41427 - Economics of Land Use and Biodiversity Conservation Modulübersicht

Module Number: 41427
Module Title:Economics of Land Use and Biodiversity Conservation
  Ökonomische Analyse der Landnutzung und des Schutzes der biologischen Vielfalt
Department: Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Wätzold, Frank
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:

  • acquire knowledge about the economic analysis of sustainable land use and biodiversity conservation
  • get acquainted with an economic analysis of related policy instruments
  • be able to discuss related issues on a scientific level
  • be able to read scientific papers and discuss them critically
Contents:
  • optimal spatial allocation of land use
  • policy instruments for sustainable land use (PES, conservation banking)
  • institutions and governance structures, common pool resources
  • REDD (reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation)
Recommended Prerequisites:Basic economic knowledge.
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Excursion / 8 Hours
  • Self organised studies / 112 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:To be announced in class.
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • written examination, 70 minutes (50%)
  • oral presentation 15 min and hand-out (50%)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Environmental and Resource Management / keine PO
  • Master (research-oriented) / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2011
  • Master (research-oriented) - Double Degree / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2021
  • Master (research-oriented) / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2021
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Euro Hydroinformatics and Water Management / keine PO
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Landnutzung und Wasserbewirtschaftung / keine PO
  • Master (research-oriented) / Landnutzung und Wasserbewirtschaftung / PO 2011
  • Master (research-oriented) / Landnutzung und Wasserbewirtschaftung / PO 2018
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Stadtplanung / keine PO
Remarks:

Complementary module ERM Master 2006. 
*to Excursion - 8 hours (if possible) depending on the COVID-19 situation, the course may be offered online or in presence.

Module Components:
  • 240907 Lecture/Seminar Economics of land and biodiversity conservation management incl. excursion
  • 240912 Examination Economics of land and biodiversity conservation management
  • 240958 Examination Economics of land and biodiversity conservation management
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: