OEKB301213 Theories and methods in the field of the thesis research
- Type
- Lecture and seminar
- Semester hours
- 2
- Lecturer (assistant)
- Plank, Christina , Probst, Lorenz , Schmid, Erwin , Winkler, Manuela , Krausmann, Fridolin , Erb, Karlheinz , Haberl, Helmut , Steurer, Reinhard , Hietz, Peter , Lemke, Stefanie , Mitter, Hermine , Formayer, Herbert , Keiblinger, Katharina , Zangerl, Christian , Reinwald, Florian , Stumpp, Christine , Diaz-Pines, Eugenio , Stöglehner, Gernot , Rieder, Harald
- Organisation
- Meteorology and Climatology
- Offered in
- Sommersemester 2026
- Languages of instruction
- Englisch
- Content
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The course prepares for developing writing a Masters thesis in CCAST. There is a separate group for each specialization in CCAST.
- Previous knowledge expected
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progress in the general modules and the specialization chosen of the master program
- Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)
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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.