Universität Wien

A. Branches of Study: "Theoretical and Applied Geography", "Regional Science and Regional Planning" and "Cartography and Geographic Information Science"

Level 1 of the Degree Programme (compulsory for all threee branches of study) (2002 Curriculum)

1.1. Basics of Physical Geography

1.2. Basics of Human Geography

1.3. Basics of Cartography and Geographic Information Science

1.4. Basic Methods and Concepts in Geography

1.5. Regional Geography of Austria and Central Europe (only to be applied to students following the 1996 Curriculum; under these terms: examination subject e)

Level 2 of the Degree Programme

1. Branch of Study: "Geography" (according to the 1996 Curriculum; to be applied to students who do not switch to the 2002 Curriculum)

2.1.1. Comparative Physical Geography

2.1.2. Comparative Cultural and Social Geography

2.1.3. Comparative Economic Geography

2.1.4. Thematic Cartography

2.1.5. Regional Geography of Europe and of One Region Outside Europe

2.1.6. Elective Courses (Providing for Specialisation)

2. Branch of Study: "Theoretical and Applied Geography" (according to the 2002 Curriculum)

2.2.1. Advanced Methods in Geography

2.2.2. Basics of Regional Science and Regional Planning

2.2.3. Contemporary Research Issues in Physical and Human Geography

2.2.4. Electives: Designed to Enhance In-Depth Specialisation and Scientific Project Work Skills

2.2.4.1. Specialisation on Regional Development
2.2.4.2. Specialisation on Spatial Aspects of Population Studies / Regional Demography
2.2.4.3. Specialisation on Development Research / Third World Studies / Co-operation and Development: Emphasis on Asia
2.2.4.4. Specialisation on Applied Geomorphology
2.2.4.5. Specialisation on Landscape Ecology and Natural Environmental Research
2.2.4.6. Specialisation on Spatial Tourism and Leisure Research

2.2.5. Electives

2.2.5.1. Electives in Accordance with the Specialisations in Examination Subject d
2.2.5.2. Electives in Regional Geography
2.2.5.3. Other Electives

3. Branch of Study: "Regional Science and Regional Planning" (2002 Curriculum)

2.3.1. Advanced Methods

2.3.2. Processes of Spatial Development and Opportunities for Social Control

2.3.3. Concepts and Tools of Regional Planning

2.3.4. Electives

2.3.5. Additional Courses (Compulsory only for Students Following the 1996 Curriculum)

4. Branch of Study: "Cartography and Geographic Information Science" (2002 Curriculum)

2.4.1. Geodata Acquisition

2.4.2. Geographic Information Processing

2.4.3. Theory of Cartographic Design

2.4.4. Methods and Techniques of Geo-communication

2.4.5. Special Research Issues in Cartography and Geographic Information Science

2.4.6. Recommended Free-choice Elective Courses

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