814340 Theories and methods in the field of the thesis research

Type
Lecture and seminar
Semester hours
2
Lecturer (assistant)
Rieder, Harald , Plank, Christina , Steurer, Reinhard , Hietz, Peter , Lemke, Stefanie , Mitter, Hermine , Probst, Lorenz , Schmid, Erwin , Winkler, Manuela , Krausmann, Fridolin , Erb, Karlheinz , Haberl, Helmut , Formayer, Herbert , Keiblinger, Katharina , Zangerl, Christian , Reinwald, Florian , Stumpp, Christine , Diaz-Pines, Eugenio , Stöglehner, Gernot
Organisation
Offered in
Sommersemester 2025
Languages of instruction
Englisch
Content

In the framework of this course students will advanced their knowledge
of theories, concepts, and methods relevant for their master thesis and of current
research in the field of climate change and societal transformation. Students will select a course with important training aspects for the thesis work together with the advisor. This course will be accredited for this class.
Previous knowledge expected

progress in the general modules and the specialization chosen of the master program
Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

After successful completion of the course students have advanced their knowledge of theories, concepts, and methods relevant for their master thesis and of current research in the field of climate change and societal transformation. Students are able to argue the choice of research questions, concepts and methods and the interpretation of their findings and put them in the larger context of climate change and societal transformation. Students are prepared to discuss and defend their research with a professional audience, and they are able to critically discuss their findings.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.