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| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Martin Jiskra (martin.jiskra@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Paul Macdonald Magyar (paul.magyar@unibas.ch) |
| Content | In this seminar we analyse and discuss recent and classic papers in Environmental Sciences. Topics may cover a wide range of issues, from greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, to chlorofluorocarbons and Ozone depletion, metal or microplastic pollution and human exposure. Participants contribute to the selection of topics and to shaping the discussion. The focus of the discussion is on the scientific merits of the research papers but also on formal aspects such as presentation style and on the adequacy of methods. The seminar provides a platform for developing a scientific discussion culture and we expect lively inputs from all participants. |
| Learning objectives | Expand the capability to critically reflect and assess the content of scientific papers, and to exchange and discuss it with peers. |
| Bibliography | The publications will be selected together with the participants. The selected topics will be of broad interest and cover a wide range of topics in Environmental Sciences. Selected papers are distributed a week before each session and have to be read beforehand. |
| Comments | Je nach Entwicklung evt. wieder Durchführung vor Ort nach Ostern. |
| Weblink | Umweltgeowissenschaften |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 11.30-13.00 | - Online Präsenz - |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 03.03.2021 | 11.30-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 10.03.2021 | 11.30-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 17.03.2021 | 11.30-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 24.03.2021 | 11.30-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 31.03.2021 | 11.30-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 07.04.2021 | 11.30-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 14.04.2021 | 11.30-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 21.04.2021 | 11.30-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 28.04.2021 | 11.30-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 05.05.2021 | 11.30-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 12.05.2021 | 11.30-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 19.05.2021 | 11.30-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 26.05.2021 | 11.30-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 02.06.2021 | 11.30-13.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Modules |
Doctorate Environmental Sciences: Recommendations (PhD subject: Environmental Sciences) Doctorate Geosciences: Recommendations (PhD subject: Geosciences) Module: Environmental Geosciences and Biogeochemistry (Master's Studies: Geosciences) |
| 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 | Geowissenschaften |