701-0561-00L Forest Ecology
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2019 |
| Lecturers | H. Bugmann |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701-0561-00 V | Waldökologie | 2 hrs |
| H. Bugmann |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | This course conveys the basics of forest ecology with an emphasis on trees as those organisms that dominate the physiognomy and the dynamics of forest ecosystems. Based on this course, students have a good grasp of the qualitative and quantitative importance of forest ecosystems at the global and regional scales, with a focus on central Europe. |
| Learning objective | Students are able to - summarize the fundamentals of forest ecology at the autecological, demecological and synecological level - explain how trees dominate the physiognomy and dynamics of forest ecosystems - describe the qualitative and quantitative importance of forest ecosystems at the global and regional scales, with an emphasis on central Europe and Alpine region. |
| Content | Introduction and overview of the forests of the world Forest ecosystem ecology: Production ecology of forests Autecology: light, temperature, wind, water, and nutrients Demecology: regeneration ecology, forest growth, mortality Synecology: fundamentals of trophic interactions (forest-ungulate interactions), succession |
| Lecture notes | Handouts (mixture of overhead slides and full text chapters) are sold at cost Relevant chapters from textbooks will be indicated. |
| Literature | Kimmins, J.P., 2004. Forest Ecology. Third ed., Pearson-Prentice Hall |
| Prerequisites / Notice | The contents of the following courses of the 2nd year of the USYS BSc are required: Pedosphere, Hydrosphere, Fundamentals of biology and ecology, Introduction to dendrology (knowledge of European tree species). |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | H. Bugmann |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
| Written aids | Taschenrechner mitnehmen (nicht programmierbar, nicht kommunikationsfähig) Wörterbücher sind für nicht deutschsprachige Studierende erlaubt. |
| Digital exam | The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich. |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences Bachelor | Forest and Landscape | W |  |
| Environmental Sciences Bachelor | Forest and Landscape | W | |