GeoSustainability
GeoSustainability (B.Sc.)
Are you interested in the Earth System and sustainability? Do you want to better understand climate change and its causes? Would you like to support the sustainable use of resources? Do you enjoy studying natural sciences and practical work?
Then study GeoSustainability at the GeoZentrum Nordbayern at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen Nuremberg!
The GeoSustainability degree program provides a deep insight into the Earth System and its processes, as well as the most important geoscientific challenges, such as climate change, sustainable resources, and biodiversity. The global climate and ecosystems are undergoing constant change. New resources will be needed for the transformation of energy systems and technologies will need to be further developed. We provide and develop sustainable solutions to these challenges. In order to understand the processes of the Earth System, natural and geoscientific principles are taught both theoretically in lectures and seminars, and practically in field and laboratory exercises. The teaching is based on the current state of research and provides valuable insights into current important research topics.
The completion of the bachelor’s degree program in GeoSustainability qualifies students for our master’s degree program M.Sc. Geosciences.
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Duration of studies in semester
- 6
- Start of degree program
- Winter semester
- Study location
- Erlangen
- Number of students
- 1-50
- Subject group
- Mathematics, Natural sciences
- Special ways to study
- 1-subject Bachelor
- Teaching language
- completely in German
- Admission Requirements
- No Admissions Restrictions
- Keywords
- Analysis, Chemistry, Computer, Energy Transition, Geography, Climate, Climate Research, Crystallography, Mathematics, Microscopy, Modeling, Sustainability, Plants, Physics, Animals
What is the degree program about?
The GeoSustainability degree program is a modern and diverse geoscientific program focusing on key sustainability issues.
The course focuses on the processes and interactions of the Earth System and the composition, structure, evolution, present and future state of our planet and its habitats. All geoscientific processes of the Earth System in the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere are analyzed. This includes all geological, chemical, physical, and biological processes that have taken place and are taking place from the formation of the Earth to its present appearance.
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In the first two semesters, students study the challenges of sustainability in the Earth System, focusing on resources, climate and biodiversity. Students are introduced to the basics of natural sciences and geosciences. The third and fourth semesters serve to consolidate and specialize. During this time, the geoscientific basics are deepened and applied through laboratory and field exercises. In addition, practical training, seminars, lectures and exercises are offered to further consolidate knowledge and subsequently specialize in specific areas. A special feature of the fourth semester is a mobility phase. This means that students can spend this semester at a university in Germany of abroad if they are interested. We support them in this. In the fifth and sixth semesters, students develop solutions to geoscientific challenges in the research phase, for example by modelling biodiversity.
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The program focuses on resources, climate, biodiversity and processes of the Earth system. Depending on your interests, you will specialize in one of these areas during your studies.
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Enthusiasm for the Earth System, climate research, sustainability research, and, ideally, rocks. You should also have general interest in natural sciences – such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology.
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At the GeoZentrum at FAU, we offer a unique program that allows students to study both in Erlangen and – during the mobility phase of the study program – also abroad. The teaching is up-to-date, modern and at the cutting edge of research.
In addition, FAU offers:
- Study program in the center of the Erlangen-Nuremberg metropolitan region
- Excellent results in national and international rankings
- Over 260 degree programs available at FAU: a large selection and diverse opportunities for specialization
- Co-operations with various companies and research institutions
- Economically strong region
- Students from all over the world
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After graduation, you will have a wide range of opportunities, depending on your interests or specialization. Particularly good prospects are offered by the so-called „green“ jobs. These are jobs related to sustainability, ecosystems, and/or climate change. In addition, it is possible to work in the sustainable resources industry, geothermal or geoenergy, applied geosciences, the chemical industry, geomaterials research and development, universities, research institutes, government agencies, museums, and much more.
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During the study program, there is the opportunity for an exchange semester in the fourth semester as part of the mobility period on offer. This can be in Germany or abroad.
In addition to theoretical lectures, the program includes seminars and numerous practical courses. These include laboratory work, rock identification, and field exercises. From the first semester onward, you will need a geologist’s hammer and a magnifying glass for the practical exercises (cost: approx. 60 – 70 euros). There are additional travel costs for participation in field trips. However, as the excursions are subsidized by the FAU, only a small personal contribution is necessary.
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- Admission requirements (first semester)
- No Admissions Restrictions
- Application deadline winter semester
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30.09.
Do you need help or more information?
Our Student Advice and Career Service (IBZ) is the central point of contact for all questions about studying and starting a degree programme. Our Student Service Centres and subject advisors support you in planning your studies.