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44837-01 - Lecture: Insects: Systematics, Ecology and Evolution (1 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Seraina Klopfstein (seraina.klopfstein@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Danielle Lucas-Barbosa (dani.lucas-barbosa@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Insects are the most species-rich group of multicellular organisms and dominate almost all terrestrial ecosystems. They have developed impressive survival strategies, but often go unnoticed - because of their small size and secretive lifestyle. In this lecture, ecologist Dani Lucas-Barbosa and systematist Seraina Klopfstein provide insights into the diversity, ecology and evolution of insects. Main topics are their ecological roles - from plant interactions to predator-prey dynamics and from parasitism to symbioses. The course combines systematic and evolutionary basics with concrete ecological examples and aims to awaken fascination for these often underestimated animals. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 14.15-16.00 | Botanik, Hörsaal 00.003 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 16.09.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Botanik, Hörsaal 00.003 |
| Tuesday 23.09.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Botanik, Hörsaal 00.003 |
| Tuesday 30.09.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Botanik, Hörsaal 00.003 |
| Tuesday 07.10.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Botanik, Hörsaal 00.003 |
| Tuesday 14.10.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Botanik, Hörsaal 00.003 |
| Tuesday 21.10.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Botanik, Hörsaal 00.003 |
| Tuesday 28.10.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Botanik, Hörsaal 00.003 |
| Modules |
Courses: Master's Studies Ecology (Master's Studies: Ecology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Module: Biology 5 (Bachelor's Studies: Biology (Start of studies before 01.08.2022)) Module: Courses for Master's Studies in Ecology (Master's Studies: Ecology) Module: Organismic Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Biology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | written exam, 60 min 28.10.2025, 14.15 h, Botanik Hörsaal 00.003 |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Integrative Biologie |