Universität Wien

290507 VU Modelling in Earth Surface Dynamics and Management (2025W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Th 04.12. 09:45-11:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

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

  • Thursday 09.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 16.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 23.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 30.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 06.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 13.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 20.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 27.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 11.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 18.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 08.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 15.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 22.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Thursday 29.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course focuses on both theory and application of modelling techniques in the context of earth surface processes, aiming to understand their spatial dynamics and management. Students will engage in lectures about different modelling methods, with hands-on exercises focusing on landslide modelling and spatial analysis. This course will include the basics of modelling principles and coding in open-source approaches, as well as the use of numerical simulations to generate hazard maps.
At the end of the course, students will (i) be able to critically evaluate the contribution of modelling results, (ii) obtain landslide susceptibility maps and evaluate their quality, and (iii) generate potential simulations of predicted scenarios to support disaster risk reduction measures.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment will be continuous throughout the course and will include: i) Attendance at the classes and active participation; ii) Written reports. Additionally, students will be evaluated on their ability to interpret and present concepts. More information will be communicated at the beginning of the course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

0-50 %: of the max. number of points: insufficient (fail), grade: 5
51-62 %: sufficient, grade: 4
63-75 %: satisfactory, grade: 3
76-88 %: good, grade: 2
89-100 %: excellent, grade: 1

Examination topics

The examination will focus on the ability of the students to interpret and present quantitative data analysis performed during the course. More information will be communicated at the beginning of the course.

Reading list

The selection of scientific publications to support the lectures will be presented during each class. Therefore, no general literature is listed here.

Association in the course directory

(MK1.2) (MK2) (SDS-IS)

creditable for "Physical Geography: Human Impact on Geomorphological Systems (pi)", "Earth Surface Dynamics: Landforms, Processes and Materials (pi)" or "Understanding, analysing and modelling Earth Surface Dynamics (pi)" in Master Geography: Global Change and Sustainability (855 [2] - Version 2021) - expiring

Last modified: We 08.10.2025 10:27