Universität Wien

290010 PR Field Class in Physical Geography, Group A (2026S)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Tu 16.06. 16:45-18:15 Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II

Registration/Deregistration

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. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Dates of the field work in the Kauner valley: 27.07.-01.08.2026

  • Tuesday 24.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Monday 27.07. 08:00 - 21:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Tuesday 28.07. 08:00 - 21:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 29.07. 08:00 - 21:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Thursday 30.07. 08:00 - 21:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Friday 31.07. 08:00 - 21:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Saturday 01.08. 08:00 - 21:30 Ort in u:find Details

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The students will learn the functioning of different field methods in physical geography. They will be able to apply them in order to solve research questions focusing on geomorphology.
In the beginning of the field class a physical geographical introduction of the study area is given. The students are then expected to work out different research question for the area and apply the relevant field methods in teams. The determined data has to be analyzed and interpreted by the students. Requirement for the course is a fundamental knowledge in physical geography, taught in the introduction courses.
Course:
Methods: Lectures, group-, and field work

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Assessment and permitted materials

- active participation 10%
- presentation 25%
- handout 10%
- final presentation 5%
- scientific paper on a chosen topic 50%

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The grade is based on allocation of points. The maximum attainable points are 100 points.

For positive evaluation the following minimum requirements must be fulfilled.
- constant attendance
- presentation held and handouts printed for everyone
- a minimum of 50 points in total

Grading system:
>=88 points: very good
75-87 points: good
63-74 points: satisfactory
50-62 points: sufficient
< 50 points: insufficient

Examination topics

Will be presented in the introductory meeting.

Reading list

Fohrer et al. (2016): Hydrologie. UTB.
Goudie, A. (1998): Geomorphologie: Ein Methodenhandbuch für Studium und Praxis. Springer.
Zepp, H. (2014): Geomorphologie: Eine Einführung. UTB.

Association in the course directory

(BA GG 2.3)

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