| Semester | fall semester 2019 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers |
Susette Biber-Klemm (susette.biber-klemm@unibas.ch)
Sylvia Martinez (sylvia.martinez@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Further lectureres: Dr. Franziska Bosshard, Federal Office for Environment Dr. Mathias Lörtscher, Federal Veterinary Office Dr. François Pythoud, Federal Office for Agriculture tba, Legal Services, University of Zurich Utilization of non-human biological material that comes from abroad is more than just a matter of competence in research techniques and methods. Scientists must be aware of legal and procedural requirements in order to correctly access biological material and to respect existing international and national regulations on plant genetic resources. Scientists need to be familiar with the Nagoya Protocol and terms such as Prior Informed Consent, Mutually Agreed Terms, Benefit-Sharing and Due Diligence in research. Training will focus on the - Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing (ABS) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), - International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA FAO), - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The course will provide solid knowledge on - Correct and lawful access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing for academic research, - Requirements for importing material under CITES in general, and specifically for plant genetic resources, - Swiss regulations, - Available support and counseling services for scientists in Switzerland. |
| Learning objectives | The overall goal of this course is to inform young scientists about the relevant international treaties and existing international and Swiss regulations that affect research projects with genetic resources and to illustrate which steps to undertake. |
| Comments | PhD students of the DUW and PSC will have priority. Participation is limited to 20 people. In case of questions please contact the coordinator: sylvia.martinez@unibas.ch |
| Weblink | www.plantsciences.uzh.ch/coursecatalogue |
| Admission requirements | Prior Knowledge: No prior knowledge is required. Individual Assessment: Participants are expected to submit a project description of their research project before the course starts |
| Course application | PSC PhD student please also register for this course on the PSC course registration platform (refer to the weblink). |
| 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 Animal Biology (Master's Studies: Animal Biology) 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) Doctorate Zoology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Zoology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Students work in groups, actively analyse each other’s research projects with genetic resources (biological material) and discuss exemplified case studies. Active participation in case-study work, discussions, and presentations during the course days. |
| 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 | Integrative Biologie |