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| Semester | fall semester 2024 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Jelena Rajkov (jelena.rajkov@unibas.ch)
Sabine Rumpf (sabine.rumpf@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 her/his research field highlighting current challenges and provides a publication on a new method in the field. After the first day, the students work in groups to design a hypothetical experiment on the chosen topic following the scientific method. They receive feedback from the tutor during the preparation phase. On the second day, the students present how they would approach the chosen challenge in the field, including the hypothesis, new method, and interpretation of the hypothetically generated data. Students gain knowledge on topics beyond their own research area while gaining a better understanding of the scientific method and practicing 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 - Practice the scientific method and experimental design - 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. In addition to the regular course registration at MONA, register on the PSC course registration platform for this course (refer to the weblink). Lecturers: Johan Six (ETHZ); Johanna Jacobi (ETHZ); Sebastian Dötterl (ETHZ); Janneke Hille Ris Lambers (ETHZ); Kirsten Bomblies (ETHZ); Stefanie Lutz (UZH, Agroscope); Cyril Zipfel (UZH); Sabine Rumpf (Unibas) and more TBA |
| Weblink | https://www.plantsciences.uzh.ch |
| Admission requirements | For PhD and Master students of the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center. |
| Course application | In addition to the regular course registration on MoNA, 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 | ||
| unregelmässig | See individual dates | ||
| Comments |
Mon, 28 October 2024, 13:15–17:00h. ETH Zurich - kick-off talks held by PSC lecturers Mon, 2 December 2024, full day. ETH Zurich - group presentations held by students |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 28.10.2024 | 13.15-17.00 | ETH Zurich, -- |
| Monday 02.12.2024 | 09.00-17.00 | ETH Zurich, -- |
| Modules |
Courses: Master's Studies Ecology (Master's Studies: Ecology) Courses: Master's Studies Plant Science (Master's Studies: Plant Science) Doctorate Botany: Recommendations (PhD subject: Botany) Module Specialisation: Molecular Biology (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) |
| 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 |