Teaching

On this website you can find information on the modules we offer.

Summer semester

Decision Analysis and Forecasting in Agriculture (M. Sc.)

This module explores the use of decision analysis methods to support informed decision-making in agroecology, addressing the complexity, risks, and uncertainty of interventions. It highlights the potential of these methods to evaluate trade-offs, benefits, and outcomes, aiding stakeholders in effectively scaling and implementing agroecological transitions.

You will be leading discussions and projects. The aim is for you to become a critical thinker and lead the process in generating useful forecasts for decision makers in agricultural development. You will build a working model of an agricultural development decision.

Teaching staff:

Lecture material:

Prof. Dr. Eike Luedeling; Dr. Cory Whitney

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Winter semester

Gartenbauliche Kulturen (B. Sc.)

This module includes practical exercises on the cultivation of horticultural crops and on the first steps of data evaluation and an 'inverted classroom' part in which various horticultural topics are dealt with.

Teaching staff:

R-Material:

Dr. Thorsten Kraska; Dr. Anton Milyaev; Dr. Katja Schiffers

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Horticultural Production and Research (M. Sc.)

In this module, we will approach topics like disease management, greenhouse production, vertical farming, urban agriculture, agroforestry, labor and gender issues, robotics, climate change impacts on horticulture and others. If possible, there will be a few excursions and a lot of group work.

This module consists of two parts: a lecture series, where you’ll learn about a range of aspects related to Horticultural Production Systems, and a seminar, where you’ll learn a bit about science in general, and scientific writing in particular.

Teaching staff:

Lecture material:

Dr. Thorsten Kraska

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Tree phenology analysis with R (M. Sc.)

Teaching staff:

Lecture material:

Prof. Dr. Eike Luedeling

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