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290054 VU Basics in Earth Surface Dynamics and Management (2023W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 10.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 17.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 24.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 31.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 07.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 14.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 21.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 21.11. 17:00 - 18:30 Multimedia Mapping-Labor, NIG 1.Stock C0110
  • Tuesday 28.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 05.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 12.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 09.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 16.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 23.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 30.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The VU “Basics in Earth Surface Dynamics and Management” is structured in blocks primarily based on different methodological approaches essential for applied geomorphology. While those thematic blocks might vary from year to year, they always combine lectures with a considerable portion of exercises (at least one third). The lectures and exercises will be held by respective experts of the working group Geomorphological Systems and Risk Research (ENGAGE).
Thus, the VU prepares the students with different backgrounds for the specialization "Earth Surface Dynamics and Management" – in theory and practice. During those blocks, potential topics for Masters’ theses will be incorporated and introduced to inspire the students early during the Master’s program.

Methodology: theory, exercises; to minor degree: field and laboratory courses, GIS and modelling

Content:
10/10/2023 - Introduction (Janek Walk)
17-31/10/2023 - Block 1: Multi-risk assessment and management (Thomas Glade, Philipp Marr, Robert Kanta)
07-21/11/2023 - Block 2: Basics of connectivity and hydromorphometry (Ronald Poeppl, Janek Walk)
28/11-12/12/2023 - Block 3: Monitoring and modelling of landslides (Edoardo Carraro, Alejandra Jiménez Donato)
09-23/01/2024 - Block 4: Quaternary and Holocene climate and landscape reconstruction (Janek Walk)
30/01/2024 - Exam

Assessment and permitted materials

Four blockwise exercises (60%, 15% each), which need to be submitted within one week after the finalization of each block.
Final written exam covering all topics of the course (40%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirements:
- Regular attendance (absence is allowed at max. 2 dates)
- Score of at least 50% of the possible total points (exercises plus exam)

Grading scheme:
≥87.5%: very good (1)
75 - <87.5%: good (2)
62.5 - <75%: satisfactory (3)
50 - <62.5%: sufficient (4)
<50%: insufficient (5)

Examination topics

Materials for examination include the individual presentations (a regular attendance is compulsory), specified literature references and the exercises.

Reading list

Will be specified by the individual lecturers.

Association in the course directory

(MG21 APF SURFBASICS)

Last modified: Th 16.11.2023 11:08