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| Semester | fall semester 2022 |
| 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 enrol 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 Monday. - practical course: on Thursdays. First meeting on 22.09.22 with all participants. During the semester students meet in groups fortnightly. Details of group building and meeting dates will be provided during the first class. The lecture is offered by the MSD. Dr. Gabriel Erni Cassola and Dr. Joschka Wiegleb are post doc staff members of Man-Society-Environment (MSE = MGU Mensch-Gesellschaft-Umwelt). |
| Admission requirements | Limited number of participants (25). Students of the MSD (incl. MSD preparation semester and IJDSD) have a first 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). No other students admitted. |
| Course application | Course enrollment on MOnA should be completed by the beginning of the teaching period (withdrawal possible until Monday of teaching week five). |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 14.15-16.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 19.09.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Thursday 22.09.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Monday 26.09.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Thursday 29.09.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Monday 03.10.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Thursday 06.10.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Monday 10.10.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Thursday 13.10.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Monday 17.10.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Thursday 20.10.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Monday 24.10.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Thursday 27.10.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Monday 31.10.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Thursday 03.11.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Monday 07.11.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Thursday 10.11.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Monday 14.11.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Thursday 17.11.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Monday 21.11.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Thursday 24.11.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Monday 28.11.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Thursday 01.12.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Monday 05.12.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Thursday 08.12.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Monday 12.12.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Monday 19.12.2022 | 14.15-16.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 212 |
| Monday 09.01.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Vesalianum Seiteneingang, Grosser Hörsaal (EO.16) |
| Monday 23.01.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Modules |
Module: Complementary Knowledge in Natural Sciences (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Compulsory attendance in presence, readings and homeworks according to information of lecturers. Lecture: Final written examination, details acccording to information of G. Erni Cassola: on 09.01.23/90 minutes, during usual lecture time. For details regarding room see online course directory/section "dates and rooms". Repeat examination on 23.01.23/90 minutes, during usual lecture time; seminar room 02.02, Vesalianum, Vesalgasse 1/2nd floor. 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 a 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 during 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 |