103629-FS2025-0-Block excursion 1 (Vertebrates)





Root number 103629
Semester FS2025
Type of course Excursion
Allocation to subject Ecology and Evolution
Type of exam not defined
Title Block excursion 1 (Vertebrates)
Description Prerequisites: conservation of indigenous vertebrates, lecture. 2 block excursions. Registration deadline in KSL 31 January.

These excursions are going to illustrate in the field conservation problems faced by indigenous vertebrates. They are complementary to the course «Conservation of indigenous vertebrates» and are open only to students attending the course. All major groups of indigenous vertabrates will be presented during 5 + 2 days organized in two blocs. The first block takes place on Thursday and Friday before the beginning of the spring semester. It is devoted to waterfowl and other birds wintering on Swiss lakes, to hibernating bats (visit to caves in the Jura mountains and in the Alps), to Alpine wild ungulates and large birds of prey (raptors and owls). The second block lasts 5 days, starting at the end of the spring semester. The first day is devoted to reptiles (Bernese Oberland), the second to amphibians (Basel area), the third day to fish conservation (Swiss Plateau) and the final two days to birds and mammals (Seeland and Valais).
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
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Lecturers Prof. Dr. Raphaël ArlettazInstitute of Ecology and Evolution (IEE) 
Prof. Dr. Ole SeehausenInstitute of Ecology and Evolution (IEE) 
PD Dr. Stefano CanessaInstitute of Ecology and Evolution (IEE) 
ECTS 1
Recognition as optional course possible Yes
Grading passed/failed
 
Dates Thursday 20/2/2025 08:15-16:00
Friday 21/2/2025 08:15-16:00
 
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