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
- 290014 VO Introduction to Physical Geography
- 290173 VU Fundamentals of Science for Physical Geography
- 290164 VO Fundamentals in Geomorphology
- 290147 VO Introduction to the Geography of Climate
- 290148 VO Introduction in Soil Geography
- 290062 VO Introduction to Landscape Ecology
1.2. Basics of Human Geography
- 290085 VO Basic Concepts of the Social Sciences for Human Geographers
- 290071 VO Rural geography: peripheries and remote areas
- 290115 UE Applied Urban Geography, group C - (die Gruppen A und B wurden bereits im SS 2010 angeboten)
- 290006 UE Applied Urban Geography, group D - (die Gruppen A und B wurden bereits im SS 2010 angeboten)
- 290018 PS Introduction to Population Geography, Group A
- 290019 PS Introduction to Population Geography, Group B
- 290118 VO Social Geography: Spatial Structures of Society
- 290032 VO Introduction into Political Geography
1.3. Basics of Cartography and Geographic Information Science
- 290072 VO Introduction in Cartography
- 290073 PS Introduction in Cartography, Group A
- 290074 PS Introduction in Cartography, Group B
- 290075 PS Introduction in Cartography, Group C
- 290076 PS Introduction in Cartography, Group D
- 290183 VO Introduction in Geoinformatics
- 290119 PS Introduction in Geoinformatics II, Group A
- 290120 PS Introduction in Geoinformatics II, Group B
- 290069 PS Introduction in Geoinformatics II, Group C
- 290070 PS Introduction in Geoinformatics II, Group D
- 290216 PS Introduction in Geoinformatics II, Group E
- 290166 PS Introduction in Geoinformatics II, Group F
1.4. Basic Methods and Concepts in Geography
- 290077 VU Introduction Scientific Thinking and Method, Group A
- 290078 VU Introduction Scientific Thinking and Method, Group B
- 290087 PS Introduction into Qualitative Data Collection
- 290105 VO Introduction into Statistical Data Analysis in Geography I
- 290106 UE Applied Statistical Data Analysis in Geography I, Group A
- 290107 UE Applied Statistical Data Analysis in Geography I, Group B
- 290108 UE Applied Statistical Data Analysis in Geography I, Group C
Level 2 of the Degree Programme
2. Branch of Study: "Theoretical and Applied Geography" (according to the 2002 Curriculum)
2.2.1. Advanced Methods in Geography
- 290121 VU Advanced methods of statistical analysis (regional analysis), Group A
- 290211 VU Advanced methods of statistical analysis (regional analysis), Group A
- 290229 UE Methods of survey and questionnaire research in geography and regional science - (Gruppe B wird im SS 2011 gelesen)
- 290100 VU Spatial-statistical Analysis in Regional Research
- 290234 VU Image Processing and Remote Sensing, Group A
- 290237 VU Image Processing and Remote Sensing, Group B
- 290238 VU Image Processing and Remote Sensing, Group C
- 290175 PS Remote Sensing
- 290088 UE Introcuction Laboratory Methods Physical Geography
- 290063 PS Project Management, Group A
- 290057 PS Project Management, Group B
- 290095 VU New Media and Webdesign in Tourism
- 290140 PS Modellierung in der Physiogeographie: Geomorphologische Analyse mit GIS
2.2.2. Basics of Regional Science and Regional Planning
2.2.3. Contemporary Research Issues in Physical and Human Geography
- 290144 PS Progress in Physical Geography - Development of concepts, methodologies, current trends and challenges in Physical Geography
2.2.4. Electives: Designed to Enhance In-Depth Specialisation and Scientific Project Work Skills
2.2.4.1. Specialisation on Regional Development
- 290065 VU Theories of spatial development
- 290103 VU Protected area policies and ressource management of Europa
- 290151 VO Regional development in Austria: introduction and case studies
- 290058 VU [ en ] European Spatial Development - EU Policies and National Planning Systems
- 290210 VO Instruments of Spatial Planning on Local and Regional Level
- 290163 SE Seminar: Regional economic development in the European Union: the structural funds period 2007-2013 - Strukturfondsperiode 2007-2013
- 290053 PSE Seminar in applied geography, spatial research and spatial planning - Potenziale der Kulturlandschaftsentwicklung anhand projektbezogener Fallbeispiele
2.2.4.2. Specialisation on Spatial Aspects of Population Studies / Regional Demography
- 140013 AG T I - International Migration - causes, types, processes and the political regulation of migration
2.2.4.3. Specialisation on Development Research / Third World Studies / Co-operation and Development: Emphasis on Asia
- 140313 VO EF1 - E I - Introduction to International Development
- 290092 PS Third World Development in Theory and Practice - Development and Modernization in Asia
- 040589 VO Foundations of Development Economics
- 140316 VO KS1 - K III - Einführung in die Entwicklungssoziologie
- 290111 SE Seminar (Human / Regional Geography): Thailand - Vom Musterschüler zum Krisenfall?
- 290010 VO Environmental Problems, Use of Resources and Aspects of Sustainable Development in Asia
- 140017 KU Introductory Seminar: Development Economics
- 140219 KU Introductory Seminar: Development Economics
- 140220 KU Introductory Seminar: Development Economics
- 290233 VO Problems of mass tourism in third world countries
2.2.4.4. Specialisation on Applied Geomorphology
- 290212 VO Applied Geomorphology
- 290175 PS Remote Sensing
- 290145 SE Course of Physical Geo: Fundamentals Geomorphology - Course of Physical Geography: Fundamentals of Geomorphology
- 290227 PSE Projektseminar aus Physischer Geographie: Auswirkungen des globalen Umweltwandels auf Naturgefahren - Teil I: Einführung in das Projekt, Projektkonzeption (wird im SS 2011 mit Teil II, 3st., 7 ECTS, fortgesetzt)
- 290195 VO+KO Auswirkungen des globalen Umweltwandels auf Naturgefahren - Begleitende Speziallehrveranstaltung zum Projekt aus Physischer Geographie
- 290140 PS Modellierung in der Physiogeographie: Geomorphologische Analyse mit GIS
2.2.4.5. Specialisation on Landscape Ecology and Natural Environmental Research
- 290145 SE Course of Physical Geo: Fundamentals Geomorphology - Course of Physical Geography: Fundamentals of Geomorphology
- 290227 PSE Projektseminar aus Physischer Geographie: Auswirkungen des globalen Umweltwandels auf Naturgefahren - Teil I: Einführung in das Projekt, Projektkonzeption (wird im SS 2011 mit Teil II, 3st., 7 ECTS, fortgesetzt)
2.2.4.6. Specialisation on Spatial Tourism and Leisure Research
- 290208 VO Basic topics in leisure and tourism geography
- 290095 VU New Media and Webdesign in Tourism
- 290233 VO Problems of mass tourism in third world countries
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
- 290151 VO Regional development in Austria: introduction and case studies
- 290058 VU [ en ] European Spatial Development - EU Policies and National Planning Systems
- 290102 VO Regional and political geography of Ukraine and Southeast Europe
- 290233 VO Problems of mass tourism in third world countries
- 290092 PS Third World Development in Theory and Practice - Development and Modernization in Asia
- 290010 VO Environmental Problems, Use of Resources and Aspects of Sustainable Development in Asia
- 290111 SE Seminar (Human / Regional Geography): Thailand - Vom Musterschüler zum Krisenfall?
- 290163 SE Seminar: Regional economic development in the European Union: the structural funds period 2007-2013 - Strukturfondsperiode 2007-2013
2.2.5.3. Other Electives
- 290065 VU Theories of spatial development
- 290031 SE Seminar for Economic Geography: Technological advance, regional disparities and globalisation
- 290001 VO Housing and Housing Policy
- 290059 SE Seminar in applied geography, spatial research and spatial planning - Erinnerungskultur und Erinnerungsplätze in Wien
- 290102 VO Regional and political geography of Ukraine and Southeast Europe
- 290045 PS [ en ] Cartography and GI in Early Warning Crises Management: Theory and Practice
- 290140 PS Modellierung in der Physiogeographie: Geomorphologische Analyse mit GIS
- 290125 VO+UE World Water Reserves and Water Supply
- 290126 PS Climatic change
- 290083 PS Anthropogenic Climate Modification
- 290058 VU [ en ] European Spatial Development - EU Policies and National Planning Systems
- 290151 VO Regional development in Austria: introduction and case studies
- 290206 VU Spatial Planning Law, Land Law, and Building Law
- 290210 VO Instruments of Spatial Planning on Local and Regional Level
- 290054 UE Excercise for Instruments of Spatial Planning on Local and Regional Level in Austria, Group A - (Gruppe C wird im SS 2011 angeboten)
- 290060 UE Excercise for Instruments of Spatial Planning on Local and Regional Level, Group B - (Gruppe C wird im SS 2011 angeboten)
- 290163 SE Seminar: Regional economic development in the European Union: the structural funds period 2007-2013 - Strukturfondsperiode 2007-2013
- 290089 PS Programming in Geocommunication
- 290130 SE Seminar on Cartography: Cartography in Austria - 50 Years Austrian Cartographic Commission
- 290225 VU Map Related Representations
- 290179 VO History of Cartography I - From the prehistoric time to the 16th century
- 290044 VO [ en ] Spatial Data Infrastructures: Local, Regional and Global Aspects
- 290049 PS Multimediatechnology and Geocommunication
- 290047 PS Modeling in Geoinformation
- 290177 PS Fuzzy Logic and Geographic Information Systems
- 290129 PS Alternative Geo Software - Concepts, Applications, Developments
3. Branch of Study: "Regional Research and Regional Planning" (2002 Curriculum)
2.3.1. Advanced Methods
- 290121 VU Advanced methods of statistical analysis (regional analysis), Group A
- 290211 VU Advanced methods of statistical analysis (regional analysis), Group A
- 290229 UE Methods of survey and questionnaire research in geography and regional science - (Gruppe B wird im SS 2011 gelesen)
- 290100 VU Spatial-statistical Analysis in Regional Research
- 290234 VU Image Processing and Remote Sensing, Group A
- 290237 VU Image Processing and Remote Sensing, Group B
- 290238 VU Image Processing and Remote Sensing, Group C
- 290063 PS Project Management, Group A
- 290057 PS Project Management, Group B
2.3.2. Processes of Spatial Development and Opportunities for Social Control
- 290059 SE Seminar in applied geography, spatial research and spatial planning - Erinnerungskultur und Erinnerungsplätze in Wien
- 290053 PSE Seminar in applied geography, spatial research and spatial planning - Potenziale der Kulturlandschaftsentwicklung anhand projektbezogener Fallbeispiele
- 290001 VO Housing and Housing Policy
- 290065 VU Theories of spatial development
- 290212 VO Applied Geomorphology
2.3.3. Concepts and Tools of Regional Planning
- 290210 VO Instruments of Spatial Planning on Local and Regional Level
- 290206 VU Spatial Planning Law, Land Law, and Building Law
- 290058 VU [ en ] European Spatial Development - EU Policies and National Planning Systems
2.3.4. Electives
- 290151 VO Regional development in Austria: introduction and case studies
- 290103 VU Protected area policies and ressource management of Europa
- 290065 VU Theories of spatial development
- 290058 VU [ en ] European Spatial Development - EU Policies and National Planning Systems
- 290163 SE Seminar: Regional economic development in the European Union: the structural funds period 2007-2013 - Strukturfondsperiode 2007-2013
- 290208 VO Basic topics in leisure and tourism geography
- 290233 VO Problems of mass tourism in third world countries
- 290095 VU New Media and Webdesign in Tourism
- 290212 VO Applied Geomorphology
- 290047 PS Modeling in Geoinformation
- 290049 PS Multimediatechnology and Geocommunication
- 290089 PS Programming in Geocommunication
- 290130 SE Seminar on Cartography: Cartography in Austria - 50 Years Austrian Cartographic Commission
- 290177 PS Fuzzy Logic and Geographic Information Systems
- 290045 PS [ en ] Cartography and GI in Early Warning Crises Management: Theory and Practice
- 290044 VO [ en ] Spatial Data Infrastructures: Local, Regional and Global Aspects
- 290129 PS Alternative Geo Software - Concepts, Applications, Developments
- 290225 VU Map Related Representations
- 290179 VO History of Cartography I - From the prehistoric time to the 16th century
- 290033 VO Introduction into Economics
- 290012 VU Special Topics of Economics
- 290110 SE Seminar in Economics:
- 290031 SE Seminar for Economic Geography: Technological advance, regional disparities and globalisation
- 140013 AG T I - International Migration - causes, types, processes and the political regulation of migration
4. Branch of Study: "Cartography and Geographic Information Science" (2002 Curriculum)
2.4.1. Geodata Acquisition
- 290234 VU Image Processing and Remote Sensing, Group A
- 290237 VU Image Processing and Remote Sensing, Group B
- 290238 VU Image Processing and Remote Sensing, Group C
- 290127 VO Terrestrial data aquisition I
- 290128 VO Photogrammetry I
2.4.2. Geographic Information Processing
- 290177 PS Fuzzy Logic and Geographic Information Systems
- 290047 PS Modeling in Geoinformation
2.4.3. Theory of Cartographic Design
- 290004 VU Thematic Cartography
- 290174 PS Thematic Cartography, Group A
- 290003 PS Thematic Cartography, Group B
- 290225 VU Map Related Representations
- 290176 VU Editorial Work and Cost Accounting in Cartography
- 290179 VO History of Cartography I - From the prehistoric time to the 16th century
- 290011 PRS Cartographic Conception and Design (Project Seminar)
2.4.4. Methods and Techniques of Geo-communication
- 290089 PS Programming in Geocommunication
- 290049 PS Multimediatechnology and Geocommunication
- 290021 VU Map production and publication techniques
- 290043 PS Webmapping
2.4.5. Special Research Issues in Cartography and Geographic Information Science
- 290130 SE Seminar on Cartography: Cartography in Austria - 50 Years Austrian Cartographic Commission
- 290026 SE Colloquium for Graduate Degree Students
2.4.6. Recommended Free-choice Elective Courses
- 290086 PS [ en ] Theory and Methods of Geographic Information Science
- 290129 PS Alternative Geo Software - Concepts, Applications, Developments
- 290045 PS [ en ] Cartography and GI in Early Warning Crises Management: Theory and Practice
- 290044 VO [ en ] Spatial Data Infrastructures: Local, Regional and Global Aspects
Field Trips
1. Field Trips in Austria
- 290193 EX Excursion: Second Residences in Northern Burgenland: Problems and Perspectives
- 290036 EX Physiogeographical field trip: Geomorphology
- 290231 EX Field trip: Vienna - Humans as geomorphic agent
- 290156 EX Field trip: Vienna - Humans as geomorphic agent
- 290116 EX Field Trip: Applied Climatology
- 290239 EX Field Trip: Applied Climatology
- 290191 EX Cartographic Field Excursion - Cartographic High Mountain Excursion
- 290055 EX Excursion in Economics and Business Administration
2. Field Trips Abroad (incl. Preparatory Seminars)
Additional Courses
- 290022 KO Colloquium for Geomorphology
- 290124 AG Working Group "Quaternary Research"
- 290064 KO Colloquium on Geography and Regional Research
- 290005 PV Colloquium for Graduate Degree Students
- 290052 PV Colloquium for Graduate Degree Students
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