Universität Wien

290508 VO Emerging Trends in Earth Surface Dynamics and Management (2025W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Moodle
Tu 02.12. 15:00-16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 07.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Tuesday 14.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Tuesday 21.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Tuesday 28.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Tuesday 04.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 11.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Tuesday 18.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Tuesday 25.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Tuesday 09.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Tuesday 16.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Tuesday 13.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Tuesday 20.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture covers emerging trends in earth surface dynamics and management for various geomorphic process domains and areas of application. Building on a brief review of geomorphological theories and concepts, current research and emerging trends on the following topics will be presented: tectonics and earthquakes, climate, hydrology and fluvial geomorphology, coastal geomorphology, submarine geomorphology, landslides, periglacial geomorphology, glacial geomorphology, extraterrestrial geomorphology, applied geomorphology, and the Anthropocene. Finally, some key perspectives in emerging trends in earth surface dynamics in reference to management will be explored.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will have gained knowledge of current and emerging research areas related to Earth Surface Dynamics and Management, as well as perspectives for the further development of the subject.

Please note: The language of teaching is English, but some of the assigned readings are in German.

Assessment and permitted materials

Online exam at the end of the semester. The exam will take place on site in the lecture hall. No additional materials are permitted!

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The exam will consist of 26 multiple-choice questions (2 for each lecture unit) and 4 open questions. Students have a maximum of 60 minutes to complete the exam.A minimum of 50% of the points must be achieved in order to pass the course.

Assessment criteria:
87,5 – 100 % „Excellent“
75,0 < 87,5 % „Good“
62,5 < 75,0 % „Satisfactory“
50 < 62,5 % „Sufficient“
< 50 % „Insufficient“

Examination topics

The exam material focuses on the content of the individual in-person lectures, the respective lecture slides and the relevant literature. The lecture slides and literature relevant to the exam can be found on moodle.

Reading list

Literature relevant to the exam will be listed on the Moodle learning platform or at the end of each lecture unit! Recommended literature is proposed additionally.

Association in the course directory

(MPG-M3B2)

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 15.10.2025 14:27