Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG)

AEG stands for the following: a modern, interdisciplinary curriculum at one of the largest and renowned institutes of geosciences and environmental sciences a highly motivated staff and excellent study conditions in an international environment research and studies in working groups with many contacts to universities abroad AEG is an international research-oriented study programme that focuses on the evaluation and solution of environmental problems. Special emphasis is placed on problems in the subsurface such as the pollution of drinking water supplies, the non-sustainable use of natural resources, and the impact of climate and land-use change on soil and water quality. Finding solutions to such issues requires a comprehensive understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological mechanisms under natural conditions. AEG offers an approach to these mechanisms based on an in-depth knowledge of classical natural sciences combined with the utilisation of modern technology. The study programme covers the essential fields of hydrogeology, environmental modelling, environmental chemistry and environmental microbiology as well as environmental physics. The programme is designed for students interested in a graduate education in environmental geosciences following multidisciplinary approaches. A good background in mathematics, chemistry, and physics is required. Undergraduate training in geosciences or environmental sciences is helpful but not requested. Capabilities of independent problem solving are important and will be further developed within the educational programme. Three areas of specialisation allow an individual study focus on the following: Hydrogeology Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Microbiology Environmental Physics