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| Semester | fall semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Gabriel Erni Cassola (gabriel.ernicassola@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Joschka Wiegleb (joschka.wiegleb@unibas.ch) |
| Content | The principal characteristics and components of ecosystems will be introduced. Through slides (presentations) and textbooks such principles, important processes and interactions between organisms and the abiotic environment will be discussed. Practical course Based on current scientific literature, relevant topics will be assessed and critically analyzed. The critical reading and analysis of primary literature will be exercised with a focus on understanding the content of scientific articles, as well as on discussing and questioning the authors’ statements, using the presented data. |
| Learning objectives | Lecture - Students know the components of ecosystems; - they know how these components are interacting and influencing each other; - they can mediate and argument this knowledge with specific vocabulary. Practical course: - Students are familiar with the primary literature in natural sciences; - they acquire familiarity with the structure of articles in natural sciences; - they develop strategies to efficiently and correctly analyze the content of such articles; - they critically analyze the statement of a text, based on the presented data; - they can interpret the provided data autonomously. |
| Bibliography | tba in class. |
| Comments | Mandatory lecture for students of the MSD with focus areas in social sciences and in economics. Students of the MSD with focus areas in natural sciences may attend if they have not already taken another comparable course. CP have to be accredit via learning agreement (LA) for the FASR module. Teaching takes place: - lecture: on Tuesdays. - practical course: on Thursdays. Each group meets fortnightly. Details of group building during the first class. The lecture is offered by MSD. Dr. Gabriel Erni Cassola is a post doc staff member of Man-Society-Environment (MSE = MGU Mensch-Gesellschaft-Umwelt). Joschka Wiegleb holds a Master's Degree in Aquaculture and is realizing his PhD in the research group of MSE. |
| Admission requirements | Limited number of participants (25). Students of the MSD (incl. MSD preparation semester and IJDSD) have priority. 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 (= second priority). |
| Course application | Course enrollment on MOnA should be completed by the beginning of the teaching period (withdrawal possible until Monday of week five). |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 102 |
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 12.15-14.00 | Vesalianum Seiteneingang, Grosser Hörsaal (EO.16) |
| Modules |
Module: Complementary Knowledge in Natural Sciences (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | In general: Regular attendance mandatory, readings and homeworks according to information of lecturers. Lecture: Final written examination, details acccording to information of G. Erni Cassola: on 21.12.21/90 minutes, during usual lecture time, in the usual lecture hall. Repeat examination on 18.01.22/90 minutes, during usual lecture time; room: tba. For the admission to the written examination is conditional, proof of achievement for the practical course: To receive proof of achievement for the practical course, students are required to read the provided literature and participate actively during the discussions. In consultation with the lecturer, each participant will choose and present one scientific article and lead the discussion on the content. “Presenting” does NOT mean a classical presentation (e.g. Powerpoint), but to summarize the main findings and prepare the basis for an interactive discussion. Details and support on the preparation will be given in the lecture/practical course. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, best attempt counts |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | University of Basel |
| Offered by | Departement Umweltwissenschaften |