Geoecology

The program involves a quantitative understanding of the complex interactions between lithosphere, pedosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere as well as relevant methodological skills for successfully addressing environmental science issues. The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geoökologie/Geoecology is an interdisciplinary program with a key focus on research. It builds on the wide range of knowledge in geosciences, biology, ecology, chemistry, physics and mathematics obtained in an undergraduate science degree. The program involves a quantitative understanding of the complex interactions between lithosphere, pedosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere as well as relevant methodological skills for successfully addressing environmental science issues. Students gain a deeper understanding of natural and anthropogenic influenced environmental systems and can use this understanding to describe and quantify material and energy flows. Geoecologists can use their broad scientific education to identify and develop sustainable solutions to environmental problems caused by human use of Earth's ecosystems. They employ scientific and mathematical methods, taking into account planning and economic aspects.