Die Anmeldung beginnt erst am 02.10.2026 um 08:00 Uhr. Sie endet am 12.10.2026 um 23:59 Uhr

The registration is restricted to the following fields or courses of study:

• Leuphana Bachelor / Major Global Environmental and Sustainability Studies (bis Studienbeginn WiSe 25/26) / nur ab Semester 5
• Leuphana Bachelor / Major Studium Individuale / nur ab Semester 3
• Leuphana Bachelor / Minor Studium Individuale / nur ab Semester 3
• Leuphana Bachelor / Major Umweltwissenschaften (bis Studienbeginn WiSe 25/26) / nur ab Semester 5
• Leuphana Bachelor / Major Environmental and Sustainability Studies (bis Studienbeginn WiSe 25/26) / nur ab Semester 7
• Lehren und Lernen / Unterrichtsfach Biologie / nur ab Semester 5
• Lehren und Lernen / Unterrichtsfach Chemie / nur ab Semester 5

Biodiversity is a core element of sustainable ecosystems. To protect biodiversity, it is crucial to understand the drivers of biodiversity and the consequences of its loss. We will address the scientific basis of biodiversity research, including the topics: how to measure and quantify biodiversity at different scales; how biodiversity affects ecosystem processes and ecosystem stability; which factors favor biodiversity and which factors are threats to biodiversity; native vs non-native biodiversity; local and global patterns of biodiversity. These topics will be introduced in the lecture and deepened with presentations and discussions about selected scientific publications and case studies.

Students will become familiar with the core ideas of biodiversity research, which will later enable them to address applied question e.g. in nature conservation.

Further information on teaching evaluation: https://www.leuphana.de/en/teaching/quality-management/evaluation/course-evaluation.html