Applied Environmental Informatics and Earth Observation

During your studies, you have various subjects, which consist of one or more modules. A module deals with a specific topic and consists of one or more courses. In the module handbook for your degree program, you will find a description of the modules and their subject assignment as well as a study plan. This gives you an orientation as to which courses you should attend in which semester in order to complete your studies within the standard period of study. It takes into account a balanced distribution of courses over the individual semesters. It also ensures that you are first taught the important basics before moving on to more advanced topics. Your individual course of study may differ from this. The Applied Environmental Informatics and Earth Observation degree program consists of compulsory subjects (142 CP in total), a compulsory elective area with profiles (26 CP) and the bachelor's thesis (12 CP). The profiles allow you to focus your studies more strongly on the subjects that interest you in particular, even during your bachelor's degree. In the Applied Environmental Informatics and Earth Observation degree program, you can choose between three profiles, whereby the chosen profile can facilitate your direct connection to a suitable master's program at KIT (see below). Each profile has a scope of 26 credit points (CP): In the compulsory subjects, you will be taught essential basics of the subject area. These are: • Basics in Mathematics and Physics (32 CP): Here you will immerse yourself in the world of advanced mathematics and experimental physics, both essential fundamentals for your further studies. • Environmental Informatics (17 CP): This subject includes the basics of geoinformatics, programming for geodesy and an introduction to the structure and application of geoinformation systems (GIS). • Data Analysis (19 CP): Here you will deal with essential aspects of geodetic data analysis, learn how to deal with big data and machine learning and their respective use in the context of earth observation • Earth Observation and Geodetic Methods (26 CP): Learning about subject-specific methods is a central component of the degree program. In this subject, you will deal with various geosensors, geodetic reference systems, spatial methods and applications of remote sensing. • Ecology and Environmental Systems (22 CP): Here you will learn the basics of climatology, geomorphology and soil science, biogeography and vegetation science. You will gain an overview of basic ecosystems and gain an insight into quantitative methods of earth system science. Spatial planning issues also play a role in this module. • Geoscientific Basics (19 CP): You will receive an introduction to engineering geology and hydrogeology and learn methods of geological data evaluation as well as methods for working in the field. • Interdisciplinary Qualifications (7 CP): In this subject, you will learn soft skills that are essential for your studies, such as working techniques