Jukka Jokela: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2018 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Jukka Jokela |
| Field | Aquatische Ökologie |
| Address | Institut für Integrative Biologie ETH Zürich, SOL B 9.1 Sonneggstrasse 33 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 75 81 |
| jokela@env.ethz.ch | |
| URL | http://www.ae.ethz.ch |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701-1437-01L | Practical Course Macroinvertebrates | 2 credits | 2P | J. Jokela | |
| Abstract | This course gives an overview of the typical aquatic macroinvertebrate groups in Switzerland. Beside a theoretical background on the different groups the focus is laid on the determination of the most important species groups and their indentification traits, also using identification keys. Practical experience in benthic sampling techniques is collected during an excursion. | ||||
| Objective | During this course you will get an overview of the typical aquatic macroinvertebrates in Switzerland and the common sampling techniques. After this course you will be able to identify the most important aquatic species groups at the level of order/family and know the most important identification traits. You will also be able to use identification literature commonly used in Switzerland. During an excursion, you will apply the theoretical identification knowledge to field situations. | ||||
| Content | The taxonomic part will cover macroinvertebrates (e.g. Crustacean, aquatic insects). The goal is to get to know the most common aquatic taxa in Switzerland, to identify them with commonly used identification literature, and to get an idea how these organisms are used in research and practice. (language: German, translation of the most important things during the course possible) The field excursion takes place Tuesday 23.10.2018. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Course notes and power point presentations provided during the course. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The maximal participating number of students is 8 from D-USYS and 14 from D-BIOL. In case of too many students, those that simultaneously participate in the courses "701-1437-00 Limnoecology" and "701-1437-02 Bestimmungskurs aquatische Mikroinvertebraten und Kryptogamen" are given priority. Sign in until 02.09.2018, free places will be distributed 03.09.2018. Students registrating later can not be guaranteed a place in the course. The field excursion takes place Tuesday afternoon 23.10.2018 from 1pm-5pm. | ||||
| 701-1437-02L | Practical Course Microinvertebrates and Cryptogames | 2 credits | 2P | J. Jokela | |
| Abstract | This course gives an overview of the typical aquatic microinvertebrate groups and cryptogames in Switzerland. Beside a theoretical background of the different groups the focus is laid on the recognition of the most important species groups and their indentification traits. Practical experience is collected during an excursion. | ||||
| Objective | During this course you will get an overview of the typical aquatic microinvertebrates and algae in Switzerland. After this course you will know the most important aquatic species groups and the most important identification traits. You will apply the theoretical knowledge during an excursion. | ||||
| Content | The taxonomic part will cover microinvertebrates and cryptogams. The goal is to get to know the most common aquatic taxa in Switzerland, to identify them and to get an idea how these organisms are used in research and practice. (language: German, translation of the most important things during the course possible) The excursion takes place Thursday 18.10.2018 from 1pm-5pm. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Course notes and power point presentations provided during the course. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The maximal participating number of students is 8 from D-USYS and 14 from D-BIOL. In case of too many students, those that simultaneously participate in the courses "701-1437-00 Limnoecology" and "701-1437-01 Bestimmungskurs aquatischer Makroinvertebraten" are given priority. Sign in until 02.09.2018, free places will be distributed 03.09.2018. Students registrating later can not be guaranteed a place in the course. The field excursion takes place Thursday afternoon 18.10.2018 from 1pm-5pm. | ||||
| 701-1460-00L | Ecology and Evolution: Term Paper  | 5 credits | 11A | T. Städler, S. Bonhoeffer, A. Hall, J. Jokela, J. Levine, G. Velicer, A. Widmer | |
| Abstract | Individual writing of an essay-type review paper about a specialized topic in the field of ecology and evolution, based on substantial reading of original literature and discussions with a senior scientist. | ||||
| Objective | - Students acquire a thorough knowledge on a topic in which they are particularly interested - They learn to assess the relevance of original literature and synthesize information - They make the experience of becoming "experts" on a topic and develop their own perspective - They practise academic writing according to professional standards in English | ||||
| Content | Topics for the essays are proposed by the professors and lecturers of the major in Ecology and Evolution at a joint meeting at the beginning of the semester (the date will be communicated by e-mail to registered students). Students will: - choose a topic - search and read appropriate literature - develop a personal view on the topic and structure their arguments - prepare figures and tables to represent ideas or illustrate them with examples - write a clear, logical and well-structured text - refine the text and present the paper according to professional standards In all steps, they will benefit from the advice and detailed feedback given by a senior scientist acting as personal tutor of the student. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Reading of articles in scientific journals | ||||
| 701-2437-01L | Limnoecology (incl. two Practical Courses) The course "701-2437-01L Limnoökologie" must be booked as "BIO 309 Limnoecology" in the block course tool. | 12 credits | 3V + 6U + 4P | J. Jokela, P. Spaak, F. Altermatt, K. J. Räsänen, C. T. Robinson | |
| Abstract | This course combines Limnology (the study of inland waters in its broad sense) with ecological and evolutionary concepts. It deals with rivers, groundwater and lakes. This course contains a lecture part, an experimental part, two determination courses (aquatic invertebrates and algae) as well as excursions. | ||||
| Objective | During this course you will get an overview of the world's typical continental aquatic ecosystems. After this course you will be able to understand how aquatic organisms have adapted to their habitat, and how the interactions (e.g. food web) between organisms work. During the experimental part of this course you will learn the principles of doing research to observe interrelations in aquatic ecosystems. You will measure and interpret biological and physical data (e.g. during experiments, field work) and present the collected knowledge. After this course you will know the most important aquatic species groups (macroinvertebrates, microinvertebrates and cryptogames) in Switzerland and the most important identification traits. | ||||
| Content | The course contains a lecture part, an experimental part, two determination courses (aquatic invertebrates and algae) and field excursions. Lecture: The lecture part covers ecology and evolution of aquatic organisms in lentic and lotic waters. Topics include: Adaptations, distribution patterns, biotic interactions, and conceptual paradigms in freshwater ecosystems; important aspects regarding ecosystem metabolism and habitat properties of freshwaters; applied case studies and experiments testing ecological and evolutionary processes in freshwaters. Practical part: The practical part includes an excursion to Greifensee and a 3-day-excursion to the river Glatt in Niederuzwil, where you independently perform small research projects. Additionally, you will perform in small groups an independent experiment in a research group at Eawag. The taxonomic part will cover macroinvertebrates (e.g. Crustacean, aquatic insects), microinvertebrates and algae. The goal is to get to know the most common aquatic taxa in Switzerland, to identify them with commonly used identification literature, and to get an idea how these organisms are used in research and practice. (language: German, translation of the most important things during the course possible) | ||||
| Lecture notes | Course notes and power point presentations provided during the course. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The maximal participating number of biology students is 14. The course includes a 3-day-excursion to the river Glatt in Niederuzwil from 26th to 28th of September 2018. | ||||