In the context of our GIS course, we – Lukas, Patrick, and Sebastian – were wondering: How much and what kind of land would be required to feed Freiburg locally? This lead us to conduct a GIS-based foodshed analysis for our beloved City of Freiburg. The concept of the foodshed encompasses the amount of land…
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Course Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Instructor Dr. Steffen Vogt (WS 19/20) steffen.vogt[at]geographie.uni-freiburg.de Prerequisites none Corresponding Module Analytical Methods, Specialization Option EES I or II Specialization Option C+H I or II, Quantitative and Qualitative Methods (Governance), Electives Managing and interpreting spatial information using Geographic Information Systems Geographic Information Systems (GIS) refer to the collection, analysis, storage…
Submit Graduate Programs info
Thanks to the help of prior and current EES majors, we all have access to this growing catalogue of interesting graduate programs offered all around the world. So, thanks to you as well for collaborating with us on this Wiki! Go ahead and enter the program in the form below.
B.Sc. Thesis within EES
The B.Sc. Thesis presents the last step in your EES studies within LAS. Soon you will be able to find information on thesis topics prior EES majors have chosen.
ECOintensive month
You feel like action? The concepts of sustainability are too theoretical and vague for you? Let’s experiment and apply the environmental friendliness principles to life! Take part in the first LAS ECOintensive month! During this month there will be various events connected to the topics of environment, resource use, sustainability and others. Follow us on…
ecoALAS
ecoALAS are a group of UCF students that aim to promote ecological awareness among university students. The committee has adopted the spirit of students and the city to promote the sustainable interaction with our environment in our daily lives. Feel free to join one of ecoALAS actions or regular meetings! Check us out via facebook…
Environmental Chemistry
Course Environmental Chemistry Instructor Prof. Dr. Peter Kroneck (WS19/20) Prerequisites Introduction to EES Corresponding Module Chemistry or Elective In this module students will be introduced to the Central Science Chemistry. In unit 1 From Atoms to Macromolecules they will study the main building blocks of our material world composed of atoms, ions and molecules. In unit…
Maths and Physics
Course Maths and Physics Instructor Dr. Benoit Louvel (WS 19/20) benoit.louvel[at]ucf.uni-freiburg.de Prerequisites Introduction to EES and/or Introduction to Life Sciences Corresponding Module Mathematics and Physics for the Liberal Arts and Sciences In this course, Mathematics will be introduced from two points of view: Mathematics as a natural tool in Science, and Mathematics in the context…
Computational Modeling
Course Computational Modeling Instructor Dr. Reto Schölly reto[at]reto-schoelly.de Prerequisites Maths & Physics (may be waived if you can show that you have sufficient maths background) Corresponding Module Computer Science, Data Processing and Modeling in the Sciences MATLAB is considered to be one of the most important languages for mathematical computing; it is capable of simulating…
The Earth in the Universe
Course The Earth in the Universe Instructor Dr. Rolf Schlichenmaier schliche[at]kis.uni-freiburg.de Prerequisites Introduction to EES Recommended: Maths and Physics Corresponding Module Evolution and Dynamics of the Planetary System, Elective In this course, students will get an overview on the astrophysical perspectives of life on Earth complemented by an insight into current research and hands-on experience…