University of Göttingen
Course Structure
Forest and Nature Management in a Changing Climate
The overview of the second year in Göttingen is provided in the table below. The thesis (30 ECTS) leaves 30 ECTS for modules in semester 1. The compulsory and restricted elective modules focus on climate change in forest and nature management in relation to contemporary societal challenges.
Click on each course for a detailed description. The descriptions can change.
For access to the study and exam regulations in Göttingen, please visit the University of Göttingen’s SUFONAMA page and navigate to the “Structure” tab.
| Semester 1 | Bioclimatology & Global Change (6) | Forest Management in a Changing Climate (6) | Forest Health under Climate Change (6) | Research Planning (6) | Restricted elective module (6)* |
| Semester 2 | Master Thesis (30) | ||||
*Restricted elective modules can be e.g.:
Statistical Data Analysis with R (6)
Monitoring of Forests and Landscapes (6)
Soil Hydrology (6)
Ecosystem – Atmosphere Processes (6)
Remote Sensing Image Processing with Open Source Software (6)
Ecological Functions of Wildlife: Implications for Conservation and Management (6)
International Forest Policy and Economics (6)
| Semester 1 | Bioclimatology & Global Change (6) | Forest Management in a Changing Climate (6) | Forest Health under Climate Change (6) | Research Planning (6) | Restricted elective module (6)* |
| Semester 2 | Master Thesis (30) | ||||
Statistical Data Analysis with R (6)
Monitoring of Forests and Landscapes (6)
Soil Hydrology (6)
Ecosystem – Atmosphere Processes (6)
Remote Sensing Image Processing with Open Source Software (6)
Ecological Functions of Wildlife: Implications for Conservation and Management (6)