Universität Wien

280383 VO Hydrology (2025W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie-Geophysik und Astronomie

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We 10.12. 17:00-19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The lecture begins on Wednesday, 1rst of October 2025, 17:00-19:00

The lecture will be held over 12 sessions of 2 hours (120 minutes) each, including a 3- to 4-hour excursion.
The excursion date will be agreed upon and communicated during the semester.

Lecture dates (as of October 16, 2025):
Any last-minute changes will be communicated HERE, via the MOODLE platform, and by EMAIL.

October 2025: 01.10., 15.10., 22.10. - ATTENTION: NO lectures on 8th October and 29th October 2025
November 2025: 05.11., 12.11., 19.11., 26.11.
December 2025: 03.12., 10.12., 17.12.
January 2026: 14.01. reserved date

  • Wednesday 01.10. 17:00 - 19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 08.10. 17:00 - 19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 15.10. 17:00 - 19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 22.10. 17:00 - 19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 29.10. 17:00 - 19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 05.11. 17:00 - 19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 12.11. 17:00 - 19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 19.11. 17:00 - 19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 26.11. 17:00 - 19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 03.12. 17:00 - 19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 17.12. 17:00 - 19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 07.01. 17:00 - 19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 14.01. 17:00 - 19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 21.01. 17:00 - 19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II
  • Wednesday 28.01. 17:00 - 19:00 Praktikumsraum Meteorologie 2F513 5.OG UZA II

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture provides basic definitions and knowledges on hydrology as well as an overview on hydrological data, data sources and on typical tasks of hydrology. Main focus: water balances, its elements and their investigation, hydrological processes and influencing factors, generation of floods and low flows, hydrological models, hydrological forecasts and warning systems
Special focus: connections to and interaction with meteorology
The lecture includes a 3 to 4 hour excursion.

Assessment and permitted materials

written exam at the end of semester (also possible during the following semester)
Examination will be held without any documents or aids

Examination dates:
1) 11th February 2026, 15:00-16:30 hrs
2) 04th March 2026, 15:00-16:30 hrs

Information about themes for examination will be given during the semester, in summary no later than December 2025

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The aim is to get a basic understanding
- on hydrological processes and water cycle
- the influencing factors and
- its close connection to meteorology.

Examination topics

lecture content
basic understanding
- on hydrological processes and water cycle
- the influencing factors and
- its close connection to meteorology.

Reading list

script, textbooks on hydrology (detailed information at the beginning of and during the lectures)

Association in the course directory

PM-RelSci; APM BenachNaturwiss;

Last modified: Mo 01.12.2025 18:07