teaching portfolio
New modules at the chair
Climate Change Effects on Ecosystems
In this module deep factual knowledge is acquired on the mechanisms and responses in ecosystems to global change factors warming, elevated atmospheric CO2 and changes in rain regimes. We focus on large scale field experiments that manipulate the environmental factors with consequences for soil microbiology, plant biomass and physiology and greenhouse gas emissions. Examples are from Arctic tundra, temperate grassland and tropical regions. In the weekly mandatory practical exercise students obtain skills in how to plan and carry out experimental design in the Greenhouse, and how to manage and analyse data from own experiment. Student seminars with collegial peer review discussions are mandatory.
Prof. Louise Rütting
Lehrgebäude 2c, Raum 136
ruetting(at)b-tu.de
Forest Change Ecology and Research Fundamentals
'This course addresses how forests respond to disturbances such as wildfire and impact of climate change, with a focus on regeneration and nutrient dynamics. Students will engage in hands-on experiments, complemented by a workshop in experimental design. Alongside lectures on disturbance ecology, scientific communication, and statistical tools, the course provides both theoretical foundations and practical research experience in forest ecology.'
Dr. Theresa Simona Ibáñez
Building 2c, Room 134
ibanez(at)b-tu.de
Isotopes in Environmental Science
The course offers a broad introduction to the use of stable isotopes (SI) in Environmental Science.
Basic knowledge on terminology, fractionation processes, isotope mixing, instrumentation and standards. The topics covered are plants and photosynthesis; atmosphere and greenhouse gases; soil nutrient cycles; water isotopes in the landscape.
Dr. rer. nat. Tobias Rütting
Building 2c, Room 101a
tobias.ruetting(at)b-tu.de
Environmental Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
The module provides basic knowledge of soil chemistry and plant nutrition. It covers chemical properties and processes in the soil—such as sorption, redox reactions, and water balance—as well as the uptake, availability, and control of plant nutrients. Practical exercises, field trips, and seminars deepen the understanding of ecological relationships and bioremediation approaches to pollutant remediation.
Yaou Wu
Building 2c, Room 120
yaou.wu(at)b-tu.de