| Abstract | Woody plants are important elements of forest ecosystems and landscapes. The course gives an introduction to dendrology as well as to the identification of native tree and shrub species. It is a highly recomended course for the BSc specialization of Forest and Landscape and it provides the basic requirements for the consecutive course Woody Plants of Central Europe in the spring semester. |
| Learning objective | Knowledge of selected native tree and shrub species. Understanding of biological and ecological relations by means of in situ observation of woody plants. Differentiated view on forest ecosystems. |
| Content | Introduction to dendrology on the basis of concrete examples. Emphasis on identification of tree and shrub species (80 frequent tree and shrub species) and on the understanding of tree structure (morphology of woody plants). The illustrating way of presentation and the relations between different scale levels (organ, individual, stand, ecosystem) provide an attractive insight into forest and landscape topics as well as into environmental biology. |
| Lecture notes | Rudow, A., 2023: Dendrologie 1 - Folien (in German).
Rudow, A., 2017: 80 Bäume & Sträucher - Bestimmungshilfe (in German). |
| Literature | Kremer, B.P., 2010: Bäume & Sträucher. Steinbachs Naturführer. Ulmer, Stuttgart. 380 p. (in German).
Lang, K.J., Aas, G., 2017: Knospen und andere Merkmale (Winterbestimmung). Self publisher, 59 p. (collective order during the course is possible).
Rudow, A., 2011: eBot Dendrologie (Betaversion). E-learning-Tool for the support of dendrology courses at ETHZ (application integrated in eBot, in German). |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Half of the course will be held in form of excursions and practical training in the forest (ETH Hönggerberg). Besides that 4 half day excursions (Zurich and surroundings, on weekends, dates by arrangement). Weatherproof clothes are presupposed.
The course provides the basic knowledge for the advanced course 701-0316-00L Woody plants of Central Europe (Dendrology 2) |
Competencies | | Subject-specific Competencies | Concepts and Theories | fostered | | Techniques and Technologies | assessed | | Method-specific Competencies | Analytical Competencies | assessed | | Decision-making | fostered | | Problem-solving | assessed | | Project Management | fostered | | Social Competencies | Communication | assessed | | Cooperation and Teamwork | fostered | | Personal Competencies | Adaptability and Flexibility | fostered | | Creative Thinking | fostered | | Critical Thinking | assessed | | Self-awareness and Self-reflection | assessed | | Self-direction and Self-management | fostered |
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Performance assessment as a semester course