Ecology: From Genetic Adaptions to Communities

Course Ecology: From Genetic Adaptions to Communities Instructor Dr. Volker Nehring (WS19/20) Prerequisites Introduction to EES Corresponding Module Ecology, Advanced Life Sciences I, II or III, Elective All biological processes are affected by ecological interactions, and so are we as humans, part of a complex global network. The course is designed to advance the students’…

Geo-Hazards

Course  Geo-Hazards Instructor  Prof. Dr. Hoppe Prerequisites Introductory Module: Thought and Research in the Area of Earth and Environmental Sciences or Introductory Module: Thought and Research in the Area of Governance Corresponding Module Specialization Option EES I or II, Advanced Governance I or II  Geo-Hazards – Risks, Mitigation and Management Geological hazards depend on plate tectonics…

Environment, Risks and Us

Course Environment, Risks, and Us Instructor Dr. Ismene Jäger, Prof. Dr. Dirk Bunke (WS 19/20) info[at]oekologischenetze.de, D.Bunke@oeko.de Prerequisites Introduction to  EES or  Introduction to Life Sciences Corresponding Module Human and the Environment, Specialization Option: EES I or II, Advanced LS I, II or III, Electives In this course students explore the manifold impacts of human activities…

Introduction to Earth and Environmental Sciences

Course Introduction to Earth and Environmental Sciences Instructor Dr. Sabine Sané sabine.sane[at]ucf.uni-freiburg.de Prerequisites none Corresponding Module Introduction to EES Discover research methods used in Earth and Environmental Sciences through practical work.Explore environmental impact and sustainability. Understand the life cycle assessment of products, processes or activities. Engage with the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainability….

Veronika, Class of 2016, Belarus

In a couple of words, what’s your main passion within EES? Sustainable systems design and system analysis, Eco-agriculture, bioenergy Why did you choose to major in Earth & Environmental Sciences? Because the environment is what I care about. Maybe it sounds funny, but it really hurts my heart to see eroded soils or that the…

Hey! Yes, over here!

Hello there! You have made it to the student-run website on the Earth & Environmental Sciences (EES) major taught at University College Freiburg (UCF). EES is one of the four majors offered within the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UCF. We, as EES students group provide this platform for prospective LAS students, current…