This course intends to introduce students to the archaeology of the Greek Aegean through a chronological survey of ancient Greek material culture from the Bronze Age until the end of the Classical Period (ca. 3000-300 B.C.). The course leverages...
This course is about using ecological principles to manage ecosystems. Even though humans depend on ecosystem goods and services, e.g. for food, nutrient cycling and clean water the human record of ecosystem management is mixed at best. Although mild...
Students will be introduced to the climate, regional climates and some microclimates in the Black Forest and the Swiss Alps and their impact on vegetation. Students will learn to recognize vegetation zones. They will also learn about the Biosphere...
A sound knowledge of plant species, an understanding of ecological relationships and competence in identifying and mapping plants in the field are indispensable tools in many areas related to environmental research, evaluation, planning and...
An introduction to the study of Mediterranean-type ecosystems and sustainable development in the context of the Western Mediterranean region. The course covers the main topics on basic Ecology (abiotic factors, interactions, disturbance, succession...
An introduction to the study of Mediterranean-type ecosystems and sustainable development in the context of the Western Mediterranean region. The course covers the main topics on basic Ecology (abiotic factors, interactions, disturbance, succession...
The world’s largest tidal flat system is at risk! The Wadden Sea stretches around 500 kilometers along the Dutch, German and Danish North Sea coasts and is the world's largest contiguous tidal flat landscape. This ecosystem, which cannot be found...
The course provides students with opportunities to engage with concepts around global corporate citizenship, ethical leadership, and social entrepreneurship. It focuses on examples and case studies from Latin America, with special attention paid to...
This course’s primary objective is to introduce you to the most important analytical tools and concepts used in Strategic Management.
The course is organized in three parts: the first part will cover the foundational elements of the strategic...
This course, which will be conducted entirely in French, has the goal of familiarizing students with what is known today as the “langue des affaires” used in French businesses. We will study the terms and expressions describing techniques of the...