Universität Wien

280216 EX Field Course "Groundwater and Pollutants" (2023S)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und
Continuous assessment of course work

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. 12 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

This course can only be completed in combination with course 280215. The registration for this course is done through the registration of the course 280215.

  • Monday 03.07. 08:00 - 16:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 04.07. 08:00 - 16:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Thursday 13.07. 08:00 - 16:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Friday 14.07. 08:00 - 16:00 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II
  • Thursday 20.07. 13:00 - 15:30 Eberhard Clar Saal Geologie 2B204 2.OG UZA II

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The students know methods and the preparation of sampling for hydrogeological and environmental chemical research questions. They can analyzed the samples taken in the field in the laboratory.
The overall setting of the course is that the water quality at the field site (Lunz am See) is going to assessed. For this, the students will work on three part: Part 1. Hydrogeology /Groundwater
Sampling; Part 2. Sediment/Surface Water; Part 3. Organic pollutants from wastewater.
For each part, there will be a seminar, field and lab component. During the field parts, the students will learn about sampling, sample treatment, field parameters. The laboratory part will include nutrient analysis, inorganic water constituents, and organic trace analysis.

Assessment and permitted materials

The grading of the total course including the lab and field part (max of 100 points):
25 points for participation in the field
25 points for participation in the lab
50 points for the submitted report.
The grading scheme is as follows:
> 87% (1); 75-86 % (2); 63-74 % (3); 50-62 % (4); < 50 % (5)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

At least 50 % of the accumulated points from all assessments need to be reached.
Required attendance at preparatory meeting, excursions and laboratory work.

Examination topics

Active participation during the lab and field parts. Submitted report (deadline July, 28th).

Reading list

A script will be provided (including additional information).

Association in the course directory

MES-3.11b; MA-ERD-W-4.4

Last modified: Th 11.05.2023 10:28