Alessia Guggisberg: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2019

Name Dr. Alessia Guggisberg
Address
Professur f. Ökol. Pflanzengenetik
ETH Zürich, CHN G 23
Universitätstrasse 16
8092 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 632 74 10
E-mailalessia.guggisberg@usys.ethz.ch
URLhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alessia_Guggisberg
DepartmentEnvironmental Systems Science
RelationshipLecturer

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
701-0314-00LPlant Diversity: Colline/Montane Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants is limited to 24 (splitted between BIOL and USYS).
Priority is given to Environmental Science students (BSc/MSc) and Agricultural students (BSc/MSc).
Enrollment is possible until February 18th, 2019.
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.
3 credits6PR. Berndt, A. Guggisberg
AbstractThe practical focuses on the flora and vegetation of the central Rhone valley in the Valais cantone and covers the foothill and montane zone. During an excursion to Visp 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 an intramontane xeric valley (central Rhone valley). Consolidation of taxonomic and plant morphological knowledge. Experience in plant determination using scientific determination keys. Teaching of basic collecting and herbarium techniques.
ContentLecture: Introduction to the vegetation of xeric intramontane valleys. Climatic, biogeographic and geological characteristics of the central Valais; adaptation of plants to a xeric environment.
Excursions: Identification of vascular plant species. Characteristic vegetation types of a xeric intramontane valley and their ecological conditions. Interaction between plants and their environment: Examples from pollination, reproduction and dispersal strategies. Adaptations of plant species to their environment. Essential techniques of collecting and pressing of plants.
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:
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)

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

Course fees:
ETH and the Departments of Biology and Environmental Sciences financially support this excursion. The students’ fee is CHF 240.- and covers transport, accommodation and full board.
701-0314-01LPlant Diversity: Subalpine/Alpine Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants is limited to 24 (splitted between BIOL and USYS).
Priority is given to Environmental Science students (BSc/MSc) and Agricultural students (BSc/MSc).
Enrollment is possible until February 18th, 2019.
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.
3 credits6PA. Guggisberg, R. Berndt
AbstractThe practical focuses on the flora and vegetation of the northern Alps and covers the altitudinal range between the upper montane and the lower alpine zone. During an excursion to 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). Consolidation of taxonomic and plant morphological knowledge. Experience in plant determination using scientific determination keys.
ContentLectures/course: Climatic and geological divisions of the Alps. Effect of local conditions on vegetation of different altitudes. Adaptation of plants to various alpine conditions.
Excursions: Identification of vascular plant species. Characteristic vegetation types of the subalpine and alpine zone (e.g. subalpine conifer forests, tall-herb communities and green alder scrubs, alpine grassland and scree vegetation, subalpine floodplain alder forest with fens) 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 in systematic botany of Prof. Leuchtmann together with the associated exercises and excursions. In addition, we expect that the participants know how to use a determination key (Bestimmungsschlüssel zur Flora der Schweiz) and understand the necessary terminology.

Students from other universities are requested to contact the lecturers.

Program:
18.6. Introduction for subsequent week (Zurich, ETH Centre, CHN building)
24.6.-28.6. 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 260.- per student and cover transport, accommodation and full board.
701-2314-00LPlant Diversity
Maximum 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.
6 credits12PR. Berndt, A. Guggisberg
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.