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Mandatory Module System Theory and Analysis 06/ 2016

Module-Code:

M I

Institute Institute for Physical Geography and Landscape Ecology

Coordinator Prof. Dr. Gerald Kuhnt

Frequency Annually

Module length One Semester

Semester period Beginning of the winter semester in 1st study year

Applicable for Master study program “Landscape Sciences”

Requirements None

Instructors Instructors from the Institute for Physical Geography and Landscape Ecology

Type of course / semester periods per week (SWS)

Lecture "System theory in landscape“ (2 SWS) Exercise and/or seminar "System analysis and system modelling“ (4 SWS)

Credit points/Workload 6 credit points / 180 hours Attendance time: 90 hour Self-study time: 90 hours

Grading scale 1,0; 1,3 (excellent); 1,7; 2,0; 2,3 (good); 2,7; 3,0; 3,3 (satisfactory); 3,7; 4,0 (adequate); 5,0 (failed)

Exam achievement Exam (120 min.)

Study achievement (required for achieving credit points)

Analysis and independent development of system models,

Reading matter from relevant literature / literature research and study for exercise/seminar.

Content and competencies/learning goals

This module is the central introductory course of the master study program “Landscape Sciences”. The lecture presents elementary system theoretical know-how to understand the important and basic functions that are characterized by material, energy and information flows in landscape ecosystems. Exercise/seminar: Students learn to interpret the systematic interactions of components of different systems and present their results in graphs, models or simulations.

The aim of this module is to teach students to understand the basics of systematic approaches and the specific explications for the future scientifically focused modules of the study program Landscape Sciences.

Literature Relevant literature is introduced during the lecture.

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Elective Module

Landscape Compartments and Geo-Ecosystems 06/ 2016

Module-Code:

M II-14



Frequency Annually

Module length One semester

Semester period Summer or winter semester


Requirements none



Exercise and/or seminar (4 SWS)

Credit points/Workload 6 credit points / workload: 180 hours Attendance time: 60 hours Self-study time, preparatory and follow-up work: 120 hours


Exam achievement Seminar project, written presentation or oral presentation


none


Content: Interpretation and presentation of essential functions of and interactions in geo-ecosystems on different scales. Integrative approaches to understand and describe genetic factors and processes of landscape genesis relevant to site characteristics. Interpretation of characteristics of geo-ecosystems as a consequence of a regionally differentiated interaction of abiotic and biotic components. Competencies/learning goals: Students learn - different integrative approaches of landscape sciences. - to comprehensively understand ecosystematic interactions on appropriate scales. - to understand comprehensive concepts and apply targeted approaches. - to conduct literature research and analyze thematic literature. - to estimate information in terms of relevance and significance. - to prepare thematic research results for a target group and use different presentation forms.

Literature Special, mostly independently researched literature according to the subject matter.



Elective Module

GIS-based Landscape Process Analysis 06/ 2016

Module-Code:

M III-2


Coordinator Dr. Jens Groß

Frequency Annually


Semester period Summer or winter semester


Requirements Comprehensive knowledge of the geographical information system ArcGIS.



Exercise (3 SWS) and Seminar (1 SWS)



Exam achievement Oral (?) presentation


GIS-project:

1. drafting a model

2. GIS-technical implementation


Content:

• Broadening the knowledge of ArcGIS applications, • Using ArcGIS ModelBuilder to develop process chains with geo-processing tools, • Programing basic process models in ArcGIS, • Automatizing and documenting GIS workflows. Competencies/learning goals: Students learn to

• understand and conceptualize spatial problems. • recognize rules and norms in complex landscape processes and to analyze these in GIS-based approaches. • creatively utilize geo-processing tools in ArcGIS. • plan, develop and implement GIS projects. • work with a team and to professionally present results

Literature Comprehensive exercise materials will be available. Further literature will be presented during the 1st seminar.



Elective Module

Soil Erosion 05/ 2016

Module-Code:

M III-3



Frequency Annually

Module length One semester

Semester period Winter semester


Requirements None



Lecture with exercises (4 SWS) Excursions (2 SWS)

Credit points/Workload 6 credit points / workload: 180 hours Attendance time: 90 hours Reading exercise books: 15 hours Literature research: 15 hours Preparing written report: 60 hours


Exam achievement Written report


Conducting the exercises

Participation in up to two excursion days


Content: Erosion processes and mechanisms, legal frameworks and soil erosion norms, planning of measures, erosion control measures (at company level and in catchment areas), erosion control strategies, practical estimation models, model factor derivation and computation of examples, practical work with soil erosion codes in the field, simulation of scenarios.

Competencies/learning goals: Students learn to - understand soil erosion processes and control/management through cultivation and catchment area structures. - understand important erosion control measures and their interactions in catchments areas. - identify problems and limitations of control measures. - understand the patterns and paths of particle-bound material transport in water. - develop a plan for land use management in an enterprise or catchment area in regard to soil and water protection.

Literature Literature will be available as a download and presented during the course.



Elective Module

Modelling Surface Processes 06/ 2016

Module-Code:

M III-6



Frequency Annually


Semester period Summer semester or winter semester


Requirements Comprehensive knowledge of the geographical information system ArcGIS.



Exercise (3 SWS) and Seminar (1 SWS)

Credit points/Workload 6 credit points / workload:180 hours Attendance time: 70 hours Self-study time, preparatory and follow-up work: 110 hours


Exam achievement Seminar project (GIS project)


Multiple exercises, Oral presentation


Contents:

• Development and use of simulation models, • Development and use of the erosion model EROSION-3D and other models, • Calibration problems, determining simulation scenarios, using models in the field, sensitivity analyses, interpreting simulation results, • Practical and independent exercises with EROSION-3D (E-3D) from providing initial data to analyzing results. Competencies/learning goals: Students learn to

• assess the potentials and limitations of modelling ecological landscape processes. • evaluate different soil erosion models with regard to their applications and methodological limitations. • correctly evaluate the quality of geo-data from different sources. • critically interpret simulation results. • present complex scientific issues and solutions to a nonacademic audience.

Literature Comprehensive exercise material will be passed out during the course. Further literature will be presented during the first meeting.



Elective Module

Environmental Data Analysis and Modelling 06/ 2016

Module-Code:

M III-9


Coordinator M. Sc. Jennifer Peußner

Frequency Annually


Semester period Summer semester or winter semester


Requirements none

If necessary, knowledge of subject matter according to the instructor (will be announced accordingly)



Exercise and/or seminar (4 SWS)



Exam achievement Oral presentation or written composition or seminar paper


(multiple) exercises


Content: This module is offered by the Institute for Physical Geography and Landscape Ecology and can cover many topics that range from programming languages for automated data processing and analysis, modelling surface processes to multivariate geostatistical data assessment. The exact subject matter will be announced accordingly. Competencies/learning goals: Students learn - different methods for data analysis and data modelling. - to apply these methods creatively to solve current environmental issues. - to successfully plan and implement data modelling and analysis projects - to understand and use networked and comprehensive approaches.

Literature Comprehensive exercise material will be passed out during the course. Further literature will be presented during the first meeting.



Mandatory Module

Study Project 09/ 2016

Module-Code:

M V

Institute All institutes involved in the master study program Landscape Sciences


Frequency Annually

Module length One or two semesters

Semester period Beginning of the summer semester (2nd study year)


Requirements None if necessary, knowledge of subject matter according to the instructor

Instructors Instructors from all institutes involved in the M.Sc. study program “Landscape Sciences”


• Seminar / exercise: preparation, analysis and presentation of the results (2 SWS)

• Field work and/or laboratory work (8-12 days)

Credit points/Workload 9 credit points / workload: 270 hours

Attendance time: 110 hours literature research: 10 hours analysis and presentation of results: 100 hours writing a report: 50 hours


Exam achievement Written report at end of the module (80%) Oral presentation during or at end of the module (20%) Minimal grade to pass: adequate (4,0)


- literature research and analysis - field and/or laboratory work, data collection and processing - data analysis and evaluation


Students conduct a study in the field or laboratory based on scientific criteria. They learn to - scientifically prepare empirical data collections (define the issue, formulate the problem and goal, generate a hypothesis, operationalize, develop a work and time schedule), - implement subject-specific methods for data collection in the field or laboratory, - develop skills to critically detect possible sources of error, - recognize and solve methodological problems in landscape-ecological spatial analyses, - understand geo-ecological problems within a scientific and spatial context and develop possible solutions, - use different methods for the preparation, analysis and depiction of collected data, - amalgamate various scientific findings resulting in an overall systematic and/or spatial assertion, - use efficient approaches for planning and organizing independent scientific work, - improve skills in reporting and presenting.

Literature Specialized, independently researched literature according to subject matter.



Mandatory Module

Excursion 09/ 2016

Module-Code:

M VI


Coordinator Prof. Dr. Richard Pott

Frequency Annually

Module length 15 days

Semester period Winter semester and/or summer semester (starting 1st study year)


Requirements None



Excursion(s) with a duration of altogether 15 days

Credit points/Workload 9 credit points / 270 hours

Attendance time during excursion(s): 180 hours Literature research: 30 hours Preparatory and follow-up work: 60 hours

Grading scale Passed or not passed. Grades are not issued.

Exam achievement None


Two study achievements according to the specifications by the instructors

e.g. oral presentation and/or written essay on an excursion-related topic, active participation in the excursion (independent project and/or group project in the field).


Students - are introduced to the nature and the culture of a larger area/environment, usually abroad. - can become familiar with and understand new landscapes. - learn to transfer knowledge about abstract models to existing spatial processes. - learn to identify spatial processes in natural landscapes. - learn to identify problems of landscape usage and their ecological, social and economic implications in environments outside of Germany. - learn the special didactic elements and principles for presentations in the field.




Mandatory Module

Internship 09/ 2016

Module-Code:

M VII


Coordinator M. Sc. Jennifer Peußner

Frequency Continually

Module length 9 weeks (several periods are possible)

Semester period Semester breaks


Requirements None

Instructors Supervisors in non-university company, agency or institute


Nine-week fulltime internship in a non-university company, agency or institute associated to the field of landscape sciences.


Grading scale Passed or not passed. Grades are not issued.

Exam achievement Written internship report(s)

The internship report should be at least five pages long per internship und prepared and written during the internship.

The report and according certification from the company must be submitted no later than eight weeks after the internship has been completed.


The internship must be certified by the supervising company. The duration and the contents of the internship should be described accordingly.


Internships offer students the possibility to

- gain work experience in a non-university environment. - evaluate their career motivations and choices. - gain incentives for further study and career paths. - learn specific requirements and work options in relevant professional fields. - become familiar with organizational processes in companies and agencies. - become exposed to specific problems within a professional field. - apply acquired knowledge and competencies. - develop practice-oriented abilities to prepare and analyze complex issues. - prepare and conduct a practice-oriented master thesis. - obtain possible contacts for future career opportunities.

Literature Not applicable



Mandatory Module

Research orientated project 09/ 2016

Module-Code:

M VIII


Coordinator Prof. Dr. Richard Pott

Frequency Continually, in agreement with instructor

Module length 4 months

Semester period During the winter semester of the 2nd study year (3rd semester)


Requirements The mandatory module M I-1 has been passed successfully.



Project work



Exam achievement Scientific report (e.g. written report)


None


Contents: a.) Defining a scientific issue, generating and operationalizing basic hypotheses, creating, describing and discussing a work plan. b.) Conducting model-based and/or experimental investigations, mostly independent field and laboratory investigations, writing a project report as a central part of the module. Competencies/learning goals: Students - become familiar with the challenges of research-orientated work. - are intensively introduced to a current scientific issue. - implement work procedures within scientific research processes. - apply practical and independent expert knowledge and technical skills. - learn specialized methods for literature analysis. - receive specialized training in scientific discussion skills. - improve their awareness of methodologies (advantages/disadvantages). - improve their skills in formulating issue problems and scientific goals. - learn different methods for scientific reporting.

Literature BRINK, A. (2007): Anfertigung wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten.- 3. Auflage, München, Wien CORSTEN, H., DEPPE, J. (2008): Technik des wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens.- 3. Auflage, München FRANCK, N., STARY, J. (Hrsg. 2009): Die Technik wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens: eine praktische Anleitung.- 15. Auflage, Paderborn NIEDERMAIR, K. (2010): Recherchieren und Dokumentieren: der richtige Umgang mit Literatur im Studium.- Konstanz SESINK, W. (2010): Einführung in das wissenschaftliche Arbeiten.- 8. Auflage, München



Mandatory Module

Master Thesis 09/ 2016

Module-Code:

M IX



Frequency Every semester

Module length 5 months

Semester period During the winter semester of the 2nd study year (3rd semester)


Requirements • Mandatory module M I-1 has been passed, • 42 or more credit points, • registered for Module M VIII-1

Instructors Instructors from all institutes involved in the M.Sc. study program “Landscape Science”


Master colloquia (2 SWS)

Credit points/Workload 30 credit points / workload: 900 hours Attendance time: 30 hours Writing thesis: 780 hours Preparing colloquium (oral thesis presentation): 90 hours


Exam achievement Master thesis (75%) and colloquium (25%) Minimal grade to pass: adequate (4.0)


None


Students process and analyze an extensive subject within a set amount of time using scientific methods. This process entails, e.g.: - independent research and analysis of scientific literature and other

information sources, - logical and thorough depiction of study question/topic, aim and

structure of the thesis, - data processing, analysis and description in an understandable

manner, - correct scientific portrayal and analysis of the study question/topic, - the use of instructive and high quality diagrams, maps and graphs,

etc. to correctly illustrate the study question/topic, - scientific discussion and an independent and well-founded analysis

of the study question/topic

Students

Learn to describe and defend one’s own scientific results

Improve their skills in scientific reading and writing and discussion

Improve their scientific oral skills




Water Resources and Environmental Management (M. Sc.)

Handbook of Modules „WATENV (M. Sc.)“ valid from WS 19/20, last update 17.01.2019 40

Urban Hydrology Urbane Hydrologie

Mode of Examination K / ungraded Term Paper

Art/SWH 2V / 2Ü

Language E

CP 6

Semester SS

Learning Objectives This module provides specific knowledge of the urban hydrological cycle and its characteristics. Emphasis is not only put on process understanding but also on urban storm water management including exercises and application of computer models. In this way, students will learn how urban areas alter the water balance including implications on the quantity and quality of water. Upon completion of the module, students are able to: • Describe and analyse hydrological processes in urban areas including hydraulics. • Design different measures in urban storm water management (e.g., retention, infiltration, drainage). • Implement simple rules for real time control (RTC) based on hydrometeorological forecasts and radar. • Understand mechanisms of pluvial and fluvial floods in urban areas and measures to cope with flooding. • Apply urban drainage models in order to study the impact of different measures (e.g. low impact development, retention etc.) on drainage in combined and separated collection systems. • Identify challenges and opportunities of co-designing solutions that also acknowledge other targets (e.g., urban climate, climate change adaptation, waterway restoration) in the light of sustainability and liveable cities.

Contents 1. Hydrological processes in urban areas: • Characteristics of the urban water balance and differences compared to natural environments • Approaches to compute runoff generation, runoff concentration, and channel runoff in urban areas 2. Urban hydrometry (sensor networks) 3. Urban storm water management • Flood protection and measures to restore the natural drainage capacity • Combined sewer overflow (CSO) and its impacts on receiving waters • Real time control (RTC) 4. Exercises including rainwater infiltration and retention, RTC based on rainfall forecasts and obs. system states 5. Modelling, applications using computer models (including exercises) • Rainfall-runoff modelling of urban hydrological systems (combined and separated collection systems) • Model-based hydrological design and feasibility studies for different measures 6. Sustainability perspective: virtual water (blue & green water footprint), water sensitive cities / water smart cities

Workload 180 h (60 h in-class teaching and 120 h self-study incl. course achievements and examination performances)

Recommended Prior Knowledge

Grundlagen der Hydrologie und Wasserwirtschaft, Siedlungswasserwirtschaft und Abfalltechnik

Literature Price, R.K. and Vojinović, Z.: Urban Hydroinformatics. IWA Publishing, 2011 Pazwash, H.: Urban Storm Water Management, 2nd Ed., CRC Press, 2016 Merk- und Abeitsblätter der DWA Empfohlene Literatur in der Vorlesung (ausgewählte wissenschaftliche Berichte und Artikel)

Media PowerPoint, Tafel, Computer

Particularities none

Organizer Förster, Kristian

Lecturer Förster, Kristian

Supervisor

Examiner Förster, Kristian

Institute Institut für Hydrologie und Wasserwirtschaft, http://www.iww.uni-hannover.de/ Fakultät für Bauingenieurwesen und Geodäsie



Ecology and Water Quality Ökologie und Gewässergüte

Mode of Examination ZP (K 70% + HA 30%; 40 h) /

ungraded Report (20h)

Art/SWH 2,5V / 1,5Ü

Language D und E

CP 6

Semester SS

Learning Objectives In this module, students learn about ecological conditions and water quality management in catchments, including limnology (biology) and geohydrology, which are both strongly interlinked with hydrology and water resources. Focus in on agricultural catchments. Upon completion of the module, students are able to - analyse and simulate matter balances for catchments; - apply river quality assessment methods and develop rehabilitation measures; - collect aquatic organisms according to international standards of waterbody examination; - solve problems regarding groundwater abstraction and pollution.

Contents 1. Water quality management - Erosion and sediments - Nutrients 2. Applied limnology with practical field training - aquatic ecosystems of stagnant and running waters: functions and physical characteristics, biocenosis - biogenic turnover, primary and secondary production, trophic and saprobic levels - field training of sampling methods (macrozoobenthos) and analysis 3. Geohydrology - aquifer types, geohydraulics - groundwater pollution, remediation and protection 4. Integrated simulation of catchments with SWAT+ - Calibration of hydrological catchment models - Implementation of agricultural management (crop cultivation, irrigation) - evaluation of model results for catchment management



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Literature Schwoerbel, J. & Brendelberger. H. (2013): Einführung in die Limnologie. Stoffhaushalt - Lebensgemeinschaften – Technologie. 10. Aufl., Springer Spektrum. Domenico, P. and Schwartz, F. 1997. Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology; 2nd ed., Wiley, New York. Loucks, D.P. and van Beek, E. (Editors), 2017. Water Resources Systems Planning and Management. Springer International Publishing (open access).

Media PowerPoint-Präsentation, Tafel, Computerübungen

Particularities The field training is scheduled for Thursday to Saturday within the "Pfingsten" week (3 days of excursion). Students will have to pay a contribution of 45 to 80 Euro depending on faculty support. A report about the exam is required (“Studienleistung”).

Organizer Dietrich, Jörg

Lecturer N.N.

Supervisor N.N.

Examiner N.N.

Institute Institut für Hydrologie und Wasserwirtschaft,



Water Resources Systems Analysis Wasserwirtschaftliche Systemanalyse

Mode of Examination ZP (PR 40% + Ü 20% + LÜ 40%) /

ungraded Exercise

Art/SWH 1V / 3Ü

Language D and E

CP 6

Semester WS (D) / SS (E)

Learning Objectives The module deals with advanced aspects of water resources management. Ecological, climatological, socio-economic and policy aspects are regarded as environmental conditions for water resources management. A seminar is included, where students present and discuss their homework about integrated water resources management problems in developing countries. Furthermore, optimization is introduced as systems analytic technique. Upon completion of the module, students are able to - understand the concept of integrative and sustainable approaches in water resources management; - perform an interdisciplinary analysis of international projects, with special focus on developing countries; - evaluate and optimize water resources problems with optimization techniques; - compare alternative projects according to multi criteria and derive decision recommendations.

Contents - IWRM definition and concepts - Seminar: international projects and policies seen from an integrated perspective - Linear and non-Linear Optimization, multi-criteria decision support - External societal frame for WRM: capacity development, participation - WRM problems of arid and semi-arid regions



„Grundlagen der Hydrologie und Wasserwirtschaft“ (D) "Hydrology and Water Resources Management I" (E )

Literature Loucks, D.P. and van Beek, E. (Editors), 2017. Water Resources Systems Planning and Management. Springer International Publishing (open access).

Media PowerPoint-Präsentation, Tafel, Computerübungen

Particularities The student homework presentations will be organized as a seminar. Participation in the seminar is required (Studienleistung, one missing allowed without excuse).

Organizer Dietrich, Jörg

Lecturer N.N.

Supervisor N.N.

Examiner N.N.


Programme Specific Information

P (mandatory) / W (elective) depending on Major

Major A: Water Resources Management Major B: Sanitary Engineering

P Major W



Hydrological Extremes Hydrologische Extreme

Mode of Examination ZP (K 70% + HA 30%; 40h) / -

Art/SWH 2V / 2Ü

Language D and E

CP 6

Semester WS (D) / SS (E)

Learning Objectives First, the students learn advanced methods about the estimation of water balance components, description of rainfall-runoff processes and climate change analyses. Then, they get to know how to deal with the two hydrological extremes floods and droughts. Finally, techniqes for the application of hydrological models are introduced and the students apply a model for flood simulation themselves in computer lab work. Upon completion of the module, students are able to - understand processes of rainfall runoff transformation; - compute design values for floods and low flow; - apply models for flood prediction.

Contents 1. Hydrological extremes: - Water balance components - Rainfall-runoff transformation - Floods and droughts - Climate change 2. Hydrological modelling: - theory of hydrological modelling - parameter estimation, calibration, validation - data preprocessing, flood simulation



Hydology and Water Resources Management I & Statistical Methods (für WATENV) Grundlagen der Hydrologie und Wasserwirtschaft & Umweltdatenanalyse (für WUK & UIW)

Literature Maidment, D.R. (Editor), 1992. Handbook of Hydrology. McGraw-Hill Inc.

Media PowerPoint, Tafel, Computer

Particularities The module is offered in German in the winter semester and in English in the summer semester. The module is offered in German in the winter semester and in English in the summer semester.

Organizer Haberlandt, Uwe

Lecturer N.N.

Supervisor N.N.

Examiner N.N.


Programme Specific Information

P (mandatory) / W (elective) depending on Major

Major A: Water Resources Management Major B: Sanitary Engineering

P Major W

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