Universität Wien

290505 PR Lab/Field Earth Surface Dynamics and Management (2026S)

10.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work
We 20.05. 09:00-11:00 GIS-Labor Geo NIG 1.OG

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: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Dates of the field work in Vorarlberg: 10.-15.08.2026

  • Wednesday 11.03. 09:00 - 11:00 GIS-Labor Geo NIG 1.OG
  • Wednesday 18.03. 09:00 - 11:00 GIS-Labor Geo NIG 1.OG
  • Wednesday 25.03. 09:00 - 11:00 GIS-Labor Geo NIG 1.OG
  • Wednesday 15.04. 09:00 - 11:00 GIS-Labor Geo NIG 1.OG
  • Wednesday 22.04. 09:00 - 11:00 GIS-Labor Geo NIG 1.OG
  • Wednesday 29.04. 09:00 - 11:00 GIS-Labor Geo NIG 1.OG
  • Wednesday 06.05. 09:00 - 11:00 GIS-Labor Geo NIG 1.OG
  • Wednesday 13.05. 09:00 - 11:00 GIS-Labor Geo NIG 1.OG
  • Wednesday 27.05. 09:00 - 11:00 GIS-Labor Geo NIG 1.OG
  • Wednesday 03.06. 09:00 - 11:00 GIS-Labor Geo NIG 1.OG
  • Wednesday 10.06. 09:00 - 11:00 GIS-Labor Geo NIG 1.OG
  • Wednesday 17.06. 09:00 - 11:00 GIS-Labor Geo NIG 1.OG
  • Wednesday 24.06. 09:00 - 11:00 GIS-Labor Geo NIG 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Topic: Geomorphic dynamics in Silvretta Mountains, Vorarlberg

The students will develop and conduct their own research projects on geomorphic dynamics and natural hazard assessments in the Ochsen Valley, Silvretta Mountains, Vorarlberg and surroundings.
The range of topics include e.g. geomorphological mapping, assessment of geomorphic process rates based on multi-temporal LiDAR data, rock fall and debris flow modelling, quantification of sediment budget (or parts of it), assessment of glacier change due to climate warming, etc.

Methods include e.g. remote sensing, GIS analysis, geomorphological mapping, DGNSS-measurements, Electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), drone surveys.

Tasks include:
1) Introduction “How to design your own research projects?”
2) Presentations on study area and methods
3) Pitch of research ideas
4) GIS-, R- and remote sensing studies
5) Field work campaign (10-15 August 2026, staying at Wiesbadener Hütte)
6) Presentation of results
7) Final scientific report

Assessment and permitted materials

- active participation 10%
- presentation 25%
- final presentation 15 %
- scientific report 50%

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

active participation, lectures, group (field) work

Each part of the assessment must be positively evaluated

Examination topics

Will be presented in the first meeting.

Reading list

Will be provided in the first meeting

Association in the course directory

(MPG-M3B1)

MA Geography (855 [2]: for "VU: Earth Surface Dynamics Lab"

Last modified: Tu 10.03.2026 15:47