Renewable Raw Materials and Bioresources
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)- Introduction in winter semester 2020/21
Overview
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Overview
The world population is growing faster and faster. Natural resources such as soil, water and air are becoming increasingly scarce. In addition there are the consequences of climate change. Forward-looking concepts for the sustainable conversion of existing resources and the development of new types of raw material deposits are more in demand than ever.
The Bachelor's programme "Renewable Raw Materials and Bioresources" provides students with a broad research and application-oriented basic technical knowledge as well as practice-oriented knowledge in the fields of bioresources and renewable raw materials. Students understand the value of natural resources (soil, water, plants, animals), know their significance for a bio-economic society and are able to explore their utilisation potential and implement it in practice within the framework of a sustainable bio-economy.What you should bring
The interdisciplinary programme requires students to be flexible and interested in scientific, economic, technological and social science issues, methods and ways of thinking.
- Accreditation
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Accreditation
since June 22, 2021
Composition of the Study Programme
- Composition of the Study Programme
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Regelstudienzeit
6 semesters - 180 credit points (CP)
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Composition of the study programme
The course content is divided into modules, each module has a scope of four semester hours per week and concludes with a study-related examination. The grades achieved in the individual module examinations determine the final grade.Students take a total of 17 core modules and 11 profile modules. Two of the profile modules can be replaced by a professional internship. The Bachelor's thesis is also required. The concept of the profile modules enables you to set a wide range of self-directed priorities on the basis of a scientifically oriented basic training (in the compulsory modules).
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Course of studies
1st semester 2nd semester 3rd semester Biology Introductory chemical internship Crop production Economics & Business Administration I Biochemistry I Plant Nutrition Mathematics and Statistics Bioeconomy Phytomedicine
Basics of ecology and soil science Natural Products Research Insects as a source of protein Genetics Bioresources Breeding for renewable resources and bioenergy 4th semester 5th semester 6th semester Sustainability Communication Profile module 4 Profile module 9 Renewable raw materials Profile module 5 Profile module 10 Profile module 1 Profile module 6 Profile module 11
Profile module 2 Profile module 7 Bachelor's thesis Profile module 3 Profile module 8 Bachelor's thesis Bachelor's thesis
Almost half of the working time of the sixth semester is devoted to the preparation of the Bachelor's thesis. In the Bachelor's thesis, you should be able to prove that you can independently prepare a scientific paper within a limited period of time.
Possible focus areas
The following areas could, for example, be considered for deeper research:
- Resource use, environmental protection and policy
- Plant breeding and climate change
- Sustainable agricultural systems I
- Lesser-used crops
- Protein and oil plants
- Agroforestry and mixed cultivation systems
- Bio energy
- Value chains in bioeconomy
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Practical application
Students have the opportunity to complete a nine-week internship (12 credit points) during their studies, which will familiarise them with the realities of the job and encourage them to individually design their further studies. The Internship Office maintains a database of suitable companies and institutions.
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Application
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Commencement of studies
only in the winter semester
Admission requirements
- General higher education entrance qualification (= Abitur or comparable qualification), Fachhochschule entrance qualification, master craftsman's examination, higher education entrance qualification for professionally qualified persons. More...
- Proof of internship (pre-study internship) is not required.
- Please note that applicants with a foreign higher education entrance qualification are also required to provide proof of German language skills. More...
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Application / Enrolment
The intake capacity of this degree programme is not limited.
The application for the winter semester 2020/21 must be received by the Registrar's Office of the University of Giessen by September 30, 2020. Application portal
Please note that deadline extensions can be decided for degree programmes with no intake limitation. These are published in the application portal.
Different rules may apply to international applicants. More...
Please note:
This year, other application and enrolment deadlines may apply.
Please refer to this page for information on the deadlines.
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Career options
More information
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PDF documents
- Flyer (in German)
- Study Guide (in German)
We would also be happy to send you printed copies, please use our contact form.
Examination- and study regulations
- Special regulations
(with module descriptions and module plans) (in English)
(Please note that only the German version of the modules is offical and legally binding. The english Version is for informative purposes only.) - General study regulations for modular and multi-stage study programmes
Courses offered in the course catalogue
- Electronical course catalogue (in German)
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Links
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Bachelor's programmes of Faculty 09
Agricultural Sciences
Nutritional Sciences
Nutrional Sciences and Home Economics
Renewable Raw Materials and Bioresources
Environmental Management
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Events for prospective students
There is a whole range of event offers, the current offers can be found in our News:
www.uni-giessen.de/studium
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Contact
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- Study counseling
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Prof. Dr. Marc Schetelig
Institute for Insect Biotechnology
Winchesterstrasse 2
35394 Giessen
Tel.: 0641 - 99 35901
Consultation hours by appointment
Marc.schetelig@agrar.uni-giessen.de
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Directions and reception of study service
- Registrar's office
(for formal study matters) - Central study guidance
(Counselling for students and prospective students) - Student-Hotline Call Justus
(Initial information on all questions concerning the study programme) - International office
(Counselling and support for international students and applicants)
- Registrar's office