Capstone course in which students solve complex real-world land-use problems, for which no single correct solution exists. Students work in project teams and take the role of consultants. They integrate the knowledge acquired during their previous studies and deepen their analysis, problem-solving and writing skills.

The main focus of the lecture are the basics of ecology and soil science. Students learn about the interdependence of organisms and environment, resource cycles, ecosystems as well as soil characteristics and genesis. The impact of human behavior on ecosystems and the problems of different land use are covered by the lecture, too.

The lecture teaches the basics of ecology and soil science with a focus on engineering and spatial planning approaches. Students learn about soil properties, soil ecosystems, water, gas and material cycles as well as soil degradation, analyze and assess human interventions on soils and deal with concepts for soil protection and sustainable soil management.

first part: the effects of land use on environmental systems. risks of and possibilities to avoid environmental damage. land remediation and land compensation by means of land use change.second and third part: land re-allocation as an instrument of spatial planning. intentions and basic principles; specific explanations for land re-allocations in rural regions and in construction zones.

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- Term paper in one of the following themes: landuse management, land-recultivation and hydraulic engineering.- Using methodical strategy to get the results in spatial and environmental tasks.