Elective Courses

You have to choose Courses or Modules with a minimum of 8 ECTS points to fulfill your Compulsory Subject. Here we listed a few possibilities. If you want to choose some other Courses, please contact us. We will help you to make the right decision.

Lecture language is mostly German. In case you speak english only, it is possible to ask the lecturer, wether the language can be switched.

Modern Theoretical Physics for Teacher Students

Module Code	M-PHYS-101664
Responsible Lecturer	Dr. Stefan Giesecke (ITP)
Level	4
Components of the module	T-PHYS-103203 - Moderne Theoretische Physik für Lehramt – Vorleistung T-PHYS-103204 - Moderne Theoretische Physik für Lehramt
ECTS Credits	8
Requirements	None
Instruction Language	German
Duration	1 semester
Module Frequency	Each winter semester
Learning Controls/Exams	Preliminary services: optional variants from pre-calculation, exercise sheets, written exam → successful completion of the exercises entitles to exam Examination: oral exam

Modern Theoretical Physics I, Quantum Mechanics I

Module Code	M-PHYS-101707
Responsible Lecturer	Prof. Dr. Frans Klinkhamer (ITP)
Level	4
Components of the module	T-PHYS-102317 - Moderne Theoretische Physik I, Quantenmechanik 1, Vorleistung 1 T-PHYS-105134 - Moderne Theoretische Physik I, Quantenmechanik 1
ECTS Credits	8
Requirements	None
Instruction Language	German
Duration	1 semester
Module Frequency	Each summer semester
Learning Controls/Exams	Preliminary services: exercises → successful completion of the exercises entitles to exam Examination: oral exam

Physics of Planetary Atmospheres

Module Code	M-PHYS-104488
Responsible Lecturer	Prof. Dr. Thomas Leisner (IMK)
Level	4
Components of the module	T-PHYS-109177 – Physics of Planetary Atmospheres, Prerequisite T-PHYS-109180 – Exam on Physics of Planetary Atmospheres
ECTS Credits	8
Requirements	None
Instruction Language	English
Duration	1 semester
Module Frequency	Each winter semester
Learning Controls/Exams	Preliminary services: exercises

Computer Vision and GIS

Module Code	M-BGU-102757
Responsible Lecturer	Prof. Dr. Stefan Hinz (IPF)
Level	4
Components of the module	T-BGU-103541 - Einführung in GIS für Studierende natur-, ingenieur- und geowissenschaftlicher Fachrichtungen, Vorleistung T-BGU-101681 - Einführung in GIS für Studierende natur-, ingenieur- und geowissenschaftlicher Fachrichtungen T-BGU-101732 - Image Processing and Computer Vision
ECTS Credits	10
Requirements	None
Instruction Language	German
Duration	1 semester
Module Frequency	Each winter semester
Learning Controls/Exams	Preliminary services: online test 'Introduction to GIS for Students of Natural, Engineering and Geo Sciences' (T-BGU-103541) → successful completion of the testentitles to exam Examination: written exam, 90 min

GIS and Remote Sensing

Module Code	M-BGU-102758
Responsible Lecturer	Prof. Dr. Stefan Hinz (IPF)
Level	4
Components of the module	T-BGU-103541 - Einführung in GIS für Studierende natur-, ingenieur- und geowissenschaftlicher Fachrichtungen, Vorleistung T-BGU-101681 - Einführung in GIS für Studierende natur-, ingenieur- und geowissenschaftlicher Fachrichtungen T-BGU-105725 - Einführung in Klassifizierungsverfahren der Fernerkundung
ECTS Credits	10
Requirements	None
Instruction Language	German
Duration	1 semester
Module Frequency	Each winter semester
Learning Controls/Exams	Preliminary services: online test 'Introduction to GIS for Students of Natural, Engineering and Geo Sciences' (T-BGU-103541) → successful completion of the testentitles to exam Examination: written exam, 90 min

Computer Vision and Remote Sensing

Module Code	M-BGU-102759
Responsible Lecturer	Dr. Jan Cermak (ASF), Dr. Uwe Weidner (IPF)
Level	None
Components of the module	T-BGU-105725 - Einführung in Klassifizierungsverfahren der Fernerkundung Compulsory Elective Subject: T-BGU-101732 - Image Processing and Computer Vision T-BGU-106333 - Remote Sensing of a Changing Climate, Vorleistung T-BGU-106334 - Remote Sensing of a Changing Climate, Prüfung T-PHYS-108283 T-PHYS-108286- Platzhalter MA MET Computer Vision und Fernerkundung für Meteorologen	4 CP 4 CP 4 CP 4 CP 4 CP
ECTS Credits	8
Requirements	None
Instruction Language	German/English
Duration	2 semester
Module Frequency	Each summer semester
Learning Controls/Exams	Depends on compulsory electives

GIS and Geo Data Infrastructures

Module Code	M-BGU-102760
Responsible Lecturer	Prof. Dr. Stefan Hinz (IPF)
Level	4
Components of the module	T-BGU-103541 - Einführung in GIS für Studierende natur-, ingenieur- und geowissenschaftlicher Fachrichtungen, Vorleistung T-BGU-101681 - Einführung in GIS für Studierende natur-, ingenieur- und geowissenschaftlicher Fachrichtungen T-BGU-101757 - Geodateninfrastrukturen und Web-Dienste, Vorleistung T-BGU-101756 - Geodateninfrastrukturen und Web-Dienste
ECTS Credits	10
Requirements	None
Instruction Language
Duration	1 semester
Module Frequency	Each summer semester
Learning Controls/Exams	Preliminary services: online test 'Introduction to GIS for Students of Natural, Engineering and Geo Sciences' (T-BGU-103541) → successful completion of the testentitles to exam (T-BGU-101681) Examination: written exam, 90 min Preliminary services: the accomplishment 'Geodata Infrastructures and Web-Services, Prerequisite' (T-BGU-101757) has to be passed to entitle to exam (T-BGU-101756) Examination: oral exam, 20 min

Fluid Mechanics and Turbulence

Module Code	M-BGU-101876
Responsible Lecturer	Prof. Dr. Oliver Eiff(IfH)
Level	None
Components of the module	CE I: 1 of 2	T-BGU-106612 - Advanced Fluid Mechanics T-BGU-103561 - Analysis of Turbulent Flows	6 CP
	CE II: 1 of 2	T-BGU-103562 – Strömungsmesstechnik T-BGU-103563 - Gebäude- und Umweltaerodynamik	3 CP
ECTS Credits	9
Requirements	One examination has to be taken in one of the Teilleistungen "Analysis of Turbulent Flows" or "Fluid Mechanics for Environmental Flows" and one other exmaination in one of the Teilleistungen "Flow Measuring Technique" oder "Building- and Environmental Aerodynamics". The learning controls depend on the selected Teilleistungen (s. Teilleistungen).
Instruction Language	English/German
Duration	2 semester
Module Frequency	Each semester
Learning Controls/Exams	Teilleistung T-BGU-106612 with written examination according to § 4 (2) no. 1 Teilleistung T-BGU-103561 with oral examination according to § 4 (2) no. 2 Teilleistung T-BGU-103562 with oral examination according to § 4 (2) no. 2 Teilleistung T-BGU-103563 with oral examination according to § 4 (2) no. 2 For details on the individual success checks, see the respective Teilleistung

Informatics for Meteorology Students

Module Code	M-PHYS-102980
Responsible Lecturer	Bernhard Beckert
Level	4
Components of the module	Compulsory Elective Subject: T-INFO-101345 - Parallelrechner und Parallelprogrammierung T-INFO-101298 - Verteiltes Rechnen T-INFO-102061 - Mobile Computing und Internet der Dinge T-INFO-101305 - Analysetechniken für große Datenbestände T-INFO-101497 – Datenbanksysteme T-INFO-101275 – Visualisierung T-PHYS-108279 - T-PHYS-108282 Platzhalter MA MET INF für Stud. Ben	4 CP 4 CP 4 CP 4 CP 4 CP 4 CP 4 CP
ECTS Credits	8
Requirements	The module: Introduction to Computer Networks is foreseen Knowledge of basics from the course computer structures are helpful
Instruction Language	German
Duration	1 or 2 semester
Module Frequency	Each semester
Learning Controls/Exams	The learning controls depend on the selected Teilleistungen (s. Teilleistungen).

Geophysical Analysis of Natural Hazards

Module Code	M-PHYS-103336
Responsible Lecturer	Prof. Dr. Ellen Gottschämmer (GPI)
Level	4
Components of the module	T-PHYS-103553 – Einführung in die Vulkanologie, Vorleistung T-PHYS-103644 – Einführung in die Vulkanologie, Prüfung T-PHYS-107673 – Seminar on recent topics of Risk Science
ECTS Credits	8
Requirements	None
Instruction Language	English
Duration	2 semester
Module Frequency	Each summer semester
Learning Controls/Exams	Introduction to Vulcanology Active and regular attendance of lecture and practicals, presentation of a volcano in a short (10 – 15 minute) talk with slides, submission of a scientific essay about their presentation, approx. 8-10 pages, which will be graded. Seminar on recent topics of risk sclence Preparation and presentation of a talk based on a scientific publication, critical discussion of the scientific results.

Geoecology

Module Code	M-PHYS-103398
Responsible Lecturer	Wolfgang Wilcke
Level	4
Components of the module	T-BGU–107487 – Geomorphologie und Bodenkunde T-BGU-107486 – Field Course Soil Science
ECTS Credits	8
Study Program	None
Instruction Language	Deutsch
Duration	1 semester
Module Frequency	Each summer semester
Learning Controls/Exams	Geomorphologie und Bodenkunde: Written examination according to § 4 Abs. 2 Nr. 1 SPO 2015 Master Meteorology Field Course Soil Science: Study achievement according to § 4 Abs. 3 SPO 2015 Master Meteorology For details on the individual success checks, see the respective partial services.

Basics of Estimation Theory and its Application in Geoscience Remote Sensing

Module Code	M-PHYS-103422
Responsible Lecturer	Grade of the written exam
Level	None
ECTS Credits	None
Study Program	None
Instruction Language
Duration	1 semester
Module Frequency	Each summer semester
Learning Controls/Exams	Written exam, 75 min

Geological Hazards and Risk

Module Code	M-PHYS-101833
Responsible Lecturer	Prof. Dr. Ellen Gottschämmer (GPI)
Level	4
Components of the module	T-PHYS103525 Geological Hazards and Risks
ECTS Credits	8
Requirements	None
Instruction Language	English
Duration	1 semester
Module Frequency	irregular
Module Content	Earthquake Hazards Short introduction to seismology and seismometry (occurrence of tectonic earthquakes, types of seismic waves, magnitude, intensity, source physics) Induced seismicity Engineering seismology, Recurrence intervals, Gutenberg-Richter, PGA, PGV, spectral acceleration → hazard maps Earthquake statistics Liquefaction Tsunami Hazards Landslide Hazards Hazards from Sinkholes Volcanic Hazards Short introduction to physical volcanology Types of volcanic hazards The Concept of Risk, Damage and Loss Data Analysis and the use of GIS in Risk analysis Risk Modelling - Scenario Analysis Risk Reduction and Risk Management Analysis Feedback and Prospects in the Risk Modelling Industry
Learning Outcomes	The students understand basic concepts of hazard and risk. They can explain in detail different aspects of earthquake hazard, volcanic hazard as well as other geological hazards, can compare and evaluate those hazards. The have fundamental knowledge of risk reduction and risk management. They know methods of risk modelling and are able to apply them.
Learning Controls/Exams	The module grade is determined by the grade of the sExamination of other type:. To be evaluated: Exercise sheets, written project work.