63-025 Seminar zur Physischen Geographie A (je nach Möglichkeiten mit Tagesexkursion): Coastal morphology (engl.)

Lehrende: Dr. Corinna de Guttry

Veranstaltungsart: Seminar

Anzeige im Stundenplan: Seminar Physische A

Semesterwochenstunden: 2

Unterrichtssprache: Deutsch / Englisch

Min. | Max. Teilnehmerzahl: 10 | 22

Anmeldegruppe: Physische Geographie A

Weitere Informationen:
Die Teilnahme an der Tagesexkursion ist verpflichtend, eine Freistellung von der Exkursion kann nur aus unabdingbaren Gründen (Krankheit, Überschneidung mit einer anderen Veranstaltung) erfolgen und muss vorher abgesprochen werden. Es ist in solchen Fällen möglich, ersatzweise an einer Exkursion desselben Moduls teilzunehmen – die Noteneintragung erfolgt dann in Absprache zwischen den Dozierenden.

Participation in the day excursion is obligatory, an exemption from the excursion can only be made for indispensable reasons (illness, overlapping with another course) and must be agreed upon in advance. In such cases, it is possible to participate in an excursion of the same module as a substitute - the grade entry is then made in consultation between the lecturers.

Kommentare/ Inhalte:
In this course you will be introduced to the study of coastal morphology and you will learn the basic notions and concepts of this discipline. During the first section of this course we will get to know the atmospheric, terrestrial and marine forces shaping coastal forms . Through exercises and discussion in class we will investigate how forms change across spatial and temporal lenses. Students will further examine how coastal forms are impacted by sea level change and by human activities. We will conclude the course with an analysis of existing coastal protection measures and their effectiveness.

Lernziel:

1. Learn basic notions and concepts of coastal morphology
   
2. Understand the forces and processes taking place at the coast and the resulting coastal forms
   
3. Understand the impact of society on the coastal environment and dynamics
   
4. Be familiar with coastal protection measures
   

Vorgehen:
Please note that the nature of this course is interactive: students are required to be active in class discussion. Assignment will be distributed along the semester including written and oral contributions. Depending on the composition of the group, submission in German language will also be accepted.

Literatur:
Davidson-Arnott, R., Bauer, B., & Houser, C. (2019). Introduction to coastal processes and geomorphology (Second edition.). Cambridge University Press.

Kelletat, D. (1995). Atlas of coastal geomorphology and zonality. Coastal Education & Research Foundation.