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Classes and programs on ecology, sustainability and environmental protection

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At the University of Jena, a variety of courses and specializations are available that deal with sustainability from many different angles. Therefore, a wide range of sustainability-related classes is available for students.

Information

Here you can now find courses related to sustainability right in the Friedolin portal.

This list is not complete yet. So if you attend a sustainability-related class, feel free to make the lecturer aware of the possibility to add the class there. This will help other interested students to find sustainability-related classes more quickly. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact the Green Office.

Sustainability-related courses in the winter semester 2022/23

Also this semester there is offered a variety of lectures or seminars on sustainability-related topics. Here you will find a selection.

Whether the events are a regular part of your study plan, whether you want to further your education in the field of sustainability, or whether you want to broaden your horizons as a guest student - the following exciting sustainability-related classes will be held at the University of Jena this winter semester. For the possibility of participation outside of your core studies, please contact your departmental advisor and the respective lecturers.

Please note: Since most of the listed courses are well-demanded, participation as part of an additional module or as a second or guest student can only be offered according to the remaining capacity.

Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences

Seminar Aufbereitung und Recycling fester Roh- und Reststoffe, Herr Prof. Dr. Matthias Schirmer (EAH)
Lecture Physische Geographie und Bodenkunde: Atmosphäre, Hydrosphäre, Biosphäre, Herr Prof. Dr. Roland Zech
Lecture Klima- und Umweltwandel, Herr Prof. Dr. Roland Zech
Seminar Studienprojekt Geoökologie, Herr Prof. Dr. Roland Zech

Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Seminar Umwelt- und Nachhaltigkeitspolitik, Frau Prof. Dr. Sina Leipold (Optional course open to everyone, every winter semester)
Seminar Global Sustainability Governance, Frau Prof. Dr. Sina Leipold (Optional course open to everyone, every summer semester)
Specialization Nachhaltigkeit und gesellschaftliche Transformation: In this section you will find various courses from the Master of Sociology related to sustainability.
Certificate Corporate Social Responsibility and Ecological Responsibility de for Master students of Psychology and Applied Ethics. If students take courses from both programs and complete an internship with a CSR or sustainability focus, this certificate can be obtained in addition to the regular degree.

Faculty of Law

Seminar Aktuelle Fragen des Öffentlichen Wirtschaftsrechts, des Umweltrechts sowie des Energierechts, Herr Prof. Dr. Matthias Knauff
Lecture Einführung in das Klimaschutzrecht, Herr Dr. Hartmut Kahl
Lecture Naturwissenschaftlich-technische Grundlagen der Energiewirtschaft, Herr Dr. Nicolai Herrmann

Faculty of Biological Sciences

Lecture Allgemeine Ökologie, Herr Prof. Dr. Stefan Halle
Lecture Landschaftsökologie, Herr Prof. Dr. Stefan Halle

Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

Lecture/Exercise Vertiefungsmodul Klima und Nachhaltigkeit, Herr Jun-Prof. Dr. Matthias Menter, Herr Prof. Dr. Andreas Freytag