Universität Wien

290405 PR Field Class in Physical Geography in Obergurgl, Group A (2015S)

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

Termin: 09.-16.08.2015, Universitätszentrum Obergurgl

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 25.03. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The specified objectives of the course will be achieved by applying the relevant methods in tutorials and independently in small teams. Furthermore, the students will be enabled to use different equipments. Requirement for the course is a fundamental knowledge in physical geography, taught in the introduction courses.
Course: In the beginning of the field class a physical geographical introduction of the study area is given. Accordingly to the objective, the students are expected to apply the field techniques in teams. Additionally, the determined data has to be analysed and interpreted by the students.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students are expected to participate throughout the field course, as well as give a short presentation and write a term paper. Additionally, they must work in groups to write a second paper (results of field work) - a task they should mostly be able to fulfill during their stay in Obergurgl.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Learning and applying of field techniques in physical geography by means of specified issues with a main focus on geomorphology (mass movements and glaciology).

Examination topics

Lectures, group (field) work

Reading list


Association in the course directory

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