Learning Goals

Students gain knowledge of the characteristic structural and functional features of representative landscapes of Central Europe. In the exercises they learn to use thematic and topographic maps integratively.

Contents

Physical-geographical basics (relief and substrates, soil development, climate, vegetation) of the major landscape areas in Central Europe:

a) Introduction to the landscapes of Central Europe

b) North German lowlands

c) Central German Dryland

d) low mountain ranges I: stratified, karst landscapes

e) Low mountain range II: Black Forest as crystalline low mountain range

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises

Mode of assessment

oral exam (Prerequisite: completed mentoring interview)

Additional Information

Conditions for granting credit points

Passed academic performance, passed oral examination

Usage of the module
the B.Sc. program part of the module Landscapes and Ecosystems of Central Europe.

Stellenwert der Note für die Endnote
According to the subject-specific regulations of the GemPO 2016, the module grade is included in the B.A. subject grade Geography with 13%.