematics of Insects
Biologie und Systematik der Insekten
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:57
Abstract
The course consists of a lecture, a lab and a field course.Lecture: Detailed overview over the 30 insect orders occurring in Central Europe with emphasis put on biology and diversity.Lab course: Insect identification.Field course: Collection and preparation of insects; diversity, biology and habitats of the Odonata of Switzerland.
Objective
(i) Basic knowledge on biology, morphology and systematics of all insect orders occurring in Central Europe. (ii) Insights into functional interrelations between morphology/ethology and biology (nourishment, reproduction...). (iii) Insight that insects are extremely diverse on both phylogenetic and habitat level and that they play an eminent ecological role in almost all ecosystems. (iv) Knowledge of forms: the students are capable of identifying insects in the field down to the order level. (v) Knowledge of morphological terms which forms the basis for identification of insects down to the species level. (vi) Ability to identify insects down to species level with the aid of specific keys. (vii) Knowledge of the methods used for collecting and preparing insects. (viii) Knowledge of the Swiss Odonata species including their habitats and biology.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Biologie und Systematik der Insekten
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Blockkurs in den Semesterferien
(beschränkt auf max. 15 Teilnehmende)
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100 h semesterly |