Consuelo De Moraes: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2022 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Consuelo De Moraes |
| Field | Biocommunication and Ecology |
| Address | Professur f. Biokomm. u. Ökologie ETH Zürich, LFO G 18 Schmelzbergstrasse 9 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 39 20 |
| consuelo.demoraes@usys.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 751-5121-00L | Insect Ecology  | 2 credits | 2V | C. De Moraes, N. Stanczyk | |
| Abstract | This is an introductory class on insect ecology. During the course you will learn about insect interactions with, and adaptations to, their environment and other organisms, and the importance of insect roles in our ecosystems. This course includes lectures, small group discussions and outside readings. | ||||
| Learning objective | The aim of the course is to gain an understanding of how insects have specialised and adapted to occupy diverse environmental niches and become vital to ecosystem processes. Important topics include: insect-plant interactions, chemical ecology, predator-prey interactions, vectors of disease, social insects, mutual and parasitic interactions and examining insect ecology in an evolutionary context. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Provided to students through Moodle | ||||
| Literature | Selected required readings (peer reviewed literature). Optional recommended readings with additional information. | ||||