OEKB100288 Interdisciplinary project UBRM

Type
course with continuous assessment
Semester hours
4
Lecturer (assistant)
Falkenberg, Christof , Weihs, Philipp , Stampfer, Karl , Schwabl, Viktor , Unger, Gregor , Gruber, Wolfgang , Kretschmer, Florian , Rosner, Sabine
Organisation
Forest Entomology, Forest Pathology and Forest Protection
Offered in
Sommersemester 2026
Languages of instruction
Deutsch, Englisch
Content

The interdisciplinary project is a course in the form of student group work, which is carried out on a problem-oriented basis. Students work independently on a practical problem from the field of ‘environmental and bioresource management’, dividing the work among themselves. The joint treatment of natural, social and economic issues is intended to provide as comprehensive a picture as possible of the problem area.
Starting in mid-October, five lecture units on project management (PM) will be implemented in the course, where students will learn about the most important PM tools. The PM content will be tailored to the topics offered.

The course begins with an introductory session covering the course structure and content, work packages and performance assessment, and the selection of topics. Participation is strongly recommended for all students. The supervisors and project topics will also be presented during the introductory session.
The groups will work independently under the guidance of the supervisors to research the topic (literature research, interviews, data collection, etc.), write a scientific report and create a scientific poster.

In the summer semester 2026, eight topics will be offered, with 10-20 students accepted for each topic (for topics with 20 students, the group will be divided into two groups, each with its own focus).
After selecting a topic in the BOKUlearn course, students will be assigned to the topics.

The course is worth 6 ECTS credits, which corresponds to an individual workload of 150 (!!) hours.

Course coordination: DDI Dr Gregor Unger, IFFF, Schwackhöferhaus Room O1/129
When making enquiries, please provide your name, matriculation number and telephone number!

The interdisciplinary project is offered in both the winter and summer semesters.

Course coordination:
- Gregor Unger (forest pathology): course coordination
- Sabine Kögl (BOKU Studentin): Tutorin Verwaltung
- Karl Stampfer (forestry technology): project management
- Jonas Platzer (BOKU student): tutor project management

Supervisors and topics in the 2026 summer semester:
To be announced at a later date

Please note: The introductory event, the interim and final presentations will be held in person, as will internal group meetings with the supervisors.
With one exception, the lecture units on project management will take place online via ZOOM.
Previous knowledge expected

- Introduction to scientific working
Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Planning, organising and conducting a scientific study within the focus of environmental and bioresource management degree programme.

- Working independently with qualitative and quantitative data
- Scientific argumentation based on the interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data
- Formulating a report according to scientific criteria, correct citation
- Creation of a poster
- Professional presentation
- Defending methods and results in discussions
- Time management
- Teamwork and team organisation
- Reflection on work processes and teamwork (challenges, own strengths and weaknesses)
- Application of PM tools and creation of a project management plan (project structure plan, environmental analysis, milestones)
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.