Online Courses in the Life Sciences
You are curious and want to study abroad? With the project liveSciences³, we want to enrich your studies in the life sciences area with international and online study opportunities. Students interested in studying at the University of Göttingen (or those who are already doing a double degree) can take the opportunity to get a taste of studying in Germany. You can also get in touch with fellow students and lecturers before or after your actual exchange. Life science students are invited to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in exciting courses related to sustainability or to improve their skills in important scientific methods. The Online Courses are part of the international Double Degree as well as Joint Degree study programmes at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Biology and Psychology, or Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology. Notice: Please keep in mind the time difference between your place and Göttingen. All times indicated are Central European Time (CET). Check your time zone here. Thinking about global challenges such as climate change, sustainable land use, and biodiversity crisis demands an interdisciplinary approach.
During the course, the latest insights and different perspectives about global challenges and possible applications of local solutions based on ongoing research projects from around the world will be discussed with the students. They will learn about different perspectives and discuss local solutions for global challenges across disciplines. Type and Format of Course: Seminar (online) Lecturer: Various Course Number: 700572 Language: English Credits: 3 Term: Winter & summer semester Dates/Time: Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm during the lecture time (weekly) Get more information here. Contents: Project work in different institutions, e.g. research institutions, industry, administration, associations, consulting, politics. Type and Format of Course: Internship (worldwide), Project Report & Presentation (online) Lecturer: Dr. Bergmann Course Number: M.Agr.0142 (740659) Language: English Credits: 6 Term: Winter & summer semester Dates: 27.10.2022 - 09.02.2023 (weekly: Thursdays, 2:00 - 6:00 pm) Download the detailed course description here. Contents: In agreement with the supervisor, a topic for a project work is determined with the aim of scientifically deepening a topic. This can also be experimental work. Type and Format of Course: Project work (in consultation with lecturer), Joint Classroom & Excursion Lecturer: Prof. von Cramon-Taubadel Course Number: M.SIA.I11M (740502) Language: English Credits: 6 Term: Winter & summer semester Dates: Individual (in consultation with lecturer) Download the detailed course description here. The lecture covers current issues in international nature conservation. The students learn about basic concepts of biodiversity. Threats to biodiversity and why species become extinct are analyzed. Monitoring concepts are explained and how to design strategies to protect biodiversity. Type and Format of Course: Lecture (online) Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Johannes Kamp Course Number: M.Biodiv.412-1 (631398) Language: English Credits: 3 Term: Winter semester Dates: Start end of October (weekly) Find more information in this video. The research field of phylogenomics comprises the utilization of genome and
transcriptome data for the inference of phylogenetic trees. In this module, students will
be introduced to the theoretical and practical knowledge of how to assemble genomes
and transcriptomes and their annotation. Moreover, techniques to search for genes in
such data will be presented (e.g., BLAST, Hidden Markov models). Type and Format of Course: Lecture, Seminar, and Tutorial (online) Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Christian Bleidorn Course Number: M.Biodiv.479 (632323) Language: English Credits: 6 Term: Winter semester Dates: 16.01.-27.01.2023 (2 weeks) Download the detailed course description here. Contents: Type and Format of Course: Lecture (online) Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Brümmer Course Number: M.SIA.E02 (740032) Language: English Credits: 6 Term: Winter semester Dates: 28.12.2022 - 09.02.2023 (weekly: Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm & Thursdays, 12:30 - 2:00 pm) Download the detailed course description here. Introduction to R Type and Format of Course: Lecture & Exercises (online) Lecturer: Dr. Katrin Meyer Course Number: 700575 Language: English Credits: 0 Term: Winter semester Dates: 10.10.-14.10.2022 (1 week, 9:15 am to 5 pm) Type and Format of Course: IT Course (online) Lecturer: Luttermann, Max; Dr. Meyer; Dr. Fieler; Reineke, Sebastian Elisa Course Number: M.FES.720 (700268) Language: English Credits: 6 Term: Summer semester Dates: tba Find more information here. Registration from the end of April; activation date for registration will be published here. ATTENTION: Very popular course, quick registration needed!
Prof. von Cramon will give you an introduction to economic policy and economic theory. At the end of the course, students will have acquired fundamental knowledge of EU institutions and the EU's common agricultural Policy (CAP) as well as knowledge of different theories and methods to analyze agricultural policies. Type and Format of Course: Lecture (online) Lecturer: Prof. von Cramon-Taubadel Course Number: M.SIA.E37 (740695) Language: English Credits: 6 Term: Summer semester Dates: tba (weekly) Download the detailed course description here. In this course, the students gain insight into the functioning of the price mechanism on agricultural markets and into the determinants of market integration. They learn to apply econometric methods to analyse horizontal and vertical prices transmission processes (dynamic models, cointegration, including non-linear and regime-dependent error correction models). Type and Format of Course: Lecture (online) Lecturer: Prof. von Cramon-Taubadel Course Number: M.SIA.E19 (740409) Language: English Credits: 6 Term: Summer semester Dates: tba (weekly) Download the detailed course description here. The module deals with the situation in world agricultural markets and the interventions of agricultural and trade interventions of agricultural and trade policy in these markets, based on an introduction to the theory of international trade. The students will learn about the most important models for explaining the international trade of agricultural products. By the end of the course, they are able to expose populist arguments against free trade. They can assess whether there are reasons to deviate from the postulate of free trade in agricultural products, e.g. to reward the positive externalities of agriculture, secure food supplies, prevent ecological and social dumping, or correct distorted world markets for agricultural products. Type and Format of Course: Lecture/Recordings (online) Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Brümmer Course Number: M.SIA.E01 (740406) Language: English Credits: 6 Term: Summer semester Dates: tba (weekly) Find more information here. Contents: Blended learning module; presentation of the most important pests and diseases of the most important tropical crop plants: symptoms, life cycles and plant health management (eg. in rice, maize, cacao, coffee, bananas). Additional crops may be included according to students´ preferences and practical experience. Introduction to relevant international data banks and networks. Use of scientific videos on selected topics of crop protection in the tropics and basic training to create own videos. Type and Format of Course: Lecture (hybrid) Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Rostás, Dr. Wiegand and Dr. Sirrenberg Course Number: M.Agr.0074 Language: English Credits: 6 Term: Summer semester Dates: tba (weekly) Further courses available online and additional information can be found in the course catalogue of the University Göttingen, so-called UniVZ. Please choose the right term, either summer or winter term, and use the ´Search for Lectures` function to find courses for your preferred time of the year. Select English as "Language of instruction" and accessible online as "Format of Lecture" and tick the following "Departments" according to your interests: Registration & Application for students from partner universities If you are interested in participating in one or more online courses, the matriculation as international exchange student or registration as guest student is required in order to obtain credits.
Please contact us as soon as possible! We will be happy to advise you and support your registration! Courses take place on a regular basis throughout the semester or as a block courses within the semester. The winter term usually starts in October and ends in February and the summer term starts in April and ends in July. Please note that seats in each course are limited. Thus, we advise you to register early (for winter term courses latest by September, for summer term courses latest by March) to get the chance to participate in the course of your choice! Requirements Currently, admission is decided at the faculties that offer the courses. All interested students must be enrolled at least as life sciences students in the fields of agricultural sciences, biology, or forestry (or related). Which language certificates are accepted? English: Applicants who are not native speakers need to provide proof of good knowledge of the English language. The following documents can be accepted as proof of language ability: Fees We do not charge tuition but there are regular administrative fees, depending on the number of courses and corresponding credits you wish to take.
Credits/ECTS Students who complete a course including the corresponding exam are eligible to get credits for their achievements and receive a transcript of records from the University of Göttingen. Recognition at your home university cannot be guaranteed. Information for students from the University of Göttingen All listed virtual courses are part of the regular study offers at the Life Sciences faculties. If you are keen on meeting international students from our partner universities, take the chance and get in touch with fellow students during one of the courses. Please register via Stud.IP. There is no additional fee for the course as it is already included in your semester fee. For students interested in taking a virtual course offered by a university abroad, there are several options. Many of our partner universities (including our liveSciences³ partner universities) offer online programmes, courses, summer schools, etc. Find details and the latest information on the website Virtual Exchange Abroad. Further courses (ENLIGHT Courses) are offered online as part of the ENLIGHT Universities network. Olga Schloss Dr. Anne Sennhenn For general questions:
You are interested in Life Sciences and in questions about sustainability?
Are you motivated to learn online with students from different countries?
Take the chance and join an Online Course at the University of Göttingen in Agricultural Sciences, Biology, or Forestry! Experience studying in Germany and exchange ideas with fellow students from around the world.
Overview of available Online Courses in the Life Sciences
Note: It is not possible to complete the project work on farms.
Objectives:
Objectives: Students are able to recognize pests and diseases of tropical crops as treated in this course. They critically evaluate scientific and non-scientific publications on crop protection in the tropics. Students are able to create a scientific presentation according to the standards of international conferences and use interactive teaching material; students know the scope and limits of their knowledge in the treated field, they know where to find relevant, reliable information. Appreciation of cultural diversity.
Further Information on Registration, Fees, and Credits
Contact:
liveSciences³ Mobility Coordinator
Von-Siebold-Straße 2
Room 1.117
37075 Göttingen
E-Mail: olga.schloss@zvw.uni-goettingen.de
Telefon: +49 (0)551 39 21337
Project Coordinator
Von-Siebold-Straße 2
Room 1.101
37075 Göttingen
E-Mail: anne.sennhenn@zvw.uni-goettingen.de
Telefon: +49 (0)551 39 21294
Email: livesciences3@uni-goettingen.de
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