First Semester
In the first semester you will start your studies with an orientation week for all new M.Sc. students in Integrated Climate System Sciences.
During the orientation week, students will get acquainted with the Climate Science program, the research institutions on Climate Science in Hamburg, and the university's campus. We will arrange for a get-together with second year students, PhD candidates and Alumni. In addition, you will attend a training on cross-cultural competence and conclude the first week with a trip to the North Sea coast.
Overview of the modules offered in the first semester:
Basic Scientific Skills
Module Number: ICSS-M-1.1
Title: Basic Scientific Skills
Learning Outcomes: Students have been introduced to the concept of integrated climate research; they have gained knowledge in key disciplines of earth system sciences (physics, biology, geochemistry), as well as in applied mathematics (statistics and numerics) necessary for climate research. Students have been introduced to the fundamentals of generic research skills.
Contents:
Compulsory courses:
63-901 Basic Research Skills (Beer, Zubrzycki, SICSS Lecturers)
63-902 Introduction to Statistics (Held)
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: none
Recommended Prerequisites: See specific announcements for the individual courses
Exam Framework:
- Type: Joint module exam, as a rule: report. Deviations will be announced at the beginning of the courses.
- Requirements for registration: none
- Language: English
- Credit Points: 3
Course Type and Usability: Compulsory for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester, including a one-week block course in the first week of the lectures.
Module Coordinator: Head of SICSS
Basic Research Skills
Course Number: ICSS-M-1.1.1 (63-901)
Title: Basic Research Skills
Learning Outcomes: Students have been introduced to the concept of integrated climate research; they have gained knowledge in key disciplines of earth system sciences (physics, biology, geochemistry), as well as in applied mathematics (numerical methods in climate research). Students have been introduced to generic research and technical skills.
Contents: Introductory lectures on key disciplines of earth system sciences (physics, biology, geochemistry), introductory lectures on numerical methods in climate modelling, lectures on technical skills such as data acquisition and visualization, lectures on academic skills such as information and communication (academic writing and publication), working in libraries, good scientific practice and living, studying and working in an intercultural context.
Educational Concept: Lectures (2 SWS), homework assignments
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: -
Recommended Prerequisites: Experienced knowledge of a word processing or typesetting system
Exam Framework:
- Type: Joint module exam
- Requirements for registration: None
- Language: English
- Duration/Size: -
- Weight Factor for Module Grade: 0%
Credit Points: 3
Workload:
- Campus Study: 45 hours
- Self-study: 20 hours
- Exam Preparation: 25 hours
Course Type and Usability: Compulsory for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Head of SICSS
Course Lecturer(s): C. Beer, S. Zubrzycki and SICSS Lecturers
Literature: Material will be provided during the course.
Introduction to Statistics
Course Number: ICSS-M-1.1.2 (63-902)
Title: Introduction to Statistics
Learning Outcomes: Students know the basics of probability theory and the most important probability distribution functions. They are able to perform standard statistical analyses including hypothesis tests. The students are familiar with the basics of time series analysis, autoregressive processes, and Bayesian statistics.
Contents: Probability theory, probability density functions, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of time series, stochastic processes, and Bayesian statistics.
Educational Concept: Lectures (2 SWS) including discussions, introducGon to the statistical software R, practice in applications, problem solution in teams
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: None
Recommended Prerequisites: Unix on a basic level
Exam Framework:
- Type: Report
- Requirements for registration: Regular and active participation
- Language: English
- Duration/Size:
- Weight Factor for Module Grade: 100%
Credit Points: 3
Workload:
- Campus Study: 26 hours
- Self-study: 26 hours
- Exam Preparation: 38 hours
Course Type and Usability: Compulsory for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Head of SICSS
Course Lecturer: H. Held
Literature: Will be announced during the course
The Climate System
Module Number: ICSS-M-1.2
Title: The Climate System
Learning Outcomes: Students are familiar with the fundamental components of the physical and biogeochemical aspects of the climate system.
Contents:
Compulsory courses:
63-904 Physics of the Climate System (Borchert, Lentz)
63-905 Global Biogeochemical Cycles and the Climate System (Hartmann, Kutzbach)
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: None
Recommended Prerequisites: See specific announcements for the individual courses
Exam Framework:
- Type: Joint module exam; as a rule: oral. Deviations will be announced at the beginning of the courses.
- Requirements for registration: none
- Language: English
- Duration/Size: Maximum 60 minutes
- Credit Points: 4.5
Course Type and Usability: Compulsory for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Track Coordinator Physics
Physics of the Climate System
Course Number: ICSS-M-1.2.1 (63-904)
Title: Physics of the Climate System
Learning Outcomes: Students have a basic understanding of the meteorological and oceanographic processes relevant for the mean state and variability of the climate system.
Contents: Description of oceanic and atmospheric mean state, and circulation. Ocean – atmosphere interaction. Radiation Balance. Global Energy Budget and Transports. Thermohaline Circulation. Climate Variability from Decadal to Paleoclimatic Gmescales. Observations and Modeling of the Climate System.
Educational Concept: Lectures (2 SWS) and exercises (2 SWS)
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Exam Framework:
- Type: Joint module exam; as a rule: oral. Deviations will be announced at the beginning of the courses.
- Requirements for registration: successful completion of exercises handed out in class
- Language: English
- Duration/Size: -
- Weight Factor for Module Grade: 100%
Credit Points: 4.5
Workload:
- Campus Study: 52 hours
- Self-study: 52 hours
- Exam Preparation: 31 hours
Course Type and Usability: Compulsory for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Track Coordinator Physics
Course Lecturer: L. Borchert, S. Lentz
Literature: Will be announced during the course
Global Biogeochemical Cycles and the Climate System
Course Number: ICSS-M-1.2.2 (63-905)
Title: Global Biogeochemical Cycles and the Climate System
Learning Outcomes: Students understand the processes controlling the major global cycles of biogeochemical matter between the atmosphere, ocean and land. The students know the interactions between biogeochemical processes and the climate system.
Contents: Biogeochemical processes relevant on the global scale. This includes the explanation of hydrologic, atmospheric, extraterrestrial, geological, biological, and human causes of environmental change on time scales of tens, thousands, and millions of years.
Educational Concept: Lectures (3 SWS) and exercises (1 SWS)
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Exam Framework:
- Type: Oral exam
- Requirements for registration: successful compleGon of exercises handed out in class
- Language: English
- Duration/Size: -
- Weight Factor for Module Grade: -
Credit Points: 4.5
Workload:
- Campus Study: 52 hours
- Self-study: 52 hours
- Exam Preparation: 31 hours
Course Type and Usability: Compulsory for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule. Maximum number of participants: 30 with preference for ICSS students.
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Track Coordinator Physics, Track Coordinator Biogeochemistry
Course Lecturer: J. Hartmann, L. Kutzbach
Literature: Will be announced during the course
Climate and Society
Module Number: ICSS-M-1.3
Title: Climate and Society
Learning Outcomes: Students are familiar with the economic and social science basics and are able to apply this knowledge to climate related problems.
Contents:
Compulsory courses:
63-907 Climate and Society (Held, Scheffran, Schneider)
63-908 Introduction to Social Sciences and Climate Communication (Rödder, Revers)
63-909 Climate Policy Scenarios (Held, Köhl, Neupane)
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: None
Recommended Prerequisites: See specific announcements for the individual courses
Exam Framework:
- Type: Assignment. The specific type will be announced at the beginning of the lectures.
- Requirements for registration: Course specific
- Language: English
- Credit Points: 3
Course Type and Usability: Compulsory for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Track Coordinator Economic and Social Sciences
Climate and Society: Security and Sustainability
Course Number: ICSS-M-1.3.2 (63-907)
Title: Climate and Society: Security and Sustainability
Learning Outcomes: Students have a fundamental understanding of human-environment interactions, are able to assess the societal impacts and conflicts of climate change and know the conceptual, normative and theoretical foundations of security and sustainability of resource use and public goods.
Contents: Based on a framework of human-environment interactions in the Anthropocene, the complex relationship between climate change and socio-economic systems is assessed, with a focus on the security and sustainability dimensions. Factors and conditions of environmental change and resource conflicts are critically discussed, with a focus on the debate on climate change and human security, including water scarcity, food insecurity, flood and storm disasters and environmental migration in regional hot spots. The role of sustainable development in stabilizing human environment interactions is discussed. Starting with definitions and classifications of the sustainability concept, ethical schools and normative values are introduced, as well as the role of market prices and non-market services; internalization of externalities and public goods. Historical and recent perspectives and development in security and sustainability are presented.
Educational Concept: Lectures (2 SWS) with homework assignments
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Exam Framework:
- Type: Written/oral exam
- Requirements for registration: Homework assignments
- Language: English
- Duration/Size: -
- Weight Factor for Module Grade: -
Credit Points: 3
Workload:
- Campus Study: 28hours
- Self-study: 32 hours
- Exam Preparation: 30 hours
Course Type and Usability: Compulsory for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Track Coordinator Economic and Social Sciences
Course Lecturers: H. Held, J. Scheffran, U. Schneider
Literature: Will be announced during the course.
Introduction to Social Sciences and Climate Communication
Course Number: ICSS-M-1.3.3 (63-908)
Title: Introduction to Social Sciences and Climate Communication
Learning Outcomes: Students have acquired an understanding of (a) the place of the social sciences within science, (b) key social science concepts in their application to science and (c) the role and dynamics of public and media communication about climate change, climate policy and climate science.
Contents: This course clarifies the place of the social sciences within science in comparison to the natural sciences. It introduces key social science concepts such as social roles, norms, and organisation. The course will use the case of climate change communication as one particularly relevant example of science communication to present and discuss both, the logics of the mass media and the study of the interplay of scientists, journalists and other actors in public debates about climate change. A cross-cutting theme will be to introduce social-scientific reasoning and how this can contribute to an integrated study of climate change.
Educational Concept: Interactive lectures (2 SWS)
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Exam Framework:
- Type: Assignment
- Requirements for registration: 1 research essay and 1 short oral presentation incl. handout
- Language: English
- Duration/Size: 2 Assignments, 1500 words for the essay, 15 min presentation
Credit Points: 3
Workload:
- Campus Study: 26 hours
- Self-study: 26 hours
- Exam Preparation: 38 hours
Course Type and Usability: Compulsory for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Maximum number of participants: 20
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Track Coordinator Economic and Social Sciences
Course Lecturers: S. Rödder, M. Revers
Literature: Will be announced during the course.
Climate Policy Scenarios: Economics, Integrative Assessments and Negotiations
Course Number: ICSS-M-1.3.1 (63-909)
Title: Climate Policy Scenarios: Economics, Integrative Assessments and Negotiations
Learning Outcomes: Students have an overview on the economic foundation and evaluation of coupled climate-energy-economy scenarios, the inventory based determination of forest stocks and management scenarios aiming in-depth at one particular policy measure, and the structure and processes of intergovernmental negotiations.
Contents: Principles of economic welfare theory such as the concept of utility functions, social preferences and social planner, fundamental theorems in welfare economics, types of market failure; climate-target oriented integrated assessment, derivation of costs of policy intervenGons; based on the IPCC Guidelines on AFOLU (Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use), GHG reporting within the UNFCCC process. This will be done by the example of negotiations on the crediGng of GHG mitigation measures in the forestry sector and the forest based industries.
Educational Concept: Interactive Lectures (1 SWS, October - December) and subsequent block seminar (1 SWS, March)
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Exam Framework:
- Type: Written exam
- Requirements for registration: Participation in block seminar
Language: English
Duration/Size: -
Weight Factor for Module Grade: -
Credit Points: 3
Workload:
- Campus Study: 28hours
- Self-study: 32 hours
- Exam Preparation: 30 hours
Course Type and Usability: Compulsory for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Track Coordinator Economic and Social Sciences
Course Lecturers: H. Held, M. Köhl, P. Neupane
Literature: Climate Change 2014 – Synthesis Report - Summary for Policymakers; IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (2006)
Climate Science Specialization
Module Number: ICSS-M-1.4
Title: Climate Science Specialization
Learning Outcomes: Students have gained disciplinary knowledge in two special disciplines of the three tracks of climate science.
Contents:
2 courses (6 CP) have to be chosen from a selection that varies each year. The available courses typically cover topics such as atmospheric circulation systems, social science methods, sustainable development goals, and interdisciplinary lecture series on climate and health.
Current offers:
- 63-761 Sea Ice Physics, Observations and Modeling I (Notz)
- 63-911 Introduction to Numerical Approaches (Behrens)
- 63-913 Aquatic Geochemistry (Hartmann, Moras)
- 63-916 Atmospheric Circulation Systems: Part I (Borth)
- 63-920 Introduction to Social Sciences Methods (Revers)
- 63-924 Reflecting on Sustainable Development Goals (Sillmann, Borchert)
- 63-925 Lecture Series Extremes in the Earth System (Sillmann, Borchert)
- ISA-200.016 Lecture Series Climate and Health (Sillmann)
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: None
Recommended Prerequisites: See specific announcements for the individual courses.
Exam Framework:
- Type: Joint module exam. The specifics will be announced at the beginning of the courses.
- Requirements for registration: Course-specific
- Language: English
- Duration/Size: maximum 90 minutes (written), 60 minutes (oral), 15 pages (written), 20 minutes (presentation)
- Credit Points: 6
Course Type and Usability: Compulsory for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Track coordinators
Sea ice physics, observations and modeling
Course Number: ICSS-M-1.4.2 (63-761)
Title: Sea ice physics, observations and modeling I
Learning Outcomes: This course provides a hands-on introduction into the physics of sea ice and its interaction with the atmosphere and the ocean. The students will learn how sea-ice related processes are observed in situ and from satellite, and how these processes can be modeled numerically. They will gain experience in planning an observational campaign, analysing field and laboratory data, carrying out lab experiments, and presenting research findings.
Contents: Overview of sea ice in the Earth System; the polar climate system; sea ice dynamics and thermodynamics; snow on sea ice; techniques of in situ and remote sensing observations; modeling sea ice; analysing field and laboratory data.
Educational Concept: Lectures and tutorials (4 SWS)
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Exam Framework:
- Type: Written exam
- Language: English
Credit Points: 6
Workload:
- Campus Study: 56 hours
- Self-study: 64 hours
- Exam Preparation: 60 hours
Course Type and Usability: Elective for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Track coordinators
Course Lecturers: D. Notz
Literature: Will be announced during the course.
Introduction to Numerical Approaches
Course Number: ICSS-M-1.4.1 (63-911)
Title: Introduction to Numerical Approaches
Learning Outcomes: Students are familiar with the fundamentals of numerical approaches used in geophysical and climate models. They know the underlying mathematical problem formulations, the principle of numerical discretization and understand the uncertainties of corresponding models. They know how to implement numerical methods in prototypical software.
Contents: Introduction to numerical methods and concepts of accuracy/ uncertainty evaluation, introduction to floating point numbers, condition and stability, solution of linear systems, interpolation and approximation, discretization of differential equations (finite differences), interpolation, linear approximation, numerical quadrature, trigonometric interpolation, programming introduction in MATLAB scripting.
Educational Concept: Lectures with practical parts (2 SWS)
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: None
Recommended Prerequisites: Knowledge of linear algebra, calculus and basic knowledge of computer usage, including basic programming knowledge.
Exam Framework:
- Type: Assignments during the semester
- Requirements for registration: Active participation
- Language: English
- Weight Factor for Module Grade: 50%
Credit Points: 3
Workload:
- Campus Study: 28 hours
- Self-study: 30 hours
- Exam Preparation: 20 hours
Course Type and Usability: Elective for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Track coordinators
Course Lecturers: J. Behrens
Literature: Will be announced during the course.
Aquatic Geochemistry
Course Number: ICSS-M-1.4 (63-xxx)
Title: Aquatic Geochemistry
Learning Outcomes: Students know about important processes that control the chemical composition of natural waters (surface waters and groundwaters).
Contents: Basic hydrochemical background knowledge, including equilibrium thermodynamics, activity-concentration relationships, the carbonate system and pH control on the composition of waters, basic knowledge about clay minerals and cation exchange, organic compounds in natural waters, redox equilibria, redox conditions in natural waters, kinetics, weathering and water chemistry. The approach is to combine background theory (e.g. thermodynamics, carbonate system (CO2), dissolution/precipitation of maker, physics of water-air gas exchange, etc.) with case studies from the literature.
Educational Concept: Lectures (2 SWS). Discussion of representative examples
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: None
Recommended Prerequisites: Good knowledge of the natural sciences
Exam Framework:
- Type: will be announced at the beginning of the course.
- Requirements for registration: Active participation
- Language: English
Credit Points: 3
Workload:
- Campus Study: 26 hours
- Self-study: 42 hours
- Exam Preparation: 22 hours
Course Type and Usability: Elective for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Track coordinators
Course Lecturers: J. Hartmann, C. Moras
Literature: Will be announced during the course.
Atmospheric Circulation Systems: Part I
Course Number: ICSS-M-1.4.3 (63-916)
Title: Atmospheric Circulation Systems: Part I
Learning Outcomes: Students have an overview of basic physical concepts and processes explaining the structure and dynamics of planetary atmospheres, as well as a deeper understanding of selected examples.
Contents: Important topics are atmospheric environment, composition and structure; moist thermodynamics and the fluid parcel concept; circulation systems (waves, vortices and turbulence) in simple idealized atmospheres.
Educational Concept: 4 SWS
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Exam Framework:
- Type: Joint module exam
- Requirements for registration: Active participation
- Language: English
Credit Points: 3
Workload:
- Campus Study: 39 hours
- Self-study: 21 hours
- Exam Preparation: 30 hours
Course Type and Usability: Elective for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Min/Max number of participants: 5-25
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Track coordinators
Course Lecturers: H. Borth
Literature: Will be announced during the course.
Introduction to Social Sciences Methods
Course Number: ICSS-M-1.4.8 (63-920)
Title: Introduction to Social Sciences Methods
Learning Outcomes: Students are familiar with the most common quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in the social sciences: interview, survey, participant observation and content analysis.
Contents: The aim of this course is to introduce students with a background in natural sciences or geography to relevant quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in the social sciences: interview, survey, participant observation and content analysis. The course consists of short interactive lectures and a research exercise planned as a research internship in which the students pursue their own research questions, working with real data to gain some practical experience in data acquisition and analysis in the social sciences. The course will be held in several block lectures in the second half of the winter term (January). After the lectures, students will work on their own research projects and present findings at a small conference end of March.
Educational Concept: Interactive Lecture with practical applications of methods (2 SWS)
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: Concurrent participation in the course Introduction to the social sciences (Course 1.3.3)
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Exam Framework:
- Type: Joint module exam
- Language: English
Credit Points: 3
Workload:
- Campus Study: 26 hours
- Self-study: 26 hours
- Exam Preparation: 38 hours
Course Type and Usability: Elective for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Min/Max number of participants: 5-25
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Track coordinators
Course Lecturers: M. Revers
Literature: Will be announced during the course.
Reflecting on Sustainable Development Goals
Course Number: 63-924
Title: Reflecting on Sustainable Development Goals
Contents: Sustainable transition is paramount for mitigating and adapting to anthropogenic climate change. To achieve this transition, the United Nations have defined 17 goals that address key challenges in face of climate change. This course reflects on these UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Implications of the SDGs are discussed, alongside targets and activities that may facilitate reaching the SDGs. A particular focus is on implementation and use of the SDGs in the “real world”, and how they are taken up by practitioners.
Learning Outcomes: Throughout the course, the students will develop a deeper understanding of the SDGs, their implications and the processes surrounding sustainable transition. Applying the knowledge from the class, the students get the chance to reflect on practical implications, synergies and trade-offs between the SDGs in a final report.
Educational Concept: Seminar (2 SWS)
Language: English
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Exam Framework:
- Type: Final report
- Language: English
- Credit Points: 3
Course Type and Usability: Elective for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Maximum number of participants: 20
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter and summer semester
Duration: Block of 5 days
Module Coordinator: Track coordinators
Course Lecturers: J. Sillmann, L. Borchert
Literature: Will be announced during the course.
Lecture Series on Extremes in the Earth System
Module number: 63-925
Title: Lecture series on extremes in the earth system
Learning Outcomes: Students have a fundamental understanding of different aspects of extremes in the earth system (including, but not limited to, the climate, biogeochemistry, economy and society). The students have learned various methods and approaches to assess extremes in the earth system and know the conceptual, normative and theoretical foundations of extremes in these contexts.
Contents: This course aims to provide a wide overview of different aspects of extremes in the earth system, including the climate, biogeochemistry, economy and society. Experts from within and outside Universität Hamburg elucidate methods, approaches and results from the latest sciences regarding studying extremes in the earth system, including cascading effects and feedbacks between different earth systems components. Discussions accompanying the presentations enable drawing connections between presented topics. The presentations illuminate factors and conditions of earth system extremes in a changing climate, including physical extremes as well as connected issues of flood and storm disasters, water scarcity, food insecurity, public discourse and beyond. All of these topics feed into discussions of earth system risk assessment, which informs considerations of ethical values and policy interactions, finally leading into an understanding of adaptation and mitigation needs involving earth system extremes.
Educational Concept: Lectures (2 SWS)
Language: English
Formal Requirements for Participation: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Exam Framework:
- Type: Written examination
- Requirements for registration: regular attendance of the lecture series
- Language: English
- Duration/Size: 2 SWS
- Credit Points: 3
Course Type and Usability: Open for M.Sc. ICSS students and related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Frequency of Offer: Winter semester
Course Lecturers: L. Borchert, J. Sillmann
Literature: Will be announced during the course.
Lecture Series Climate and Health
Course Number: ISA-200.016
Title: Lecture Series Climate and Health
Contents: Climate change is already affecting all regions across the globe with human influence contributing to many observed changes in regional temperature and precipitation as well as climate extremes, such as heatwaves, droughts, storms and floods. The impacts of climate change on human health are manifold and will increase with further global warming. This lecture series will provide knowledge about different aspects of climate and climatic changes affecting various aspects of human health, such as occupational health, reproductive health, cardiovascular, inflammatory and infectious diseases, or impacts on preterm children. Lectures will also give insights in future climate change, urban health and challenges and opportunities for adaptation and long-term planning in meeting future energy and health care demands.
Educational Concept: Lectures (2 SWS)
Language: English
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Exam Framework:
- Type: Written exam
- Language: English
- Credit Points: 3
Course Type and Usability: Elective for M.Sc. ICSS; open for students of related M.Sc. programs, dependent on capacities and schedule.
Maximum number of participants: 40
Frequency of Offer: Annually in the winter and summer semester
Duration: 1 semester
Module Coordinator: Track coordinators
Course Lecturers: J. Sillmann
Literature: Will be announced during the course.