Universität Wien

290090 VU Earth Surface Dynamics Lab (2022S)

10.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

07.03.2022; 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM seminar room; NIG
21.03.2022; 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM seminar room; NIG
04.04.2022; 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM seminar room; NIG
25.04.2022; 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM seminar room; NIG
09.05.2022; 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM seminar room; NIG
30.05.2022; 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM seminar room; NIG
13.06.2022; 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM seminar room; NIG
27.05.2022; 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM seminar room; NIG
Field day 08.04.2022; 8:30 - 4:00 PM
Field week 02.- 06.05.2022 full day
Laboratory week -> to be announced

  • Monday 07.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Monday 21.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Monday 04.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Monday 25.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Monday 09.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Monday 30.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Monday 13.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
  • Monday 27.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this course we will embark on the journey of soil erosion modeling. Just like in a holistic master thesis students will work in groups through all necessary steps to set up an erosion model.
We will start out with the introduction of a research area and the envisaged model. After a first literature research, GIS analysis, and field visit students will have to focus their interest, come up with a research question, sampling strategy and organize relevant equipment (e.g. UAV, soil sampling specimen, maps for the connectivity analysis etc.). Field and necessary lab work will follow, in order to set up the model, callibrate and validate it.

Assessment and permitted materials

- active participation 20%
- presentation 10%
- handout 10%
- final presentation 10%
- data preparation and analysis 10%
- scientific paper 40%

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 55 points in total

Grading system:
>=90 points: very good
77-89 points: good
66-76 points: satisfactory
55-65 points: adequate
< 55 points: unsatisfactory

Examination topics

Reading list

Association in the course directory

(MG-S1-PI.m) (MG-S2-PI.m) (MG-W2-PI.m) (MG21 APF SURFSPEC)

Last modified: Mo 07.03.2022 09:09