Teaching is closely interlinked with chemistry, biology and physics and, in addition to practical exercises on instrumental techniques, is characterised by its extensive field training. In addition to field exercises in Geophysics, Geology and Mineralogy, this also includes interdisciplinary field internships and excursions with the participation of work groups from Physics, Microbiology and Ecology. The excursion programme also includes topic-specific excursions (industry, hazardous wastes, raw materials) as well as excursions to the locations of current research projects.

Teaching is characterised by a close link between microbiological and geoscientific content. Thus, in the third study semester (second academic year), two project modules are carried out in preparation for the biogeoscientific Master's thesis. One of these project modules usually has a microbiological focus (e.g. geomicrobiology; molecular microbiology), and the other a geoscientific focus (e.g. hydrogeology; Mineralogy ). In this way, the 2nd academic year is dedicated to problem-solving skills and the learning of skills for practical implementation of course content.

University of Seoul, South Korea; University of Trondheim, Norwegen; University of Tromso, Norwegen; University of Montpellier, Frankreich

The Institute of Geosciences has a powerful transmission electron microscope (TEM) with a resolution down to the molecular level. In addition, the Institute also has a superconducting gravimeter in the form of the Moxa Geodynamic Observatory. Apart from this, the institute has a wide range of analytical facilities at its disposal with X-ray fluorescence, microprobes, diffractometers, mass spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma and laser ablation, atomic force microscope, electron microscope and two hydrogeochemical labs.

In addition to individual funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG), the European Union (EU), the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the State of Thuringia, the Institute for Geosciences (IGW) is currently carrying out two coordinated research projects with IGW members as spokespersons (DFG Research Group 2179 MAD Soil) and co-spokespersons (DFG Collaborative Research Centre 1076 AquaDiva).

The Institute for Geosciences at the Universität Jena is a cooperation between the disciplines of Geology, Geophysics and Mineralogy with strong inter-disciplinary links to Chemistry, Biology, Physics, the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (MPI BGC) and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). To a large extent, the scientific workgroups can be joined in clusters for highly-competitive joint projects such as excellence initiatives, graduate colleges, Collaborative Research Centres or key focus areas. For years, a focus in the area of Biogeosciences has stood out.

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