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Geoecology is an interdisciplinary science, probably best translated as environmental sciences.
Geoecology is not a synonym for physical geography. It is not dealing solely with the abiotic aspects of ecology.
The main goal of geoecological education is to impart basic knowledge and expertise of environmental sciences as well as their practical application.
In 1978, geoecology was offered as a course of studies at the University of Bayreuth for the first time. Meanwhile, six universitits in Germany offer geoecology:
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offered at
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since
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students per year
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| University of Bayreuth |
1978 |
64 |
| University of Karlsruhe (TH) |
1986 |
25 |
| TU Braunschweig |
1989 |
29 |
| University of Potsdam |
1992 |
40 |
| TU Bergakademie Freiberg |
1996 |
50 |
| University of Tübingen |
2000 |
20 |
Caused by the great demand for geoecological studies with only limited capacities, all universities have introduced access restrictions for geoecology.
The "Allgemeine Hochschulreife" (matriculation) is required, whereas practical experience is not required as a prerequisite. Application materials must be acquired from each university individually. Geoecological studies have to be started in winter. Generally, the deadline for application is July 15.
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University of Bayreuth, Studentenkanzlei, 95440 Bayreuth
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University of Karlsruhe (TH), Studentensekretariat, 76128 Karlsruhe
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TU Braunschweig, Immatrikulationsamt, 38106 Braunschweig
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University of Potsdam, Studentensekretariat, Postfach 601553, 14415 Potsdam
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TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Studentensekretariat, 09596 Freiberg / Sachsen
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University of Tübingen, Institut für Geologie und Paläontologie, Sigwartstr. 10, 72076 Tübingen
Geoeocology is an individual course of studies. Upon graduation, the title "Diplom-Geoökologe / Diplom-Geoökologin
(Dipl.-Geoökol.)" is conferred on graduates. All universities offer post-graduate study possibilities (Dissertation).
The studies are divided into four semesters of basic studies (Grundstudium) and another four semesters of
major studies (Hauptstudium). The basic studies are completed by taking the "Vordiplomprüfung". Following the major
studies, a six-month "Diplomarbeit" (master thesis) applying the acquired knowledge and methods and the final
"Diplomprüfung" conclude the studies. At some universities, external internships are required during the major studies. |
