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11670-01 - Lecture: Challenges in Plant Sciences (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Günter Hoch (guenter.hoch@unibas.ch)
Jelena Rajkov (jelena.rajkov@unibas.ch) Klaus Schläppi (klaus.schlaeppi@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The colloquium “Challenges in Plant Sciences” is a core class of the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center's PhD program and the MSc module. The colloquium introduces participants to the broad spectrum of plant sciences within the network. The topics encompass integrated knowledge on current plant research, ranging from the molecular level to the ecosystem level, and from basic to applied science while making use of the synergies between the different research groups within the PSC. The course offers the opportunity to approach interdisciplinary topics as challenges in the field of plant sciences. During the first course day, each involved PSC lecturer gives a short talk as a general introduction to their research field highlighting current challenges and provides several publications. After the first day, the students work in groups to prepare a presentation chosen from a variety of proposed themes. They receive feedback from the tutor during the preparation phase. On the second day, the students present the topic they chose. Students gain knowledge on topics beyond their own research area while practising presentation and discussion skills. |
| Learning objectives | - Introduce PhD and Master students to the broad field of plant sciences - Promote active participation and independent student work - Enhance presentation and discussion skills - Increase interactions among students and teachers - Promote an interdisciplinary and integrative teaching program |
| Comments | For PhD and Master students of the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center. Lecturers: Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center members from University of Basel, University of Zurich and ETHZ |
| Weblink | https://www.plantsciences.uzh.ch |
| Admission requirements | For PhD and Master students of the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center. Participation is limited to 40 students, with priority given to PhD students enrolled in the Plant Sciences PhD Program. |
| Course application | In addition to the regular course registration in unibas online services, students are requested to register through the PSC course registration platform for this course (see weblink). The course registration will open on 1st July. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| unregelmässig | See individual dates | ||
| Comments |
Monday, 20. October 2025, 13:15–17:00. Room: ETH Zürich center TBA Monday, 17. November 2025, full day (approx. 9:15–16:00). Room: ETH Zürich center TBA |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 20.10.2025 | 13.15-17.00 | ETH Zurich, -- |
| Monday 17.11.2025 | 09.15-16.00 | ETH Zurich, -- |
| Modules |
Courses: Master's Studies Ecology (Master's Studies: Ecology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Courses: Master's Studies Plant Science (Master's Studies: Plant Science (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Doctorate Botany: Recommendations (PhD subject: Botany) Module Specialisation: Molecular Biology (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Courses for Master's Studies in Ecology (Master's Studies: Ecology) Module: Courses for Master's Studies in Plant Science (Master's Studies: Plant Science) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | 8 days of work (= 60 learning hours) consisting of 1.5 days block course and 6.5 days of independent preparation time for the talk. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Integrative Biologie |