701-1401-00L  Zürich Ecology and Evolution Interaction Seminar

Courses

Number	Title	Hours		Lecturers
701-1401-00 S	Zürich Ecology and Evolution Interaction Seminar	2 hrs	by appt.	A. Hall

Catalogue data

Abstract	Interaction seminar. Student-led presentations, guests and discussions on current themes in ecology, evolution and population biology.
Learning objective	Students gain competences in presenting their work orally, leading discussions about current topics in ecology and evolution, interacting with colleagues from various subdisciplines, and engaging in critical dialogue about ongoing research projects.
Content	Scientific presentations by doctoral students about ongoing research projects; guest presentations by established researchers, interactive discussions about current research in ecology, evolution and population biology.
Lecture notes	None
Literature	None
Prerequisites / Notice	For information, location and details: https://pe.ethz.ch/education/zis.html
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories fostered Techniques and Technologies fostered Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies fostered Decision-making fostered Problem-solving fostered Project Management fostered Social Competencies Communication assessed Leadership and Responsibility fostered Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered Personal Competencies Critical Thinking fostered Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	1 credit
Examiners	A. Hall
Type	ungraded semester performance
Language of examination	English
Repetition	Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination	In order to obtain credit points, students must attend at least five sessions and give a presentation themselves.

Learning materials

Groups

Restrictions

General

: Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers

Offered in

Programme	Section	Type
Biology (General Courses)	Complementary Courses	Z
Doctorate Biology	Subject Specialisation	W
Doctorate Environmental Systems Sciences	Ecology and Evolution	W