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| Semester | fall semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Klaus Schläppi (klaus.schlaeppi@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The colloquium “Challenges in Plant Sciences” is a core event of the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center's PhD program and the MSc module. The colloquium introduces participants to the broad spectrum of disciplines in plant sciences. The topics offer integrated knowledge about plant sciences, they range from the molecular level to the ecosystem level, and from basic to applied science while making use of the synergies between the different research groups of the PSC. The course offers a unique chance to approach interdisciplinary topics as challenges in the field of plant sciences. During the kick-off meeting, each involved PSC lecturer gives a short kick-off talk as a general introduction to his/her research field. Subsequently, each student group prepares a presentation chosen from a variety of topics and based on literature provided by the tutors. Students gain knowledge and practice discussing and presenting research results. |
| Learning objectives | - Introduce PhD and Master students to the broad field of plant sciences - Promote active participation and independent student work - Enhance presentation and discussion skills - Increase interactions among students and teachers - Promote an interdisciplinary and integrative teaching program |
| Comments | For Master or PhD students of the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center. In addition to the regular course registration at MONA, register on the PSC course registration platform for this course (refer to the weblink). Lecturers: Jordi Bascompte (UZH); Beat Keller (ETHZ); Klaus Schläppi (U Basel); Rie Shimizu-Inatsugi (UZH); Thomas Städler (ETHZ); Melanie Paschke (PSC); and more tba |
| Weblink | https://www.plantsciences.uzh.ch |
| Course application | In addition to the regular course registration on MoNA, students are requested to register through the PSC course registration platform for this course (see weblink). The course registration will open on 1st July. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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| Comments | Mon, 30 October, 14:15–17:45h. ETH Zurich - kick-off talks held by PSC lecturers Mon, 27 November, full day. ETH Zurich - group presentations held by students |
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) Module Specialisation: Molecular Biology (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | 8 days of work (= 60 learning hours) consisting of 1.5 days block course and 6.5 days of independent preparation time for the talk. |
| 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 |