Directorate of Studies 29 - Geography

Bachelor Geography (655 [3] - Version 2016)

Introductory and Orientation Period (16 ECTS)

BA GG 1.1 STEOP: Principles and Concepts of Physical Geography (6 ECTS)

• EXAM REMOTE StEOP: Modulprüfung Grundlagen und Konzepte der Physischen Geographie (BA 2016)
• 290087 VO ( OV ) Introduction to the Study of Geography

BA GG 1.2 STEOP: Principles and Concepts of Human Geography and Spatial Planning (6 ECTS)

• EXAM ON-SITE StEOP: Modulprüfung Einführung in die Humangeographie (BA 2016)
• 290087 VO ( OV ) Introduction to the Study of Geography

BA GG 1.3 STEOP: Introduction to Cartography and Geoinformatics (4 ECTS)

• EXAM REMOTE StEOP: Modulprüfung Einführung in die Kartographie und Geoinformation (BA 2016)
• 290087 VO ( OV ) Introduction to the Study of Geography

Core Phase (104 ECTS)

Physical Geography (28 ECTS)

BA GG 2.1 Physical Geography I: Climate, Hydrology and Vegetation (8 ECTS)

• 290043 UE Field Methods in Physical Geography
• 290152 VO Basics in Biogeography
• 290232 VO Basics in Geography of Climate and Hydrology

BA GG 2.2 Physical Geography II: Earth, Soil and Relief (13 ECTS)

• EXAM STEOP: Modulprüfung The Earth System (BA_ERD_1)

BA GG 2.3 Physical Geography III: Methods and Practice (7 ECTS)

• 290007 UE Excercises in Physical Geography
• 290405 PR Field Class in Physical Geography, Group A
• 290406 PR Field Class in Physical Geography, Group B

Human Geography (33 ECTS)

BA GG 3.1 Human Geography I: Demography, Economy and Society (14 ECTS)

• 290024 VO Introduction to Population Geography
• 290035 UE [ en de ] Population Geography
• 290222 VO Introduction to Economic Geography

BA GG 3.2 Human Geography II: Rural Areas and Regional Development (11 ECTS)

• 290009 UE Practical Exercises in Human Geography
• 290151 VO Regional Development: Introduction and Case Studies

BA GG 3.3 Human Geography III: Urban Geography and Spatial Planning (8 ECTS)

• 290011 UE Practical Exercices in Urban Geography and Planning

Cartography and Geoinformatics (22 ECTS)

BA GG 4.1 Cartography and Geoinformatics I (10 ECTS)

• 290004 VU Topographic Mapping
• 290083 UE Introduction to Cartography
• 290084 PS Introduction to Geoinformatics
• 290234 VO Image Processing and Remote Sensing

BA GG 4.2 Cartography and Geoinformatics II (12 ECTS)

• 290407 PS Applied Geoinformation

Methods (21 ECTS)

BA GG 5.1 Methods in Geography I (11 ECTS)

• 290091 VU Introduction to Statistics
• 290221 PS Methods of GIS-based Data Acquisition

BA GG 5.2 Methods in Geography II (10 ECTS)

• 290137 VU Statistical Data Analysis with R
• 290138 VU Statistical Data Analysis with SPSS

Specialisation (30 ECTS)

Alternative Group of Compulsory Modules: Specialisation Physical Geography (30 ECTS)

BA GG 6.1 Specialisation Physical Geography (15 ECTS)

• 290040 SE Seminar in Physical Geography: Current Topics in Physical Geography
• 290050 VO Field and Laboratory Methods in Physical Geography
• 290051 LP Geoecological Lab Course
• 290093 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Peatlands in the Landscape Mosaic
• 290113 EX [ en ] Physiogeographical Field Trip: Land Slides in Lower Austria
• 290242 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Soil Erosion Research in Lower Austria

BA GG 6.2 Bachelor’s Thesis Physical Geography (15 ECTS)

• 290295 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Physical Geography and Geoecology

Alternative Group of Compulsory Modules: Specialisation Human Geography (30 ECTS)

BA GG 7.1 Specialisation Human Geography (15 ECTS)

• 290021 SE Bachelorseminar in Human Geography: The City at Eye Level
• 290022 SE Bachelorseminar in Human Geography - People on the Move
• 290033 SE [ en ] Bachelorseminar in Human Geography
• 290054 SE [ en ] Bachelorseminar aus Humangeographie - Investigating Redevelopment Projects: From Starchitect Megaproject to Community-Led Initiatives
• 290072 SE Bachelorseminar Human Geography: Regional Innovation, Transformation and Resilience
• 290089 EX ( ON-SITE ) Challenges and trends of peripheral rural areas using the example of Dreiländer-Naturpark Raab
• 290127 SE Bachelorseminar Human Geography: Gender and Space. Selected Topics in Geographical Gender Studies - Ausgewählte Themen der geographischen Geschlechterforschung

BA GG 7.2 Bachelor’s Thesis: Human Geography (15 ECTS)

• 290296 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Human Geography and Regional Development
• 290315 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Human Geography and Regional Geography
• 290318 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Human Geography, Spatial Research and Spatial Planning

Alternative Group of Compulsory Modules: Specialisation Spatial Research and Spatial Planning (30 ECTS)

BA GG 8.1 Specialisation Spatial Research and Spatial Planning (15 ECTS)

• 290048 SE Bachelorseminar Spatial Research and Spatial Planning: Sustainable Spatial Development
• 290089 EX ( ON-SITE ) Challenges and trends of peripheral rural areas using the example of Dreiländer-Naturpark Raab

BA GG 8.2 Bachelor’s Thesis: Spatial Research and Spatial Planning (15 ECTS)

• 290296 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Human Geography and Regional Development
• 290318 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Human Geography, Spatial Research and Spatial Planning

Alternative Group of Compulsory Modules: Specialisation Cartography and Geoinformatics (30 ECTS)

BA GG 9.1 Specialisation: Cartography and Geoinformatics (15 ECTS)

• 290125 PS 3D-Modeling
• 290177 PR Field trip - Cartography and GIS: UAV-Based and Terrestrial 3D-Data Acquisition in Remote Sensing - UAV-gestützte und terrestrische 3D-Datenerfassung in der Fernerkundung
• 290271 SE Bachelorseminar Cartography and Geoinformation: Selected Topics in Geoinformatics - (auch für Lehramtsstudierende im Masterstudium)

BA GG 9.2 Bachelor’s Thesis: Cartography and Geoinformatics (15 ECTS)

• 290272 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Cartography and Geoinformatics

Extension Phase (30 ECTS)

Bachelor Teacher Training Programme: Geography and Economic Education (193 049, 198 410)

Introductory and Orientation Period (5 ECTS)

UF GW 01 STEOP-Module Teacher Training Programme Geography and Economics (5 ECTS)

• EXAM STEOP Module examination BA Teacher Education Programme Geography and Economics
• 290087 VO ( OV ) Introduction to the Study of Geography

Subject Didactics (14 ECTS)

UF GW 02 Introduction to Didactics (3 ECTS)

• 290025 PS Introduction to the Teaching of the Subject "Geography and Economics"

UF GW 03 Basics and Concepts of Didactics (6 ECTS)

• 290030 PS ( KPH Krems ) Proseminar on Subject Specific Didactics II: Teaching Methods and the Use of Media

UF GW 04 Topics of Didactics (6 ECTS)

• 290018 UE Exercises in Didactics of Geography and Economics: University-Educational Cooperation Projects in GW
• 290036 PS ( KPH Krems ) Proseminar on Subject Specific Didactics: Global Citizenship Education
• 290037 PS ( KPH Krems ) Proseminar on Subject Specific Didactics: Insights into the Worlds of Work and Career
• 290038 PS Proseminar on Subject Specific Didactics - Competence Orientation and Beneficical Performance Assessment in Geography and Economics Education
• 290202 PR ( KPH Krems PH-WIEN ) Practicum in Didactics of Geography and Economics: University-Educational Cooperation Projects in GW

Basics of Economics (18 ECTS)

UF GW 05 Introduction to Economics and Business Administration (6 ECTS)

• EXAM Exam Principles of Economics
• 290139 VO Introduction into Business Administration for Geography Students

UF GW 06 Economic Policy and Finance (5 ECTS)

UF GW 07 Subject-Specific In-Depth Studies Economic Education (4 ECTS)

• 290067 SE Seminar in Economics - Current Developments and Future Directions in Business in Austria, Europe, and Worldwide
• 290110 SE Seminar in Economics - Current Debates in Applied Economics
• 041010 UK [ en ] Keynes for Beginners (BA)
• 040302 UK Economic History (BA) - Staatshaushalt, Staatskredit und Finanzkrisen im historischen Rückblick
• 040231 UK SOLV - Geld, Macht und Handel im Zeitalter der Globalisierung - Eine Einführung in die Internationale Politische Ökonomie (IPÖ)
• 290124 SE Seminar in Economics (Macroeconomics) - Current Topics in Economic Policy

UF GW 08 Economics in Teaching Practice (3 ECTS)

• 290068 PS ( PH-WIEN ) Proseminar on Subject Specific Didactics: Didactics of "Geography and Economics"

Theory and Methods of Geography (14 ECTS)

UF GW 09 Basic Concepts of Geography (3 ECTS)

UF GW 10 Methods of scientific Research (6 ECTS)

• 290073 VU Introduction to Statistical Analysis for Teacher Candidates
• 290074 VO Research Methods in Geography

UF GW 11 Carthography and Geo-Information (5 ECTS)

• 290052 PS Geomedia in Education
• 290087 VO ( OV ) Introduction to the Study of Geography

Basics of Physical Geography (10 ECTS)

UF GW 12 Geomorphology and Geoecology (6 ECTS)

• 290152 VO Basics in Biogeography

UF GW 13 Use of Resources and Human-Environment-Relations (4 ECTS)

• 290069 PR Field Class in Physical Geography for Teacher Candidates

Basics of Human Geography (14 ECTS)

UF GW 14 Population, urban and rural Space (8 ECTS)

• 290024 VO Introduction to Population Geography
• 290369 UE [ de en ] Field Class Human Geography

UF GW 15 Economics, Politics and Space (6 ECTS)

• 290222 VO Introduction to Economic Geography

Further Compulsory Modules (10 ECTS)

UF GW 16 Subject-Specific In-Depth Studies in Human Geography (4 ECTS)

• 290021 SE Bachelorseminar in Human Geography: The City at Eye Level
• 290022 SE Bachelorseminar in Human Geography - People on the Move
• 290033 SE [ en ] Bachelorseminar in Human Geography
• 290054 SE [ en ] Bachelorseminar aus Humangeographie - Investigating Redevelopment Projects: From Starchitect Megaproject to Community-Led Initiatives
• 290072 SE Bachelorseminar Human Geography: Regional Innovation, Transformation and Resilience
• 290127 SE Bachelorseminar Human Geography: Gender and Space. Selected Topics in Geographical Gender Studies - Ausgewählte Themen der geographischen Geschlechterforschung

UF GW 17 Regional Planning and Development (3 ECTS)

• 290151 VO Regional Development: Introduction and Case Studies

UF GW 18 Excursions (3 ECTS)

• 290005 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip - The Pleistocene at the Lower Krems - Landscape Genesis and Geoarchaeology
• 290006 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip
• 290016 EX Field Trip: Vienna - Gürtel West
• 290034 EX Field Trip: Migration, Integration, Translocality in Vienna
• 290047 EX International Territorial Protection and Regional Policy in Northern Sweden
• 290053 EX [ en ] Physiogeographical Field Trip: Flood Management in the City of Vienna
• 290057 EX Field Trip - The Viennese Housing Market from the Point of Ecological, Social and Economic Sustainability: Aspiration or Contradiction?
• 290066 EX Field Trip: Global Cause, Urban Effect: Tracking Major Geopolitical Events in Urban Space - Wirkungen und Spuren geopolitischer Großereignisse im städtischen Raum
• 290086 EX Field Trip: Terrain Navigation
• 290088 EX Field Trip: Regional Studies (Kaunertal)
• 290098 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Thayatal
• 290099 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Mountain Torrents in Vienna - Naturgewalt gebändigt im Stadtgebiet
• 290100 EX Phyisogeographical Field Trip: Loess and Crystalline Landscapes of North-West Lower Austria
• 290101 EX Introductory Field Trip I (Human and Physical Geography): Vienna
• 290102 EX Field Trip: Waterbalance and Agriculture in Marchfeld
• 290103 EX Field Trip: Applied Climatology
• 290104 EX Field Trip: The Danube in the Vienna Basin
• 290108 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Vienna Basin
• 290113 EX [ en ] Physiogeographical Field Trip: Land Slides in Lower Austria
• 290161 EX Field Trip: Changing Vienna: Geopolitical Metropolis to Smart City
• 290171 EX Field Trip: Water Management of the City of Vienna
• 290390 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Geomorphology of the Salzkammergut

Elective Area (0-10 ECTS)

UF GW 19 Elective Area (0-10 ECTS)

• 290050 VO Field and Laboratory Methods in Physical Geography
• 290232 VO Basics in Geography of Climate and Hydrology

Subject-based Practicum Geography and Economics (7 ECTS)

UF GW 20 Subject-based Practicum Geography and Economics (7 ECTS)

• 290078 SE Didactic Seminar Accompanying Teaching Practice - (SoSe I)
• 290301 SE ( KPH Krems PH-WIEN ) Didactic Seminar Accompanying Teaching Practice - (SoSe II)

Alternative Compulsory Module Bachelor´s Thesis (5 ECTS)

UF GW 21a Bachelor´s Thesis Geography (5 ECTS)

• 290019 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Human Geography - (Focus on Didactical Aspects)
• 290272 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Cartography and Geoinformatics
• 290295 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Physical Geography and Geoecology
• 290296 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Human Geography and Regional Development
• 290315 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Human Geography and Regional Geography
• 290318 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Human Geography, Spatial Research and Spatial Planning

UF GW 21b Bachelor´s Thesis Economics (5 ECTS)

• 290143 SE Preparatory Seminar for Bachelor Paper in Economics

Master Geography: Global Change and Sustainability (855 [2] - Version 2021)

Compulsory modules (20 ECTS)

Fundamentals of Global Change and Sustainability from a Geographic Perspective (5 ECTS)

Pathways to Sustainability: Knowledge, Action and Policy Landscapes (5 ECTS)

Tackling Global Change and Sustainability as a Geographer (10 ECTS)

Alternative compulsory modules: Preparatory Module (5 ECTS)

Mastering the Basics for the Specialisation in Global Change and Sustainability Research A (5 ECTS)

Mastering the Basics for the Specialisation in Global Change and Sustainability Research B (5 ECTS)

Mastering the Basics for the Specialisation in Global Change and Sustainability Research C (5 ECTS)

Mastering the Basics for the Specialisation in Global Change and Sustainability Research D (5 ECTS)

Alternative compulsory modules: Specialisation (30 ECTS)

Specialisation A: Migration and Population Dynamics (30 ECTS)

• 290063 SE [ en ] Migration and Population Dynamics in the Context of Global Change and Development I
• 290064 UE [ en ] Key Methods in Analysing Migration and Population Dynamics - In the Context of Global Change and Development I
• 290065 SE [ en ] Migration and Population Dynamics in the Context of Global Change and Development - Research Design, Implementation and Analysis

Specialisation B: Socio-Economic Transformations (30 ECTS)

• 290071 SE [ en ] Geography of Innovation and Sustainability Transformations
• 290076 SE [ en ] Globalisation and Sustainable Development
• 290077 SE [ en ] Strategic Development und Governance

Specialisation C: Earth Surface Dynamics and Management (30 ECTS)

• 290010 UE [ en ] Understanding, Analysing and Modelling Earth Surface Dynamics - Sediment Cascades and Connectivity in the Austrian Alps (Field Course)
• 290090 VU [ en ] Earth Surface Dynamics Lab

Specialisation D: Geoecology: Applied Soil Science, Wetlands, Landscape Analysis and Evaluation (30 ECTS)

• 290012 PR [ en ] Wetland Analysis
• 290013 PR [ en ] Landscape Analysis
• 290014 VU [ en ] Soil Mapping
• 290039 VU [ en ] Wetland Biogeochemistry

Compulsory modules (35 ECTS)

Open Mind I (5 ECTS)

Open Mind II (5 ECTS)

• 290032 UE [ en ] Open Minds for Global Change and Sustainability II

Mobility (25 ECTS)

• 280185 VO [ en ] The Anthropocene

Supplementary exams (0-18 ECTS)

Master Geography (855)

Specialisation Modules (50 ECTS)

MG1.1 Geomorphology and Risk Research (25 ECTS)

• 290010 UE [ en ] Understanding, Analysing and Modelling Earth Surface Dynamics - Sediment Cascades and Connectivity in the Austrian Alps (Field Course)
• 290012 PR [ en ] Wetland Analysis
• 290013 PR [ en ] Landscape Analysis
• 290014 VU [ en ] Soil Mapping
• 290039 VU [ en ] Wetland Biogeochemistry

MG1.2 Geoecology and Quaternary Research (25 ECTS)

• 290010 UE [ en ] Understanding, Analysing and Modelling Earth Surface Dynamics - Sediment Cascades and Connectivity in the Austrian Alps (Field Course)
• 290012 PR [ en ] Wetland Analysis
• 290013 PR [ en ] Landscape Analysis
• 290014 VU [ en ] Soil Mapping
• 290039 VU [ en ] Wetland Biogeochemistry
• 290090 VU [ en ] Earth Surface Dynamics Lab

MG1.3 Social and Economic Geography (25 ECTS)

• 234001 SE [ en ] Advanced Methods of Demographic Analysis (hands-on intensive course)
• 240057 VO Commodities and Development: Current Issues and Historical Context - Globale Warenketten und ungleiche Entwicklung
• 290044 SE Seminar in Human Geography: Global Value Chains
• 290045 SE Seminar in Human Geography: Innovation, Structural Change and Regional Policies
• 290058 PSE Seminar in Applied Geography, Spatial Research and Spatial Planning
• 290071 SE [ en ] Geography of Innovation and Sustainability Transformations
• 290076 SE [ en ] Globalisation and Sustainable Development
• 290077 SE [ en ] Strategic Development und Governance
• 290082 VU Transformation in Cities: Current Dynamics in the Built Enviromnent
• 290094 PS [ en ] Location Privacy

MG1.4 Population and Urban Research (25 ECTS)

• 234001 SE [ en ] Advanced Methods of Demographic Analysis (hands-on intensive course)
• 290015 VU [ en ] Socio-Spatial Urban Diversity
• 290017 VU [ en ] Urban Sustainability Transformations
• 290044 SE Seminar in Human Geography: Global Value Chains
• 290062 PS [ en ] Reading and Analysing Transforming Urban Landscape
• 290063 SE [ en ] Migration and Population Dynamics in the Context of Global Change and Development I
• 290064 UE [ en ] Key Methods in Analysing Migration and Population Dynamics - In the Context of Global Change and Development I
• 290065 SE [ en ] Migration and Population Dynamics in the Context of Global Change and Development - Research Design, Implementation and Analysis
• 290082 VU Transformation in Cities: Current Dynamics in the Built Enviromnent
• 290094 PS [ en ] Location Privacy
• 290109 VU [ en ] Contemporary Challenges in Urban Development
• 290115 PSE Seminar in Applied Geography, Spatial Research and Spatial Planning - The 15-Minute City
• 290120 VU [ en ] Principles of Urban Planning and Urbanism

MG1.5 Focus on Europe (25 ECTS)

• 234001 SE [ en ] Advanced Methods of Demographic Analysis (hands-on intensive course)
• 290044 SE Seminar in Human Geography: Global Value Chains
• 290045 SE Seminar in Human Geography: Innovation, Structural Change and Regional Policies
• 290046 VU Practical Aspects of Regional Policy in Austria
• 290062 PS [ en ] Reading and Analysing Transforming Urban Landscape
• 290071 SE [ en ] Geography of Innovation and Sustainability Transformations
• 290076 SE [ en ] Globalisation and Sustainable Development
• 290077 SE [ en ] Strategic Development und Governance
• 290082 VU Transformation in Cities: Current Dynamics in the Built Enviromnent
• 290094 PS [ en ] Location Privacy
• 290167 VU Methods and Instruments of Spatial Planning

MG1.6 Focus on Asia (25 ECTS)

• 150065 VO ( REMOTE ) China and East Asia (M4)
• 150224 VO [ en ] ( MIXED ) Intercultural Negotiation Patterns
• 234001 SE [ en ] Advanced Methods of Demographic Analysis (hands-on intensive course)
• 240076 VO EC - TEFA Transdisziplinary Development Research - Problemformulierung, Problembearbeitung, Umsetzung
• 290063 SE [ en ] Migration and Population Dynamics in the Context of Global Change and Development I
• 290064 UE [ en ] Key Methods in Analysing Migration and Population Dynamics - In the Context of Global Change and Development I
• 290065 SE [ en ] Migration and Population Dynamics in the Context of Global Change and Development - Research Design, Implementation and Analysis
• 290076 SE [ en ] Globalisation and Sustainable Development
• 290094 PS [ en ] Location Privacy

Elective Modules (30 ECTS)

MG2.1 Methods and Functional Consolidation of Physical Geography (15 ECTS)

• 280185 VO [ en ] The Anthropocene

MG2.2 Project Module Physical Geography (15 ECTS)

• 280185 VO [ en ] The Anthropocene
• 290010 UE [ en ] Understanding, Analysing and Modelling Earth Surface Dynamics - Sediment Cascades and Connectivity in the Austrian Alps (Field Course)
• 290012 PR [ en ] Wetland Analysis
• 290013 PR [ en ] Landscape Analysis
• 290014 VU [ en ] Soil Mapping
• 290039 VU [ en ] Wetland Biogeochemistry
• 290090 VU [ en ] Earth Surface Dynamics Lab

MG2.3 Regional Development (15 ECTS)

• 280185 VO [ en ] The Anthropocene
• 290045 SE Seminar in Human Geography: Innovation, Structural Change and Regional Policies
• 290046 VU Practical Aspects of Regional Policy in Austria
• 290055 PS Project Design and Management in Regional Research and Spatial Planning
• 290058 PSE Seminar in Applied Geography, Spatial Research and Spatial Planning
• 290061 VO Theory of Spatial Planning
• 290071 SE [ en ] Geography of Innovation and Sustainability Transformations
• 290076 SE [ en ] Globalisation and Sustainable Development
• 290077 SE [ en ] Strategic Development und Governance
• 290115 PSE Seminar in Applied Geography, Spatial Research and Spatial Planning - The 15-Minute City
• 290167 VU Methods and Instruments of Spatial Planning
• 290433 PS Evaluation Procedures, Spatial and Environmental Impact Assessment

MG2.4 Elective Module - Regional Tourism and Leisure Research (15 ECTS)

• 233030 VO [ en ] Politics of Innovation and its Institutional Dimensions: Central Issues, Questions and Concepts - Central Issues, Questions and Concepts
• 280185 VO [ en ] The Anthropocene
• 290045 SE Seminar in Human Geography: Innovation, Structural Change and Regional Policies
• 290071 SE [ en ] Geography of Innovation and Sustainability Transformations
• 290076 SE [ en ] Globalisation and Sustainable Development
• 290077 SE [ en ] Strategic Development und Governance

MG2.5 Geographic Development Research (15 ECTS)

• 150224 VO [ en ] ( MIXED ) Intercultural Negotiation Patterns
• 240076 VO EC - TEFA Transdisziplinary Development Research - Problemformulierung, Problembearbeitung, Umsetzung
• 280185 VO [ en ] The Anthropocene
• 290063 SE [ en ] Migration and Population Dynamics in the Context of Global Change and Development I
• 290064 UE [ en ] Key Methods in Analysing Migration and Population Dynamics - In the Context of Global Change and Development I
• 290065 SE [ en ] Migration and Population Dynamics in the Context of Global Change and Development - Research Design, Implementation and Analysis
• 290433 PS Evaluation Procedures, Spatial and Environmental Impact Assessment

MG2.6 Methods of Human Geography (15 ECTS)

• 280185 VO [ en ] The Anthropocene

MG2.7 Free Elective Module (recommended Lectures)

• 280185 VO [ en ] The Anthropocene
• 290055 PS Project Design and Management in Regional Research and Spatial Planning
• 290082 VU Transformation in Cities: Current Dynamics in the Built Enviromnent

Field Trips (10 ECTS)

• 290005 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip - The Pleistocene at the Lower Krems - Landscape Genesis and Geoarchaeology
• 290006 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip
• 290016 EX Field Trip: Vienna - Gürtel West
• 290023 EX [ en ] Field Trip: Spatial Data Science and the City: A (North) American Perspective
• 290053 EX [ en ] Physiogeographical Field Trip: Flood Management in the City of Vienna
• 290056 EX Field Excursion: NEW York, NEW Orleans: Same old, same old? - Current Urban Development Processes in the Context of Global Crises
• 290057 EX Field Trip - The Viennese Housing Market from the Point of Ecological, Social and Economic Sustainability: Aspiration or Contradiction?
• 290066 EX Field Trip: Global Cause, Urban Effect: Tracking Major Geopolitical Events in Urban Space - Wirkungen und Spuren geopolitischer Großereignisse im städtischen Raum
• 290080 EX Field Trip: National Sources of Geodata
• 290086 EX Field Trip: Terrain Navigation
• 290093 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Peatlands in the Landscape Mosaic
• 290096 EX Field Trip
• 290098 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Thayatal
• 290099 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Mountain Torrents in Vienna - Naturgewalt gebändigt im Stadtgebiet
• 290100 EX Phyisogeographical Field Trip: Loess and Crystalline Landscapes of North-West Lower Austria
• 290102 EX Field Trip: Waterbalance and Agriculture in Marchfeld
• 290103 EX Field Trip: Applied Climatology
• 290104 EX Field Trip: The Danube in the Vienna Basin
• 290108 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Vienna Basin
• 290113 EX [ en ] Physiogeographical Field Trip: Land Slides in Lower Austria
• 290161 EX Field Trip: Changing Vienna: Geopolitical Metropolis to Smart City
• 290171 EX Field Trip: Water Management of the City of Vienna
• 290242 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Soil Erosion Research in Lower Austria
• 290390 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Geomorphology of the Salzkammergut

Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)

• 290095 SE [ de en ] Basics for Realizing the Master Thesis
• 450401 SE [ de en ] PhD and MSC Research Seminar: Human Geography - & MA Seminar
• 450404 SE [ de en ] PhD and MSc Seminar: Physiogeography & Geoinformation

Master Teacher Training Programme: Geography and Economic Education (196 049, 199 510)

MA UF GW 01 Subject Didactics (6 ECTS)

• 290041 PS Proseminar on Subject Specific Didactics - International Approaches to Geography Education
• 290079 PS PS Proseminar on Subject Specific Didactics - Global Change and Degrowth Society in Geography and Economc Education
• 290085 PS Teaching Conflicts in the Geography Classroom - Exploring and Negotiating Recent (Global) Crises from the Perspective of Geography and Economic Education
• 290097 VU Human Resource Management from the Perspective of Didactics and Economics
• 290123 PS Proseminar on Subject Specific Didactics - Migration and Diversity in Teaching Geography in Austria
• 290155 EX Into the Wild - Didactics of Excursions and Learningspaces Outside the School

MA UF GW 02 Subject-Specific In-Depth Studies Geography (8 ECTS)

• 290023 EX [ en ] Field Trip: Spatial Data Science and the City: A (North) American Perspective
• 290040 SE Seminar in Physical Geography: Current Topics in Physical Geography
• 290044 SE Seminar in Human Geography: Global Value Chains
• 290045 SE Seminar in Human Geography: Innovation, Structural Change and Regional Policies
• 290047 EX International Territorial Protection and Regional Policy in Northern Sweden
• 290048 SE Bachelorseminar Spatial Research and Spatial Planning: Sustainable Spatial Development
• 290056 EX Field Excursion: NEW York, NEW Orleans: Same old, same old? - Current Urban Development Processes in the Context of Global Crises
• 290061 VO Theory of Spatial Planning
• 290062 PS [ en ] Reading and Analysing Transforming Urban Landscape
• 290063 SE [ en ] Migration and Population Dynamics in the Context of Global Change and Development I
• 290071 SE [ en ] Geography of Innovation and Sustainability Transformations
• 290076 SE [ en ] Globalisation and Sustainable Development
• 290077 SE [ en ] Strategic Development und Governance
• 290089 EX ( ON-SITE ) Challenges and trends of peripheral rural areas using the example of Dreiländer-Naturpark Raab
• 290094 PS [ en ] Location Privacy
• 290098 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Thayatal
• 290099 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Mountain Torrents in Vienna - Naturgewalt gebändigt im Stadtgebiet
• 290100 EX Phyisogeographical Field Trip: Loess and Crystalline Landscapes of North-West Lower Austria
• 290102 EX Field Trip: Waterbalance and Agriculture in Marchfeld
• 290103 EX Field Trip: Applied Climatology
• 290104 EX Field Trip: The Danube in the Vienna Basin
• 290113 EX [ en ] Physiogeographical Field Trip: Land Slides in Lower Austria
• 290167 VU Methods and Instruments of Spatial Planning
• 290271 SE Bachelorseminar Cartography and Geoinformation: Selected Topics in Geoinformatics - (auch für Lehramtsstudierende im Masterstudium)

MA UF GW 03 Subject-Specific In-Depth Studies Economics (8 ECTS)

• 290170 SE Seminar in Economics (Macroeconomics) - Alternative Erklärungen zur Funktionsweise kapitalistischer Ökonomien
• 290049 VU Special Topics in Economics - Macroeconomics: Open Goods and Financial Markets from an Economic Perspective
• 290153 EX Excursion in Economics (in Vienna)
• 290070 SE Seminar in Economics (Macroeconomics)
• 040257 UK Marxist Economics (BA) - Alternativen zum Kapitalismus
• 040264 SE [ en ] Philosophy and Economics (MA) - Epistemological and methodological positions in economics as solutions of the problems of induction and demarcation
• 040707 SE International Cooperative Management (MA)
• 040166 KU Solidary Economic (MA) - Cooperative economy and Cooperatives
• 040195 KU Alternative management - entrepreneurial organizations and social ingetration system (MA) - MA

MA UF GW 04 Didactic Supervision of Teaching Practice (4 ECTS)

• 290141 SE ( KPH Krems ) Didactic Seminar Accompanying Teaching Practice in School

MA UF GW 05 Master Thesis Support (2 ECTS)

• 290081 SE ( PH-WIEN ) Preparatory Seminar for Master Thesis in Didactics
• 290095 SE [ de en ] Basics for Realizing the Master Thesis
• 290354 SE Colloquium in Cartography and Geoinformation
• 450401 SE [ de en ] PhD and MSC Research Seminar: Human Geography - & MA Seminar
• 450404 SE [ de en ] PhD and MSc Seminar: Physiogeography & Geoinformation

Master Cartography and Geoinformation (856)

Elective Modules (60 ECTS)

MK1.1 Geodata Acquisition and Processing (15 ECTS)

• 290162 PR Practical Surveying and Mapping Exercises
• 290187 PS Geodatabases

MK1.2 Analysis and Modelling in Geographic Information Processing (15 ECTS)

• 290027 PR Applied Image Processing and Remote Sensing
• 290442 PS Geomarketing

MK1.3 Cartographic design and drafting theory (15 ECTS)

• 290230 PS Thematic Cartography: Fields of Application
• 290357 VU Topographic Mapping and High Mountain Cartography

MK1.4 Geo-Multimedia (15 ECTS)

• 290188 PS Animation and 3D-Visualization

MK1.5 and MK1.6 - Additional Elective Modules

Special Issues in Cartography and Geoinformation (8 ECTS)

• 290008 PS [ en ] Geographical Predictive Analytics
• 290029 PS 3D-Laserscanning - Methods, Modeling and Fields of Application
• 290094 PS [ en ] Location Privacy
• 290105 PS Open GIS and Open Data in Geoinformation

Field Trips (8 ECTS)

• 290023 EX [ en ] Field Trip: Spatial Data Science and the City: A (North) American Perspective
• 290080 EX Field Trip: National Sources of Geodata
• 290086 EX Field Trip: Terrain Navigation

Seminars (14 ECTS)

• 290443 SE [ en ] Master-Seminar in Geoinformation: Places Of Interest

Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)

• 290354 SE Colloquium in Cartography and Geoinformation

Master Spatial Research and Spatial Planning (857)

Advanced Methods of Regional Research (6 ECTS)

• 234001 SE [ en ] Advanced Methods of Demographic Analysis (hands-on intensive course)
• 290008 PS [ en ] Geographical Predictive Analytics
• 290065 SE [ en ] Migration and Population Dynamics in the Context of Global Change and Development - Research Design, Implementation and Analysis
• 290082 VU Transformation in Cities: Current Dynamics in the Built Enviromnent
• 290094 PS [ en ] Location Privacy

Concepts, Tools and Legal Basics of Regional Planning (10 ECTS)

• 290046 VU Practical Aspects of Regional Policy in Austria
• 290055 PS Project Design and Management in Regional Research and Spatial Planning
• 290167 VU Methods and Instruments of Spatial Planning

Processes of Spatial Development and Opportunities for Social Control (15 ECTS)

• 290096 EX Field Trip
• 290016 EX Field Trip: Vienna - Gürtel West
• 290057 EX Field Trip - The Viennese Housing Market from the Point of Ecological, Social and Economic Sustainability: Aspiration or Contradiction?
• 290045 SE Seminar in Human Geography: Innovation, Structural Change and Regional Policies
• 290077 SE [ en ] Strategic Development und Governance
• 290071 SE [ en ] Geography of Innovation and Sustainability Transformations
• 290015 VU [ en ] Socio-Spatial Urban Diversity
• 290017 VU [ en ] Urban Sustainability Transformations
• 290109 VU [ en ] Contemporary Challenges in Urban Development
• 290082 VU Transformation in Cities: Current Dynamics in the Built Enviromnent
• 290046 VU Practical Aspects of Regional Policy in Austria
• 290094 PS [ en ] Location Privacy
• 290062 PS [ en ] Reading and Analysing Transforming Urban Landscape
• 290433 PS Evaluation Procedures, Spatial and Environmental Impact Assessment
• 290061 VO Theory of Spatial Planning
• 290076 SE [ en ] Globalisation and Sustainable Development

Theoretical and Applied Regional Research and Regional Planning I (8 ECTS)

• 290058 PSE Seminar in Applied Geography, Spatial Research and Spatial Planning
• 290115 PSE Seminar in Applied Geography, Spatial Research and Spatial Planning - The 15-Minute City

Theoretical and Applied Regional Research and Regional Planning II (16 ECTS)

• 290058 PSE Seminar in Applied Geography, Spatial Research and Spatial Planning
• 290115 PSE Seminar in Applied Geography, Spatial Research and Spatial Planning - The 15-Minute City

Elective Modules (30 ECTS)

• 234001 SE [ en ] Advanced Methods of Demographic Analysis (hands-on intensive course)
• 290044 SE Seminar in Human Geography: Global Value Chains
• 290045 SE Seminar in Human Geography: Innovation, Structural Change and Regional Policies
• 290055 PS Project Design and Management in Regional Research and Spatial Planning
• 290063 SE [ en ] Migration and Population Dynamics in the Context of Global Change and Development I
• 290065 SE [ en ] Migration and Population Dynamics in the Context of Global Change and Development - Research Design, Implementation and Analysis
• 290071 SE [ en ] Geography of Innovation and Sustainability Transformations
• 290076 SE [ en ] Globalisation and Sustainable Development
• 290077 SE [ en ] Strategic Development und Governance
• 290082 VU Transformation in Cities: Current Dynamics in the Built Enviromnent
• 290094 PS [ en ] Location Privacy
• 290120 VU [ en ] Principles of Urban Planning and Urbanism

Field Trip (5 ECTS)

• 290047 EX International Territorial Protection and Regional Policy in Northern Sweden
• 290056 EX Field Excursion: NEW York, NEW Orleans: Same old, same old? - Current Urban Development Processes in the Context of Global Crises

Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)

• 290095 SE [ de en ] Basics for Realizing the Master Thesis

Master Urban Studies (Joint Curriculum) (664 [2] - Version 2019)

Module 06. Urban Transformations (7 ECTS)

• 290015 VU [ en ] Socio-Spatial Urban Diversity
• 290017 VU [ en ] Urban Sustainability Transformations

Module 07. Urban Planning and Development (7 ECTS)

• 290109 VU [ en ] Contemporary Challenges in Urban Development
• 290120 VU [ en ] Principles of Urban Planning and Urbanism

Module 08. Urban Analysis III (6 ECTS)

• 290060 SE [ en ] Urban Analysis III: Research Design and Methodology in Urban Studies

Module 14. Practice Elective Courses (25 ECTS)

Module 15. Practice Internship (15 ECTS)

Module 16. Research Elective Courses (25 ECTS)

Module 17. Research Internship (15 ECTS)

Module 18. Master's Thesis and Master's Examination (30 ECTS)

Field Trips

• 290031 EX [ en ] Vienna Transect

Master Urban Studies (Joint Curriculum) (664 [1] - Version 2008) - discontinued

Module 06. Demography of European Cities (4 ECTS)

Module 07. Principles of Urban Planning (4 ECTS)

Module 08. Comparing Urban Development: European and US-American Cities (4 ECTS)

Module 09. Urban Development and Planning in Eastern Europe (4 ECTS)

Module 10. Urban Analysis III (4 ECTS)

Module 16. Master's Thesis and Master's Examination (30 ECTS)

Field Trips

• 290031 EX [ en ] Vienna Transect

Further lectures

Extension Curriculum Change in Environmental Systems (Physical Geography) (290)

BA GG 11.2 Change in Environmental Systems (Physical Geography) (15 ECTS)

• EXAM REMOTE StEOP: Modulprüfung Grundlagen und Konzepte der Physischen Geographie (BA 2016)
• 290087 VO ( OV ) Introduction to the Study of Geography
• 290152 VO Basics in Biogeography
• 290232 VO Basics in Geography of Climate and Hydrology

Extension Curriculum Society and Space (Human Geography) (291)

BA GG 11.1 Society and Space (Human Geography) (15 ECTS)

• 290024 VO Introduction to Population Geography
• 290087 VO ( OV ) Introduction to the Study of Geography
• 290151 VO Regional Development: Introduction and Case Studies
• 290222 VO Introduction to Economic Geography

Extension Curriculum Climate Change: Scientific Basics (293)

M1 Climate Change: Fundamentals and Strategies (5 ECTS)

M2 Climate Change: Current Interdisciplinary Perspectives (5 ECTS)

• 290075 VO [ en ] Analysing Changing Impact of Compounding and Multi-Hazard Events

M3 Climate Change: Specialisation (5 ECTS)

• 030123 KU [ en ] International Environmental and Climate Change Law
• 280185 VO [ en ] The Anthropocene
• 290020 VO Natural Hazards, Vulnerability and Catastrophes Interdisciplinary Perspectives
• 290028 SE Seminar on Climate Change and Risk Research
• 290232 VO Basics in Geography of Climate and Hydrology

Extension Curriculum Natural Hazards, Vulnerability and Disasters (292)

NatKat 1 Natural Hazards, Vulnerability and Disasters: Fundamentals and Strategies (5 ECTS)

NatKat 2 Natural Hazards, Vulnerability and Disasters: Current Interdisciplinary Perspectives (5 ECTS)

• 290020 VO Natural Hazards, Vulnerability and Catastrophes Interdisciplinary Perspectives

NatKat 3 Natural Hazards, Vulnerability and Disasters: Specialisation (5 ECTS)

• 290028 SE Seminar on Climate Change and Risk Research
• 290075 VO [ en ] Analysing Changing Impact of Compounding and Multi-Hazard Events