Universität Wien

290144 PS Progress in Physical Geography (2009W)

Development of concepts, methodologies, current trends and challenges in Physical Geography

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

Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 11.11. 10:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
Wednesday 18.11. 08:00 - 10:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Wednesday 18.11. 10:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
Friday 20.11. 08:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
Wednesday 25.11. 08:00 - 10:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
Wednesday 25.11. 10:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
Friday 27.11. 08:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
Wednesday 02.12. 10:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
Wednesday 09.12. 10:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course will first cover the evolution of key concepts and methodogies in physical geography. It will explore the various branches of the subject, as they exist today, in terms of their aims an approach.The application of physical geography to various issues such as environmental management, natural heritage, the determination of hazard and risk and global change will be discussed. Key advances in the subject will be identified and students will have the opportunity to select some of these for independent research and presentiation, in class

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list


Association in the course directory

(MG-S1-PI.f) (La-zLV) (Tc1)

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