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| Semester | fall semester 2018 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Thomas Boller (thomas.boller@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Sylvia Martinez (sylvia.martinez@unibas.ch) |
| Content | The colloquium “Challenges in Plant Sciences” is a core event of the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center's PhD program and the MSc module. The colloquium introduces participants to the broad spectrum of disciplines in plant sciences. The topics offer integrated knowledge about plant sciences, they range 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 of the PSC. The course offers a unique chance to approach interdisciplinary topics as challenges in the field of plant sciences. During the kick-off meeting, each involved PSC lecturer gives a short kick-off talk as a general introduction to his/her research field. Subsequently, each student group prepares a presentation chosen from a variety of topics and based on literature provided by the tutors. Students gain knowledge and practice discussing and presenting research results. Course structure and timetable: 1. Students Register on MonA with PSC and choose a topic through the doodle (tba). 2. During the kick-off meeting PSC lecturers hold short talks on their research topics and groups. Afterwards student groups meet with tutors/lecturers to define their talks scheduled for November and to plan the student teamwork. 3. Between September and October: Each student group prepares its colloquium talks independently. Literature will be provided. 4. Colloquium block course will be held in October, (check the exact schedule on the website). Student groups present their talks. Each student receives grading and feedback from two experts. |
| Learning objectives | - Introduce PhD and Master students to the broad field of plant sciences - Enhance presentation and discussion skills - Promote an interdisciplinary and integrative teaching program - Increase interactions among students and teachers |
| Comments | Lectureres: Jordi Bascompte (UZH), Elena Conti (UZH), Mana Gharun (ETHZ), Stefan Grob (UZH), Beat Keller/Javier Sanchez-Martin (UZH), Frank Liebisch (ETHZ), Timothy McLaren/Federica Tamburini (ETHZ), Andrea Sanchez Vallet (ETHZ), Daniella Schweizer (ETHZ), Thomas Boller (U Basel), Sylvia Martinez (PSC & U Basel)) |
| Weblink | http://www.plantsciences.ch |
| Admission requirements | For Master or PhD students of the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center. |
| Course application | Please sign up for this course in MONA and additionally register using this link to the ETH 'evento' system: https://spsw.registration.ethz.ch/ |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, optional |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| 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 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 | Botanik und Ökologie |