List of courses at UHOH in alphabetic order

Title	Agricultural and Food Policy
Course Number	4201-410
Duration	block 8 ( 140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course Period	Each summer semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course Objectives	On successful completion of the module students should be able to: * explain the reasons for government intervention in the agri-food sectors of several countries, and identify the policy objectives being pursued; * critically analyse how policy programs affect agriculture as well as the domestic and world economy; * evaluate the issues of producers, consumers, food safety, agri-environment, rural development and the impact of policy on agribusiness. * understand that agricultural policy requires a knowledge of the overall nature of the problems being solved, the process of policy formulation, and the role of the various interest groups in the process.
Examination	Written exam
Contact Persons & Department	Prof. Dr. Harald Grethe,hgrethe@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Advanced Soil Biology
Course number	3102-430
Duration
Course period	unblocked
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	The aim of the module is to describe complex relationships between biotic and abiotic components of soils. In detail, the rhizosphere should be an example for microbial and plant interactions. In addition, the application of molecular techniques in soil science, microbial ecology and environmental science is a rapid growing research field. The aim of the practical part of the module is to learn and practice one of the important new techniques in molecular soil microbiology and to discuss also its limitation.
Examination
Contact person & department	Kandeler

Title	Agricultural Production and Residues
Course number	4402-440
Duration	Block 1 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Students learn about crop development, yield determination, crop rotation, soil tillage; morphology of main crop species; sowing, fertilising, spraying, harvesting; housing systems for dairy, cattle, pigs, and poultry; animal nutrition and their environmental aspects.
Examination	oral exam
Contact person & department	Prof. Dr. Thomas Jungbluth, Jungblut@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Air Pollution and Air Pollution Control
Course number	3420-430
Duration	Block 1 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	Each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Knowledge about air pollutants, their sources, emission, atmospheric transport and chemistry, their deposition and environmental impact, air quality guidelines; air pollution and air quality legislation.
Examination	oral exam
Contact person & department	, afangm@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Biodiversity, Plant and Animal Genetic Resources
Course number	3802-420
Duration	Block 8 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	summer semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Students are familiar with the complexity and importance of biodiversity not only related to natural, but also to agricultural ecosystems, i.e. ecosystems affected by human activities. Emphasis is on the principles of genetics, methodological knowledge regarding description of plant and animal genetic diversity, conservation of genetic resources, and utilization practiced by farmers and breeding programs. Furthermore, students are familiar with the problems of genetic erosion, the potential of underexploited and neglected crops and animals, and the issue of property rights of genetic resources.
Examination	written exam
Contact person & department	Prof. Dr. Joachim Sauerborn, sauerbn@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Biogeochemistry- Element Cycles and Climate Change
Course number	3202-510
Duration	(140-180 hours)
Course period	each summer semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	course is held in german, please contact professor for more information.
Examination
Contact person & department	, afangm@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation
Course number	3005-420
Duration	1 semester (400 hours)
Course period	Block 3 and 4
Credits	15 ECTS
Course objectives	The aim of the course is to give a solid understanding of climate change impacts, and provide the knowledge and tools to devise effective and cost-effective strategies for climate change adaptation and mitigation on a global, sectoral and local scale.
Examination	electronic/online 24 hour examination
Contact person & department	Christian Bugge Henriksen, cbh@life.ku.dk, Department of Agriculture and Ecology/Environment, Resources and Technology, Tel.: 35333529 John R. Porter, jrp@life.ku.dk, Department of Agricultural Sciences/Environment, Resources and Technology, Tel.: 35333377

Title	Conservation Agriculture
Course number	3401-450
Duration	Block (140-180 hours)
Course period	each summer semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Definition of conservation agriculture. Knowledge and understanding of methods and role of conservation agriculture - seen in the context of given (different) ecological and socio-economic conditions.
Examination	oral exam (2/3) with excursion report (1/3)
Contact person & department	Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Claupein, claupein@uni-hohenheim.de

Course number

3202-410

Duration

Block 2 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks

Course period

Each winter semester

Credits

6 ECTS

Course objectives

Knowledge about the most important anthropogenic pollutants in soil, water
and air; determination of pollutants; eco-toxicological effects of pollutants;
pollution thresholds.

Examination

written exam

Contact person & department

Prof. Dr. Andreas Fangmeier, afangm@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Environmental Microbiology, Parasitology, and Mircrobial Ecology
Course number	4602-460
Duration	Block 4 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	Each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Principles of microbial morphology and physiology (bacteria, fungi, viruses), life cycles of parasites, microbiology and parasitology of vertebrates, plants, soils, water, and air; survival and inactivation of organisms; techniques for isolation and identification of or-ganisms from soil, water and air.
Examination	written exam
Contact person & department	boehm@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Environmental Pollution and Soil Organisms
Course number	3102-440
Duration	Block 6 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	Each summer semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	The main aim of the module is to understand interactions between soilpollutions and soil organisms and to practice several methods in soilbiology that are important bioindicators for soil pollution. Soil contamination should be judged on the basis of soil biological properties.
Examination	oral exam, in-course assessment
Contact person & department	kandeler@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Environmental Science Project
Course number	3103-460
Duration	Block 9 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	Each summer semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Students work out solutions of relatively complex political-scientificproblems using real data. Students learn to organize and to do work invariable groups and to present their results in (single and group)computer and poster presentations.
Examination	oral exam (70%) in-course assessment (30%)
Contact person & department	tstreck@uni-hohenheim.de

Title

Farming and Rural Systems Development

Course number

4903-430

Duration

Block 2 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks

Course period

each winter semester

Credits

6 ECTS

Course objectives

The objective of this module is to familiarize students with the complexity of systems in reality and the philosophy of systems research, the methodologies, approaches and concepts of systems research and to enable students to apply analytical tools based on principles of logical thinking and to carry out impact analysis for assessing future development strategies.
Main emphasis is given to horizontal linkages between farm, household, off-farm activities as acting units of families who make the decision according to their needs and objectives. Furthermore, the vertical linkages between families, communities, projects, watersheds, tribal areas and regions are of central relevance with respect to resource availability and use, decision-making and dependencies, markets and infrastructure as well as services. Students will also be familiarized with the need and methods to differentiate in social groups (resource poor/reach, high and low income classes) to be able to define adequate strategies for development and assess the disparity level in an area. This will be extended to the spatial differentiation which takes into consideration the spatial factors of development.

Examination

written exam

Contact person & department

Prof. Dr. Manfred Zeller, manfred.zeller@uni-hohenheim.de

Title

Fertilisation and Applied Soil Chemistry in the Tropics and Subtropics

Course number

3301-450

Duration

Block 3 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks

Course period

Each winter semester

Credits

6 ECTS

Course objectives
Students are able to analyze farm systems and to solve decision problems by applying appropriate decision models and planning methods.

Examination

Oral exam (75%), presentation with handout (25%)

Contact person & department

tmuller@uni-hohenheim.de

Title
Food Technology and Residues

Course number
1503-410

Duration
(140-180 hours)

Course period
each summer semester

Credits
6 ECTS

Course objectives
Introduction to the most important methods and processes for the treatment of waste gas and air, waste water and waste as needed in the food technology. Knowledge of the basic aspects of food production with a minimum of environmental pollution, based on optimised conditions for food production.

Examination
oral exam
Contact person & department

Title

Global Change Issues

Course number

3202-420

Duration

Block 4 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks

Course period

Each winter semester

Credits

6 ECTS

Course objectives

Comprehensive background information on the most important aspects of global change such as demographic development, urbanization, energy use, global climate change, greenhouse gas emission, national, European and global policy, potential effects of global climate change on agricultural and natural ecosystems.

Examination

Written exam

Contact person & department

afangm@uni-hohenheim.de

Title
Inland Water Ecosystems

Course number
3004-410

Duration
Block 5 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks

Course period
Each winter semester

Credits
6 ECTS

Course objectives
Lecture (L) and practical course (P) equip students to understand the most important processes in limnic ecosystems. The course provides the basis to conduct own scientific studies and assess rivers and lakes ecologically.

Examination
Written exam
Contact person & department
PD Dr. Horst Tremp, tremp@uni-hohenheim.de

Title
Land Use Economics

Course number
4904-430

Duration
Block 4 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks

Course period
Each Winter semester

Credits
6 ECTS

Course objectives
Students understand fundamental concepts of land use economics
They can model land use decision problems at various spatial scales
They have gained insights into advanced techniques such as bio-economic models and multi-agent systems

Examination
Written exam
Contact person & department
Prof. Dr. Thomas Berger, i490d@uni-hohenheim.de

Title

Interdisciplinary Advanced Soil Science Project

Course number

3101-430

Duration

(140-180 hours)

Course period

each summer semester

Credits

6 ECTS

Course objectives

Intensive practical work, analytic and interpretation of questions in soil science.

Examination

oral exam

Contact person & department

kstahr@uni-hohenheim.de

Title
Major Pedological Field Trip
Course number
3101-451
Duration
2 - 3 weeks full day (140-180 hours)
Course period
each winter semester
Credits
6 ECTS
Course objectives
In-depth training for pedologists on the landscape scale: land evaluation work in unknown environment with soil, vegetation and site ecology. Examples are taken from the mediterranean, the steppe and the tropics. Interpretation of soil information, descriptions of tropical/subtropical sites, literature review.
Examination
oral exam
Contact person & department
, kstahr@uni-hohenheim.de

Title

Mapping Course: Soils and Vegetation

Course number

3101-460

Duration

Block 7 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks

Course period

each summer semester

Credits

6 ECTS

Course objectives
Preparation of soil and vegetation maps on landscape scale (1:5000 to1:25000) with detailed legend. Observing of soil associations in landscapes and vegetation sociological units, interpretation of aerial photographs and remote sensing images, deriving and interpreting thematic maps.

Examination

oral exam

Contact person & department

kstahr@uni-hohenheim.de

Title

Matter Cycling in Agroecosystems

Course number

3103-440

Duration

Block 3 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks

Course period

Each winter semester

Credits

6 ECTS

Course objectives
Students learn to analyze and model environmental systems. Emphasis isput on matter cycles and the fate of environmental chemicals in agro-ecosystems.

Examination

written exam

Contact person & department

tstreck@uni-hohenheim.de

Title
Molecular Soil Ecology

Course number
3102-450

Duration
(140-180 hours)

Course period
Each winter semester

Credits
6 ECTS

Course objectives
Application of molecular techniques in soil science, microbial ecology and environmental science is a rapid growing reseach field. You will perform soil DNA extractions, quantiative PCR analyses of functional genes and molecular finger printing techniques. Lessons give you additional informations about microbial diversity in the rhizosphere and application of molecular techniques in rhizosphere research.

Examination
Oral exam
Contact person & department
Prof. Dr. Ellen Kandeler, kandeler@uni-hohenheim.de

Title
Nature Conservation and Landscape Management

Course number
3201-440

Duration
(140-180 hours)

Course period
each winter semester

Credits
6 ECTS

Course objectives
Problematisierung der Umsetzung ökologische Kenntnisse und Grundlagen Daten in der Planung.

Examination
mündlich (70%) mit TP (30%)
Contact person & department
Prof. Dr. Reinhard Böcker, boeckerr@uni-hohenheim.de

Title

Plant Nutrition and Soil Chemistry in the Tropics and Subtropics

Course number

3301-430

Duration

Block 3

Course period

Credits

6 Ects

Course objectives

Students understand the cycling of mineral nutrients in tropical and subtropical agroecosystems. This is the basis for understanding nutritional constraints to crop growth (high yield and good quality products). In detail, availability of nutrients in typical soils of these areas, adaptation of plants to various adverse soil conditions (for example root growth, rhizosphere processes, and mycorrhiza), and possible measures such as fertilization (organic and mineral), liming, crop rotation, and mixed cropping
are illustrated and discussed in lectures, seminars, and practical courses.

Content: Nutrient flows and cycling in tropical and subtropical agroecosystems. Nutritional constraints to crop growth and adaptation of plants to adverse soil conditions. Organic fertilization for stabilization of soil fertility; mineral fertilization (functions, acquisition, uptake and fertilization of the various plant nutrients). Site specific consideration, uptake and fertilization of the various plant nutrients), Site specific consideration of nutritional status: various case studies for acid, drought, saline, calcareous and waterlogged sites.

Examination

Contact person & department

Röheld

Title
Poverty and Development Strategies

Course number
4901-420

Duration
Block 1 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks

Course period
each winter semester

Credits
6 ECTS

Course objectives
The students gain an understanding of the issues and objectives of agricultural and rural development. Overview of the history of development strategies and theories, current approaches and their problems with special emphasis on economic distribution, poverty reduction and growth and their interdependencies.

Examination
written exam
Contact person & department
Prof. Dr. Manfred Zeller, manfred.zeller@uni-hohenheim.de

Title

Project in Soil Science

Course number

3102-420

Duration

unblocked

Course period

each semester

Credits

6 ECTS

Course objectives

This module gives an insight into selected topics of modern soil science and trains your analytical skills as well as your skills in oral presentation.

Examination

oral exam

Contact person & department

Prof. Dr. Ellen Kandeler, kandeler@uni-hohenheim.de

Title
Quality Management and Environmental Management in the

Course number
4202-410

Duration
(140-180 hours)

Course period
each summer semester

Credits
6 ECTS

Course objectives
Eine Einführung in die Grundlagen des Umwelt und Qualitätsmanagements.

Examination
schriftlich (Prüfungsvoraussetzung ist die Teilnahme an der Gruppenarbeit und die Präsentation im Rahmen der Lehrveranstaltungen des Teilmoduls 4202-412)
Contact person & department
Prof. Dr. Tilman Becker, tbecker@uni-hohenheim.de

Title

Quantitative Methods in Biosciences

Course number

3402-420

Duration

(140-180 hours)

Course period

Each winter semester

Credits

6 ECTS

Course objectives

The participants have a profound knowledge of basic statistical methods and concepts. They are familiar with advanced quantitative methods as used in either the biosciences or in economy. They are able to make informed use of up-to-date computing tools.

Examination
written exam

Contact person & department

piepho@uni-hohenheim.de

Title
Remote Sensing

Course number
1201-410

Duration
(140-180 hours)

Course period
each winter semester

Credits
6 ECTS

Course objectives
Basic principles of remote sensing
Understanding of the radiative transfer equation
Remote sensing of land-surface properties (temperature, fluxes, vegetation)
Remote sensing of the atmosphere (temperature and humidity profiles, clouds, and precipitation)
Interpretation of remote sensing data from satellites (e.g. visualization of high-impact weather events such as hurricanes)

Examination
written or oral exam
Contact person & department
Prof. Dr. Volker Wulfmeyer, wulfmeye@uni-hohenheim.de

Title
Renewable Energy for Rural Areas

Course number
4403-470

Duration
Block 9 (140- 180 hours) 3.5 weeks

Course period
each summer semester

Credits
6 ECTS

Course objectives
After studying the module, the students
- understand the interrelations between energy consumption and environmental impact
- are aware of potential and limitations of renewable energy
- know the fundamentals of energy conversion, transmission and storage
- are able to evaluate renewable energies in terms economy and ecology
- are able to select and size renewable energy systems

Examination
written exam
Contact person & department
Prof. Dr. Joachim Müller, joachim.mueller@uni-hohenheim.de

Title

Soil Genesis Classification and Geography

Course number

3101-440

Duration

Unblocked (140-180 hours)

Course period

Each summer semester

Credits

6 ECTS

Course objectives

Advances course of the most important principles of soil pathogenesis and extension.
You learn something about historical and modern soil systematics. Specification of associations of cold and moderate zones.

Examination

oral exam

Contact person & department

kstahr@uni-hohenheim.de

Title

Spatial Data Analysis with GIS

Course number

3103-450

Duration

Block 7 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks

Course period

Each summer semester

Credits

6 ECTS

Course objectives
Students learn to deal with spatial data using data bases, GeographicalInformation Systems, and geostatistical computer programs.

Examination

written exam

Contact person & department

tstreck@uni-hohenheim.de

Title

Tropical Soils and Land Evaluation

Course number

3101-410

Duration

Block 1 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks

Course period

Each winter semester

Credits

6 ECTS

Course objectives

Students understand the basic processes and concepts of soil genesis in the tropics. They know how soil characteristics influence land managemen tand its constraints. They can assess suitability of major crops at different sites. They acquire knowledge on major land evaluation approaches and on possible uses of GIS and databases for land use planning.

Examination

oral exam

Contact person & department

kstahr@uni-hohenheim.de

Title

Waste Management and Waste Techniques

Course number

4406-410

Duration

Unblocked (140-180 hours)

Course period

Each winter semester

Credits

6 ECTS

Course objectives
The students get a general overview over the topic "waste" in the municipal, commercial and industrial sectors. The actual situation of waste management in Germany and abroad is presented by the historical development of industry and society. The evolution of waste techniques is illustrated by the legal framework.The main topics are the techniques for waste treatment and their environmental impacts. The opportunities and limitations of waste prevention and waste utilisation are presented by examples. The lecture is illustrated by field trips toe.g. waste treatment plants with composting, sorting, incineration,waste water treatment processes.

Examination

oral exam

Contact person & department

martin.kranert@iswa.uni-stuttgart.de

Title
Water and Soil as Resources

Course number
4403-490

Duration
Block 3 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks

Course period
each winter semester

Credits
6 ECTS

Course objectives
The students know what the limitations and sensitivities of water and soil resources are. They are acquainted with methods for protecting these resources in agriculture. Apart from fundamental knowledge about water and soil, the diverse interactions in the soil-water-plant system are imparted and the economical and ecological aspects discussed. The students learn various methods of soil and water conservation. They are able to choose the most appropriate method among different solutions and to employ it efficiently, taking the social context into account.

Examination
written exam
Contact person & department
Prof. Dr. Joachim Müller, joachim.mueller@uni-hohenheim.de

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Title	Farming and Rural Systems Development
Course number	4903-430
Duration	Block 2 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	The objective of this module is to familiarize students with the complexity of systems in reality and the philosophy of systems research, the methodologies, approaches and concepts of systems research and to enable students to apply analytical tools based on principles of logical thinking and to carry out impact analysis for assessing future development strategies. Main emphasis is given to horizontal linkages between farm, household, off-farm activities as acting units of families who make the decision according to their needs and objectives. Furthermore, the vertical linkages between families, communities, projects, watersheds, tribal areas and regions are of central relevance with respect to resource availability and use, decision-making and dependencies, markets and infrastructure as well as services. Students will also be familiarized with the need and methods to differentiate in social groups (resource poor/reach, high and low income classes) to be able to define adequate strategies for development and assess the disparity level in an area. This will be extended to the spatial differentiation which takes into consideration the spatial factors of development.
Examination	written exam
Contact person & department	Prof. Dr. Manfred Zeller, manfred.zeller@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Fertilisation and Applied Soil Chemistry in the Tropics and Subtropics
Course number	3301-450
Duration	Block 3 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	Each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Students are able to analyze farm systems and to solve decision problems by applying appropriate decision models and planning methods.
Examination	Oral exam (75%), presentation with handout (25%)
Contact person & department	tmuller@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Food Technology and Residues
Course number	1503-410
Duration	(140-180 hours)
Course period	each summer semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Introduction to the most important methods and processes for the treatment of waste gas and air, waste water and waste as needed in the food technology. Knowledge of the basic aspects of food production with a minimum of environmental pollution, based on optimised conditions for food production.
Examination	oral exam
Contact person & department

Title	Global Change Issues
Course number	3202-420
Duration	Block 4 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	Each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Comprehensive background information on the most important aspects of global change such as demographic development, urbanization, energy use, global climate change, greenhouse gas emission, national, European and global policy, potential effects of global climate change on agricultural and natural ecosystems.
Examination	Written exam
Contact person & department	afangm@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Inland Water Ecosystems
Course number	3004-410
Duration	Block 5 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	Each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Lecture (L) and practical course (P) equip students to understand the most important processes in limnic ecosystems. The course provides the basis to conduct own scientific studies and assess rivers and lakes ecologically.
Examination	Written exam
Contact person & department	PD Dr. Horst Tremp, tremp@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Land Use Economics
Course number	4904-430
Duration	Block 4 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	Each Winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Students understand fundamental concepts of land use economics They can model land use decision problems at various spatial scales They have gained insights into advanced techniques such as bio-economic models and multi-agent systems
Examination	Written exam
Contact person & department	Prof. Dr. Thomas Berger, i490d@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Interdisciplinary Advanced Soil Science Project
Course number	3101-430
Duration	(140-180 hours)
Course period	each summer semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Intensive practical work, analytic and interpretation of questions in soil science.
Examination	oral exam
Contact person & department	kstahr@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Major Pedological Field Trip
Course number	3101-451
Duration	2 - 3 weeks full day (140-180 hours)
Course period	each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	In-depth training for pedologists on the landscape scale: land evaluation work in unknown environment with soil, vegetation and site ecology. Examples are taken from the mediterranean, the steppe and the tropics. Interpretation of soil information, descriptions of tropical/subtropical sites, literature review.
Examination	oral exam
Contact person & department	, kstahr@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Mapping Course: Soils and Vegetation
Course number	3101-460
Duration	Block 7 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	each summer semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Preparation of soil and vegetation maps on landscape scale (1:5000 to1:25000) with detailed legend. Observing of soil associations in landscapes and vegetation sociological units, interpretation of aerial photographs and remote sensing images, deriving and interpreting thematic maps.
Examination	oral exam
Contact person & department	kstahr@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Matter Cycling in Agroecosystems
Course number	3103-440
Duration	Block 3 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	Each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Students learn to analyze and model environmental systems. Emphasis isput on matter cycles and the fate of environmental chemicals in agro-ecosystems.
Examination	written exam
Contact person & department	tstreck@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Molecular Soil Ecology
Course number	3102-450
Duration	(140-180 hours)
Course period	Each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Application of molecular techniques in soil science, microbial ecology and environmental science is a rapid growing reseach field. You will perform soil DNA extractions, quantiative PCR analyses of functional genes and molecular finger printing techniques. Lessons give you additional informations about microbial diversity in the rhizosphere and application of molecular techniques in rhizosphere research.
Examination	Oral exam
Contact person & department	Prof. Dr. Ellen Kandeler, kandeler@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Nature Conservation and Landscape Management
Course number	3201-440
Duration	(140-180 hours)
Course period	each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Problematisierung der Umsetzung ökologische Kenntnisse und Grundlagen Daten in der Planung.
Examination	mündlich (70%) mit TP (30%)
Contact person & department	Prof. Dr. Reinhard Böcker, boeckerr@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	*Plant Nutrition and Soil Chemistry in the Tropics and Subtropics*
Course number	3301-430
Duration	Block 3
Course period
Credits	6 Ects
Course objectives	Students understand the cycling of mineral nutrients in tropical and subtropical agroecosystems. This is the basis for understanding nutritional constraints to crop growth (high yield and good quality products). In detail, availability of nutrients in typical soils of these areas, adaptation of plants to various adverse soil conditions (for example root growth, rhizosphere processes, and mycorrhiza), and possible measures such as fertilization (organic and mineral), liming, crop rotation, and mixed cropping are illustrated and discussed in lectures, seminars, and practical courses. Content: Nutrient flows and cycling in tropical and subtropical agroecosystems. Nutritional constraints to crop growth and adaptation of plants to adverse soil conditions. Organic fertilization for stabilization of soil fertility; mineral fertilization (functions, acquisition, uptake and fertilization of the various plant nutrients). Site specific consideration, uptake and fertilization of the various plant nutrients), Site specific consideration of nutritional status: various case studies for acid, drought, saline, calcareous and waterlogged sites.
Examination
Contact person & department	Röheld

Title	Poverty and Development Strategies
Course number	4901-420
Duration	Block 1 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	The students gain an understanding of the issues and objectives of agricultural and rural development. Overview of the history of development strategies and theories, current approaches and their problems with special emphasis on economic distribution, poverty reduction and growth and their interdependencies.
Examination	written exam
Contact person & department	Prof. Dr. Manfred Zeller, manfred.zeller@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Project in Soil Science
Course number	3102-420
Duration	unblocked
Course period	each semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	This module gives an insight into selected topics of modern soil science and trains your analytical skills as well as your skills in oral presentation.
Examination	oral exam
Contact person & department	Prof. Dr. Ellen Kandeler, kandeler@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Quality Management and Environmental Management in the
Course number	4202-410
Duration	(140-180 hours)
Course period	each summer semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Eine Einführung in die Grundlagen des Umwelt und Qualitätsmanagements.
Examination	schriftlich (Prüfungsvoraussetzung ist die Teilnahme an der Gruppenarbeit und die Präsentation im Rahmen der Lehrveranstaltungen des Teilmoduls 4202-412)
Contact person & department	Prof. Dr. Tilman Becker, tbecker@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	*Quantitative Methods in Biosciences*
Course number	3402-420
Duration	(140-180 hours)
Course period	Each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	The participants have a profound knowledge of basic statistical methods and concepts. They are familiar with advanced quantitative methods as used in either the biosciences or in economy. They are able to make informed use of up-to-date computing tools.
Examination	written exam
Contact person & department	piepho@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Remote Sensing
Course number	1201-410
Duration	(140-180 hours)
Course period	each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Basic principles of remote sensing Understanding of the radiative transfer equation Remote sensing of land-surface properties (temperature, fluxes, vegetation) Remote sensing of the atmosphere (temperature and humidity profiles, clouds, and precipitation) Interpretation of remote sensing data from satellites (e.g. visualization of high-impact weather events such as hurricanes)
Examination	written or oral exam
Contact person & department	Prof. Dr. Volker Wulfmeyer, wulfmeye@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Renewable Energy for Rural Areas
Course number	4403-470
Duration	Block 9 (140- 180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	each summer semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	After studying the module, the students - understand the interrelations between energy consumption and environmental impact - are aware of potential and limitations of renewable energy - know the fundamentals of energy conversion, transmission and storage - are able to evaluate renewable energies in terms economy and ecology - are able to select and size renewable energy systems
Examination	written exam
Contact person & department	Prof. Dr. Joachim Müller, joachim.mueller@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Soil Genesis Classification and Geography
Course number	3101-440
Duration	Unblocked (140-180 hours)
Course period	Each summer semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Advances course of the most important principles of soil pathogenesis and extension. You learn something about historical and modern soil systematics. Specification of associations of cold and moderate zones.
Examination	oral exam
Contact person & department	kstahr@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Spatial Data Analysis with GIS
Course number	3103-450
Duration	Block 7 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	Each summer semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Students learn to deal with spatial data using data bases, GeographicalInformation Systems, and geostatistical computer programs.
Examination	written exam
Contact person & department	tstreck@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Tropical Soils and Land Evaluation
Course number	3101-410
Duration	Block 1 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	Each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	Students understand the basic processes and concepts of soil genesis in the tropics. They know how soil characteristics influence land managemen tand its constraints. They can assess suitability of major crops at different sites. They acquire knowledge on major land evaluation approaches and on possible uses of GIS and databases for land use planning.
Examination	oral exam
Contact person & department	kstahr@uni-hohenheim.de

Title	Waste Management and Waste Techniques
Course number	4406-410
Duration	Unblocked (140-180 hours)
Course period	Each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	The students get a general overview over the topic "waste" in the municipal, commercial and industrial sectors. The actual situation of waste management in Germany and abroad is presented by the historical development of industry and society. The evolution of waste techniques is illustrated by the legal framework.The main topics are the techniques for waste treatment and their environmental impacts. The opportunities and limitations of waste prevention and waste utilisation are presented by examples. The lecture is illustrated by field trips toe.g. waste treatment plants with composting, sorting, incineration,waste water treatment processes.
Examination	oral exam
Contact person & department	martin.kranert@iswa.uni-stuttgart.de

Title	Water and Soil as Resources
Course number	4403-490
Duration	Block 3 (140-180 hours) 3.5 weeks
Course period	each winter semester
Credits	6 ECTS
Course objectives	The students know what the limitations and sensitivities of water and soil resources are. They are acquainted with methods for protecting these resources in agriculture. Apart from fundamental knowledge about water and soil, the diverse interactions in the soil-water-plant system are imparted and the economical and ecological aspects discussed. The students learn various methods of soil and water conservation. They are able to choose the most appropriate method among different solutions and to employ it efficiently, taking the social context into account.
Examination	written exam
Contact person & department	Prof. Dr. Joachim Müller, joachim.mueller@uni-hohenheim.de