The lecture consists of 3 parts: (i) Illustration of the societal and scientific importance of integrative analyses of complex problems in Human-Environment Systems by means of examples like resource management, regional development, mobility; (ii) Theoretical approaches to conceptualize these problems; (iii) Methodological (inter- and transdisciplinary) approaches to analyze these problems.

Transdisciplinary case study research deals with complex real world problems in a scientific manner and, therefore, relies on a strong methodological knowledge base and practical application skills. In this lecture first the theoretical foundations of embedded case study methods are presented. Second, the students acquire in depth knowledge with respect to selected methods.

This lecture provides the students with an in depth understanding of different theoretical approaches to understand and influence individual and organizational interactions with the environment. The theories are exemplified using case studies of actual problems in human- environment systems

The lecture covers regulatory, feedback and control (RFC) mechanisms of Human-Environment Systems on the individual and organizational level. Thereby the theoretical concepts of the HES framework are applied to case studies, among others in the field to of waste-resource management systems.

This lecture deals with prospective assessments of emerging technologies as well as with the assessment of long-term environmental impact caused by today's activities.