Umwelt und globaler Wandel / Environment and Global Change (B.Sc.)

The Bachelor's programme Environment and Global Change deals with the major environmental issues of our time. How do we conserve resources such as water, soil and energy? How do we use them intelligently and sustainably? How do we shape agriculture in an environmentally friendly and forward-looking way? How do we produce food, drinking water, fibres, secondary raw materials and energy for a growing world population? 

What will I learn?

The degree programme has a natural science focus and is interdisciplinary, which means that students deal with issues from different disciplines. The programme includes subjects such as chemistry, mathematics and statistics, physics, biology, microbiology, ecology, hydrology and soil science. Students develop skills to develop and implement concepts for the sustainable use of resources. 

Agriculture plays an important role in this. As the largest user of the land surface, it is of crucial importance for the sustainable use and provision of resources. The broad focus of the degree programme offers the best conditions for a holistic view of sustainability aspects in the field of agriculture - nutrition - environment.

What skills and interests should I have?

In addition to the formal entry requirements (see application), we expect an interest in natural sciences, a certain down-to-earth attitude and an interest in technological issues. Basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry and biology is advantageous.

JLU offers preliminary courses in which you can refresh your knowledge before starting your studies. This way you are optimally prepared for your studies.

The course content is divided into modules. Each module has a scope of 6 CP (4 semester hours per week) and concludes with an examination. The grades achieved in the individual module examinations result in the final degree grade. 15 of the modules are compulsory (core modules), 13 modules are profile modules and can be selected from the entire range of courses offered by the department. The Bachelor's thesis corresponds to the scope of two teaching modules.

Individual specialisation takes place through the choice of profile modules. The degree programme is successfully completed when all modules have been passed.

Components of the study programme

The programme consists of 15 core modules (compulsory modules) and 13 profile modules (elective modules). Each module has a scope of 6 CP (4 hours per week for one semester) and concludes with a course-related examination. The grades achieved in the individual module examinations result in the final degree grade. In addition, the programme includes a Bachelor's thesis, which is equivalent to 2 modules. With this, you prove that you are able to independently prepare a scientific paper.

Individual profile

The development of an individual profile plays a major role in the degree programme. Our students decide for themselves whether they want to acquire a broad all-round knowledge or prefer to specialise, whether they want their studies to be more practice-oriented or scientific and theoretical. They can choose profile modules from the complete range of courses offered by the Department 09 or even from other departments at JLU.

Practical relevance

In addition to choosing practice-oriented modules, students have the opportunity to complete an internship to gain a first insight into professional life. Module BP 144 "Professional Internship" corresponds to 12 CP and can be chosen as a profile module in all Bachelor's degree programmes of Faculty 09. In this way, students familiarise themselves with the professional world and get suggestions for the individual organisation of their further studies. The Internship Office maintains a database of suitable companies and institutions and supports students in their search for a suitable internship.

Study Plan

Specialisation modules

Broad all-round knowledge or specialisation - both are possible. Our students have it in their hands, they put together their studies according to their individual inclinations from the whole range of our offer. From a selection of over 80 modules, students can choose profile modules from the following topics, for example:

• Landscape planning
• Landscape, water and material balance
• Resource management
• Soil resources and soil protection
• Microbiology
• Bioinformatics
• Communication and extension 
• Organic Farming
• Renewable raw materials and bioresources
• Plant cultivation and plant breeding
• Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy
• Market theory 
• Insect Biotechnology

Examination and study regulations

Special Regulations (with module descriptions and module plans)
General Regulations for Bachelor's and Master's programmes

Please note that only the German version of the regulation is official and legally binding. The English version is for informative purposes only.

Courses offered in the course catalogue

Electronical course catalogue (in German)

Study programme flyer

B.Sc. Umwelt und globaler Wandel (PDF in German)

Accreditation

The programme has been accredited since 28 September 2007.

Are you still not entirely sure whether the course of study is the right one for you? We support you with a wide range of information, events and advisory services around your study orientation and choice. For example, experience real university atmosphere at our Hoch­schul­informations­tagen (HIT) and the Open Campus Day!

Study orientation

To help you get off to a good start with your studies, we warmly invite you to attend our orientation events. Here you will learn
everything you need to know about starting your studies:

• creating a course schedule,
• examination regulations and registration deadlines,
• campus areas and leisure activities,
• and much more.

At the same time, you will have the opportunity to get to know your future fellow students.