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| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Karen Bussmann (karen.bussmann@unibas.ch)
Philipp Hirsch (philipp.hirsch@unibas.ch) Patricia Holm (patricia.holm@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Practical studies of the food web (plankton, invertebrates, predators) and key aspects of a selected ecosystem. Theoretical background of selected topics at the intersection of aquatic biology of either freshwater or marine systems in interaction with anthropogenic factors. The excursion will take place preferentially at the Strait of Gibraltar (Tarifa, Spain) or, alternatively, depending on the corona-related travel restrictions, in Switzerland |
| Learning objectives | Students - are able to distinguish key species of the food web; - have a knowledge about their habitat requirements and basic knowledge on their interactions with abiotic and biotic factors in their ecosystem; - know typical fields of conflict between man and nature; and are able to critically discuss possible solutions. |
| Bibliography | tba |
| Comments | Note: Special course inscription and entry requirements! Those who have attended the field trip in a former semester cannot register again. Within the MSD, credit points may be transferred to the module "Focal Areas in Sustainability Research" (learning agreement) (all students). Students with focus area in natural sciences may also accredit the course within the published module. Schedule: - preliminary meeting: 16.03.21, 18.15-19.15h (online presence); - preperation meeting: 14.06.21: 09.15 - aprox. 17.00h and field trip: 21.06.-25.06.21. Details will be provided to participants in due time. This field trip is offered by the MSD. Prof. Dr. Patricia Holm is a member of the teaching committee MSD. Furthermore, she heads the research group Man-Society-Environment (Mensch-Gesellschaft-Umwelt MGU) and TQNE. Karen Bussmann holds a MSc in Biology (Major in Evolution and Ecology) and is doing her PhD within the research group MGU. Dr. P. Hirsch is a post doc staff member of Men-Society-Environment, Dep. Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Sciences. |
| Admission requirements | Special course application required for ALL (for details see "course application" or "Anmeldung"). Limited number of participants (19), Students of the MSD and those of the mentioned fields of study have priority (see list of modules). Students of the bachelor’s degree in Biology have been registered at least during 2 semesters in this field of study - incl. spring semester 21). If you study something different you must do at least a master's degree within the Departement of Enviromental Sciences (Faculty of Sciences) and may attend the course in case of vacancies. Students of the MSD who have chosen the focus area in social sciences or in economics must have completed the 'Complementary Knowledge in Natural Sciences' module (or at least earned 8 CP; incl. spring semester 2021). |
| Course application | Mandatory application for ALL: Link for application open: 16.03.21/19.15h until 24.03.21/midnight: https://adam.unibas.ch/goto_adam_fold_744950.html (Login on top row right hand side of ADAM website. The link is open as soon as the application form is online). |
| 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 | preliminary meeting: 16. March 21, 18.15-19.15h: online presence. preparation meeting: 14.06.21: 09.15 - aprox. 17.00h & field trip: 21.06.-25.06.21: details according to information of lecturers. |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 15.03.2021 | 09.15-17.00 | --, -- |
| Tuesday 16.03.2021 | 18.15-19.15 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Monday 14.06.2021 | 09.15-17.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Monday 21.06.2021 | 09.15-18.00 | Vesalianum, Praktikumsraum (O1.20) |
| Tuesday 22.06.2021 | 09.15-18.00 | Vesalianum, Praktikumsraum (O1.20) |
| Wednesday 23.06.2021 | 09.15-19.00 | Vesalianum, Praktikumsraum (O1.20) |
| Thursday 24.06.2021 | 09.15-18.00 | Vesalianum, Praktikumsraum (O1.20) |
| Friday 25.06.2021 | 09.00-18.00 | Vesalianum, Praktikumsraum (O1.20) |
| Modules |
Courses: Master's Studies Animal Biology (Master's Studies: Animal Biology) Electives Bachelor Biology: Recommendations (Bachelor's Studies: Biology) Module: Core Competences in Natural Sciences (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Oral presentation and practical work during field trip. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | University of Basel |
| Offered by | Departement Umweltwissenschaften |