Universität Wien

260161 VO Introduction to environmental science (2007W)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik

Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 03.10. 15:00 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 10.10. 15:00 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 17.10. 15:00 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 24.10. 15:00 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 31.10. 15:00 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 07.11. 15:00 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 14.11. 15:00 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 21.11. 15:00 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 28.11. 15:00 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 05.12. 15:00 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 12.12. 15:00 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 09.01. 15:00 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 16.01. 15:00 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 23.01. 15:00 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 30.01. 15:00 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture gives an overview of our environment, its problems and possible solutions.
Contents: exponential growth and its limitation, carrying capacity of the environment, cycles of chemicals, disturbance by humans, disturbance of ecosystems.
Climate: Air and water pollution, toxic substances, emissions, deposition, transport and ambient concentrations of pollutants.
Odor and noise: Electric and magnetic fields and their effects on humans, Energy transformation, alternative energy, sustainability.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Understand processes in our environment and find causes for problems.

Examination topics

Lecture with many graphics and handouts (followed by a seminar with field trips the next semester)

Reading list

Association in the course directory

PD250;LA-Ph212(8)

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