Course Focus
ISATEC aims at the joint education and specialisation of German and foreign postgraduate students in the field of tropical aquatic ecology, including theoretical and applied ecology, with emphasis on concepts and methodologies for the sustainable utilisation and conservation of tropical aquatic ecosystems. Thus, fisheries biology, aquaculture sciences as well as ecological economics and social sciences relevant to coastal planning and management are major parts of the pro- gramme. The education in multicultural groups, the solution of conflicts, as well as the realisation of the benefits of diverse backgrounds, will further qualify graduates for working in international teams. During the third term, students will apply this acquired knowledge while carrying out research projects at one of the tropical partner institutions/universities to collect data for their M.Sc. thesis.
Target Group
Graduates with a strong interest in tropical ecology and the management of natural resources, desiring to work on applied issues, possibly in international multidisciplinary teams on a local, international or global level.