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Directorate of Studies 28 - Earth Science - Meteorology-Geophysics - Astronomy

Bachelor Astronomy (661 [6] - Version 2023)

Orientation Course

A: Introductory and Orientation Period (StEOP) (17 ECTS)

StEOP-Ast Basics of Astronomy (2 ECTS)

StEOP-PRM Introduction to Calculus (7 ECTS)

StEOP-EPh1 Experimental Physics I: Classical Mechanics and Thermodynamics (8 ECTS)

B: Basics of Mathematics (31 ECTS)

ANA1 Analysis for Physicists I (8 ECTS)

LIA Linear Algebra for Physicists (7 ECTS)

ANA2 Analysis for Physicists II (8 ECTS)

ANA3 Analysis for Physicists III (8 ECTS)

C: Basics of Physics (25 ECTS)

TPH1 Theoretical Physics I: Classical Mechanics (9 ECTS)

EPH2 Experimental Physics II: Optics, Electromagnetism and Relativity (8 ECTS)

EPH3 Experimental Physics III: Quantum Mechanics, Atomic - and Nuclear Physics (8 ECTS)

D: General Astronomy (20 ECTS)

ISM Interstellar Medium and Star Formation (4 ECTS)

SPS Stars and Planetary Systems (4 ECTS)

GAL Galactic Structure and Stellar Systems (4 ECTS)

EXG Extragalactic Astrophysics (4 ECTS)

KOS Cosmology (4 ECTS)

E: Theoretical Astrophysics (18 ECTS)

TAP1 Dynamics of Gravitating Systems and Thermodynamics (6 ECTS)

TAP2 Hydrodynamics and Plasma Physics (6 ECTS)

TAP3 Radiative Processes & Quantum Mechanics (6 ECTS)

F: Scientific Methods of Astronomy (40 ECTS)

PRO Programming for Astrophysicists (6 ECTS)

STA Introduction to Statistics & Data for Astrophysicists (6 ECTS)

INS Astronomical Instruments (6 ECTS)

WSP Academic Research, Writing and Presenting (4 ECTS)

APR Astronomical Lab Course (4 ECTS)

OPR Observational Lab Course (8 ECTS)

NUM Introduction to Numerical Methods (6 ECTS)

G: Science and Society (5 ECTS)

WIG Science and Society (5 ECTS)

H: Consolidation (24 ECTS)

VER Consolidation module in Astrophysics and Related Sciences (15 ECTS)

BAS Astronomical Bachelor‘s Seminar (9 ECTS)

Bachelor Earth Sciences (615 [4] - Version 2020)

Orientation Course

Introductory and Orientation Period (18 ECTS)

BA-ERD-1 STEOP The Earth System (7 ECTS)

BA-ERD-2 STEOP Introduction in Mineralogy and Crystallography (6 ECTS)

BA-ERD-3 STEOP General and inorganic chemistry (5 ECTS)

Compulsory Modules (137 ECTS)

BA-ERD-4 Mineralogical Crystallography (2 ECTS)

BA-ERD-5 Mathematics I: Linerare Algebra (5 ECTS)

BA-ERD-6 Biology (5 ECTS)

BA-ERD-7 Paleontology (10 ECTS)

BA-ERD-8 Macroscopic Rock Determination (4 ECTS)

BA-ERD-9 Introduction to Geoscientific Field Methods (5 ECTS)

BA-ERD-10 Macroscopic Mineral Determination and Physical Chemistry (7 ECTS)

BA-ERD-11 Mathematics II: Analysis and Statistics (8 ECTS)

BA-ERD-12 Stratigraphy, Earth History and Regional Geology (6 ECTS)

BA-ERD-13 Introduction to Crystal Optics and Microscopy of Rock Forming Minerals (5 ECTS)

BA-ERD-14 Introduction to Ore Mineralogy (5 ECTS)

BA-ERD-15 Micropaleontology (5 ECTS)

BA-ERD-16 Physics (9 ECTS)

BA-ERD-17 Structural Geology and Tectonics (7 ECTS)

BA-ERD-18 Petrology and microscopy of igneous and metamorphic rocks (10 ECTS)

BA-ERD-19 Geological mapping in the field and mining (5 ECTS)

BA-ERD-20 Sedimentology (10 ECTS)

BA-ERD-21 Fundamentals of Hydrogeology and Environmental Geochemistry (6 ECTS)

BA-ERD-22 Introduction to Geomechanics and Engineering Geology (6 ECTS)

BA-ERD-23 Geochemical Development of the Earth (5 ECTS)

BA-ERD-24 Bachelor thesis (10 ECTS)

Elective Module Group (25 ECTS)

BA-ERD-25.0 Individual specialization (10 ECTS)

BA-ERD-25.1 Mineralogical Phase Analysis and Scanning Electron Microscopy (5 ECTS)

BA-ERD-25.2 Applied Geological Analysis (5 ECTS)

BA-ERD-25.3 Digital Geology and Geoinformatics (5 ECTS)

BA-ERD-25.4 Materials Science Mineralogy (5 ECTS)

BA-ERD-25.5 Fundamentals of Geophysics (5 ECTS)

BA-ERD-25.6 Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology (5 ECTS)

BA-ERD-25.7 Geo-Energy and Sustainable Geoscience (5 ECTS)

Bachelor Meteorology and Climate Science (604 [4] - Version 2022)

Orientation Course

Group of Compulsory Modules A (StEOP) (16 ECTS)

StEOP-E I Experimental Physics I: Classical Mechanics and Thermodynamics (8 ECTS)

StEOP-PhRM Introduction to Calculus (7 ECTS)

StEOP-UebMetKli Overview of Meteorology and Climatology (1 ECTS)

Group of Compulsory Modules B (149 ECTS)

PM-ANA I Analysis for Physicists I (8 ECTS)

PM-LINALG Linear Algebra for Physicists (7 ECTS)

PM-E II Experimental Physics II: Optics, Electromagnetism and Relativity (8 ECTS)

PM-T I Theoretical Physics I: Classical Mechanics (9 ECTS)

PM-ANA II Analysis for Physicists II (8 ECTS)

PM-TheAtm Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere (5 ECTS)

PM-ANA III Analysis for Physicists III (8 ECTS)

PM-EEA Introduction to Experimental Work (4 ECTS)

PM-EST Introductory Statistics (6 ECTS)

PM-InfMet Computer Science in Meteorology (6 ECTS)

PM-DynAtm Dynamics of the Atmosphere (10 ECTS)

PM-PhyPra Physics Lab Course (5 ECTS)

PM-StrWol Atmospheric Radiation and Clouds (8 ECTS)

PM-KliSys Climate System of the Earth (8 ECTS)

PM-CheAtm Chemistry of the Atmosphere (6 ECTS)

PM-AtmMod Atmospheric Modelling (10 ECTS)

PM-MetMes Measurement Methods in Meteorology (10 ECTS)

PM-AnaPro Weather Analysis and Weather Forecast (11 ECTS)

PM-GreMet Boundary Layer Meteorology (5 ECTS)

PM-BacArb Bachelor‘s Thesis (7 ECTS)

Alternative Group of Compulsory Modules C (15 ECTS)

APM-NatWis Related Fields in Natural Sciences and Soft Skills (15 ECTS)

Related Fields in Natural Sciences (at least 7 ECTS)
Soft Skills (at least 5 ECTS)

APM-ArbPra Subject-Specific Working Practice and Soft Skills (15 ECTS)

Subject-Specific Working Practice (10 ECTS)
Soft Skills (5 ECTS)

Master Astronomy (861 [4] - Version 2023)

Orientation Course

Core (48 ECTS, at least one from each area)

Galaxies and Universe

PEG Physical Properties of Galaxies (8 ECTS)
EEG Formation and Evolution of Galaxies (8 ECTS)
FRU Early Universe and Structure Growth (8 ECTS)
DYN Dynamics of Galaxies (8 ECTS)

ISM, Stars and Planets

ENT Star Formation: From Molecular Clouds to Protostars (8 ECTS)
MIL Interstellar Medium and Milky Way (8 ECTS)
PLA Structure and Evolution of Planetary Systems (8 ECTS)
STE Solar and Stellar Astrophysics (8 ECTS)

Scientific Methods of Astrophysikcs

COA Methods of Computational Astrophysics (8 ECTS)
DAT Data Science in Astrophysics (8 ECTS)
ABE Astronomical Observation Methods (8 ECTS)
BEP Observational Practice Course (8 ECTS)

Specialisation (34 ECTS)

VAF Specialisation in Current Research Topics (22 ECTS)

VAF Specialisation in Current Research Topics (22 ECTS)

Master's Thesis Seminars (8 ECTS)

VOR Preparatory Seminar (4 ECTS)

FOS Research Seminar (4 ECTS)

Master Environmental Systems: Processes - Pollution - Solutions (299 [2] - Version 2021)

Orientation Course

Compulsory Modules (90 ECTS)

MES-1 Introduction to Environmental Science (15 ECTS)

Introduction to Ecology (5 ECTS)
Introduction to Statistics (5 ECTS)
Introduction to System Laboratories (2 ECTS)
Scientific Writing (3 ECTS)

MES-2 Introduction to Environmental Chemistry (15 ECTS)

MES-3 Environmental System Laboratories (30 ECTS)

3.1 Pollutants and Nutrients (10 ECTS)
3.2 Groundwater Systems (10 ECTS)
3.3 Organic Pollutants (10 ECTS)
3.4 Wetlands (10 ECTS)
3.5 Techniques in Systems Biology (10 ECTS)
3.6 Techniques in Aquatic Ecology (10 ECTS)
3.7 Techniques in Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology (10 ECTS)
3.8 Soil Ecology and Biogeochemistry (10 ECTS)
3.9 Science in Society laboratories (10 ECTS)
3.10 Microbial Oceanography (10 ECTS)
3.11 Groundwater and Pollutants (10 ECTS)
3.12 Atmospheric Aerosol Physics (10 ECTS)
3.13 Integrating Perspectives (10 ECTS)

MES-4 Individual Research Project (10 ECTS)

MES-5 Individual Specialization (20 ECTS)

Master Earth Sciences (815 [3] - Version 2020)

Compulsory Module Group (15 ECTS)

MA-ERD-1 Current Advances and Instrumental Analysis in Earth Sciences (9 ECTS)

MA-ERD-2 Masters Seminar (6 ECTS)

Focus (35 ECTS)

Compulsory Modules with Focus on Geology

MA-ERD-G-1 Mathematical Methods in Earth Sciences (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-G-2 Termodynamics of Geomaterials (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-G-3 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-G-4 Lithospheric Dynamics (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-G-5 Geochronology (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-G-6 Quantitative Structural Geology und Tectonics (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-G-7 Advanced Geological Mapping (5 ECTS)

Compulsory Modules with Focus on Mineralogy and Geomaterials

MA-ERD-M-1 Mathematical Methods in Earth Sciences (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-M-2 Thermodynamics of Geomaterials (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-M-3 Crystallography (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-M-4 Structural Chemistry and Real Structure of Geomaterials (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-M-5 Diffraction Methods (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-M-6 Mineral Spectroscopy - Electronic Spectroscopy (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-M-7 Mineral Spectroscopy - Vibration Spectroscopy (5 ECTS)

Compulsory Modules with Focus on Paleobiology and Geobiology

MA-ERD-P-1 Statistics in Earth Sciences (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-P-2 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-P-3 Functional Morphology (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-P-4 Actuopaleontology (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-P-5 Evolution and Diversity Research (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-P-6 Climate Change Through Time (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-P-7 Geobiology (5 ECTS)

Compulsory Modules with Focus on Applied Geosciences

MA-ERD-A-1 Mathematical Methods in Earth Sciences (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-A-2 Applied Tectonics and Structural Geology (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-A-3 Geotechnical and Applied Mineralogy (5 ECTS)
MA-ERD-A-4 Groundwater and Vadose Zone Systems (10 ECTS)
MA-ERD-A-5 Biogeochemistry of Pollutants and Nutrients (10 ECTS)

Elective Modules (40 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-1.1 Individual Specialisation (10 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-1.2 Indiv. Research Project Mineralogy, Geomaterials and Applied Earth Sciences (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-1.3 Individual Research Project Geology, Paleobiology and Geobiology (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-1.4 Earth Science Excursions I (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-1.5 Earth Science Excursions II (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.1 Mathematical Methods in Earth Sciences (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.2 Statistics in Earth Sciences (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.3 Thermodynamics of Geomaterials (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.4 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.5 Lithospheric Dynamics (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.6 Geochronology (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.7 Quantitative Structural Geology and Tectonics (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.8 Advanced Geological Mapping (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.9 Crystallography (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.10 Structural Chemistry and Real Structure of Geomaterials (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.11 Diffraction Methods (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.12 Mineral Spectroscopy - Electronic Spectroscopy (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.13 Mineral Spectroscopy - Vibration Spectroscopy (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.14 Functional Morphology (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.15 Actuopalaeontology (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.16 Evolution and Diversity Research (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.17 Climate Change Through Time (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.18 Geobiology (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.19 Applied Tectonics and Structural Geology (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.20 Geotechnical and Applied mineralogy (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.21 Groundwater and Vadose Zone Systems (10 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-2.22 Biogeochemistry of Pollutants and Nutrients (10 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.1 Elemental Analysis with the Electron Probe Microanalyser (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.2 Scanning Electron Microscopy (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.3 Field emission scanning electron microscopy and ion beam applications (3 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.4 Phase Analysis with Powder Diffractometry (4 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.5 Experimental Mineralogy and Petrology (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.6 Kinetics of Geological Materials (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.7 Magmatic Processes and Crust Formation (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.8 Mineral Deposits and Economic Geology (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.9 Reflected Light Microscopy of Ore Deposits (3 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.10 Planetary Geology (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.11 Regional Geology (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.12 Digital Field Methods (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.13 Glacial Sedimentology and Quaternary Geology (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.14 Advanced Stratigraphy and Carbonate Sedimentology (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.15 Applied Petroleum Geology and Seismic Interpretation (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.16 Karst Hydrology, Karst Morphology and Water Extraction (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.17 Active Tectonics (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.18 Microstructures in Geomaterials (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.19 Mineral Physics and Transformations (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.20 Applied Crystal Structure Determination (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.21 Gemstones as Geomaterials (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.22 Nuclear Waste Repository and Radiation Damage (3 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.23 Vertebrate Evolution (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.24 Microorganisms and their Applications (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.25 Paleobotany (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-3.26 Palaebiological Environmental Protection and Historical Ecology (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-4.1 Field and Laboratory Course Geochemistry of Bio-Mineral Interactions (10 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-4.2 Organic Pollutants in the Environment (10 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-4.3 Towards Zero Pollution: Environmental Biotransformation of Organic Chemicals (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-4.4 Field and Laboratory Course Environmental Pollutants (10 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-4.5 Fate of Emerging Organic Pollutants (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-4.6 Environmental Interface Chemistry (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-4.7 Methods in Environmental Chemistry and Biogeochemistry (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-4.8 Nanoparticles in the Environment (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-4.9 Geomorphology, Natural Hazards and Risk Research (7 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-4.10 Geoecology and Quaternary Research (6 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-4.11 Applied Geophysics (5 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-4.12 Introduction to Environmental Chemistry (15 ECTS)

MA-ERD-W-4.13 Individual Research Project Environmental Sciences (10 ECTS)

Master Meteorology and Climate Science (614 [2] - Version 2022)

Group of Compulsory Modules A (Core) (30 ECTS)

PM-EnvMet Environmental Meteorology (6 ECTS)

PM-ClimDynDia Climate Dynamics and Diagnostics (6 ECTS)

PM-DA-EPS Data Assimilation and Ensemble Methods (6 ECTS)

PM-FluidDyn Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere (6 ECTS)

PM-ModAna Modelling and Data Analysis (6 ECTS)

Group of Elective Modules B (Vertiefung) (30 ECTS)

WM-AdvEnv Environment (10 ECTS)

WM-AdvCli Climate (10 ECTS)

WM-AdvWea Weather (10 ECTS)

WM-AdvComMet Computational Meteorology (10 ECTS)

Group of Compulsory Modules C (30 ECTS)

PM-PapClub Paper Club (6 ECTS)

PM-Special Specialisation (15 ECTS)

PM-RelSci Related Sciences (9 ECTS)

Master Physics of the Earth - Joint Curriculum (680) - discontinued

MA PE 01 Mathematical and Numerical Methods (15 ECTS)

MA PE 02 Seismic Waves (8 ECTS)

MA PE 03 Physics of the Earth 1 (8 ECTS)

MA PE 04 Physics of the Earth 2 (8 ECTS)

MA PE 05 Geophysical Measurements (7 ECTS)

MA PE 06 Compulsory Elective Courses (23 ECTS)

MA PE 07 Elective Courses (15 ECTS)

MA PE 08 Master Module (6 ECTS)

Extension Curriculum Earth System I: Geosciences and Physical Geography (280)

Compulsory Modules (11)

EWGI Foundation of Earth Sciences (7 ECTS)

KartGeoinf Introduction to Cartography and Geoinformatics (4 ECTS)

Alternative Compulsory Modules (4/5 ECTS)

GeoMorph Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology (5 ECTS)

MakroGest Macrosopic Identification of Rocks (4 ECTS)

Extension Curriculum Earth System II: Geosciences, Meteorology and Climatology 15/16/17 ECTS (281)

Compulsory Modules (11 ECTS)

MetKi Meteorology and Climatology (6 ECTS)

EGStrat Earth History and Stratigraphy (6 ECTS)

Alternative Compulsory Modules (5-6 ECTS)

MinKrist Mineralogy und Cristallography (6 ECTS)

Paläo Palaeontology (5 ECTS)

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