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Agricultural Sciences Bachelor | ||||||
Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2010) | ||||||
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Basic Courses II: Examination Block 1 | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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402-0063-00L | Physics II | O | 5 credits | 3V + 1U | A. Vaterlaus | |
Abstract | Introduction to the "way of thinking" and the methodology in Physics, with the help of demonstration experiments. The Chapters treated are Electromagnetism, Refraction and Diffraction of Waves, Elements of Quantum Mechanics with applications to Spectroscopy, Thermodynamics, Phase Transitions, Transport Phenomena. Whenever possible, examples relevant to the students' main field of study are given. | |||||
Objective | Introduction to the scientific methodology. The student should develop his/her capability to turn physical observations into mathematical models, and to solve the latter. | |||||
Content | Elektromagnetismus, Elektromagnetische Wellen, Wellenoptik, Strahlenoptik, Quantenoptik, Quantenmechanik, Thermische Eigenschaften, Transportphänomene, Wärmestrahlung | |||||
Lecture notes | Skript wird verteilt. | |||||
Literature | Friedhelm Kuypers Physik für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler Band 2 Elektrizität, Optik, Wellen Wiley-VCH, 2012 ISBN 3527411445, 9783527411443 Douglas C. Giancoli Physik 3. erweiterte Auflage Pearson Studium Hans J. Paus Physik in Experimenten und Beispielen Carl Hanser Verlag, München, 2002, 1068 S. Paul A. Tipler Physik Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, 1998, 1522 S., ca Fr. 120.- David Halliday Robert Resnick Jearl Walker Physik Wiley-VCH, 2003, 1388 S., Fr. 87.- (bis 31.12.03) dazu gratis Online Ressourcen (z.B. Simulationen): Link | |||||
701-0071-00L | Mathematics III: Systems Analysis | O | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | N. Gruber, D. Byrne | |
Abstract | The objective of the systems analysis course is to deepen and illustrate the mathematical concepts on the basis of a series of very concrete examples. Topics covered include: linear box models with one or several variables, non-linear box models with one or several variables, time-discrete models, and continuous models in time and space. | |||||
Objective | Learning and applying of concepts (models) and quantitative methods to address concrete problems of environmental relevance. Understanding and applying the systems-analytic approach, i.e., Recognizing the core of the problem - simplification - quantitative approach - prediction. | |||||
Content | Link | |||||
Lecture notes | Overhead slides will be made available through Ilias. | |||||
Literature | Imboden, D.S. and S. Pfenninger (2013) Introduction to Systems Analysis: Mathematically Modeling Natural Systems. Berlin Heidelberg: Springer Verlag. Link | |||||
752-4001-00L | Microbiology | O | 2 credits | 2V | M. Schuppler, S. Schlegel, J. Vorholt-Zambelli | |
Abstract | Teaching of basic knowledge in microbiology with main focus on Microbial Cell Structure and Function, Molecular Genetics, Microbial Growth, Metabolic Diversity, Phylogeny and Taxonomy, Prokaryotic Diversity, Human-Microbe Interactions, Biotechnology. | |||||
Objective | Teaching of basic knowledge in microbiology. | |||||
Content | Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf den Themen: Bakterielle Zellbiologie, Molekulare Genetik, Wachstumsphysiologie, Biochemische Diversität, Phylogenie und Taxonomie, Prokaryotische Vielfalt, Interaktion zwischen Menschen und Mikroorganismen sowie Biotechnologie. | |||||
Lecture notes | Wird von den jeweiligen Dozenten ausgegeben. | |||||
Literature | Die Behandlung der Themen erfolgt auf der Basis des Lehrbuchs Brock, Biology of Microorganisms | |||||
701-0255-00L | Biochemistry | O | 2 credits | 2V | H.‑P. Kohler | |
Abstract | Building on the biology courses in the 1st and 2nd semesters, this course covers basic biochemical knowledge in the areas of enzymology and metabolism. Those completing the course are able to describe and understand fundamental cellular metabolic processes. | |||||
Objective | Students are able to understand - the structure and function of biological macromolecules - the kinetic bases of enzyme reactions - thermodynamic and mechanistic basics of relevant metabolic processes Students are able to describe the relevant metabolic reactions in detail | |||||
Content | Program Introduction, basics, composition of cells, biochemical units, repetition of relevant organic chemistry Structure and function of proteins Carbohydrates Lipids an biological membranes Enzymes and enzyme kinetics Catalytic strategies Metabolism: Basic concepts and design. Repetition of basic thermodynamics Glycolysis, fermentation The citric acid cycle Oxidative phosphorylation Fatty acid metabolism | |||||
Lecture notes | Horton et al. (Pearson) serves as lecture notes. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Basic knowledge in biology and chemistry is a precondition. | |||||
701-0501-00L | Pedosphere | O | 3 credits | 2V | R. Kretzschmar | |
Abstract | Introduction to the formation and properties of soils as a function of parent rock, landscape position, climate, and soil organisms. Complex relationships between soil forming processes, physical and chemical soil properties, soil biota, and ecological soil properties are explained and illustrated by numerous examples. | |||||
Objective | Introduction to the formation and properties of soils as a function of parent rock, landscape position, climate, and soil organisms. Complex relationships between soil forming processes, physical and chemical soil properties, soil biota, and ecological soil properties are explained and illustrated by numerous examples. | |||||
Content | Definition of the pedosphere, soil functions, rocks as parent materials, minerals and weathering, soil organisms, soil organic matter, physical soil properties and functions, chemical soil properties and functions, soil formation, principles of soil classification, global soil regions, soil fertility, land use and soil degradation. | |||||
Lecture notes | Lecture notes can be purchased during the first lecture (15.- SFr) | |||||
Literature | - Scheffer/Schachtschabel - Soil Science, Springer, Heidelberg, 2016. - Brady N.C. and Weil, R.R. The Nature and Properties of Soils. 14th ed. Prentice Hall, 2007. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in chemistry, biology and geology. | |||||
752-6003-00L | Introduction to Nutritional Science Only for Agricultural Science BSc. | O | 2 credits | 1.5V | M. B. Zimmermann, C. Wolfrum | |
Abstract | This course introduces basic concepts of micro- and macronutrient nutrition. Micronutrients studied include fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Macronutrients include proteins, fat and carbohydrates. | |||||
Objective | To introduce the students to the both the macro- and the micronutrients. | |||||
Content | The lectutres on micronutrients are given by Prof. Zimmermann and the lectures on macronutrients are given by Prof. Wolfrum. Prof. Zimmermann discusses the micronutrients, including fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Prof. Wolfrum introduces basic nutritional aspects of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and energy metabolism. | |||||
Lecture notes | There is no script. Powerpoint presentations will be made available. | |||||
Literature | Elmadfa I & Leitzmann C: Ernährung des Menschen UTB Ulmer, Stuttgart, 4. überarb. Ausgabe 2004 ISBN-10: 3825280365; ISBN-13: 978-3825280369 Garrow JS and James WPT: Human Nutrition and Dietetics Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, 11th rev. ed. 2005 ISBN-10: 0443056277; ISBN-13: 978-0443056277 | |||||
751-1101-00L | Finances and Accounting System | O | 2 credits | 2G | M. Dumondel | |
Abstract | To understand accounting as a component of the complex system of the enterprise | |||||
Objective | To understand accounting not as an isolated discipline, but as a part of the complex system of the enterprise | |||||
Content | Accounting system as a part of management economics. The different steps for scheduling and evaluation of the accountancy will be studied. The main part of the lecture is dedicated to the financial accounting – nevertheless the fundamentals of the internal cost-accounting will also be presented. The lecture will also include the clarification of concrete cases and the calculation of practical exercises. | |||||
Lecture notes | Course documentation and specified educational books | |||||
Literature | In the lecture one indicates |
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