English title:
Ethnobotany - introduction
Course ID:
933337
ECTS credits:
2,0
Title in native language:
Ethnobotany - introduction (in Eng.)
Ethnobotany - introduction (in Eng.)
Term Semester:
Spring/Summer
Instruction language(s):
English
Course content:
In summer term 2021,
1. this course will be done online only (no presence at BOKU / in Vienna necessary);
2. for this course, the schedule will be modified. To allow high flexibility for the students and for avoiding “ZOOM-fatigue”, only a few meetings(very likely at the beginning the first and the second meeting, and one meeting at the end of the semester) will be done through ZOOM. So please note down the first and the second meeting as ZOOM meeting. The access code will be sent through BOKUonline by Mail three days before the course. In the first meeting you will get additional updated details on the schedule.
3. for this course, all activities proposed and work load expected during the summer term can be done at your own pace. Nevertheless, the final deadline for having completed all activities end of the semester.
4. this course will be supported by BOKUlearn. You will get access to updated information on the procedure, latest three days before the first meeting.
Ethnobotany describes, analyses and explains the interaction between people and plants. This includes the cultivation, harvest and use of plants for e.g. food, medicine, construction, craft and customs.
This lecture covers definition of terms, concepts and theories related to ethnobotany and its relevance for the sustainable management of natural resources.
1. this course will be done online only (no presence at BOKU / in Vienna necessary);
2. for this course, the schedule will be modified. To allow high flexibility for the students and for avoiding “ZOOM-fatigue”, only a few meetings(very likely at the beginning the first and the second meeting, and one meeting at the end of the semester) will be done through ZOOM. So please note down the first and the second meeting as ZOOM meeting. The access code will be sent through BOKUonline by Mail three days before the course. In the first meeting you will get additional updated details on the schedule.
3. for this course, all activities proposed and work load expected during the summer term can be done at your own pace. Nevertheless, the final deadline for having completed all activities end of the semester.
4. this course will be supported by BOKUlearn. You will get access to updated information on the procedure, latest three days before the first meeting.
Ethnobotany describes, analyses and explains the interaction between people and plants. This includes the cultivation, harvest and use of plants for e.g. food, medicine, construction, craft and customs.
This lecture covers definition of terms, concepts and theories related to ethnobotany and its relevance for the sustainable management of natural resources.
Expected previous knowledge:
Good knowledge of English language
Learning outcomes:
By completing this course, you will:
… become acquainted with definitions of terms related to ethnobotany
… get familiar with concepts and theories related to ethnobotany
… be familiar with the application of ethnobotany e.g. in organic farming.
… know the most influential journals, working groups and websites dealing with ethnobotany.
… be able to discuss and understand the relevance of the taught theories and concepts for the sustainable management of natural plant resources.
… become acquainted with definitions of terms related to ethnobotany
… get familiar with concepts and theories related to ethnobotany
… be familiar with the application of ethnobotany e.g. in organic farming.
… know the most influential journals, working groups and websites dealing with ethnobotany.
… be able to discuss and understand the relevance of the taught theories and concepts for the sustainable management of natural plant resources.
Teaching and learning methods:
The lecture is done in workshop style.
Exam method:
Multiple Choice Test at the end of the lecture.
Organisation: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna
Country:
Austria
Acronym:
BOKU
ERASMUS+ code:
A WIEN03
Teaching period summer semester:
22. Feb 2021 - 30. Sep 2021
Teaching period winter semester:
13. Oct 2020 - 21. Feb 2021
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