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Applied Forest and Landscape Management Lab
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:21:28
Abstract
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.
Objective
The project-based learning context aims at developing and sharpening the following skills: - to autonomously solve a real-world problem from the project assignment to the presentation of results, - to autonomously develop a suitable approach to solve the questions of the project - to apply, integrate and adapt knowledge and skills from different disciplines, - to adequately use methods and tools to analyse data.
Content
Each student group is working on a case-study, which is based on a specific problem defined by cantonal authorities. Students are searching information from literature and databases, develop appropriate approaches, gather own data, analyze (geo)data and write a coherent report. Original plans and source documents are available in their original language. Students follow and adapt a systematic problem solving cycle, consisting of: - capturing and formulation of the problem, goal and scope definition - capturing of the actual system state - developing a methodological approach that delivers the results required to solve the problems or questions - evaluating possible solutions and/or scenarios - solution proposal and recommendation to decision-makers
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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Applied Forest and Landscape Management Lab
The general language of the course is English. However, some contacts with experts and some documents are in German. The course introduction takes place on Tuesday 28th of March from 14:15 to 18:00
The course itself is composed of 5 preparation days at ETH (Thu 30.03, Thu 27.04, Thu 04.05, Fri 12.05, Fri 26.05) and two field weeks in Zug (05.06-16.06.2023).
The detailed program will be sent two weeks before the course introduction by email to the students.
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8 h weekly |