Overview

The Bachelor’s study programme makes an important contribution to promoting a sustainable society. This commitment was acknowledged by the Swiss UNESCO commission in spring 2010 through the recognition of the study programme as an integral activity of the ‘UN World Decade of Education for Sustainable Development in Switzerland ‘.

The study programme in Natural Resource Sciences leads to a professionally recognised qualification and prepares students for the broad variety of new professional fields in the area of sustainable development.

Natural resource scientists develop innovative solutions for the careful handling and sustainable use of natural resources. The central focus is on respect and holistic concern for people and the environment.

Graduates have the subject-related knowledge and strategies needed to solve practical problems independently. Their specialist competences vary according to the specialisation chosen:

• The have competences in the area of soil fertility, animal husbandry and plant production.
• They understand and can provide information on the relationship between people, nature and the environment.
• They design appropriate systems for sustainable energy production and use.
• They evaluate and implement protection, care and use of domestic flora and fauna.
• They understand and interpret the connections between people, plants, nature in cities and the environment.

In addition to a basic interest in plants, nature and the environment students need:

• communication and organisational abilities
• enthusiasm for scientific work
• creativity and skills in networked thinking