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Natural Resources - Traits, Management and Theory of Sustainability

WZ1821Electives5 ECTSEnglishwinter semesterProfessur für Tree Growth and Wood Physiology (Prof. Peters)
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What it is about

In this module you will learn the basics and history of sustainability, receive methodological introductions, and engage with properties of central natural resources as well as the associated sustainability challenges. Through interdisciplinary case studies you will practice critically evaluating real problems and sketch well-founded solutions.

What you will be able to do

  • Understand theories and perceptions of sustainable resource management
  • Know properties and challenges of essential natural resources
  • Apply acquired knowledge to real case examples
  • Critically assess strengths and weaknesses of solution approaches
  • Sketch possible approaches to solving resource management problems

What the module consists of

  • LecturesIntroduction to theory, history of sustainability and interdisciplinary methods
  • LecturesPresentation of important natural resources, their properties and sustainability problems
  • Lectures/Case StudiesAnalysis of interdisciplinary real implementations; expert lectures

Teaching method

  • PresentationsConveying subject knowledge through expert talks
  • Blended LearningCombination of in-person and digital content, tailored to lecture content
  • Group workJoint development and discussion of case studies and questions
  • Simulations/WorksheetsPractical application and deepening of concrete models and tasks

Dates

LectureNatural Resources - Traits, Management, Theory of Sustainability

  • Wed08:15–12:00129, Hörsaal 6 (WZWH06) (4101.01.129)
    12× · 14.10.–03.02.
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    • 03.02.

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