We currently offer parts of the basic education in physical geography, as well as three elective classes. Here you can see our recommended teaching program for those wanting to emphasize biogeography, ecology, and conservation in your BSc. The classes described are our core modules. Electives could come from within or outside HU Berlin.
Please do not hesitate to contact us in case you have questions about these classes. To see which classes are currently on offer and to enroll in all our classes please use the online tool AGNES. All classes are held in English if teachers are English speaking or if visiting students (e.g., ERASMUS) are attending.
Introduction to Physical Geography
German: Modul Physische Geographie II
The module Physical Geography II provides a starting point. Get to know the basics in vegetation geography, biogeography, and ecology. This includes both lectures in the classroom and a practical part in the field. The class is offered in the summer term (second semester).
Introduction to Biogeography
German: Modul Einführung in die Biogeographie
Learn about the processes that shape the geographic distributions of life on Earth – from species to biomes. In this course, we teach how ecological, evolutionary, geological and climate factors together explain biogeography. A more detailed description can be found here. This class is typically offered in the winter term.
Conservation Biogeography
German: Modul Biogeographie und Naturschutz
This course teaches the scientific basis of nature conservation. Learn about the major threats to biodiversity and which conservation strategies can be used to address them in order to protect species and ecosystems.A more detailed description can be found here. This class is typically offered in the summer term.
Field Methods in Biogeography
German: Modul Studienprojekt Biogeographie
In this class, students get to know techniques and tools to design and implement their own ecological project. You will also have the chance to collect your own data in the field during a field course. A more detailed description can be found here. This class is typically offered in the summer term.
If you want go deeper…
We regularly offer excursions (HEX or MEX) with a biogeographic focus. There are also classes that we offer on an irregular basis, such as the Conservation Ethics class offered together with the Department of Philosophy. We also are happy to give advice where to carry out an ERASMUS exchange stay or which electives to add from outside the Geography curriculum.
