Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020
Environmental Sciences Bachelor  | ||||||
 Highly recommended Natural Science and Technical Electives | ||||||
| For the Specialization in Forest and Landscape | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 701-0266-00L | Introduction to Dendrology  | W | 3 credits | 3P | A. Rudow | |
| 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 Euorpe 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., 2020: 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., 2014: 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). 3 half day excusions (Zurich and surroundings, We 8-13h, Fr 13-18h or weekends, dates by arrangement). Weatherproof clothes are presupposed. The course provides the basic requirements for the consecutive course Woody Plants of Central Euorpe in the spring semester 2020ff. | |||||
| 701-0951-00L | GIS - Introduction into Geoinformation Science and Technology Number of participants limited to 50. | W | 5 credits | 2V + 3P | M. A. M. Niederhuber | |
| Abstract | Theoretical basics and fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Science (GIS) are imparted and subsequently further elaborated with the software ArcGIS. At the end, the students will be able to independently solve basic realistic GIS problems. | |||||
| Learning objective | Students are able to - elucidate the theoretical and conceptional foundations of geographic information systems (GIS) - independently perform normal GIS work using commercial software and practical examples | |||||
| Content | The course covers the following topics: - What is GIS? What are spatial data? - The representation of reality by means of spatial data models: vector, raster, TIN - The four phases of data modelling: Spatial, conceptual, logical and physical model - Possibilities of data collection - Transition of reference frame - Spatial Analysis I: query and manipulation of vector data - Spatial Analysis II: operators and functions with raster data - Digital elevation models and derived products - Process modelling with vector and raster data - Presentation possibilities of spatial data One Friday is reserved for a field trip or guest speaker; | |||||
| Literature | Paul A. Longley, Michael F. Goodchild, David J. Maguire, David W. Rhind (2010): Geographic Information Systems and Science. John Wiley & Son, Ltd. Chichester. Norbert Bartelme (2005): Geoinformatik - Modelle, Strukturen, Funktionen. Springer Verlag. Heidelberg. Ralf Bill (2010): Grundlagen der Geo-Informationssysteme. 5., völlig neu bearbeitete Auflage. Wichmann Verlag. Heidelberg. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Aufgrund der Grösse des verfügbaren EDV-Schulungsraumes ist die Teilnehmerzahl auf 50 Studierende beschränkt! Für die Übungen werden die Studierenden auf zwei Zeitfenster aufgeteilt. Pro Zeitfenster können maximal 25 Studierende betreut werden. | |||||
| 551-0435-00L | Systematic Biology: Zoology | W | 3 credits | 2V + 2P | O. Y. Martin, M. Greeff | |
| Abstract | Lecture: The lecture provides an overview of animal diversity. Using key selected groups, phylogenetic, morphological and ecological aspects are addressed. Two priority topics are the arthropods and the vertebrates (including vertebrate fauna of Switzerland). Practical: Knowledge of selected animal groups and their characteristics (supplementing the lecture) and of the basic methods. | |||||
| Learning objective | Lecture: The systematic classification of animals and the characteristics of the most important animal groups, basic animal body plans. Practical: Examples of selected animal groups and their characteristics; acquire the relevant skills: simple preparations, dissection, microscopy, drawing, protocols. | |||||
| Content | Lecture: Body plans, characteristics, diversity and phylogenetic position of the main groups of Protozoa, Invertebrates, and Vertebrates, with a special focus on Arthropods and Vertebrates (including vertebrate fauna of Switzerland). Practical: Macroscopic and microscopic study of selected Protozoa, Invertebrates (especially insects) and Vertebrates: morphology and anatomy; behaviour, mainly locomotion, feeding, and reproduction. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Scripts can be downloaded from Moodle, and additional material will be handed out (particularly in the practical). | |||||
| Literature | No further literature required, the script contains suggestions for further reading. | |||||
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