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39575-01 - Lecture: Biology of Orchids (1 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2019 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Lucienne De Witte (lucienne.dewitte@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course offers an introduction to the characteristic morphological and reproductive traits of the largest angiosperm plant Family, the Orchidaceae. The lectures also include ecological and evolutionary aspects, with a discussion on pollination mechanisms, mimicry and speciation. Furthermore, students learn how to use a botanical key to identify Swiss orchid species. Lectures will be combined with practicals making use of the living orchid collection of the Basel University Botanical Garden. Moreover, during a half-day field trip to two dry meadows closeby, some important regional orchid species will be visited to discuss conservational aspects. |
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| Comments | Will be given in German or English. |
| Weblink | www.adam.unibas.ch |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| 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) Electives Bachelor Biology: Recommendations (Bachelor's Studies: Biology) Electives Bachelor Biology: Recommendations (Bachelor's Studies: Biology (Start of studies before 01.08.2013)) |
| 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 | Departement Umweltwissenschaften |