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BSc and MSc thesis topics in the research group geoecology
Paleoecology and environmental reconstruction
- Past vegetation responses or fire history
- Diversity changes of aquatic invertebrates in lakes in Switzerland, Europe or Africa
- Inference of past climatic changes based on biotic indicators
- Early human impact on lakes and landscapes as reconstructed by biotic indicators in lake sediments
- Stable isotope ecology of aquatic invertebrates and their chitinous remains
- Spreading and impact of invasive species in freshwater ecosystems
Spring and freshwater ecology
- Hydrogeology of Alpine Springs in the Biosfera Engiadina Val Müstair (BSc/MSc)
Investigation of springs with different catchment areas (glaciers, permafrost...)
- Springs in the Black Forest Biosphere Reserve (BSc/MSc)
Characterization of structure and fauna (flora), e.g. along an altitudinal gradient
- Sources in the Vosges (BSc/MSc)
Characterization of structure and fauna (flora), e.g. along an altitudinal gradient
- Longitudinal zoning of aquatic communities (BSc/MSc)
Comparison low mountain range – subalpine – alpine
- Distribution of the cold-stenothermic flatworm Crenobia alpina (BSc/MSc)
Elevation Zoning - Distribution - Temperature Sensitivity
- River Assessment (BSc/MSc)
Module Level Concept – SPEAR Index
- Experimental Field or Laboratory Studies (MSc)
Mesocosms – Neozoans – Temperature Sensitivity, etc.
- The riparian fauna on the upper Spöl in the Swiss National Park (MSc)
Characterization of epigean arthropods – ground beetles, spiders, grasshoppers
Further topics are possible by arrangement!
Masterprojects for students of the MA Geography are possible in exceptional situations. If you are interested please contact Oliver Heiri or Stefanie von Fumetti as early as possible.
Contact details:
Prof. Dr. Oliver Heiri, oliver.heiri@clutterunibas.ch, Tel: +41 61 207 08 02
PD Dr. Stefanie von Fumetti, stefanie.vonfumetti@clutterunibas.ch Tel: +41 61 207 08 17