Universität Wien

290305 VU Applied Physical Geography: Examples from Global Change in Mountains (2009S)

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

Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 03.03. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 10.03. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 17.03. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 24.03. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 31.03. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 21.04. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 28.04. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 05.05. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 12.05. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 19.05. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 26.05. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 09.06. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 16.06. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 23.06. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 30.06. 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Global change is appearant everywhere - also and in particular in mountain regions. This lecture will introduce to basic concepts and ideas of Global Change issues. In addition to pure facts, numerous examples will provide some information on potential consequences. In this global context, the mountain regions will be located.

Assessment and permitted materials

+ Written exam
+ Marked essay

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

+ Introduction of basic information on Global Change
+ Knowledege about linkages of some important variables
+ Importance of terminology based on definitions
+ Exceptional settings of high mountains as high-sensible regions

Examination topics

+ Lectures of the teacher
+ Written summaries of single contributions
+ Submission of a final essay at the end of the course

Reading list


Association in the course directory

(MG-S1-PI.f) (La-zLV) (Td-S4-III.g) (Tef-W-C7)

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