Universität Wien

290044 VO Basics in Geography of Climate and Hydrology (2026S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie

Gilt als VO Grundzüge der Klimageographie
Moodle
Tu 19.05. 11:30-13:00 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum

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Details

max. 140 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Attention: The first lecture is on March 10, 2026

  • Tuesday 10.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Tuesday 17.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Tuesday 24.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Tuesday 14.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Tuesday 21.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Tuesday 28.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Tuesday 05.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Tuesday 12.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Tuesday 26.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Tuesday 02.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Tuesday 09.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Tuesday 16.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Tuesday 23.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Students have basic knowledge of the components of the climate system and their interactions and time scales. Students will also acquire basic knowledge of hydrology.

Contents include:

Earth system components, their interactions and time scales, global energy balance, energy transports, large scale atmospheric circulation, hydrologic cycle, ocean and ocean circulation, internal variability, anthropogenic climate change, past climate states, climate modeling, regional hydrology, groundwater, surface waters, ecohydrology, hydrological extremes, hydrological methods and applications.

Method: Lecture

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Written exam (100%)

Examination topics

Entire content of the lecture and lecture slides

Reading list

Stefan Brönnimann, Klimatologie, utb.
John Wallace et al., The Atmospheric General Circulation, 2023, Cambridge University Press.
Dennis Hartmann, Global Physical Climatology, Elsevier.
Fohrer et al. (2016): Hydrologie. UTB.
Strahler/Strahler (2009): Physische Geographie. UTB.

Zusätzliche Literatur wird in der Vorlesung bekannt gegeben.

Association in the course directory

(BA GG 2.1) (BA UF GW 19) (BA GG 11.2) (EC3_Modul3)

Last modified: Tu 05.05.2026 09:47