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Technical University of Munich

Prof. Dr. Stephan Pauleit

Prof. Dr. Stephan Pauleit

Head of chair
Technische Universität München
Chair for Strategic Landscape Planning and Management

Phone: +49 (0)8161 / 71 4780
Office hours: by arrangement
Email: pauleit(at)tum.de

Research and consultancy

  • Urban ecology
  • Planning and governance of urban green infrastructures
  • Nature-based solutions
  • Urban trees and urban forests
  • Planting design
  • Urban adaptation to climate change 

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Urban ecology

Lecturer (assistant)
Stephan Pauleit
Number 0000000171
Type lecture
Duration 2 SWS
Term Wintersemester 2024/25
Language of instruction English
Position within curricula See TUMonline
Dates See TUMonline

Admission information

See TUMonline
Note: Max no. of participants: 40!

Objectives

On successful completion of the module, participants should:
1. understand core theories and methods of urban ecology
2. understand and have acquired knowledge on important tasks for urban ecology in urban development such as planning for urban climates, local stormwater management, soil protection, biodiversity, and climate change adaptation
3. be able to analyse and assess strategies for urban ecological planning
4. be able to transfer and apply ecological theories and methods in a project excerxise for developing a strategy for urban ecological development

Description

Cities are good for people - but are they also good for the planet? What possibilities exist for sustainable, environmentally sound urban development and what role can the development of green infrastructure play in this? The module provides knowledge and methods of urban ecology and presents innovative approaches to ecologically-oriented urban development. The focus is on the conversion of existing urban structures. Topics include: Environmental impacts and challenges of global urbanisation, theory and principles for ecologically-oriented urban development; management of urban metabolism (material and energy flows, greenhouse gas emissions) and natural resources (urban climate, water, soil and biodiversity), cultural ecosystem services and citizen involvement, adaptation to climate change, strategies for multifunctional green infrastructure.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in landscape ecology and landscape planning is an advantage

Teaching and learning methods

The module consists of a lecture series and a seminar. FOR THE WINTER SEMESTER 24/25, THE LECTURE AND THE EXERCISES IN THE SEMINAR WILL BE OFFERED IN HYBRID FORMAT. A FIELD TRIP TO THE STUDY AREA OF THE PROJECT EXERCISE OF TUM CAMPUS GARCHING IS PLANNED FOR 24TH OCT IN THE MORNING. In the seminar, methods for urban ecological analysis and evaluation are taught and applied in a project exercise.

Examination

The examination consists of an ungraded presentation (15 min) and a report (approx. 20 pages), both of which are worked on in a small group. In the
report, the students demonstrate that they have understood the tasks of ecologically-oriented urban development; have acquired knowledge on urban ecology theories and methods and can apply them in a case study
to develop a strategy for ecologically-oriented urban redevelopment.

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