Module Number:
| 41427
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Module Title: | Economics of Land Use and Biodiversity Conservation |
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Ökonomische Analyse der Landnutzung und des Schutzes der biologischen Vielfalt
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Department: |
Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences
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Responsible Staff Member: | -
Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Wätzold, Frank
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Language of Teaching / Examination: | English |
Duration: | 1 semester |
Frequency of Offer: |
Every winter semester
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Credits: |
6
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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
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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)
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Recommended Prerequisites: | Basic economic knowledge. |
Mandatory Prerequisites: | None |
Forms of Teaching and Proportion: | -
Lecture
/ 2 Hours per Week per Semester
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Seminar
/ 2 Hours per Week per Semester
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Excursion
/ 8 Hours
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Self organised studies
/ 112 Hours
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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%)
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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
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Master (research-oriented) /
Environmental and Resource Management /
PO 2011
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Master (research-oriented) - Double Degree /
Environmental and Resource Management /
PO 2021
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Master (research-oriented) /
Environmental and Resource Management /
PO 2021
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Master (research-oriented) /
Landnutzung und Wasserbewirtschaftung /
PO 2018
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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
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Components to be offered in the Current Semester: | |