701-2314-00L  Plant Diversity

SemesterSpring Semester 2019
LecturersR. Berndt, A. Guggisberg
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentMaximum participants: 12 (D-BIOL)
Only students of the Biology BSc are admitted! The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration.

The excursion fee has to be payed until March 18th, 2019. Unpaid places will be given to students on the waiting list until April 1st, 2019.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
701-0314-00 PPflanzendiversität: kollin/montan
Findet in der vorlesungsfreien Zeit statt:
Einführung am 03. Juni 2019
5-tägige Exkursion 11.-15. Juni 2019
90s hrs
03.06.09:15-12:00CHN D 46 »
R. Berndt, A. Guggisberg
701-0314-01 PPflanzendiversität: subalpin/alpin
Der Kurs findet wie folgt in den Semesterferien statt:

Einführungsveranstaltung am ETH Zentrum (18. Juni 2019, 13-16 Uhr)

5-tägige Exkursion im Berner Oberland (24.-28. Juni 2019, ganztags)

Klausur und Herbarbesuch am Botanischen Garten der Universität Zürich (1. Juli 2019, ganztags)
90s hrs
18.06.13:15-16:00CHN F 42 »
A. Guggisberg, R. Berndt

Catalogue data

AbstractThe practical focuses on the flora and vegetation of selected areas of the Alps and covers the altitudinal range between the foothill and the alpine zone. During two excursions to Visp and Kandersteg the students will deepen their knowledge of plant species and learn to recognize important vegetation units and their ecological characteristics. An introduction will be provided in Zurich.
ObjectiveKnowledge of the most important vegetation types, their flora and ecological conditions in the northern Alps (Berner Oberland) and in an intramontane xeric valley (Wallis). Consolidation of taxonomic and plant morphological knowledge. Experience in plant determination using scientific determination keys. Basics of scientific collecting and pressing of plants (part colline/montane).
ContentLectures/course: Consolidation of plant families and morphology. Climatic, geological and biogeographic divisions of the Alps. Introduction to plant nomenclature.
Excursions: Identification of vascular plant species. Characteristic vegetation types of xeric intramontane valleys and the Bernese Alps and their ecological conditions. Interaction between plants and their environment: Examples from pollination, reproduction and dispersal strategies; adaptations of plant species to their environment.
Literature-Baltisberger M., Nyffeler R. & Widmer A. 2013: Systematische Botanik. 4., vollständig überarbeitete und erweiterte Aufl. v/d/f Hochschulverlag AG an der ETH Zürich.
-Hess H.E., Landolt E., Hirzel R. & Baltisberger M. 2015: Bestimmungsschlüssel zur Flora der Schweiz. 7., aktualisierte und überarbeitete Aufl., Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel/Boston/Berlin.
Prerequisites / NoticeWe only admit students to the practical who have successfully completed the introductory lectures of Prof. Leuchtmann and the associated exercises and excursions. In addition, it is expected that the participants know how to use a determination key (Bestimmungsschlüssel zur Flora der Schweiz) and understand the necessary descriptive terminology.

Students from other universities are requested to contact the lecturers.

Program:
Part I - colline/montane (Valais):
3.6. Introduction (Zürich, ETH Centre, CHN D-46)
11.-15.6. Excursion to Valais (Visp)
18.6. Exam (Zürich, ETH Centre, CHN building, room to be announced)

Part II - subalpine/alpine:
18.6. Introduction for subsequent week (Zurich, ETH Centre, CHN building)
24.6.-22.6. Excursion northern Alps (Kandersteg): upper montane to alpine zone
1.7. Exam and visit of Herbarium (Zurich, Botanical Garden, University of Zurich).

The excursion will take place in the mountains under any weather conditions. The participants should be able to cope with rough and steep terrain and should bring appropriate equipment. Sturdy mountain boots are mandatory!

Course fees:
The ETH Departments of Biology and Environmental Systems Sciences financially support this excursion. The costs amount CHF 500.- per student and cover transport, accommodation and full board.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits6 credits
ExaminersR. Berndt, A. Guggisberg
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examinationDie Schlussnote setzt sich aus zwei Bestimmungstests und zwei schriftlichen Prüfungen zusammen.

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