Program Overview

Introduction to the B.Sc. Environmental Informatics Program

The B.Sc. Environmental Informatics program at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, TU Dresden, is a six-semester course that provides students with a broad foundation in environmental informatics, environmental sciences, computer science, and basic mathematics. The program is designed to equip students with methodological know-how and prepare them for a career in environmental informatics.

Program Structure

The program consists of six semesters, with a total of 180 credit points. The first three semesters provide a broad foundation in environmental informatics, environmental sciences, computer science, and basic mathematics. From the fourth semester onwards, students can choose two specializations from a range of seven options, allowing for differentiation and specialization.

Specializations

The seven specializations available in the program are:

• Geo- and environmental informatics
• Hydrology
• Meteorology
• Urban development and land management
• Geodynamics
• Forest Ecology and Forest Sciences
• Computer science

Each specialization consists of compulsory elective modules, allowing for flexible study design and individual profile development.

Fifth Semester

The fifth semester is primarily used for individual specialization and enables a temporary stay at another university or a stay abroad (e.g., via ERASMUS). The only compulsory module in the fifth semester is "General Key Qualifications," which can be achieved through a language course at a foreign university. All other modules in the fifth semester are compulsory elective modules chosen from the two specializations.

Sixth Semester

At the beginning of the sixth semester, a practical work placement of seven weeks is planned, contributing to further profile development. Additionally, a further compulsory elective module is taken in the sixth semester, chosen from one of the two chosen specializations or from the overall range. The sixth semester concludes with the final thesis and an accompanying colloquium. The topic of the Bachelor's thesis is generally based on the content of the chosen specializations.

Modules and Study Organization

The program includes a range of modules, each with its own description, qualifications, and content. These modules are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental informatics and its applications.

Module Descriptions

• Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten und Umweltdatenmanagement (UW-UI-B-100): This module focuses on scientific working and environmental data management, covering topics such as literature research, data analysis, and scientific writing.
• Grundlagen der Geoinformatik (UW-UI-B-101): This module introduces the basics of geoinformatics, including geodata modeling, geodata analysis, and geoinformation systems.
• Kartographie (UW-UI-B-102): This module covers cartography, including classical cartographic representation means, map-related representations, and modern digital forms of expression.
• Grundlagen der Meteorologie und Hydrologie (UW-UI-B-103): This module provides an introduction to meteorology and hydrology, covering topics such as radiation, energy, and water balance on a physical basis.
• Mathematik - Lineare Algebra und Einführung in die Analysis (UW-UI-B-104): This module focuses on mathematics, covering linear algebra and an introduction to analysis.
• Programmierung (UW-UI-B-105): This module introduces programming, covering the basics of programming languages and software development.

Timetables

Exercises and seminars are sometimes offered more than once, as students work in groups. Please register for the appropriate group via OPAL. Lectures can be attended without enrollment, however, additional materials are often offered via OPAL, and any necessary contact with you is only possible via OPAL (please also note that messages are received via your personal TU Dresden email account).

Contact Persons

• Prof. Dr. Matthias Forkel is the academic course coordinator for the BSc Environmental Informatics and is responsible for advising students together with Dr. Katja Lohse.
• Dr. Katja Lohse is the student advisor for the BSc Environmental Informatics. She advises on all questions concerning the degree program.
• Angela Wollmann is the timetable planner.

Important Applications and Forms

• Formulare Krankheitsfall: This includes a form for a doctor's certificate and a notification for illness-related withdrawal from exams or recognition of sick days for extending the processing time of the final thesis.
• BAföG: This includes a performance certificate according to §48 BAföG and a leaflet on loan repayment for BAföG recipients.
• Unfallmeldung für Studierende: This is an accident report form for students.

About this Page

This page provides information about the B.Sc. Environmental Informatics program at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, TU Dresden. It includes details about the program structure, specializations, modules, and contact persons. The page is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the program and its requirements.