320.035 (20W) Physical geographical methods (B 4.6, B 3.5 alt)

Wintersemester 2020/21

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First course session
08.10.2020 09:00 - 10:30 Online-Termin Off Campus
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Overview

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to make changes to courses and examinations at short notice (e.g. cancellation of attendance-based courses and switching to online examinations).

For further information regarding teaching on campus, please visit: https://www.aau.at/en/corona.
Lecturer
Tutor/Tutors
Course title german Methoden der Physiogeographie (B 4.6, B 3.5 alt)
Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
Course model Blended learning course
Online proportion 45%
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 1 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction Englisch
possible language(s) of the assessment German
Course begins on 08.10.2020
eLearning Go to Moodle course
Remarks (english)

Attendance during the first webinar is mandatory.

-Webinars (Online)

-Moodle (Online)

-Fieldwork (presence)

Seniorstudium Liberale Yes

Time and place

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with physio geographical methods and to enable them to plan and execute them under guidance.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

The syllabus will be given and discussed the first day in class. Please, note that there will be field work the 15.10 and 22.10 from 8:30 -12:30 h. In this course the physical presence is obligatory during the first half of the course. The second half, it is taught through webinars.

Course content

The course deals with theoretical information (literature) and practical experiences (fieldwork) of relevant methods used in geomorphology, soil, climate, vegetation, animal, hydrogeography  and ecohydrology.

Prior knowledge expected

Introduction to physical geography.

Literature

Basic literature for the oral presentations : Here we use an introductory literature in German, "Arbeitsmethoden der Physischen Geographie" by Karl-Heinz Pfeffer (2006). 


Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

Mitarbeit.

Portfolio (Präsentation (.pptx), Dokumentation der Feldarbeit/Excursion) pro Gruppe.

Mundliche Pruefung oder Seminararbeit.

Examination topic(s)

Inhalt des Kurses.

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

Mitarbeit pro Studierenden (aktive Teilnahme an Diskussionen: 10% 

Portfolio: Präsentation 15%, Dokumentation 15%  pro Gruppe

Mundliche Prüfung/ Seminar Arbeit: 60%

Wichtig: Alle Teilen mussen positive sein.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme Geography (SKZ: 655, Version: 17W.1)
    • Subject: Grundlagen und Methoden der Geographie (Compulsory subject)
      • B 3.5 Methoden der Physiogeographie ( 0.0h PS/UE / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 320.035 Physical geographical methods (B 4.6, B 3.5 alt) (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme Geography (SKZ: 655, Version: 20W.1)
    • Subject: Methoden der Geographie (Compulsory subject)
      • B4.6 Grundlagen der Methoden in der Physiogeographie ( 0.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 320.035 Physical geographical methods (B 4.6, B 3.5 alt) (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme Geography (SKZ: 655, Version: 12W.2)
    • Subject: Grundlagen und Methoden der Geographie (Compulsory subject)
      • B 3.5 Methoden der Physiogeographie ( 0.0h PS/UE / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 320.035 Physical geographical methods (B 4.6, B 3.5 alt) (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2020
  • 320.035 PS Methoden der Physiogeographie (B 3.5) (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 320.035 PS Methoden der Physiogeographie (B 3.5) (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2018
  • 320.035 PS Methoden der Physiogeographie (B 3.5) (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2017
  • 320.035 PS B 3.5 Methoden der Physiogeographie (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 320.035 PS B 3.5 Kritische Analyse von Naturkatastrophen in der Vergangenheit bis heute (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2015
  • 320.035 PS B 3.5 Methoden der Physiogeographie (IG 5.1): Kritische Analyse von Naturkatastrophen in der Vergangenheit bis heute (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2014
  • 320.035 PS B 3.5 Angewandte Hydrologie - Von der Erhebung in der Natur bis zur Modellierung des Wasserkreislaufs (IG 5.1) (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2013
  • 320.035 PS B 3.5 Angewandte Hydrologie – Von der Erhebung in der Natur bis zur Modellierung des Wasserkreislaufs. (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)