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31600-01 - Practical course: Research in Physical Geography (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Juliane Krenz (juliane.krenz@unibas.ch)
Nikolaus J. Kuhn (nikolaus.kuhn@unibas.ch, Assessor) Federica Trudu Dornbierer (federica.trududornbierer@unibas.ch) Emanuel Vogel (emanuel.vogel@unibas.ch) |
| Content | This course aims at providing the participating students with the basic skills to start working on a Master thesis in Physical Geography. Students will be introduced and get actively involved in the collection and analysis of data related to the research projects of the Physical Geography and Environmental Change Research Group. Three areas of scientific activities are covered: (i) analysis of remote sensing data using Google Earth Engine, (ii) modelling of sediment transport, and (iii) environmental change in South African rangelands. Students have to participate in at least two of the three projects. The project on South African rangelands requires the participation in the field work in South Africa in January or summer 2023. |
| Learning objectives | Introduction to the use of experiments, UAVs and rovers as tools in Physical Geographic research. |
| Bibliography | Dikau et al. 2019 Geomorphologie; Kuhn 2014 Sedimentation on Mars; Scholes et al. 2016 Climate Change: Briefings from Southern Africa |
| Comments | Sprache: Deutsch und Englisch; Kontakt: Nikolaus.Kuhn@unibas.ch Bei Interesse an Feldarbeit in Südafrika im Januar 2023 bitte bei Nikolaus Kuhn gleich zu Beginn der Belegfrist melden. |
| Weblink | Physiogeographie und Umweltwandel |
| Admission requirements | Erfolgreiche Teilnahme an der Vorlesung Physcial Geography and Environmental Change oder nach Absprache. |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Friday | 09.15-12.00 | Geographie |
| Comments | 3. Stock, Klingelbergstr. 27 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 10.03.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | --, -- |
| Friday 17.03.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | --, -- |
| Friday 24.03.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | --, -- |
| Friday 31.03.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | --, -- |
| Friday 07.04.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Ostern |
| Friday 14.04.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | --, -- |
| Friday 21.04.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | --, -- |
| Friday 28.04.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | --, -- |
| Friday 05.05.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | --, -- |
| Friday 12.05.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | --, -- |
| Friday 19.05.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | Auffahrt |
| Friday 26.05.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | --, -- |
| Friday 02.06.2023 | 09.15-12.00 | --, -- |
| Modules |
Modul: Geographische Methoden- und Forschungskompetenz (Master's degree subject: Geography) Module: Geography and Climatology (Master's Studies: Geosciences (Start of studies before 01.08.2021)) Module: Landscape Systems (Master's Studies: Geosciences) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Students will be expected to participate actively in laboratory and field work, as well as the analysis and presentation of the results, including the preparation of a final report of ca. 3,000 words. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Geowissenschaften |