Seminar: Current Research in Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity (C2b) (74036)

WS 2019/2020
Tu.: 14:00-18:00, S22 (GEO), second half of winter term

Kelsey R. McDonough, Andrea Kaim

S, 3 ECTS

Course is given in the second half of winter term in exchange for the course Research at the Natural and Social Science Interface (C6a)

Starting date: 10 December 2019

Further information (recommended readings, etc.) can be obtained on the e-learning site of the course

Learning Objectives: Global change of climate, land-use, markets and political systems has a strong influence on the productivity of an economic system. Aim of this module is an advanced discussion of the aspects of the productivity of economic systems relevant for society (food production, erosion regulation, drinking water purification, risk protection, etc) and their relationship to biodiversity.

Course Content: The seminar supplements lecture topics with current research examples