Universität Wien

290347 SE SE Physio.: Veränderungen Gletscherhaushalt (2006S)

Seminar aus Physiogeographie: Gegenwärtige Veränderungen im Gletscherhaushalt und in den glazialen Formungsprozessen der Erde

0.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work

Mi 8:00-11:00 Seminarraum d. Inst.; Vorbesprechung: 8.3.2006, 9:00 Uhr

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Language: German

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Seminar: Present-day changes in glacier volume and glacial landforming processes around the world

Prerequisite: as designed for MSc Programme "Theoretical and Applied Geography" and Graduate Studies in Education.

Themes and issues to be considered in the course: Are glaciers reliable indicators of climate change? Techniques to assess and monitor glacier changes; Evidence for present growth or recession of mid latitude and high latitude glaciers; Impact of glacier fluctuations on glacial erosion, transport and deposition. The course is organized in a seminar format with the objective to enable participants to develop sound, well-organized, and compelling communication skills, both written and spoken.

Nature of examination: marks in the course will be based on written and oral performance during class time.

ECTS credit points: 6.0

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(Td-S4-III.e) (Tef-W-C7) (La-zSE)

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