737323 Biophysical concepts and methods of social ecology: Practical application (in Eng.)

Art
Übungen und Seminar
Semesterstunden
2
Vortragende/r (Mitwirkende/r)
Lauk, Christian , Eisenmenger, Nina , Gaube, Veronika
Organisation
Angeboten im Semester
Sommersemester 2025
Unterrichts-/ Lehrsprachen
Englisch
Lehrinhalt

This course builds on the course “Biophysical concepts and methods of social ecology: introduction ”, where the students developed a basic understanding of biophysical and socio-ecological methods indicators, in particular material and energy flow accounting (MEFA), social appropriation of net primary production (HANPP), life cycle analysis (LCA), footprint family, and carbon accounting as applied in the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement. In this course then, students will deepen the understanding of socio-ecological methods, and will learn to critically discuss strengths and limitations of different indicators and accounting frameworks in their practical application.
Inhaltliche Voraussetzungen (erwartete Kenntnisse)

successful participation in the course “Biophysical concepts and methods of social ecology: introduction”.
Lehrziel

After successful completion of the course, students have an in-depth understanding of key biophysical concepts to analyze society-nature interactions and methods of social-ecology. Students have applied different methods in practical exercises, calculated several indicators and learned about options and limitations of different socio-ecological methods. They gained practical knowledge in the application of biophysical methods and the interpretation of biophysical socio-ecological indicators.
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