Ecology project weeks
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Holistic entry into the BSc Organic Farming program
Goals
One of the aims of organic farming is to take a holistic view of production systems. In the study of organic farming, problems are therefore examined from different perspectives. In the Ecology Project Weeks, students learn about this approach by way of example. This makes it easier for them to enter the course and the university and promotes independent study.
Specialist knowledge and methodological skills
Under the overall topic "What is organic farming?", first semester students work in groups on a topic of their choice during the first three weeks of the semester. They are accompanied by tutors and lecturers. The topic is introduced in the context of excursions and keynote speeches. Short lectures on methodological skills such as teamwork, communication and presentation techniques support the group work. The project weeks are therefore a first step towards acquiring both specialist knowledge and so-called key professional qualifications. They are intended to whet the appetite for further projects and trying out other forms of learning and examination.
Results
Their individual experiences offer students the opportunity to work on exciting issues. At the end of the project weeks, there is a mini-conference at which the students present their results and discuss them with their teachers. In addition, each group prepares a final report as a graded term paper during the project period.