Universität Wien

290040 SE Bachelorseminar in Physical Geography: Systems and processes in the natural? environment (2017S)

(auch für Lehramtsstudierende im Diplom- und Masterstudium)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
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. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 06.03. 08:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 20.03. 08:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 27.03. 08:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 03.04. 08:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 08.05. 08:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 15.05. 08:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 22.05. 08:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 12.06. 08:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 19.06. 08:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409
  • Monday 26.06. 08:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal 4C Geographie NIG 4.OG C0409

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The primary aims of the seminar consist in (i) the consolidation, (ii) the ability to combine and (iii) the ability to evaluate the societal relevance of the knowledge obtained through the introductory lectures in Physical geography, (iv) learning how to scrutinize statements, (v) internalizing the clear distinction between description and interpretation, and (vi) refining the participants' skills in scientific presentation and writing. In this sense, participants will elaborate on selected topics, solitary or in groups. Thereby a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary, applied problems will be employed in order to foster systemic and integrative ways of thinking. Learning methods are in particular:
(1) Analysis of scientific publications as a basis for (2)
(2) Role plays (moderated and journalized by the participants)
(3) Independent description and interpretation of relevant photographs (presentation and discussion, moderated and journalized by the participants)
(4) Independent design of graphics representing the components, interactions and external dependencies of the considered systems
(5) Writing of a seminar thesis on the basis of (1)-(4)
Course languages are German and English. Active and passive oral and writing skills in both languages are expected from all participants.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation 25%, presentation 25%, written thesis 25%, final exercise 25%

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

(a) Ability to combine various aspects of Physical geography
(b) Ability to critically reflect scientific statements
(c) Ability to evaluate the societal relevance of various aspects of Physical geography
(d) Ability to clearly distinguish between observation and interpretation
(e) Ability to present complex contents in a scientifically consistent way in both oral and written form

Examination topics

All content elaborated throughout the seminar

Reading list

Will be announced in the first lesson of the seminar

Association in the course directory

(B11-7.1 ) (L2-a-zSE) (MA UF GW 02)

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