Universität Wien

290029 SE Colloquium in Geomorphology an Geoecology (2020W)

(gilt als Privatissimum zur Masterarbeit, Diplomarbeit und Dissertation aus Physischer Geographie)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work

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. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes

INFO (01.11.2020): die LV findet ab November ausschließlich digital statt

Konversatorium zur Geomorphologie:
DI 14-tg von 06.10.2020 bis 01.12.2020 12.00-14.00 Ort: Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409;
DI 12.01.2021 und 26.01.2021 12.00-14.00 Ort: Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

Konversatorium zur Geoökologie:
MO 14-tg von 05.10.2020 bis 14.12.2020 15.00-17.00 Ort: Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II;
MO 18.01.2021 15.00-17.00 Ort: Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II;


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims:
Gaining professional skills in elaboration, presentation and critical reflection of a selected research topic (e.g. master thesis).

Content:
The course will identify and elaborate major themes at the research frontier of geomorphology or geoecology.

Methods:
Participants will present their scientific aspirations, concepts and results in 20 min presentations. The works will be discussed regarding general questions, scientific relevance and importance for geomorphology.
Participants may also report on relevant topics to which they have been introduced at conferences, which they have attended and will discuss these in terms of their importance for geomorphology/geoecology in general, for the working groups ENGAGE/Geomorphology or Geoecology within Physical Geography and for individual degree programmes.

All interested graduates, post-graduates, tutors and teaching assistants are invited to participate.

Assessment and permitted materials

Geomorphology: Presentation (50% - 10 points), regular active participation (discussion, 25% - 5 points), review of the presentation of a colleague (25% - 5 points).
Geoecology: Presentation of a concept (33%), regular active participation (33%), presentation of results (33%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Reaching more than 50% (or at least 10.5 points) of the maximum number of 20 points.
20.0 - 18.0 points: 1
17.5 - 15.5 points: 2
15.0 - 13.0 points: 3
12.5 - 10.5 points: 4
10.0 - 00.0 points: 5

Examination topics

Content of the presentations

Reading list

research paper for the individual topic
Basic literature:
Ahrens, V. (2014). Abschlussarbeiten richtig gliedern. UTB.
Skern, T. (2011). Writing Scientific English. UTB.

Association in the course directory

(MG4-PV, PV MG) (L2-FW) (MA UF GW 05)

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