Learning Goals

Introductory overview of the contents and typical questions of geomorphology, geology and soil science. Acquisition of basic knowledge and correlations from these sub-areas and their linkage in landscape-ecological processes and structures at different scale levels (scientific competence). Handling of fundamental physical-geographical recording and measuring procedures (methodological competence). Reactivation of basic physical and chemical knowledge.

Contents

Lecture Geomorphology/ Soil Science: Water cycle, surface runoff, weathering, soil physics and soil water balance, geomorphological processes, soil formation processes, organic matter, habitual relief structures, soil types, basics of soil chemistry.

Lecture Endogene Geology: Role of geosciences for human civilisation, origin of the universe, plate tectonics, rock properties, magmatism, hydrothermal systems, metamorphism of rocks, structural geology, speed of geological processes, age determination.

Seminar with field practical: Contents of the lecture are deepened with examples and in the field. The relevance of physical and chemical principles and laws for geomorphological and pedogenic processes. Geomorphological form identification, soil identification and typing are practised in the field.

Teaching methods

Attendance is compulsory for the soil science seminar, as students regularly carry out practical calculation and field exercises in order to achieve the learning objectives.
Lectures, seminar with field practicum

Mode of assessment

Written exam (180 min.), weighting of the sub-areas: Geomorphology 40%, Soil Science 40%, Endogenous Geology 20%.

Additional Information

Conditions for granting credit points

Exercises and protocol as coursework
Passed written exam

Usage of the module
Compulsory module in the degree programme B.Sc.

Stellenwert der Note für die Endnote
The module grade is CP-weighted (10/180) and is included in the final B.Sc. grade.