Course Schedule

Course Schedule

Start > Masterprogramm Sustainability: Sustainability Science: Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Society (M.Sc.) -> Wahlpflichtmodule -> Current Topics of Sustainability Science I

Lehrveranstaltungen

Climate Change - Scientific Basis and the Spectrum of Changes (Vorlesung)

Dozent/in: Markus Quante, Michael Staab

Inhalt: Lecture and seminar have the following contents: - Components of the climate system - Greenhouse effect and radiative forcing - Observed changes in climate parameters - The intensification of the water cycle - Natural variability and anthropogenic signal - The historical perspective - Scenario-based projections into the future - Climate change in the regions - Shifting vegetation zones - Effects of climate change on biotic communities and populations - Effects of climate change on ecosystem functions and ecosystem services - Consideration of selected systems particularly affected by climate change

Impact of Climate Change on Ecosystems (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Markus Quante, Michael Staab

Inhalt: Lecture and seminar have the following contents: * Components of the climate system * Greenhouse effect and radiative forcing * Observed changes in climate parameters * Intensification of the water cycle * Natural variability and anthropogenic signal * The historical perspective * Scenario-based projections into the future * Climate change in the regions * Shifting vegetation zones * Impacts of climate change on communities and populations * Impacts of climate change on ecosystem functions and ecosystem services * Consideration of selected systems particularly affected by climate change

Rethink Microplastic - Analysis, comparison and solutions to plastic pollution (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Michael Braungart

Inhalt: The seminar ‘Rethink Microplastic’ deals with the pressing issue of plastic pollution. The challenges will be analysed from various perspectives (socio-cultural, health, ecological, legal and technical).   Students will also gain an in-depth insight into the cradle-to-cradle concept. We will take an in-depth look at the philosophical foundations as well as the practical implementation of this concept in industry at national and international level.   Our seminar will also focus on material flow and production in the plastics industry. In doing so, we will examine existing problems and approaches to establishing a circular economy. The challenges that arise in plastics production will be analysed and potential solutions discussed.   A particular focus will be on elaborating and developing solutions inspired by the Cradle to Cradle philosophy. Together we will collect different ideas and approaches to establish sustainable alternatives and protect ecosystems from further pollution.