Bernadette Oehen: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2018

Name	Ms Bernadette Oehen
Address	Institut für Integrative Biologie ETH Zürich, CHN G 26.1 Universitätstrasse 16 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND
E-mail	bernadette.oehen@env.ethz.ch
URL	https://usys.ethz.ch/en/people/profile.MTAyNTU0.TGlzdC82MzcsMzIwMTk3MjIy.html
Department	Environmental Systems Science
Relationship	Lecturer

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
701-0034-10L	Integrated Practical: Environmental Impacts of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)	1.5 credits	3P	A. Hilbeck, B. Oehen
Abstract	The basic elements of the risk assessment of genetically modified plants are introduced, preceded by a brief introduction to gene technology and its applications in the environment. The relevant regulations and the approval procedures are explained. The elements of risk assessment are introduced using case examples and the risks and benefits of genetically modified organisms are discussed.
Learning objective	The students will learn the: •- Theory of risk assessment and its practical application for genetically modified plants •- Methods and approaches to risk assessment of genetically modified plants •- Application of simple methods of risk assessment to real case examples •- Practical exercises with genetically modified plants, detection of transgene products and their bioactivity
Content	The practical course 'Integrated Practical Risk Analysis with GMO' will explain the basic elements of risk assessment of genetically modified plants that allows an initial estimation of their environmental consequences. This will be preceded by an introduction to the technology of genetic engineering of plants and the application of this technology in the environment and agriculture. Further, since genetically engineered organisms are subject to regulation, the relevant laws and ordinances that form the basis of the approval procedures are introduced. The elements of risk assessment are taught using most recent case examples (usually maize or wheat) and their risks and benefits will be discussed.
Prerequisites / Notice	The practical course is carried out with the help of Bernadette Oehen, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FIBL, Frick
701-0972-00L	Introduction into Organic Farming Systems Number of participants limited to 110	3 credits	2V	P. J. Mäder, D. M. Dubois, B. Oehen
Abstract	Aim: The students shall: - be familiar with the basic elements of ecological farming systems, - be able to make comparisons between farming systems (organic, integrated, conventional)
Learning objective	The detailed learning goals will be up-loaded to Moodle. https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=3652
Content	PART I: Lecture: Introduction in Organic Farming Systems INTRODUCTION 1. Roots of organic farming, historical development of farming systems, share of organic farming in Switzerland and Europe Basic principles and requirements organic farming and critical analysis PLANT PRODUCTION 2. Soil fertility - Results from long-term trials 3. Reduced soil tillage Non-chemical weed control 4. Sustainable crop rotations Organic fertilisation concepts 5. Plant protection: Regulation of diseases and pests 6. Increasing biodiversity Organic breeding strategies and variety selection ANIMAL PRODUCTION 7. Animal friendly husbandry and respective standards, production of label beef Sustainability and animal welfare 8. Animal health and complementary veterinary medicine MARKET 9. Food quality: Standards for production and processing, organoleptic quality, latest meta-analyses on food quality in organic farming Agricultural and nutrition policy 10. Market development of label production IP and Organic 11. Multifunctionality of organic farming Visions for organic farming (Bio 3.0) 12. Sustainability assessment of organic farms SMART, LCA 13. Examination (multiple choice and written test, case study)
Lecture notes	Power Point presentations on Moodle for registred students Scripts on Moodle for registred students https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=3652
Literature	Recommended: Otto Schmid and Robert Obrist Robert (2001): Biologischer Landbau. Landwirtschaftliche Lehrmittelzentrale, Zollikofen, 267 pp (in German) Nic Lampkin Nic, Measures Mark and Padel Susanne (2006): Organic Farm Management Handbook. University of Wales, Aberystwyth. 240pp
Prerequisites / Notice	This lecture (701-0972-00L FS 2018) is recomended for the participation in the second part en bloc "Comparison of ecological farming systems" 701-0974-00L FS 2018. The lecture can be taken alone without the second part. Conditions for the credit points is a test. Structure: Lecture (Part I): 13 times 2 weekly lectures (3 CRPT) Second part en bloc (Part II): One study week with excursions, exercices and workshops (end of spring semester) (3 CRPT)
701-0974-00L	Comparison of Different Swiss Farming Systems Number of participants limited to 40	3 credits	3G	B. Oehen, D. M. Dubois
Abstract	Aim: The students are able to make comparisons between farming systems (organic, integrated, conventional) and to assess theire contribution to a sustainable development.
Learning objective	see short description
Content	Lehrinhalt Block II: Vergleich von Landbau-Systemen (IP und Bio) Wir werden die Forschungseinrichtungen agroscope Reckenholz und das Forschungsinstitut für Biologischen Landbau besuchen und dort Forschungsprojekte für die weitere Entwicklung einer nachhaltigen Landwirtschaft kennen lernen. Die Umsetzung des Konzeptes einer nachhaltigen Landwirtschaft in die Praxis werden wir mit dem Besuch von 6 verschiedenen Betrieben vertiefen. Die Betriebsleiter und -leiterinnen schildern ihre Betriebsstrategie, ihre Ziele, die Schwierigkeiten und Chancen, die sie für ihren Betrieb sehen. Am letzte Tag werden die verschiedenen Elemente reflektiert und ein Feedback für die Betriebe erarbeitet.
Lecture notes	Scripts are distributed in the course Scripts can be downloaded from the web with an access code from MOODLE System: https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=1986
Literature	Recommended: Otto Schmid Otto and Robert Obrist Robert (2001): Biologischer Landbau. Landwirtschaftliche Lehrmittelzentrale, Zollikofen, 267 pp (in German) Dierks R./Heitefuss R. (Hrsg.), 1994: Integrierter Landbau. Verlagsunion Agrar. Nic Lampkin Nic, Measures Mark and Padel Susanne (2006): Organic Farm Management Handbook. University of Wales, Aberystwyth. 240pp
Prerequisites / Notice	Precondition for this course is the participation in the introductionary course "Organic Farming Systems" in the former courses. The course cannot only be taken when the Part I has been followed or with good documented knowledge of organic farming Condition for credit points is the active participation in the course. Structure: one study week with excursions, exercices and workshops.