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11670-01 - Lecture: F1: Challenges in Plant Sciences (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2012 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Thomas Boller (thomas.boller@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Christian Körner (ch.koerner@unibas.ch) |
| Content | The colloquium 'Challenges in Plant Sciences' is a core event of the Plant Science Center's PhD program and the PSC Master’s module. The colloquium introduces participants to the variety of disciplines in plant sciences. The topics offer integrated knowledge about plant sciences, 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 of the PSC. The course offers a unique chance to approach interdisciplinary topics as challenges in the field of plant sciences. Between 26 September and 6 November: Student groups prepare their colloquium talks using the literature provided. Colloquium, 2 days block course on 6 & 7 November 2012, (9.15-17h, tentative time schedule): Student groups present their talks. Grading of student talks by experts. During the kick-off meeting, lecturers give talks on various topics as an introduction to their broad research fields. Subsequently, each student group prepares a presentation chosen from a variety of topics and based on literature provided by their tutors. Students gain knowledge and practice discussing and presenting research results. |
| 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 |
| Bibliography | Will be distributed through eMail. |
| Comments | With lecturers of the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center: University of Basel, University of Zürich and ETH Zürich. Colloquium program, September 26, 2012: 14.15 - Welcome: Sylvia Martinez, University of Basel 14.30 - Population genomics of adaptation: Alex Widmer, ETH Zürich 14.45 - The smell of bacteria and its impact on plant growth: Laure Weisskopf, University of Zurich 15.00 - Population genetics and evolutionary biology of plant pathogenic fungi: Stefano Torriani, ETH Zurich 15.15 - Plant Biotechnology: Wilhelm Gruissem, ETH Zürich 15.30 - Plant target of Rapamycin (TOR) signaling: Christoph Ringli, University of Zurich 15.45 - Pollinator driven evolution in plants: Florian Shiestl, University of Zurich 16.00 - Break 16.15 - Plant innate immunity: Thomas Boller, U Basel 16.30 - Nutrients on the move: research activities in the group of plant nutrition: Emmanuel Frossard, ETH Zurich 16.45 - Can pollinators cause speciation in plants?: Andreas Erhardt, U Basel 17.00 - Stable isotopes reveal plant and ecosystem responses to global environmental change: Ansgar Kahmen, ETH Zurich 17.30 - Students and tutors meet to define content of student talks |
| Weblink | http://www.plantscience.unibas.ch |
| Admission requirements | Master or PhD student of the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center. |
| Course application | In addition to your regular registration at University of Basel kindly register at: the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center before September 20th: http://www.plantscience.unibas.ch/education/Masters/courses/Integrative_Plant_Sciences/colloquium |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, optional |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Courses: Master Ecology (Master Ecology) Courses: Master Plant Science (Master Plant Science) Cycle F: Plant Sciences (PhD subject: Biochemistry) Cycle F: Plant Sciences (PhD subject: Biophysics) Cycle F: Plant Sciences (PhD subject: Genetics) Cycle F: Plant Sciences (PhD subject: Microbiology) Cycle F: Plant Sciences (PhD subject: Cell Biology) Cycle F: Plant Sciences (PhD subject: Pharmacology) Cycle F: Plant Sciences (PhD subject: Neurobiology) Cycle F: Plant Sciences (PhD subject: Bioinformatics) Cycle F: Plant Sciences (PhD subject: Structural Biology) Cycle F: Plant Sciences (Master Molecular Biology) Module Specialisation: Molecular Biology (Master Nanosciences) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Your task is to prepare a presentation on a chosen topic together with a group of fellow students based on literature provided by the tutors. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: teaching staff |
| 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 | Botanik und Ökologie |