Universität Wien

290045 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: March Danube (2016S)

1.00 ECTS (0.50 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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. 28 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes

Field trip on Monday 09/05/2016
Preparatory meeting on Friday 22/04/2016 9am

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims:
1. Identifying and understanding of river typologies,
2. Understanding, identifying and discussing anthropogenic impacts on lowland rivers their effects and possible restoration measures,
3. Understanding the legal background for river restoration

Content: Terms and concepts of river typology will be presented during the excursion. We will focus on the anthropogenic impacts on the ecosystem of a lowland river and restoration measures. Additionally, we will discuss the legal background for restoration and their applications at the river March as case study.

Methods: on-site instructions, presentation, discussion

Assessment and permitted materials

Each student has to prepare a minute of one station of the excursion including the elaboration of a specific topic of the field trip, chosen according to the student`s interest (details via e-learning).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The preparatory meeting, the attendance on the field trip and the minutes on time are obligatory.
The grading incorporates the original elaboration, the content, structure and consistency and the adequate use of literature.
Minute of one station of the field trip: 40 points
Elaboration of a specific topic of the field trip: 60 points
Assessment Scheme:
1 90-100 points
2 80-89 points
3 70-79 points
4 60-69 points
5 <60 points

Examination topics

Reading list

via e-learning

Association in the course directory

(B11-7.3 ) (MG3-EX) (L2-EX) (UF GW BA 18)

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