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Information and support LOCATIONS Welcome Center Campus Koblenz Ines Tobis Campus Koblenz Campus Landau Email: [email protected] Universitätsstraße 1 Fortstraße 7 Website: www.uni-ko-ld.de/welcome 56070 Koblenz 76829 Landau Germany Germany Course Guidance Tel.: +49 261 287-0 Tel.: +49 6341 280-0 Prof. Dr. Klaus Fischer Email: [email protected] Central Administration Website: www.uni-ko-ld.de/biogeo Rhabanusstraße 3 The University 55118 Mainz Germany The University of Koblenz-Landau is a young university Tel.: +49 6131 37460-0 with a unique structure. With our campus in Koblenz, our campus in Landau and the central administration facebook.com/uni.koblenz.landau in Mainz, we are present at altogether three locations. Since its foundation, the university has developed youtube.com/user/unikoblenzlandau dynamically. With ca. 17,000 students, we have become twitter.com/unikold the second-largest university in Rhineland-Palatinate. We have kept manageable structures and a personal Homepage atmosphere which fosters an easier and direct contact www.uni-koblenz-landau.de for students to teachers but also into research. Speaking of research: We have a set profile. Our research activities Overview of the degree program and study programs are governed by the three fields www.uni-ko-ld.de/biogeo “Learning”, “Society” and “Environment”.

Uniblog – The online-magazine INTERCONNECTED AND INTERNATIONAL www.uni-koblenz-landau.de/blog We are working together in research and teaching with partner universities around the globe. Young people from more than 80 countries are studying APPLY NOW! with us and we also support our outgoing exchange Deadlines for winter semester: 15 June for non-EU students students with their stay abroad. By the way: The and 15 July for EU-students. Deadlines for summer semester: University of Koblenz-Landau is an ideal starting point IMPRINT MASTER 15 Dec. for non-EU students and 15 Jan. for EU-students. Editor: The President of the University of Koblenz-Landau for visionaries. We are an entrepreneurial university Due to the long visa application process, we strongly advise Editorial Office: Department 3 Mathematics / Sciences, and provide expert support for start-ups. A family- BIOGEOSCIENCES non-EU students to apply for the summer semester by Welcome Center Landau friendly policy is important to us. We, e.g., have a Layout: designLOVA 15 Nov. and for the winter semester by 15 May. Applicants with Photo Credits: Hans-Georg Merkel, Prof. Dr. Klaus Fischer modern kindergarten with qualified staff for daycare Campus Koblenz an international degree apply via www.uni-assist.de August 2020 on both campuses. Department 3 Mathematics / Sciences Profile Study contents Research cooperations Program overview

Climate change, loss of biodiversity, extreme weather Close cooperation exists with the German Federal Master BioGeoScience BioGeoScience events, destruction of ecosystems—we are currently Institute of Hydrology in Koblenz (Bundesanstalt facing a multitude of environmental problems! This Conservation Biology für Gewässerkunde), with universities in Rwanda Degree Master of Science research-based MSc program is attractive for all Biodiversity of Angiosperms and Madagascar as well as various other research Location Campus Koblenz students who are interested in the consequences of Aquatic Ecology and Management institutions in Germany and abroad. anthropogenic environmental change. Study contents Methods in Geo-Ecology A bachelor degree (3-year study course) with a focus on environ- include, for instance, the loss of biodiversity and eco- Landscape Ecology mental sciences, grade “good” Physical Geography system services. modules Mandatory Semester abroad or better. A very good command of the The program combines the fields of biology and Due to the high number of elective modules (42 ECTS), Course requirements English language is expected. In individual cases, admission geography. During the course of studies, you will Internships it is very easy to integrate a semester abroad. may be granted irrespective of gain knowledge in the fields of conservation biology, Research Practical the final grade. This is subject

Elective Elective to approval by the board of aquatic ecology, biodiversity, landscape ecology, modules Master Thesis examiners. geo-ecology, and physical geography. The program Career prospect prepares you for responsible positions within the broad Local admission restrictions none field of environmental research and qualifies you for During the course of studies, you will acquire a Start of studies Winter and summer semester starting a PhD. broad range of scientific and methodological skills. Practical and research This qualifies you to conduct environmental research Duration of studies 4 semesters There are seven mandatory modules with 48 ECTS as well as for consulting jobs in governmental and Language of teaching English in total, all taught in English. You are free to set your orientation non-governmental organizations, national and own priorities by selecting seven elective modules international companies as well as engineering and (42 ECTS in total) out of the ones offered. Focal areas The program entails a high proportion of practical consulting offices. are: biodiversity, terrestrial ecology, aquatic ecology, classes. These include excursions, field and labo- tropical ecology, geo-ecology, regional development, ratory practicals as well as seminars. Especially the and man and environment. various internships give the students the opportunity The faculty presents itself to carry out small research projects in teams, and, thus, to implement their theoretical knowledge into The Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences includes practice and thereby gaining hands-on experience all sciences, mathematics, and sports. The master‘s in research. This ensures a strong focus on research. program is organized by the Institute of Integrated A majority of courses is taught in English which Natural Sciences with its departments of biology, prepares the students for a career within an inter- chemistry, geography, and physics. The institute national context. has two main research foci, namely anthropogenic environmental change (biology, geography) and material sciences (chemistry, physics).