Course: Seminar on Global Change (3202-422)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Andreas Fangmeier (verantwortlich)
• Dr. Jürgen Franzaring (begleitend)
• apl ProfDr Petra Högy (begleitend)
• Dr. Iris Schmid (begleitend)
• Dr. Olga-Cristina Calvo-Weimar (begleitend)

Type of Course:

seminar

In-Class Hours Per Week:

1

Contents:

This seminar is thought to complement the lecture "Introduction to Global Change" with some most recent findings from current publications in the scientific literature. The actual content will vary from year to year but may cover issues such as the latest findings on disturbance of the global carbon cycle and its implications for climate, ecological footprints, state of international negotiations, case studies on climate change effects on selected ecosystems, ecosystem services, habitats etc.

The students will prepare a powerpoint presentation including a handout on one topic, they will present and discuss it and get feed-back not only on the scientific content but also on the didactics of their presentation.

Literature:

ever changing and updated; students are assisted to find relevant literature and other sources; sources will be made available via the ILIAS e-learning platform.

Location:

Hohenheim

Remarks:

Course material is provided via the ILIAS e-learning platform.

Module:

• 3202-420 Global Change Issues (compulsory)