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280122 SE Geological research and its historical sources in the 19th and 20th century (2025S)

Continuous assessment of course work
Th 06.03. 15:00-16:30 Ort in u:find Details

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    Margret Hamilton
    Tutor: Ricarda Wohlschlägl
    Room: 2A 272

    • Thursday 13.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
    • Thursday 20.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
    • Thursday 27.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
    • Thursday 03.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
    • Thursday 10.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
    • Thursday 08.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
    • Thursday 15.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
    • Thursday 22.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
    • Thursday 05.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
    • Thursday 12.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details
    • Thursday 26.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Ort in u:find Details

    Information

    Aims, contents and method of the course

    Did you know...
    ...that the modern geological compass was developed by an Austrian geologist?
    ...that the first female doctor in geology at the University of Vienna needed a special permit to be allowed to study at all?
    Eduard Suess, the first Ordinarius in Geology at the University of Vienna, was the founder of modern Geology, who "discovered" Gondwana and Tethys
    Plate tectonics in connection with an Austrian Geologist?
    Do you want to find out...
    ...information about the heated debate between Plutonists and Neptunists
    ...why the Geological Archive has an extensive collection of beer coasters
    ...and why a music piece was dedicated to Eduard Suess.

    Assessment and permitted materials

    Writing a seminar paper on a self-selected topic about documents and objects of the Geological Archive. This work is the basis for the assessment.
    The seminar paper should be submitted at the end of June.

    Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

    Writing a seminar paper on a self-selected topic about documents and objects of the Geological Archive.

    Examination topics

    The seminar paper should be submitted at the end of June.

    Reading list

    Eduard Suess: The Face of the Earth

    The literature recommendations depend on the students chosen seminar topic and will be handed out during the seminar

    Association in the course directory

    MA-ERD-W-1.1

    Last modified: Mo 27.01.2025 13:06