Bernhard Wehrli: Katalogdaten im Frühjahrssemester 2016

NameHerr Prof. em. Dr. Bernhard Wehrli
LehrgebietAquatische Chemie
Adresse
Stutzstrasse 51
6005 Luzern
SWITZERLAND
Telefon+41413611856
E-Mailbernhard.wehrli@env.ethz.ch
DepartementUmweltsystemwissenschaften
BeziehungProfessor emeritus

NummerTitelECTSUmfangDozierende
701-0038-02LFeldkurs Chemie und Umwelt Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Maximale Teilnehmerzahl: 60
BSc Umweltnatuwissenschaften Studierende haben Vorrang.

Es darf nur ein Feldkurs pro Semester belegt werden. Entweder Feldkurs Ökologie (701-0038-01L) oder Feldkurs Chemie und Umwelt (701-0038-02L).
1 KP2UB. Wehrli
KurzbeschreibungDer Feldkurs besteht aus seiner Einführung und zwei Tagen Feldarbeit im Einzugsgebiet eines Sees. Die Studierenden erhalten einen Einblick in Messtechnologie für hydrologische und umweltchemische Fragestellungen. Sie lernen Datenreihen mit einfachen chemischen und dynamischen Modellen auszuwerten, und damit Fragen des Gewässermanagements zu beantworten.
LernzielDie Studierenden lernen in-situ Messtechnik, sowie Beprobung und Analyse von Wasser und Sediment kennen. Sie nutzen Ihr Grundwissen in Chemie und Systemanalyse zur Beantwortung von aktuellen Fragen zu Ökosystemfunktionen und zum Management eines Sees in einem intensiv genutzten Einzugsgebiet.
InhaltEinführung (3 h):
Übersicht zu den Kernthemen:
* Ein See als biogeochemisches Umweltsystem mit vielfältigen Umweltdienstleistungen; Vertikale Schichtung der Wassersäule, Variabilität der Zu- und Abflüsse; Sediment-Archive,
* Messsysteme zur räumlich- zeitlich aufgelösten Analyse von Seen und Flüssen,
* Arbeitsgruppen und Ablauf der Feldtage.

Der Feldkurs am Greifensee (2 Tage) behandelt vier Themen
1. Der See spiegelt das Einzugsgebiet: In kleinen Gruppen bestimmen wir die Stofffrachten der Zuflüsse und des Abflusses eines Sees. Flusswasserproben werden in einem Feldlabor analysiert
um daraus eine grobe Massenbilanz der Nährstoffe zu erstellen.

2. Sediment-Archive: Anhand von Sedimentkernen schätzen wir die Sedimentationsraten und rekonstruieren die Geschichte der Überdüngung.

3. Vom Licht in die Dunkelheit: Wir analysieren vertikale Profile in der Wassersäule mit verschiedenen profilierenden Sonden und behandeln damit folgende Fragen: Wie wirken sich Photosynthese und Respiration auf die Wasserqualität im See aus? Wie können wir mit chemisch-physikalischen Messungen auf die biologische Aktivität schliessen?

4. Denksport: Im vierten Teil verknüpfen wir die verschiedenen Fakten und destillieren daraus die wichtigsten Schlussfolgerungen.
SkriptSkript zum Feldteil und elektronsiche Datenreihen werden abgegeben.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesChemie I und II (529-2001-02, 529-2002-02)
701-0420-01LPraktikum Biogeochemie Information 7 KP14PB. Wehrli, T. Kalvelage, P. U. Lehmann Grunder, D. Radny, M. H. Schroth, A. Voegelin
KurzbeschreibungIn der erste Semesterhälfte lernen alle Studierenden wichtige physikalische, mikrobiologische und chemische Methoden und ihre Anwendug auf biogeochemische Fragen kennen. Danach bearbeiten die Studierenden in Gruppe kleine Forschungsprojekte an einem Gewässer und lernen einen methodischen Zugang vertieft kennen.
LernzielDie Studierenden sammeln praktische Erfahrung mit physikalischen, chemischen und mikrobiologischen Analysverfahren im Labor und im Feld. Sie lernen ihr theoretisches Wissen auf selber erhobene Analysedaten anzuwenden, hinterfragen diese kritisch und dokumentieren die Ergebnisse auf verständliche Weise.
SkriptMethodenbeschreibungen werden abgegeben.
701-1302-00LTerm Paper 2: Seminar
Prerequisite: Term Paper 1: Writing (701-1303-00L).
2 KP1SK. McNeill, M. Ackermann, N. Gruber, J. Hering, R. Kretzschmar, M. Lever, M. H. Schroth, B. Wehrli, L. Winkel
KurzbeschreibungThis class is the 2nd part of a series and participation is conditional on the successful completion of the Term paper Writing class (701-1303-00L). The results from the term paper written during the winter term are presented to the other students and advisors and discussed.
LernzielThe goal of the term paper Seminars is to train the student's ability to communicate the results to a wider audience and the ability to respond to questions and comments.
InhaltEach student presents the results of the term paper to the other students and advisors and responds to questions and comments from the audience.
SkriptNone
LiteraturTerm paper
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThe term papers will be made publically available after each student had the opportunity to make revisions.

There is no final exam. Grade is assigned based on the quality of the presentation and ensuing discussion.
701-1303-00LTerm Paper 1: Writing Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen 5 KP6AM. H. Schroth, M. Ackermann, N. Gruber, J. Hering, R. Kretzschmar, M. Lever, K. McNeill, B. Wehrli, L. Winkel
KurzbeschreibungThe ability to critically evaluate original (scientific) literature and to summarize the information in
a succinct manner is an important skill for any student. This course aims to practice this ability, requiring each student to write a term paper on a topic of relevance for research in the areas of biogeochemistry and pollutant dynamics.
LernzielThe goal of the term paper is to train the student's ability to
critically evaluate a well-defined set of research subjects, and to
summarize the findings concisely in a paper of scientific quality. The
paper will be evaluated based on its ability to communicate an
understanding of a topic, and to identify key outstanding questions.
Results from this term paper will be presented to the fellow students and
involved faculty in the following semester (Term paper seminars)
InhaltEach student is expected to write a paper with a length of approximately 15 pages. The students can choose from a list of topics prepared by the supervisors, but the final topic will be determined based on a balance of choice and availability. The students will be guided and advised by their advisors throughout the term. The paper itself should contain the following elements: Motivation and context of the given topic (25%), Concise presentation of the state of the science (50%), Identification of open questions and perhaps outline of opportunities for research (25).
In addition, the accurate use of citations, attribution of ideas, and the judicious use of figures, tables, equations and references are critical components of a successful paper. Specialized knowledge is not expected, nor required, neither is new research.
SkriptGuidelines and supplementary material will be handed out at the beginning of the class.
LiteraturWill be identified based on the chosen topic.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesEach term paper will be reviewed by one fellow student and one faculty. The submission of a written review is a condition for obtaining the credit points.
There is no final exam. Grade is assigned based on the quality of the term paper and the submission of another student's review.
860-0012-00LCooperation and Conflict Over International Water Resources
Hinweis: Ersetzt 701-0462-01L "The Science and Politics of International Water Management".
Studierende, welche die 701-0462-01L bereits besucht haben, können hier die Kreditpunkte nicht nochmals anrechnen lassen.
3 KP2SB. Wehrli, T. Bernauer, J. Mertens
KurzbeschreibungThis course focuses on the technical, economic, and political challenges of dealing with water allocation and pollution problems in large international river basins. It examines ways and means through which such challenges are addressed, and when and why international efforts in this respect succeed or fail.

This is a research seminar at the Master level. PhD students are also welcome.
LernzielThe students get an overview of (1) causes and consequences of water scarcity and water pollution problems in large international river basins; (2) they learn concepts to assess and mitigate such water challenges, and (3) they analyze when and why international efforts in this respect succeed or fail.
InhaltBased on lectures and discussion of scientific papers students acquire basic knowledge on contentious issues in managing international water resources, on the determinants of cooperation and conflict over international water issues, and on ways and means of mitigating conflict and promoting cooperation. Students will then, in teams of two and coached by Profs. Bernauer and Wehrli, do research on a case of their choice (i.e. an international river basin where riparian countries are trying to find solutions to water allocation and/or water quality problems). They will write a brief paper and present their findings during a final meeting at the end of the semester.
The first 4 and the last 2 dates are reserved for lectures and seminars. The students work on their case study from 22.03. to 17.05.
Skriptslides and papers will be distributed electronically
LiteraturThe UN World Water Development Report 2015 provides a broad overview of the topic
http://www.unwater.org/publications/publications-detail/en/c/281166/
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThe course is open to Master and PhD students from any area of ETH.
860-0015-00LSupply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources I3 KP2GC. A. Heinrich, L. Bretschger, F. Brugger, S. Hellweg, B. Wehrli
KurzbeschreibungStudents critically assess the economic, social, political, and environmental implications of extracting and using energy resources, metals, and bulk materials along the mineral resource cycle for society. They explore various decision-making tools that support policies and guidelines pertaining to mineral resources, and gain insight into different perspectives from government, industry, and NGOs.
LernzielStudents will be able to:
- Explain basic concepts applied in resource economics, economic geology, extraction, processing and recycling technologies, environmental and health impact assessments, resource governance, and secondary materials.
- Evaluate the policies and guidelines pertaining to mineral resource extraction.
- Examine decision-making tools for mineral resource related projects.
- Engage constructively with key actors from governmental organizations, mining and trading companies, and NGOs, dealing with issues along the mineral resource cycle.
LiteraturURL: https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=1403
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesSeven week course offered from February 23rd to April 14th.
This course is prerequisite for the case study module course
860-0016-00 Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources II.
Bachelor of Science or Engineering, and enrolled in a Master's or PhD program at ETH Zurich.
860-0016-00LSupply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources II Information Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Maximale Teilnehmerzahl: 12

Voraussetzung: Die LE 860-0016-00L Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources II muss in gleichem Semester belegt und besucht werden.
3 KP2UB. Wehrli, F. Brugger, C. A. Heinrich, N. Lefebvre, J. Mertens
KurzbeschreibungStudents integrate their knowledge of mineral resources and technical skills to frame and investigate a commodity-specific challenge faced by countries involved in resource extraction. By own research they evaluate possible policy-relevant solutions, engaging in interdisciplinary teams coached by tutors and experts from natural social and engineering sciences.
LernzielStudents will be able to:
- Integrate, and extend by own research, their knowledge of mineral resources from course 860-0015-00, in a solution-oriented team with mixed expertise
- Apply their problem solving, and analytical skills to critically assess, and define a complex, real-world mineral resource problem, and propose possible solutions.
- Summarize and synthesize published literature and expert knowledge, evaluate decision-making tools, and policies applied to mineral resources.
- Document and communicate the findings in concise group presentations and a report.
SkriptURL: https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=1403
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrerequisite is 860-0015-00 Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources I. Limited to 12 participants, and the lecturers will compose two teams of mixed background and expertise. First priority will be given to students enrolled in the Master of Science, Technology, and Policy Program. These students must confirm their participation by February 8th by registration through MyStudies. Other graduate students interested in enrolling will be placed onto a waiting list when registering through MyStudies. In addition, these students should please send an e-mail to Prof. Heinrich (christoph.heinrich@erdw.ethz.ch) explaining their motivation in a few sentences.