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| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Ansgar Kahmen (ansgar.kahmen@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Terrestrial ecosystems deliver ecosystem goods (food, timber, fuel) and services (carbon se-questration, nutrient cycling, water purification) that we as people depend on. The delivery of these ecosystem goods and services is tightly coupled to biogeochemical cycles that determine the fluxes of carbon, water or nutrients in ecosystems. In «Terrestrial ecosystem ecology and sustainable land use» we will present the key mechanisms that drive biogeochemical cycles in terrestrial ecosystems from leaf to globe. We will explain the impact of global environmental change (climate change, nitrogen deposition, loss of biodiversity, land use changes) on biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem services and will discuss sustainable management strategies that can mitigate these impacts. In essence, this class will teach the ecological principles that underlie the sustainable use of natural and agricultural ecosystems. |
| Learning objectives | You learn about: - the concept of ecosystem goods and services and the multifunctionality of land use - key processes determining energy, carbon nitrogen and water cycling in ecosystems - the impacts of global environmental changes on biogeochemical cycles - the role of biodiversity for ecosystem functioning - strategies for the sustainable use of ecosystem goods and services |
| Bibliography | - Canadell JG, et al. (2007) Terrestrial ecosystems in a changing world. Springer Verlag. - Chapin FS, Matson PA, Mooney HA (2002) Principles of terrestrial ecosystem ecology. Springer Verlag. - Lambin EF, Geist HJ (2006) Land-use and land-cover change. Springer Verlag. - Newton PCD, et al. (2007) Agroecosystems in a changing climate. CRC. - Schlesinger W (1997) Biogeochemistry. Academic Press. - WRI - World Resources Institute (2000) World Resources 2000-2001: People and ecosystems, the fraying web of life. World Resources Institute. - Millenium Ecosystem Assessment - Ecosystems and Human Well-being (2005) Island Press. - Naeem S, et al. (2009) Biodiversity, Ecosystem Functioning, and Human Wellbeing. Oxford University Press. - Altieri, M. A. Agroecology: The Science of Sustainable Agriculture. Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 1995. - Gliessman, S. R. Agroecology: Ecological Processes in Sustainable Agriculture. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2000. |
| Comments | Until end of semester: The seminar takes place online on Zoom. The Zoom link can be found on the ADAM workspace. |
| Weblink | https://adam.unibas.ch |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 14.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz - |
| Comments | Until end of semester: The seminar takes place online on Zoom. The Zoom link can be found on the ADAM workspace. |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 04.03.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Thursday 11.03.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Thursday 18.03.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Thursday 25.03.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Thursday 01.04.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Ostern |
| Thursday 08.04.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Thursday 15.04.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Thursday 22.04.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Thursday 29.04.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Thursday 06.05.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Thursday 13.05.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Auffahrt |
| Thursday 20.05.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Thursday 27.05.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Thursday 03.06.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Thursday 10.06.2021 | 14.15-15.00 | Bernoullianum, Grosser Hörsaal 148 |
| Thursday 09.09.2021 | 09.15-10.00 | Botanik, Hörsaal 00.003 |
| Modules |
Courses: Master's Studies Ecology (Master's Studies: Ecology) Courses: Master's Studies Plant Science (Master's Studies: Plant Science) Module: Biology 5 (Bachelor's Studies: Biology) Module: Complementary Knowledge in Natural Sciences (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | End-of-semester written exam, 45 minutes Time: 10.06.2021, 14:15h or 09.09.2021, 9:00h Place: by arrangement |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Integrative Biologie |