Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Management

Course Description

The course covers topics such as analysis of variance, comparison of treatments, mixed linear models, experimental designs, and data analysis using statistical software. 

Faculty

Faculty of Agricultural Science, Nutritional Science and Environmental Management

Department

Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding II, Department of Biometry and Population Genetics

Lecturer

Dr. Carola Zenke-Philippi

Study Period (dd/mm/yy)

12/10/2026 - 12/02/2027

Mode and Time

Asynchronous (recorded)

Class Format

Lecture and Tutorials

Online Tool for Teaching

Stud.IP, YouTube

Language of Instruction

English

Target Group

Master
Open to students of the following fields: everyone interested in the topic

Prerequisites

English 

Examination Format

Take-home examination

ECTS

6

Course Description

The course introduces the students to key concepts for analysing economic development and applies them to a range of current development topics. I place specific emphasis on the role of natural resources and institutions in the process of development. While the course takes an economics perspective, it considers economic development as a multidisciplinary topic and integrates viewpoints from neighbouring social sciences into a problem-centred approach. It is divided into four parts (I to IV), each consisting of three sessions. Starting with an introduction to essential theories and models of economic growth and structural change in part I, the roles of natural resources and agriculture will be explored in part II. Part III focuses on institutions and the pivotal governance mechanisms of growth and development. In part IV, I will extend the concepts learned so far to investigate current problems of finance and development aid, culture, corruption, religion and violent conflict. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to case studies and applications with a specific eye on emerging and transition economies.

Faculty

Faculty of Agricultural Science, Nutritional Science and Environmental Management

Department

Department of Agricultural Policy and Market Research

Lecturer

Prof. Dr. Martin Petrick

Study Period (dd/mm/yy)

12/10/2026 - 12/02/2027

Mode and Time

Synchronous
Weekly: Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.  

Class Format

Hybrid lecture

Online Tool for Teaching

BigBlueButton

Language of Instruction

English

Target Group

Master, PhD

Prerequisites

English C1
Participants should have a basic understanding of economics and statistics as taught in Bachelor study courses in the social sciences or management. Furthermore, they should be able to read and understand English language texts and follow English teaching.

Examination Format

Audio statements, open book exam

ECTS

6

Course Description

Even though the importance of sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals are increasingly acknowledged and accepted throughout society, we still need to identify tangible ways it can be implemented in practice. The course provides a general introduction to the theory and methodologies of sustainability research and it will show how transdisciplinary approaches can deliver better solutions in practice. The course is structured in three main parts: I) origins of sustainable development and the core idea of sustainable research. Using international and regional cases to provide active student participation and critical reflection II) Introduction to inter- and transdisciplinary research and collaboration. Students will look at the process of transdisciplinary collaboration III) and investigate the use of specific tools and methodologies which can apply to various sectors.
 

Faculty

Faculty of Agricultural Science, Nutritional Science and Environmental Management

Department

Department of Consumer Research, Communication and Food Sociology

Lecturer

Vera Lange

Study Period (mm/yy)

10/26-03/27

Mode and Time

Class Format

Seminar + Exercises