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| Semester | spring semester 2022 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Karen Bussmann (karen.bussmann@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. |
| 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 to Tarifa 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: 01.03.22, 18.15-19.15h; - preperation meeting: date will be agreed with participants (usually a day in June, 09.15 - aprox. 17.00h); - field trip: Sun 26.06.22 (arrival day) - Sun 03.07.22 (deparature day). 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. |
| 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 22). 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. MSD 2017 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 2022). |
| Course application | Mandatory application for ALL: Link for application open: 01.03.22/19.15h until 20.03.22/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 and remains open until 20.03.22. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| unregelmässig | See individual dates | ||
| Comments | preliminary meeting: 01.03.22: 18.15h preparation day: will be agreed with participants (date will be in June) field trip: Sun 26.06. (arrival day) to Sun 03.07.22 (deparature day) |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 01.03.2022 | 18.15-19.15 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Friday 17.06.2022 | 09.15-17.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Monday 28.11.2022 | 18.00-21.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| 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, report. |
| 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 |