Registration ends 07.4.2026 at 23:59 h

This lecture introduces a social-ecological system perspective on humans and their environment through a spatial science lens. Taking spatially explicit approaches, we will identify features and trends of society linked to location or spatial features. Thereby, this course will engage both with biophysical as well as social characteristics that relate to specific types of interactions between people and their environment. We therefore present basic concepts of Social-Ecological Systems, Human Geography, Economic Geography, Geomorphology, Soil Science, Climatology, Landscape Ecology, Spatial Planning, Mobility & Traffic, Urbanisation and Climate Adaptation to provide an overview of topics taught in the further courses of the Minor programme.

We aim to provide an overview of the broad field of spatial sciences and to impart basic knowledge of theoretical concepts, practical applications and their multi-layered interrelations. This overview will cover topics which can be expanded in alternative modules within the Minor programme. After the course, students will have an understanding of what spatial science is and be able to make informed choices for the further Minor programme.

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