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Practical course anthroposphere
Praktikum Anthroposphäre
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:20
Abstract
The subject of the course Anthroposphere is the analysis of interactions within human-environment-systems. The topic of the practical course Anthroposphere is finding synergies between making urban spaces more compact and introducing options of renewable energy production. As model regions serves the City of Zurich.
Objective
In the practical course Anthroposphere students learn how to analyse the interactions in human-environment-systems with scientific tools. Methods of natural sciences and social sciences are applied and associated. Understanding the system, the scientific strategies to produce findings, their application and harmonization is the aim of the course.
Content
Anthroposphere comprises the science of human-environment-systems. Scientific features are the structure, dynamics and quality of the interaction of humans with their environment, the definition of regulatory layers and systems as well as the development of models of regulatory processes. In this context the topic of the practicum, the integration of renewable energies in urban redevelopment processes, appears to be an exciting and demanding task.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Handouts will be presented during the course.
Literature
References will be given during the course.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| practical/laboratory course | Praktikum Anthroposphäre |
|
14 h weekly |