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n.BA.UI.Bidi.24HS (Biodiversity) 
Module: Biodiversity
This information was generated on: 07 December 2025
No.
n.BA.UI.Bidi.24HS
Title
Biodiversity
Credits
7

Description

Version: 2.0 start 01 August 2025

 

Study Programme Natural Resource Sciences
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Natural Resource Sciences degree programme
Module Type  
X Compulsory Module    Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 2nd Semester
Module Coordinator Moritz Vögeli
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 59 34 / moritz.voegeli@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Moritz Vögeli and various internal lecturers
Entrance Requirements See Digital Study Planner
Learning Outcomes and Competencies The students will …
  • have a basic understanding of biodiversity and ecosystems.
  • be able to understand and assess the state of biodiversity.  
  • undertand important conservation measures and instruments.  
  • be able to recognise and name important native species.
  • be able to expertly carry out and document a field survey according to accepted scientific standards.
Interdisciplinary skills
  • Scientific methods and writing
Module Content Fundamentals of biodiversity and ecosystems:
  • Historical context
  • Genetic, species and ecological diversity
  • Defining ecosystems and their significance
  • The value of biodiversity and ecosystem services
Biodiversity and conservation:
  • Diversity at national and global levels
  • Threats and changes
  • The history and development of nature conservation
  • Political and legal considerations
Species knowledge:
  • Recognising and naming important native species
  • Examining different species groups and their habitats
Follow-up Modules See Digital Study Planner
Methods of Instruction 
  • Lectures
  • Exercises
  • Coaching
  • Group work
  • Plenary discussions
  • Writing workshops
  • Project week
Digital Resources
  • Moodle
  • Hybrid lectures offered
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 42
 Guided Self-Study 42
 Independent Self-Study 126
 Total Workload 210
Classroom Attendance Compulsory attendance during project week
Assessment Written exam at the end of the semester (50%)

Course work (50%)

If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction  German
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Course: Biodiversity
No.
n.BA.UI.Bidi.24HS.V
Title
Biodiversity

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 07 December 2025.