Universität Wien

290051 VO Climate Change: Bio-Physical and Social Fundamentals (2025W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Moodle
Tu 11.11. 16:45-18:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 07.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 14.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 21.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 28.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 04.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 18.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 25.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 02.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 09.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 16.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 13.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 20.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The subject of the lecture is, on the one hand, to convey a basic understanding of the extraterrestrial, geological and biophysical causes of the Earth's climate, as well as its influence by humans. On the other hand, the lecture will present the consequences of climate change on human lifestyles as well as ways to cope with and mitigate it.
In the lecture, lecturers from climatology, physical geography and anthropogeography will present different aspects of the topic.

The overheads of the lectures are provided in the moodle course.

Assessment and permitted materials

Multiple-Choice-Online-Examination (Klausur) at the end of the semester. The exam takes place on site in the lecture hall. No materials allowed.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students recognise the causes and contexts of current and past climate change and the role in causing and managing climate change.

Assessment criteria:
87,5 – 100 % „Excellent“
75,0 < 87,5 % „Good“
62,5 < 75,0 % „Satisfactory“
50 < 62,5 % „Sufficient“
< 50 % „Insufficient“

Examination topics

Contents of the lecture: the exam will consist of questions on all topics of the lecture.
The lecture slides will be provided via moodle.

Reading list

Latif, M. (2015): Klima. Fischer Kompakt. 130 S.

Association in the course directory

(EC Klimawandel M1) (BA UF GW 19)

Last modified: We 01.10.2025 14:28