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
- 290418 UE Exercises in geomorphology, group A
- 290417 UE Exercises in geomorphology, group B
- 290416 UE Exercises in geomorphology, group C
- 290415 UE Exercises in climate geography, group A
- 290414 UE Exercises in climate geography, group B
- 290412 VO Introduction to Hydrogeography
- 290129 VO Information on the criteria to classify vegetation
- 290411 UE Exercises in soil geography, group A - (Studienplan 2002 - part of landscape ecology)
- 290399 UE Exercises in soil geography, group B - (Studienplan 2002 - part of landscape ecology)
- 290398 UE Exercises in soil geography, group C - (Studienplan 2002 - part of landscape ecology)
- 290214 UE Exercises in landscape ecology, group A - Kartierungsbereich Wolkersdorf, Weinviertel
- 290311 UE Exercises in landscape ecology, group B - Kartierungsbereich Wolkersdorf, Weinviertel
- 290405 PR Field Class in Physical Geography in Obergurgl, group B
- 290404 PR Field Class in Physical Geography, group A
- 290413 UE Exercises in climate geography, group C
1.2. Basics of Human Geography
- 290291 VO Introduction to Urban Geography
- 290289 UE Applied Urban Geography, group A
- 290288 UE Applied Urban Geography, group B
- 290369 UE Exercise on rural geography: peripheries and remote areas, group A - (incl. a 2day-practical training)
- 290223 UE Exercise on rural geography: peripheries and remote areas, group B - (incl. a 2day-practical training)
- 290368 UE Exercise on rural geography: peripheries and remote areas, group C - (incl. a 2day-practical training)
- 290378 UE Exercise on rural geography: peripheries and remote areas, group D - (incl. a 2day-practical training)
- 290434 UE Exercise on rural geography: peripheries and remote areas, group E - (einschl. zweitägigem Geländepraktikum)
- 290222 VO Introduction to economic geography - Die Räumlichkeit der Wirtschaft
1.3. Basics of Cartography and Geographic Information Science
- 290205 PS Principles of Cartographic Design, Group A
- 290204 PS Principles of Cartographic Design, Group B
- 290403 PS Principles of Cartographic Design, Group C
- 290355 PS Spatial Reference Systems
- 290221 PS Methods of GIS-based data acquisition, Group A
- 290220 PS Methods of GIS-based data acquisition, Group B
- 290219 PS Methods of GIS-based data acquisition, Group C
- 290218 PS Methods of GIS-based data acquisition, Group D
1.4. Basic Methods and Concepts in Geography
- 290260 VU Introduction Scientific Thinking and Method, Group C
- 290246 VO Basic Concepts and Paradigms in Geography
- 290217 VO Introduction to Empirical Social Research for Geographers
- 290363 PS Methods of Regional Analysis
- 290152 VO Introduction into Statistical Data Analysis in Geography II
- 290150 UE Applied Statistical Data Analysis in Geography II, Group A
- 290149 UE Applied Statistical Data Analysis in Geography II, Group B
- 290148 UE Applied Statistical Data Analysis in Geography II, 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
- 290245 PS Advanced Methods in Spatial Statistics
- 290146 UE Survey and Questionnaire Research in Geography/Regional Research - Course on survey and questionnaire research in geography and regional research
- 290262 UE Field methods in physical geography (soil ecology)
- 290440 UE Field methods in physical geography - Dendroclimatology
- 290189 UE Laboratory methods in physical geography for advanced students
- 290433 PS Evaluation Procedures, Spatial and Environmental Impact Assessment
- 290164 PS Project Management, Group A
- 290257 PS Project Management, Group B
- 290190 VO Moderation and Mediation
- 290419 PS Scientific Principles of Physical Geography - Dating Methods
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
- 290197 VO Recent Research Agendas in Human Geography
2.2.4. Electives: Designed to Enhance In-Depth Specialisation and Scientific Project Work Skills
2.2.4.1. Specialisation on Regional Development
- 290207 VO Theoretical fundamentals and organisational frames of regional development
- 290397 VO Place Identity
- 290203 PS Proseminar Regional Development
- 290167 VO Tourism and regional planning - Tourism and regional planning
- 290396 VO Regional Economics - The specialisation of regions
- 290433 PS Evaluation Procedures, Spatial and Environmental Impact Assessment
- 290157 VU Tourism and open space planning - Tourism and open space planning
- 290059 SE Seminar in applied geography, spatial research and spatial planning - Die räumliche Ordnung der Daseinsvorsorge
2.2.4.2. Specialisation on Spatial Aspects of Population Studies / Regional Demography
- 290376 VU [ en ] Demography of European Cities
- 290308 VO Population Geography of Austria - Selected Topics: Population Problems and Demographic Trends
- 290381 VO Lecture series: Global population faces the 7th billion
- 290266 SE [ de en ] Seminar in Human Geography/Regional Geography - Schwerpunkt Asien
2.2.4.3. Specialisation on Development Research / Third World Studies / Co-operation and Development: Emphasis on Asia
- 290266 SE [ de en ] Seminar in Human Geography/Regional Geography - Schwerpunkt Asien
- 290161 SE Seminar (Human / Regional Geography): Mass tourism in Developing Countries - Medium sozioökonomischer Transformationen: Schwerpunkt Asien
- 140239 KU Introductory Seminar: Development Economics
- 140247 KU Introductory Seminar: Development Economics
- 140297 KU Introductory Seminar: Development Economics
2.2.4.4. Specialisation on Applied Geomorphology
- 290212 VO [ en ] Scientific Progress in Risk Assessment and Disaster Management - (gilt als: Aktuelles Forschungsspektrum in der Naturgefahren- und Georisikoforschung)
- 290213 UE [ en ] Exercises for Risk Assessment and Disaster Management - (gitl als: Fachpraktikum zur Geomorphologie und Georisikoforschung)
- 290347 SE Seminar: Geomorphology and Global Environment Change
- 290326 PRS Project seminar from Physiogeography: - Teil II: Projektdurchführung (Datenerhebung und analyse, Interpretation und Präsentation)
- 290304 VO Global Change in Mountain Regions
- 290305 UE Tutorial in Global Change in Mountain Regions
2.2.4.5. Specialisation on Landscape Ecology and Natural Environmental Research
- 290262 UE Field methods in physical geography (soil ecology)
- 290365 VO Scientific Progress in Quaternary Science
- 290189 UE Laboratory methods in physical geography for advanced students
- 290347 SE Seminar: Geomorphology and Global Environment Change
2.2.4.6. Specialisation on Spatial Tourism and Leisure Research
- 290167 VO Tourism and regional planning - Tourism and regional planning
- 290157 VU Tourism and open space planning - Tourism and open space planning
- 290161 SE Seminar (Human / Regional Geography): Mass tourism in Developing Countries - Medium sozioökonomischer Transformationen: Schwerpunkt Asien
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
- 290308 VO Population Geography of Austria - Selected Topics: Population Problems and Demographic Trends
- 290107 SE Seminary in human geography/regional geography: Southeast Europe
- 290266 SE [ de en ] Seminar in Human Geography/Regional Geography - Schwerpunkt Asien
- 290161 SE Seminar (Human / Regional Geography): Mass tourism in Developing Countries - Medium sozioökonomischer Transformationen: Schwerpunkt Asien
2.2.5.3. Other Electives
- 290396 VO Regional Economics - The specialisation of regions
- 290328 VO International Economics. Theory, Institutions and Policy
- 290320 SE Seminar for Economic Geography: Innovation and Economic Development in a Globalizing World
- 290376 VU [ en ] Demography of European Cities
- 290109 PS [ en ] Contemporary Problems in Urban Development - Comparing Urban Development: European and US-American Cities
- 290386 VU [ en ] Principles of Urban Planning and Urbanism
- 290207 VO Theoretical fundamentals and organisational frames of regional development
- 290212 VO [ en ] Scientific Progress in Risk Assessment and Disaster Management - (gilt als: Aktuelles Forschungsspektrum in der Naturgefahren- und Georisikoforschung)
- 290213 UE [ en ] Exercises for Risk Assessment and Disaster Management - (gitl als: Fachpraktikum zur Geomorphologie und Georisikoforschung)
- 290347 SE Seminar: Geomorphology and Global Environment Change
- 290365 VO Scientific Progress in Quaternary Science
- 290189 UE Laboratory methods in physical geography for advanced students
- 290262 UE Field methods in physical geography (soil ecology)
- 290304 VO Global Change in Mountain Regions
- 290305 UE Tutorial in Global Change in Mountain Regions
- 290203 PS Proseminar Regional Development
- 290433 PS Evaluation Procedures, Spatial and Environmental Impact Assessment
- 290167 VO Tourism and regional planning - Tourism and regional planning
- 290157 VU Tourism and open space planning - Tourism and open space planning
- 290059 SE Seminar in applied geography, spatial research and spatial planning - Die räumliche Ordnung der Daseinsvorsorge
- 290357 VO Topographic Mapping and High Mountain Cartography
- 290188 PS Animation and 3D-Visualization
- 290443 SE Seminar in Cartography and Geoinformation: Geodata Infrastructure in the European Union - INSPIRE
- 290187 PS Geodatabases
- 290407 PS Applied Geoinformation, Group A
- 290284 PS Applied Geoinformation, Group B
- 290012 PR Applied Image Processing and Remote Sensing
- 290442 PS Business Geographics
- 290310 KO [ en ] Colloquium on Risk Assessment and Disaster Management
3. Branch of Study: "Regional Research and Regional Planning" (2002 Curriculum)
2.3.1. Advanced Methods
- 290245 PS Advanced Methods in Spatial Statistics
- 290146 UE Survey and Questionnaire Research in Geography/Regional Research - Course on survey and questionnaire research in geography and regional research
- 290164 PS Project Management, Group A
- 290257 PS Project Management, Group B
- 290190 VO Moderation and Mediation
2.3.2. Processes of Spatial Development and Opportunities for Social Control
- 290059 SE Seminar in applied geography, spatial research and spatial planning - Die räumliche Ordnung der Daseinsvorsorge
- 290167 VO Tourism and regional planning - Tourism and regional planning
- 290109 PS [ en ] Contemporary Problems in Urban Development - Comparing Urban Development: European and US-American Cities
- 290207 VO Theoretical fundamentals and organisational frames of regional development
2.3.3. Concepts and Tools of Regional Planning
- 290059 SE Seminar in applied geography, spatial research and spatial planning - Die räumliche Ordnung der Daseinsvorsorge
- 290251 VO Principles and Concepts of Regional Planning
- 290386 VU [ en ] Principles of Urban Planning and Urbanism
- 290433 PS Evaluation Procedures, Spatial and Environmental Impact Assessment
2.3.4. Electives
- 290381 VO Lecture series: Global population faces the 7th billion
- 290308 VO Population Geography of Austria - Selected Topics: Population Problems and Demographic Trends
- 290376 VU [ en ] Demography of European Cities
- 290203 PS Proseminar Regional Development
- 290396 VO Regional Economics - The specialisation of regions
- 290157 VU Tourism and open space planning - Tourism and open space planning
- 290187 PS Geodatabases
- 290443 SE Seminar in Cartography and Geoinformation: Geodata Infrastructure in the European Union - INSPIRE
- 290188 PS Animation and 3D-Visualization
- 290407 PS Applied Geoinformation, Group A
- 290284 PS Applied Geoinformation, Group B
- 290357 VO Topographic Mapping and High Mountain Cartography
- 290012 PR Applied Image Processing and Remote Sensing
- 290442 PS Business Geographics
- 290332 VO Introduction to Economic Policy in Austria
- 290328 VO International Economics. Theory, Institutions and Policy
- 290320 SE Seminar for Economic Geography: Innovation and Economic Development in a Globalizing World
4. Branch of Study: "Cartography and Geographic Information Science" (2002 Curriculum)
2.4.1. Geodata Acquisition
- 290329 PR Practical Surveying and Mapping Exercises
- 290012 PR Applied Image Processing and Remote Sensing
2.4.2. Geographic Information Processing
- 290187 PS Geodatabases
- 290407 PS Applied Geoinformation, Group A
- 290284 PS Applied Geoinformation, Group B
2.4.3. Theory of Cartographic Design
- 290357 VO Topographic Mapping and High Mountain Cartography
- 290230 PS Thematic Cartography: Fields of Application
- 290362 VO History of Cartography II - From the 17th to the 19th century
2.4.4. Methods and Techniques of Geo-communication
- 290188 PS Animation and 3D-Visualization
2.4.5. Special Research Issues in Cartography and Geographic Information Science
- 290443 SE Seminar in Cartography and Geoinformation: Geodata Infrastructure in the European Union - INSPIRE
- 290354 SE Research Seminar for graduate degree and master students
2.4.6. Recommended Free-choice Elective Courses
- 290245 PS Advanced Methods in Spatial Statistics
- 290442 PS Business Geographics
Field Trips
1. Field Trips in Austria
- 290351 EX Field Trip: Regional development Carinthia
- 290122 EX Excursion in Human Geography: Northern Borderland - (Waldviertel, Lower Austria)
- 290171 EX Excursion in Human Geography: Biosphere Reserve Großes Walsertal
- 290390 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Geomorphology Salzkammergut
- 290242 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Land Slides in Lower Austria
- 290350 EX Physiogeographical field trip
- 290302 EX Physiogeographical field trip: Central Ennstal
- 290241 EX Physiogeographical Field Trip: Thayatal
- 290448 EX Field Trip: Waterbalance and agriculture Marchfeld
- 290395 EX Field Trip
- 290183 EX The Water Supply of Vienna - Structural System and Fundamentals of the Physical Region - Anlagenstruktur und naturräumliche Grundlagen
- 290287 EX Field Trip: Vegetation ecology in the limestone mountains of the "Gesäuse-area" - Einblicke in Vegetation und Ökologie der Gesäuseberge
- 290358 EX Field Excursion Cartography and Geoinformation - GPS and Geoinformation
- 290374 PS Proseminar for preparating the field trip - Foreign Country - Naturräumliche Grundlagen, Nutzungspotenziale und Nutzungsprobleme (verpflichtend für Exkursionsteilnehmer)
2. Field Trips Abroad (incl. Preparatory Seminars)
- 290261 PS Proseminar for preparating the field trip - Foreign Country: Cyprus - Human- and physiogeographical perspectives of a divided island
- 290117 EX Field Trip - Foreign Country: Cyprus - Human- and physiogeographical perspectives of a divided island
- 290374 PS Proseminar for preparating the field trip - Foreign Country - Naturräumliche Grundlagen, Nutzungspotenziale und Nutzungsprobleme (verpflichtend für Exkursionsteilnehmer)
- 290373 EX Field Trip - Foreign Country: Namibia and Botswana - Naturräumliche Grundlagen, Nutzungspotenziale und Nutzungsprobleme
- 290104 PS Preparatory Course for the Scientific Excursion: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany - Theory and Practice in Spatial Planning and Urban Development in a Comparison Between Four Countries
- 290118 EX Scientific Excursion: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany - Theory and Practice in Spatial Planning and Urban Development in a Comparison Between Four Countries
- 290431 PS Preparatory Course for the Scientific Ex: Southeast Asia - Rural Areas and Megacity Development
- 290170 EX Scientific Excursion: Southeast Asia - Rural Areas and Megacity Development
- 290093 PS Proseminar for preparating the field trip - Foreign Country: Cartography and GIS in France - (verpflichtend für Exkursionsteilnehmer)
- 290094 EX Field trip - Foreign Country: Cartography and GIS in France
Additional Courses
- 290381 VO Lecture series: Global population faces the 7th billion
- 290364 KO Colloquium for Geomorphology
- 290153 KO Colloqium for Geoecology
- 290194 AG Working Group "Quaternary Research"
- 290006 KO Colloquium for Geography and Regional Research
- 290306 PV Colloquium Geomorphology for Graduate Degree Students
- 290052 PV Colloquium for Graduate Degree Students
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