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Human- Environment Systems I - From individuals to organizations
Regelmechanismen der Anthroposphäre I
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:59:21
Abstract
The lecture covers regulatory, feedback and control (RFC) mechanisms of Human-Environment Systems on the individual and organizational level. Thereby the theoretical concepts and methodology of the HES framework are applied to case studies of waste-resource management systems in industrialized and developing countries.
Objective
During this course students will comprehend: (i) The basic concepts and the methodology of the HES-framework; (ii) Natural and social science approaches to HES; (iii) RFC-mechanisms in waste management systems; (iv) basic principles of individual and organizational decision-making in HES. Furthermore, students will learn to: (i) Identify and analyze RFC-mechanisms of HES; (ii) Develop action-alternatives; (iii) Assess alternatives; (iv) Develop starting points for strategy formation.
Content
System theory; HES-framework; regulatory systems (RFC- mechanisms); natural and social science approaches to HES; individual and organizational decision-making; waste- resource management.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Script will be procided by the lecturers
Literature
Selected scientific publications
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 60 minutes
- Aids
- None
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Regelmechanismen der Anthroposphäre I |
|
2 h weekly |