Universität Wien

290405 PR Field Class in Physical Geography, Group A (2017S)

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

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

Field class in Obergurgl is scheduled for 27.8. - 3.9.2017


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content: Acquisition and application of field methods in physical geography with special emphasis on geomorphology (gravitational mass movements, glaciology), climatology and hydrology.

Aims: 1.) Identifying, describing and understanding geomorphological processes and forms in high mountain areas. 2.) Use of relevant field and lab instruments. 3.) Different mapping techniques.
The specified objectives of the course will be achieved by applying the relevant methods in tutorials and independently in small teams. The use of different equipment will be practiced. 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. Students are expected to apply field techniques in teams. Additionally, the gathered data has to be analyzed and interpreted by the students.

Assessment and permitted materials

The final score consists of: 1) Active participation during the field class and presentation in the field 2.) written individual work 3.) written group work

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Compulsory attendance at the kick-off meeting! No late arrival or early departure possible during the field class. The maximum amount of points achievable is 42 (active participation and presentation: 11 pts, individual work: 17 pts, group work: 14 pts).

Examination topics

Lectures, group (field) work

Reading list

Fohrer et al. (2016): Hydrologie. UTB.
Goudie, A. (1998): Geomorphologie: Ein Methodenhandbuch für Studium und Praxis. Springer.
Zepp, H. (2014): Geomorphologie: Eine Einführung. UTB.

Association in the course directory

(BA GG 2.3) (B11-6.2)

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