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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.
Bibliography
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

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 (Start of studies before 01.08.2013))
Electives Bachelor Biology: Recommendations (Bachelor's Studies: Biology)
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

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