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Earth and Natural Production Systems
Erd- und Produktionssysteme
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:59:22
Abstract
Introduction to Earth Science: Origin of the universum, atmospheric oxygen, paleontology and biological evolution, formation of continents and oceans, plate tectonics and evidence for drifting continents, etc. The second parts contains:knowledge of worldwide water circles and clima change, of forest and food production as well as related worldwide ecological and economical interactions.
Objective
The goal of this course is a science based exploration of worldwide aspects on earth sience, water cicles and clima change as well as on forest and food production systems including related ecological and economical interactions.
Content
Introduction to Earth Science: Origin of the universum, atmospheric oxygen, paleontology and biological evolution, formation of continents and oceans, plate tectonics and evidence for drifting continents, etc. The second parts contains:knowledge of worldwide water circles and clima change, of forest and food production as well as related worldwide ecological and economical interactions.
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Lecture Notes
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General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- Keine Hilfsmittel.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture |
Erd- und Produktionssysteme
Les 3*2heures de cours de Frossard sont données en français
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4 h weekly |