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Cursus: NWI-BM033F
NWI-BM033F
Nature in a Crowded Country
Cursus informatieRooster
CursusNWI-BM033F
Studiepunten (ECTS)3
Categorie04 (Gevorderd)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica; BioWetenschappen;
Docenten
VorigeVolgende 2
Docent
dr. N.M. van Rooijen
Overige cursussen docent
Examinator
prof. dr. J.H.J. Schaminee
Overige cursussen docent
Contactpersoon van de cursus
prof. dr. J.H.J. Schaminee
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
prof. dr. J.H.J. Schaminee
Overige cursussen docent
Coördinator
prof. dr. J.H.J. Schaminee
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2022
Periode
KW2  (07-11-2022 t/m 29-01-2023)
Aanvangsblok
KW2
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
The Netherlands is a small and densely populated country, but nevertheless surprisingly diverse and harbouring a large number of biotopes. The reason for this diversity is threefold. First, the unique position of this low-lying country in the delta of four large river systems (Eem, Rijn-Waal-IJssel, Maas and Schelde), resulting in a series of contrasting environmental conditions: dry versus wet, eutrophic versus oligotrophic, extreme differences in soil reaction (basic-acidic) and a diverse set of sediments (clay, sand, peat). On top of this variation, human interference over time has resulted a wide range of  semi-natural ecosystems, ranging from traditionally managed forests, shrublands, heathlands, grasslands, reed beds and other wetlands, arable fields and ruderal communities. Finally, a long history in nature conservation, started with the preservation of Lake Naardermeer in 1905, could safeguard most of the diverse landscapes with their typical communities. The ongoing intertwining of nature and society in the Netherlands makes this crowded country a remarkable corner of natural Europe.
 
Inhoud
The Master course will focus on the natural diversity of the Netherlands, each time picturing one of the major biomes connected to phytogeographical regions of the Netherlands: forests, grasslands, mires, arable fields, coastal dunes and salt marshes. Every week, two lectures will be presented. In the first lecture, the ‘biome of the week’ will be discussed in terms of natural and cultural history, environmental conditions, its plant diversity and the major challenges to protect or restore it. In the second lecture, a young scientist (PhD, Postdoc) will speak about the research he or she is carrying out in such biome, in the Netherlands or abroad. In this way, the students will get an insight in their own foreland, when they will come in the position to start a scientific career after finishing their study.

Instructional Modes
  • Lecture
Niveau

Voorkennis

Toetsinformatie
Essay
Bijzonderheden
The lecture series (3 EC’s) consists of nine or ten lectures of two hours, of which the first one will cover general aspects of the ‘biome of the day’, the second one - presented by an invited guest lecturer - a more specific item connected to this subject. This course is also offered at the WUR (Wageningen University and Research).
Werkvormen
Cursusgebeurtenis

Toetsen
Essay
Weging1
ToetsvormEssay
GelegenhedenBlok KW2, Blok KW3

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