Faculty of Science Department of Geosciences Study Guide and Module Handbook Master of Science Applied & Environmental Geoscience Faculty of Science at the University of Tübingen Department of Geosciences 1 Study Guide Applied & Environmental Geoscience Table of contents: The Masters in Applied & Environmental Geoscience AEG ................................................... 4 What is Applied & Environmental Geoscience? ................................................................. 4 General Course Outline and Structure of the AEG Masters Course ................................... 4 Compulsory Modules and Master Thesis ........................................................................... 5 Elective Modules ................................................................................................................ 6 Course Language .............................................................................................................. 6 Degree ............................................................................................................................... 6 Module Handbook ................................................................................................................10 2 Study Guide Applied & Environmental Geoscience Comment: The following course description is meant to give a comprehensive overview of the Applied & Environmental Geoscience Master Course (AEG). The information compiled in the following study guide reflects the course profile as of October 2012. The content of the course, lecturers as well as single lectures might be subject to changes. Last update 30.9.2014 Contact: Prof Dr. Erwin Appel Course Director Dr.Peter Merkel Course Coordinator Faculty of Science Department of Geosciences University of Tübingen Hölderlinstr.12 72074 Tübingen / Germany AEG Office: Monika Jekelius Phone: +49 7071-29 73128 Email: [email protected] 3 Study Guide Applied & Environmental Geoscience The Masters in Applied & Environmental Geoscience AEG What is Applied & Environmental Geoscience? Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) is a research oriented two-year Master of Science program, beginning in the winter semester of each year. Established as the first international full time M.Sc. Program at the University of Tübingen in 1999, AEG has since hosted students from more than 60 countries. The program addresses applicants with a firm background in science (math, physics, chemistry, environmental science), who wish to acquire a well-founded scientific knowledge enabling them to approach complex problems in environmental geosciences and engineering from a multidisciplinary angle and to gain an internationally recognized high level of qualification. General Course Outline and Structure of the AEG Masters Course The AEG program consists of a series of compulsory and elective elements. 3. Semester 4. Semester Aquatic & Environmental Chemistry Scientific Practice 1 Hydrogeology Elective Module / Specialization Module 2 Env. Modelling 1 Elective Module / Specialization Module 3 Scientific Practice 2 Specialization Module 1 Elective Module Elective Module / Specialization Module 3 Scientific Presentation Elective Module Elective Module Elective Module Elective Module Master Thesis Specialization Modules (3) Master Thesis Modules typically are a combination of lectures, exercises and/or laboratory and field tutorials. 2. Semester Master Thesis To complete the program students have to earn 120 credits points from a suite of six compulsory modules (marked in light blue) accounting for 36 credit points, nine elective modules (54 credit points) and a master thesis (30 credit points). 1. Semester Elective Modules (5-6) Compulsory Module (6) Figure 1: General Structure of the AEG Masters Programm 4 Study Guide Applied & Environmental Geoscience Compulsory Modules and Master Thesis The three compulsory modules Hydrogeology, Aquatic and Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Modelling 1, introduce students to the necessary theoretical and quantitative aspects of three crucial core areas of environmental and applied geosciences. All three modules are taught in the first semester, allowing students to focus on their respective fields of specialization in semesters 2-4. • Hydrogeology is the science of groundwater. The course has a strong emphasis on physical hydrogeology, covering flow and transport in groundwater systems. Emphasis is given on quantitative description of groundwater flow and solute transport, deriving governing equations and analytical solutions for simple configurations. Computer methods for the solution of groundwater problems are taught in the courses of environmental modelling. • Environmental Modelling 1 deals with the simulation of the terrestrial water cycle with particular emphasis on computer models for groundwater flow. The class, however, also includes modelling of hydrological processes at the land surface, river hydraulics, and general aspects of modelling spatial processes, such as interpolation methods. Hands-on exercises with computer programs used in practice are combined with introductions to the underlying principles. • Aquatic and Environmental Chemistry covers chemical thermodynamics in aqueous systems, chemical speciation modelling (quantitative hydrochemistry), sorption and partitioning processes of organic and inorganic compounds in the hydrosphere and practical case studies. The objective is to gain quantitative evaluation and prediction capabilities for important hydrogeochemical parameters based on sound thermodynamic concepts and quantitative structure activity relationships. By this, fate and behaviour of chemicals in the environment can be predicted. The module includes lectures and extended computer exercises with chemical speciation software. The three additional compulsory modules, namely Scientific Practice 1+2 and Scientific Presentation (semesters 2-4), allow the students to gain practical interdisciplinary skills in the course of their studies. They acquire methodological, conceptual as well as practical skills for scientific research in close interaction with staff and research groups. • Scientific practice 1 is a research-oriented internship within the work groups at University of Tübingen participating in the AEG program or an external internship in industry, environmental administration or research institutions. The key objective is to participate in research projects from the second semester of the study program on. Scientific Practise 2 in the third semester, scientific practice is targeted at the formulation of a research agenda for M.Sc. thesis in the fourth semester. • Integral part of the scientific-practice program is the presentation of the thesis results in the form of a seminar talk and the design of a thesis-related web page in the fourth semester ("scientific presentation"). The third and fourth semesters focus mainly on the elaboration of a master thesis, which can be started in the third semester. 5 Study Guide Applied & Environmental Geoscience Elective Modules In addition to the comprehensive compulsory program, students according to their individual focus of studies, specialize in one of the three distinct fields of environmental and applied geosciences namely: Hydrogeology (1), Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Microbiology (2), Environmental Physics and Environmental Modelling (3). In order to study any of the above specializations, a defined combination of three elective core modules, which are of special relevance, must be incorporated in the respective program of studies. Specialization in Hydrogeology requires • Applied Hydrogeology • Contaminant Hydrogeology • Geotechnical Engineering Specialization in Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Microbiology requires • Environmental Microbiology and Geomicrobiology • Environmental Isotope Chemistry • Environmental Analytical Chemistry Specialization in Environmental Physics and Environmental Modelling requires • Environmental Modeling 2 • Case Studies in Environmental Geoscience • Atmospheric Physics The remaining necessary thirty credits can be chosen from any of the available elective modules. Figure 2-4 show the degree program for all three specializations along with additional elective modules and the semesters they are offered in (WS –Winter Semester / SS – Summer Semester). One preparatory module is offered to balance differences in existing knowledge of students originating from different undergraduate programs in math and chemistry. The selection committee of the AEG program can make a successful participation in this module compulsory for students that do not have necessary prerequisites. Course Language All AEG courses are taught in English and course notes in English will accompany the lecture series Degree The degree will be Master of Science in Applied & Environmental Geosciences and qualifies to enter in doctoral programmes. 6 Study Guide Applied & Environmental Geoscience 1. Semester 2. Semester 3. Semester 4. Semester Scientific Practice 1 Hydrogeology Contaminant Hydrogeology Env. Modelling 1 Applied Hydrogeology Scientific Practice 2 Geotechnical Engineering Elective Module Elective Module Scientific Presentation Elective Module Elective Module Elective Module Elective Module Specialization Modules (3) Master Thesis Master Thesis Master Thesis Aquatic & Environmental Chemistry Elective Modules (6) Compulsory Module (6) Figure 2: Specialization 1: Hydrogeology Elective Modules (6 Credits) • Case Studies in Environmental Geoscience (WS) • GIS and Remote Sensing (WS) • Environmental Modelling 2 (SS) • Advanced Geophysics (SS) • Atmospheric Physics (WS) • Environmental Microbiology and Geomicrobiology (SS) • Laboratory Course Geomicrobiology (WS) • Environmental Analytical Chemistry (WS) • Environmental Isotope Chemistry (SS) • Lab Course Environmental Chemistry (WS) • Airborne Atmospheric Physics and Turbulence Measurements (SS) • Environmental Risk Assessment (WS) Elective Modules (3 Credits) • Geophysics 1 (WS) • Geophysics 2 (SS) • Numerical Methods in Environmental Modelling (SS) • Earth Processes (WS) • Water Treatment (WS) • Catchment Hydrology (SS) • Soil Hydrology (WS) 7 Study Guide Applied & Environmental Geoscience 2. Semester Aquatic & Environmental Chemistry Scientific Practice 1 Environmental Isotope Chemistry 4. Semester Master Thesis Hydrogeology 3. Semester Master Thesis 1. Semester Env. Modelling 1 Environmental Microbiology and Geomicrobiology Scientific Practice 2 Analytical Environmental Chemistry Elective Module Elective Module Scientific Presentation Elective Module Elective Module Elective Module Elective Module Master Thesis Specialization Modules (3) Elective Modules (6) Compulsory Module (6) Figure 3: Specialization 2: Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Microbiology Elective Modules (6 Credits) • Geotechnical Engineering (WS) • Applied Hydrogeology (SS) • Environmental Modelling 2 (SS) • Contaminant Hydrogeology (SS) • Case Studies in Environmental Geoscience (WS) • GIS and Remote Sensing (WS) • Advanced Geophysics (SS) • Atmospheric Physics (WS) • Laboratory Course Geomicrobiology (WS) • Lab Course Environmental Chemistry (WS) • Airborne Atmospheric Physics and Turbulence Measurements (SS) • Environmental Risk Assessment (WS) Elective Modules (3 Credits) • Geophysics 1 (WS) • Geophysics 2 (SS) • Numerical Methods in Environmental Modelling (SS) • Earth Processes (WS) • Water Treatment (WS) • Catchment Hydrology (SS) • Soil Hydrology (WS) 8 Study Guide Applied & Environmental Geoscience 1. Semester Scientific Practice 1 3. Semester 4. Semester Master Thesis Master Thesis Aquatic & Environmental Chemistry 2. Semester Hydrogeology Environmental Modelling 2 Env. Modelling 1 Elective Module Scientific Practice 2 Atmospheric Physics Elective Module Case Studies in Environmental Geoscience Scientific Presentation Elective Module Elective Module Elective Module Elective Module Master Thesis Specialization Modules (3) Elective Modules (6) Compulsory Module (6) Figure 4: Specialization 3: Environmental Physics and Environmental Modelling Elective Modules (6 Credits) • Geotechnical Engineering (WS) • Applied Hydrogeology (SS) • Contaminant Hydrogeology (SS) • GIS and Remote Sensing (WS) • Advanced Geophysics (SS) • Laboratory Course Geomicrobiology (WS) • Lab Course Environmental Chemistry (WS) • Environmental Microbiology and Geomicrobiology • Environmental Isotope Chemistry • Environmental Analytical Chemistry • Airborne Atmospheric Physics and Turbulence Measurements (SS) • Environmental Risk Assessment (WS) Elective Modules (3 Credits) • Geophysics 1 (WS) • Geophysics 2 (SS) • Numerical Methods in Environmental Modelling (SS) • Earth Processes (WS) • Water Treatment (WS) • Catchment Hydrology (SS) • Soil Hydrology (WS) 9 Study Guide Applied & Environmental Geoscience Module Handbook This handbook is updated on a regularly and might contain additional modules not included in the standard curricula since they are only available temporarily. Last update: 30.09.2014 10 Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 1 Scientific Practice 1 Compulsory Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Cycle Grathwohl 6 variable depending on the activity every 2nd Semester Module Content • Internship in one of the research groups at the Institute of Geoscience, participation in ongoing research projects and /or • External internship in a company of the private sector or a different institution of the university and/or • Independent literature research on an individual topic in agreement with a responsible supervisor • Participation in the lecture series 'scientific presentation' • In agreement with the responsible supervisor combinations of the individual elements of the module (internships and literature research) are possible (e.g. 50% literature research, 50% internship) Learning Outcomes • Students are, according to their personal interests, provided an insight in various research activities at the Institute, current research topics and are able to collect practical professional experience • The module offers the opportunity to collect hands-on experience in special scientific research fields and provides an overview and orientation on possible fields of specialization for the Master Thesis • The mandatory participation in the Master Seminar exposes students to a comprehensive overview of current Master projects of prior semesters from the various research groups and provides insights into various topics of environmental geoscience. Prerequisites none Semester SS Workload total 180 h 11 Exam Literature research and/or internship report (100%) Language Teaching Methods English Participation in the seminar, internship Contact Time 10 -100% Preparation /Wrap-up Time 10-90% Grade Factor 0 Lecturers Geosciences Exam Preparation 0 Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title 2 Scientific Practice 2 Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Compulsory/Elective Compulsory Lecture Types (Contact Times) Cycle Bons 6 Seminar (100%) every 2nd Semester Module Content • Compilation of an example research proposal of an individually selected topic in agreement and under supervision of a responsible supervisor • Independent studies in the selected topic including literature research • Formulation of an appropriate problem set, analysis of relevant processes, presentation of the research outline, the required methodologies and the research goals • Set-up of a research schedule including the individual milestones • Writing of the research proposal Learning Outcomes • In addition to well-founded professional competence, successful scientific work also requires conceptual and planning competences before and during a research project. In setting up an exemplary research proposal students will collect experiences in all important steps of planning a research project • Preparing a research proposal in a written report helps students to acquire important methodological expertise to become acquainted with new fields of research, to identify and discuss relevant problem scenarios, to develop feasible methodological approaches and to present them in an appropriate written form Prerequisites Exam Scientific Practice 1 Written research proposal (100%) Semester WS Workload total 180 h 12 Language English Contact Time 10 % Grade Factor 0 Lecturers Teaching Methods Geosciences Individual guidance by supervisor, scientific papers Preparation /Wrap-up Time 90% Exam Preparation 0 Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 3 Scientific Presentation Compulsory Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Each Semester Bocherens 6 Seminar (100%) Module Contents • Preparation and presentation of a poster on a scientific topic of personal choice (e.g. MSc topic) • Oral presentation of the topic in the Master Seminar • Presentation of the topic in a website Learning Outcomes • A professional presentation of scientific projects and their results is a fundamental prerequisite of a successful career both in academia as well as in the private sector • Future graduates learn to present their research projects in various forms (oral presentation, posters and web-based) • Acquisition of presentation and communications skills by presentations in front of professional audience Prerequisites Scientific Practice 1, Scientific Practice 2 Exam Oral presentation (50%), poster (25%), website (25%) Semester SS Workload total 180 h Teaching Methods Individual guidance by supervisor Preparation/Wrap-up Time 90% 13 Language English Contact Time 10% Grade Factor 0 Lecturers Geosciences Exam Preparation 0% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 4 Master Thesis Compulsory Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Respective supervisors 30 Independent research project under supervision (100%) Cycle Module Contents • Students perform an independent research project supervised by a lecturer and prepare a written essay Learning Outcomes • Students independently prepare a research outline and perform a scientific study • Preparation of a scientific essay Prerequisites Completion of all required courses Semester WS/SS Workload total 900 h 14 Language English Exam Evaluation of the Master Thesis Grade Factor 5,0 Lecturers Teaching Methods Literature research, field and/or laboratory tasks Geosciences preparation of a scientific essay Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 5 Environmental Modeling 1 Compulsory Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Cycle Cirpka 6 Lectures (40%), Exercises (60%) every 2nd Semester Module Content • Basic Concepts o Modeling concepts o Principles of parameter identification o Interpolation of spatial data • Modeling the Water Balance o Water and energy balance at the land surface (precipitation, evapotranspiration, infiltration, surface runoff) o Modeling of groundwater flow [main focus] o Modeling of open-channel flow o Modeling of catchments Learning Outcomes • Introduction of basic modeling principles in Environmental Geosciences • Understanding relevant modeling parameters and data handling and processing • Knowledge of important surface processes in the hydrologic cycle • Sensibilization with respect to the selection of adequate environmental models, their discretization and parameterization • Gaining practical experience in environmental modeling of various systems and scales, with a focus on groundwater modeling Literature • Lecture Scripts • Wang H. F., Anderson, M. P. (1995): Introduction to Groundwater Modeling: Finite Difference and Finite Element Methods (Academic Press). • Bear, J. (1988): Dynamics of Fluids in Porous Media (Dover Books). • Bear, J., Buchlin, J. M. (Editors) (2007) Modelling and Applications of Transport Phenomena in Porous Media (Theory and Applications of Transport in Porous Media) (Springer). • Ford, A. (1999) Modeling the Environment, P: An Introduction to System Dynamics Modeling of Environmental Systems (Island press) Prerequisites Fundamentals in mathematics and physics Semester WS Workload total 180 h 15 Language English Contact Time 50% Exam Grade Written exam,(100%), regular participation in the exercises Factor (not graded) 1,0 Lecturers Teaching Methods Geosciences Lectures, tutorials, exercises, homework Preparation /Wrap-up Time 4% Exam Preparation 10% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 6 Environmental Modeling 2 Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Cirpka 6 Lectures (40%), Exercises (60%) Module Content • Modeling of energy and mass balance in mixed systems (e.g. temperature model of a lake) • Modeling of conservative transport in porous media and open channels • Modeling of reactive transport o Coupling to mass transfer o Coupling to (bio)chemical transformations Cycle every 2nd Semester Learning Outcomes • Understanding conservation principles and applying them to transport, fate, and behaviour of aqueous-phase compounds • Applying modeling principles to practical examples of solute transport • Understanding the interactions between transport processes, inter-phase mass transfer, and chemical transformation processes in environmental systems Literature • Lecture Scripts • Anderson, M.P., Woessner, W.W. (1992): Applied Groundwater Modeling: Simulation of Flow and Advective Transport (Academic Press). • Spitz, K., Moreno, J. (2004) A Practical Guide to Groundwater and Solute Transport Modeling (Wiley) • Hill, M. C., Tiedeman, C. R. (2007): Effective Groundwater Model Calibration With Analysis of Data, Sensitivities, Predictions, and Uncertainty (Wiley) • Clark, M.M. (1996) Transport Modeling for Environmental Engineers and Scientists (Wiley) Prerequisites MSc Module Hydrogeology, Environmental Modeling 1 Exam Written exam (100%) Semester SS Workload total 180 h Teaching Methods Lectures, tutorials, exercises, homework Preparation /Wrap-up Time 40% 16 Language English Contact Time 50% Grade Factor 1,0 Lecturers Geosciences Exam Preparation 10% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 7 Hydrogeology Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Cirpka 6 Lectures (60%), Exercises (40%) Module Content • Characterization of aquifers • Concept of the porous medium • Properties of water and water constituents • Vadose zone (hydrostatics and steady-state flow) • Groundwater flow with analytical solutions • Well hydraulics • Groundwater transport with analytical solutions Cycle every 2nd Semester Learning Outcomes • Understanding of the basic principles concept of aquifers, aquicludes and aquitards in different geological environments • Competence in the basic physical principles of groundwater flow in the saturated and unsaturated zone • Acquisition of expertise in dealing with hydrogeological information and understanding groundwater flow systems • Practical experience groundwater resource development in exercises and tutorials • Introduction to groundwater transport Literature • Scripts • Domenico, P.A. and F.W. Schwartz (1990): Physical and Chemical Hydrogeology.- J. Wiley & Sons, Chichester • Fetter, C.W. (1994): Applied Hydrogeology.- Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs • Fetter, C.W. (1993): Contaminant Hydrogeology. - Macmillan Publishing Company, New York; pp. 458 • Freeze, R .A. and J.A. Cherry (1979): Groundwater.- Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs • Hölting, B., Coldewey, W.G. (2005): Hydrogeologie.- Elsevier Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, 6. überarbeitete Ausgabe • Kruseman, G. P. and N.A. de Ridder (1990): Analysis and Evaluation of Pumping Test Data.- International Institute for Land Reclamation and Improvement, Wageningen • Langguth, H.-R., Voigt, R. (2004): Hydrogeologische Methoden.- Springer, 2. überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage Prerequisites Fundamentals in mathematics and physics Semester WS Workload total 180 h 17 Language English Contact Time 50% Exam Grade Written exam (100%), regular participation in the exercises Factor (not graded) 1,0 Lecturers Teaching Methods Geosciences Lectures, tutorials, exercises, homework Preparation /Wrap-up Time 40% Exam Preparation 10% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 8 Applied Hydrogeology Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Leven 6 Lecture (50%), Exercises (50%) Module Contents • Hydrological and hydrogeological site investigation methods (e.g. pumping and slug tests) • Regional hydrogeology (SW Germany, Europe, worldwide aquifer systems) • Drilling techniques and well construction (e.g. direct-push method) • Hydrogeological field course (Lauswiesen) Cycle every 2nd Semester Learning Outcomes • Practical application of site investigation methods in hydrology, hydrogeology and groundwater hydraulic in the field • Students will learn how to plan, to apply and to evaluate hydrogeological site investigation methods • Knowledge of the regional and worldwide aquifer systems and the hydrogeological characteristics Literature • Lecture notes • Fetter, C.W. (1994): Applied Hydrogeology.- Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs • Fetter, C.W. (1993): Contaminant Hydrogeology. - Macmillan Publishing Company, New York; pp. 458 • Freeze, R .A. and J.A. Cherry (1979): Groundwater.- Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs • Hölting, B., Coldewey, W.G. (2005): Hydrogeologie.- Elsevier Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, 6. überarbeitete Ausgabe • Kruseman, G. P. and N.A. de Ridder (1990): Analysis and Evaluation of Pumping Test Data.- International Institute for Land Reclamation and Improvement, Wageningen • Langguth, H.-R., Voigt, R. (2004): Hydrogeologische Methoden.- Springer, 2. überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage. Prerequisites Exam Grade MSc Module Hydrogeology 1 Exam (50%), evaluation of the field course (50%), Factor homework and regular participation in the exercises and field 1,0 course (without grade) Semester Language Lecturers Teaching Methods SS English Ex-cathedra teaching, practical exercises, homework, Geosciences Workload total 180 h 18 Contact Time 50% field trips and field courses Preparation/Wrap-up Time 40% Exam Preparation 10% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 9 Contaminant Hydrogeology Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Cycle Leven 6 Lectures (60%), Field Seminars (40%) every 2nd semester Module Contents • Sources of groundwater contaminations can be complex both in terms of the contaminants involved as well as with respect to the areal extent and long-term fate of the pollution (e.g. local point sources such as landfills, large scale industrial areas or diffuse agricultural pollution). • This module builds up on fundamentals of fate and transport of pollutants in the environment. It addresses distribution and release kinetics from pollution sources (e.g. non-aqueous phase liquids) as well as transport and reaction of pollutants towards and in groundwater. Case studies of investigations at individual sites address relevant methodologies and data requirements important in evaluating potential environmental risks and to derive possible solution strategies • Field seminars provide the possibility to visit several locations and to discuss conceptual models and approaches used in determining potential risks at the respective sites (e.g. waste disposal incl. radioactive disposals, mining issues, brown field management…) Learning Outcomes • Students learn to address real case scenarios of contaminated sites and to interpret the inherent contamination characteristics due to subsurface conditions and the compounds under consideration. • The combination of lectures and the field seminar gives a comprehensive overview on practical aspects involved in building conceptual models of a site, assessing potential risks and to developing solution strategies at real sites. Literature • Lecture notes Prerequisites MSc Module Hydrogeology Semester SS Workload total 180 h Exam Exam (50%), semester project (50%) Language English Contact Time 40% Teaching Methods Lectures, field seminars Preparation/Wrap-up Time 40% Grade Factor 1,0 Lecturers Geosciences Exam Preparation 20% The module is being revised due to changes in the teaching staff, the new module description will be available well before the beginning of the summer semester 2015. 19 Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 10 Case Studies in Environmental Geosciences Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Cycle Cirpka 6 Lecture (50%), Exercises (50%) every 2nd Semester Module Contents • This course is aimed to apply methods and techniques acquired in previous modules on typical environmental problems • Several case studies will be presented along with all relevant data • Students will work in small groups addressing specific problem scenarios • Starting from initial data sets students will analyze the problem, develop solution strategies and present their solution Learning Outcomes • Solving complex problems in environmental geosciences requires multidisciplinary approaches which incorporate inputs from various fields of expertise such as hydrogeology and hydrogeochemistry. In addressing such scenarios students learn to design conceptual site models, define the relevant physical and chemical processes involved and develop a solution strategy. • The module gives students the opportunity to develop multidisciplinary problem solving skills, by applying skills from all fields of environmental geosciences Literature • Handouts will be provided in the lectures Prerequisites Hydrogeology, Environmental Modeling 1, Environmental Modeling 2 Semester WS Workload total 180 h 20 Language English Contact Time 35% Exam Oral presentation (100%) and regular participation Teaching Methods Exercises, tutorials, private studies Preparation/Wrap-up Time 65% Grade Factor 1,0 Lecturers Geosciences Exam Preparation 0% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 11 Aquatic & Environmental Chemistry Compulsory (Environmental Chemistry 1) Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Haderlein 6 Lectures (35%), Exercises (65%) Module Content • Chemical thermodynamics in aqueous systems • Chemical speciation modelling (quantitative hydrochemistry ) • Sorption and Partitioning processes of organic and inorganic compounds in the hydrosphere • Practical case studies Cycle every 2nd Semester Learning Outcomes • Command of basic thermodynamic concepts pertinent to aquatic systems • Quantitative evaluation and prediction of important hydrogeochemical • Knowledge of basic principles and features of chemical speciation software codes • Role of Particles as sorbents, vectors and reactants for contaminants • Quantitative understanding of partitioning and sorption mechanisms of organic and inorganic compounds in the hydrosphere • Knowledge of sorption QSARs Literature • Lecture notes • Stumm, W. und Morgan J. (1996) Aquatic Chemistry (Wiley) • Stumm, W. (1992) Chemistry of the Solid-Water Interface (Wiley) • Schwarzenbach et al. (2003) Environmental Organic Chemistry (Wiley) • Merkel, B, Planer-Friedrich, B. (2008) Groundwater geochemistry: a practical guide to modeling of natural and contaminated aquatic systems (Springer) Prerequisites Basic knowledge in chemistry, biogeochemistry and geohydrology Module-Examination Class 1: Written exam (graded), exercises (participation) (3 LP) Class 2: Written exam (graded), exercises (participation) (3 LP) Grade Factor 1,0 Class 1 Hydrochemical Modeling Semester Language 1. Semester (WS) English Lecturers Teaching Methods Lectures, computer simulations, exercises, team work Geosciences Subjects Chemical speciation modeling in aqueous systems using PHREQC, case studies Workload total 90 h Contact Time 50% Preparation/Wrap-up Time 40% Exam Preparation 10% Type of Examination Written exam (graded), exercises (participation) Class 2 Sorption and Partitioning Processes Semester Language Lecturers Teaching Methods 1. Semester (WS) English Geosciences Lectures, exercises, team work, computer simulations Subjects Sorption and partitioning processes of organic and inorganic compounds in the hydrosphere, case studies Workload total 90 h Contact Time 50% Preparation/Wrap-up Time 40% Exam Preparation 10% Type of Examination Written exam (graded), exercises (participation) 21 Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 12 Environmental Isotope Chemistry Elective (Environmental Chemistry 2) Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Haderlein 6 Lectures (35%), Exercises (65%) Module Content • Basic principles of isotope chemistry • Relevant isotope systems for the hydrosphere (esp. C, H, O, N, S) • Compound-specific organic isotope chemistry • Application of isotope systems for dating, forensic and process identification purposes • Principles of isotope analysis • Applications and case studies Cycle every 2nd Semester Learning Outcomes • Knowledge of prospects, limitations and applications of isotope methods in environmental chemistry • Knowledge of theory and interpretation of isotope fractionation processes • Knowledge of basic principles and applications of core methods for isotope analysis • Application of isotope methods in the context of contaminant hydrology (natural attenuation and tracer studies) Literature • Lecture notes • Faure, G: Principles of Isotope Geology • Lajtha & Michener: Stable Isotopes in Ecology and Environmental Science • Journal articles Prerequisites Module-Examination Basic knowledge in chemistry and physics for Class 1: Written exam (graded), exercises (participation) (3 LP) geoscientists Class 2: Written exam (graded), exercises (participation) (3 LP) Class 1 Inorganic Environmental Isotope Chemistry Semester Language Teaching Methods 2. Semester (SS) English Lectures, exercises, team work, presentations Grade Factor 1,0 Lecturers Geosciences Subjects Isotope systems in the hydrosphere, principles of forensic, dating and process identification using isotopes; case studies, analytical methods Workload total 90 h Contact Time 55% Preparation/Wrap-up Time 35% Exam Preparation 10% Type of Examination Written exam (graded), exercises (participation) Class 2 Organic Environmental Isotope Chemistry Semester Language Teaching Methods 2. Semester (SS) English Lectures, exercises, team work, presentations Lecturers Geosciences Subjects Theoretical framework and environmental applications of CSIA (forensic & process identification); analytical methods, case studies Workload total 90 h Contact Time 55% Preparation/Wrap-up Time 35% Exam Preparation 10% Type of Examination Written exam (graded), exercises (participation) 22 Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 13 Lab Course Environmental Chemistry Elective Module Coordinator (Environmental Chemistry 3) ECTS Credits Cycle Lecture Types (Contact times) Haderlein 6 Lab course (90%), Seminar (10%) every 2nd Semester Module Content • Analytical methods for organic & inorganic contaminants in environmental samples • Conceptual and methodical approach for the quantification of contaminants and degradation processes • Active participation in recent research projects in the field of environmental chemistry & microbiology Learning Outcomes • Practical application of key lab techniques in environmental analytics (extraction- & enrichment techniques, basics of chromatography (GC, HPLC) & mass spectrometry) • The students should learn to determine experimentally analysis data as well as to evaluate and interpret them quantitatively • Knowledge of recent research tasks in environmental chemistry & microbiology • The students should learn to adapt the experimental approach & methods to the specific research questions & hypotheses. • The students should learn to evaluate and present the obtained data in a scientific correct manner in form of a written report as well as an oral presentation. Literature • Lab course notes • Stumm, W. und Morgan J. (1996) Aquatic Chemistry (Wiley) • Schwarzenbach et al. (2003) Environmental Organic Chemistry (Wiley) • Cammann (2001) Instrumentelle analytische Chemie (Spektrum) Prerequisites Exam Grade Physics, chemistry, biology for geoscientists Successful participation in the lab course; initial oral exam for Factor BSc Module Biogeochemie or MSc Environmental the lab experiments; lab course protocol & report; final oral 1,0 Chemistry 1 presentation Semester Language Lecturers Teaching Methods WS English Geosciences Lab experiments under supervision Workload total 180 h Contact Time 50% Preparation/Wrap-up Time 50% Exam Preparation 0% 23 Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 15 Environmental Microbiology and Geomicrobiology Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Kappler 6 Lecture (50%), Seminars (50%) Module Content • General environmental microbiology and geomicrobiology • Microbial degradation of pollutants, bioaccumulation • Redox zonation, thermodynamics • Monod and Michaelis-Menten kinetics • Microbe-mineral interactions • Bioremediation • Biogeochemical cycles • Deep biosphere Cycle every 2nd Semester Learning Outcomes • Basic understanding of geomicrobiology and environmental microbiology • Students should be able to understand the kinetics and energetics of microbially catalyzed processes and the consequences of these processes for the environment • Knowledge about the contribution role of microbial processes for biogeochemical cycling (C, N, S, Fe, Si, P) • Knowledge about environmental behaviour and microbial transformation of organic and inorganic pollutants • Understanding of interactions of microorganisms with solid substrates (surfaces) Literature • Lecture notes (handout) • Konhauser, K.O. (2007) Geomicrobiology (Blackwell) • Stumm, W. und Morgan J. (1995) Aquatic Chemistry (Wiley) • Lengeler, J.W., Drews, G., Schlegel, H. (1999) Biology of the Prokaryotes (Thieme) • Ehrlich, H.L. (2002) Geomicrobiology (Dekker) Prerequisites Physics, chemistry, biology for geoscientists Semester SS Workload total 180 h 24 Language English Contact Time 35% Exam Grade Lecture participation, presentation with written summary, Factor participation in discussions 1,0 Lecturers Teaching Methods Geosciences Lecture, presentations given by students Preparation /Wrap-up Time 65% Exam Preparation 0 % Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 16 Lab Course Geomicrobiology Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Kappler 6 Lab course (100%) Module Content • Cultivation and microscopic characterization of microorganisms • Quantification of microbial activities • Active participation in a current research project of the Geomicrobiology research group Cycle every 2nd Semester Learning Outcomes • Learn microbial lab techniques (sterile working techniques) • The students should be able to follow and interpret microbial activities quantitatively • Knowledge about different microbial metabolic pathways, in particular microbial formation and transformation of minerals • Knowledge about current topics in geomicrobiology • The students should be able to understand and present research questions, hypotheses, experimental approaches and methods, results from their experiments and the data evaluation and interpretation Literature • Lab course notes • Konhauser, K.O. (2007) Geomicrobiology (Blackwell) • Stumm, W. und Morgan J. (1995) Aquatic Chemistry (Wiley) • Lengeler, J.W., Drews, G., Schlegel, H. (1999) Biology of the Prokaryotes (Thieme) • Ehrlich, H.L. (2002) Geomicrobiology (Dekker) Prerequisites Physics, chemistry and biology for geoscientists; MSc Module Environmental Microbiology and Geomicrobiology Semester SS Workload total 180 h 25 Language English Contact Time 45% Exam Grade Successful participation in lab course; initial oral exam for the Factor lab experiments; lab course protocol, final oral presentation 1,0 Lecturers Teaching Methods Geosciences Lab experiments under supervision Preparation /Wrap-up Time 55% Exam Preparation 0% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective G32a Geophysics 1 Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Cycle Appel 3 Lecture (100%) every 2nd Semester Module Contents • Fundamentals of pure and applied geophysics: gravity field, magnetic field, physical parameters of Earth, applied methods (gravity, geomagnetics, environmental magnetics, geoelectrics, electromagnetics, ground penetrating radar) • Exercise: applied methods, partially in the field • Geophysics 1 is a lecture (3 SWS), while Geophysics 2 is split into a lecture (1 SWS) and a practical course (2 SWS) Learning Outcones • Developing basic understanding of physical processes and properties associated with Earth • Introduction to applied geophysical methods for subsurface investigations (this is the focus of the module) • Acquiring basic knowledge in fundamentals of physics which are important for the understanding of geophysical methods and processes Literature • Bender: Angewandte Geowissenschaften, Band II – Enke • Militzer, Weber: Angewandte Geophysik, 3 Bände – Springer • Knödel, Krummel. Lange: Handbuch zur Erkundung des Untergrundes von deponien und Altlasten – Springer • Telford, Geldart, Sheriff: Applied Geophysics – Cambridge Univ. Press • Sharma: Environmental and Engineering Geophysics – Cambridge Univ. Press • Lowrie: Fundamentals of Geophysics – Cambridge Univ. Press Prerequisites Exam BSc. Modules “Physik und Mathematik für Written exam Geowissenschaftler” or equivalent knowledge Semester WS Workload total 90 h 26 Language English Contact Time 45% Teaching Methods Lecture, lecture notes Preparation/Wrap-up Time 40% Grade Factor 0,5 Lecturers Geosciences Exam Preparation 15% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective G32b Geophysics 2 Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Cycle Appel 3 Lecture (30%), Exercise (70%) every 2nd Semester Module Contents • Fundamentals of general and applied geophysics: seismology, physical parameters of Earth, applied methods (seismics, tomography, logging) • Exercise for applied methods, partially in the field • Geophysics 1 is a lecture (3 SWS), while Geophysics 2 is split into a lecture (1 SWS) and a practical course (2 SWS) Learning Outcomes • Developing basic understanding of physical processes and properties associated with Earth • Introduction to applied geophysical methods for subsurface investigations (this is the focus of the module) • Acquiring basic knowledge in fundamentals of physics which are important for the understanding of geophysical methods and processes • Getting practical experience with geophysical measurement techniques as well as inversion and interpretation of measurement data Literature • Bender: Angewandte Geowissenschaften, Band II – Enke • Militzer, Weber: Angewandte Geophysik, 3 Bände – Springer • Knödel, Krummel. Lange: Handbuch zur Erkundung des Untergrundes von deponien und Altlasten – Springer • Telford, Geldart, Sheriff: Applied Geophysics – Cambridge Univ. Press • Sharma: Environmental and Engineering Geophysics – Cambridge Univ. Press • Lowrie: Fundamentals of Geophysics – Cambridge Univ. Press Prerequisites Exam Modules “Physik und Mathematik für Geowissenschaftler” Written exam or equivalent knowledge Participation in field exercises (without mark) Semester SS Workload total 90 h 27 Language English Contact Time 45% Grade Factor 0,5 Lecturers Geosciences Teaching Methods Lecture, lecture notes, instruments, geophysical inversion methods, demonstrations Preparation/Wrap-up Time 40% Exam Preparation 15% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 17 Advanced Geophysics Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Appel 6 Lecture (50%), Exercises (50%) Module Contents (the focus of the lecture may change from year to year) Magnetics • Solid state magnetism • Palaeomagnetism • Environmental magnetism Geophysical methods for near surface and deep investigations • Magnetic methods • Electrical methods • Electromagnetic induction and wave methods • Seismics • Geophysical Logging • Petrophysics Cycle every 2nd Semester Learning Outcomes • Developing an advanced understanding of geophysical investigation methods for deep (e.g., hydrocarbon exploration) and near-surface (e.g., hydrogeology) applications • Acquiring experience with geophysical methods and inversion techniques by practical exercises • Developing skills for scientific working by independent studies Literature • Bender: Angewandte Geowissenschaften, Band II – Enke • Militzer, Weber: Angewandte Geophysik, 3 Bände – Springer • Knödel, Krummel. Lange: Handbuch zur Erkundung des Untergrundes von deponien und Altlasten – Springer • Telford, Geldart, Sheriff: Applied Geophysics – Cambridge Univ. Press • Sharma: Environmental and Engineering Geophysics – Cambridge Univ. Press • Lowrie: Fundamentals of Geophysics – Cambridge Univ. Press Prerequisites Exam Fundamentals of geophysics, physics, mathematics Written exam; possible bonus for contribution to exercises Semester SS Workload total 180 h 28 Language English or German (depending on students) Contact Time 50% Teaching Methods Lecture with lecture notes, guided exercises, independent protocols for exercises Preparation/Wrap-up Time 30% Grade Factor 1,0 Lecturers Geosciences Exam Preparation 20% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 18 GIS and Remote Sensing Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Cycle Merkel 6 Lecture (50%), Exercises (50%) every 2nd Semester Module Contents • Introduction to GIS (Definition and Components, Classification, Applications) • Spatial Referencing Systems (Geodetic Datum, Datum Transformation, Map Projections) • Data Capture Methods for GIS • Analysis of vector-based data • Analysis of raster-based data • Visualization of Spatial Data • Digital Elevation Models • Introduction to Remote Sensing Learning Outcomes • Students will get theoretical background of capturing, handling, analyzing and visualizing spatial related data. The basic principles of GIS and its applications are introduced in a combination of lectures and computer exercises. After completion, the student will know about the workflow of data acquisition and data analysis in order to receive consistent geographical related data. He/she knows how to perform spatial analyses with the basic tools offered by a GIS and how to set up workflows for more sophisticated analysis. • He/she knows how to present the results on different devices in a customer focused manner. • the physical principles of Remote Sensing, has basic knowledge available sensors, observation platforms and important geoscientific Remote Sensing applications. • The student knows the handling of a GIS by example of ArcGIS in a geo-related semester project. Literature • Lecture Scripts • Burrough, P.A. and McDonnel, R.A. (2000): Principles of Geographical Information Systems. Oxford • de By, R.A. (2001): Principles of Geographic Information Systems. ITC Educational Textbook Series, Enschede, The Netherlands • DeMers, M.N. (2005): Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems. 3d ed. John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York • Ormsby, Tim, Napoleon, Eileen, Robert Burke (2004): Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop: The Basics of ArcView, ArcEditor, and ArcInfo Updated for ArcGIS 9, ESRI Press Prerequisites Exam Grade none Semester project (100%) Factor 1,0 Semester Language Lecturers Teaching Methods WS English Lecture with lecture notes, guided exercises, semester Geosciences project Workload total 180 h 29 Contact Time 30% Preparation/Wrap-up Time 70% Exam Preparation 0% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 19 Water Treatment Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Cycle Zwiener 3 Lectures (90%), Field seminar (10 %) every 2nd Semester Module Contents • Physical and chemical processes in water treatment (coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration) Learning Outcomes • This module provides an overview of standard water treatment processes • Understanding of possible applications and limitations of the technologies for various contaminant groups Literature • Lecture notes Prerequisites MSc Module Hydrogeology, Aquatic and Environmental Chemistry Semester WS Workload total 180 h 30 Language English Contact Time 50% Exam Exam (50% each) Teaching Methods Lectures, exercises Preparation/Wrap-up Time 30% Grade Factor 0,5 Lecturers Geosciences Exam Preparation 20% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 20 Geotechnical Engineering Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Cycle Leven 6 Lectures (40%) Lab course (60%) every 2nd Semester Module Contents • Introduction of the fundamentals of geotechnical engineering (soil and rock classification, geotechnical investigation methods, parameter estimation in soil mechanics) • Practical exercises for the quantitative estimation of soil and rock characteristics important in applied geology and hydrogeology • Laboratory experiments to determine standard hydrogeological and geotechnical parameters of various soil and rock materials (e.g. grain size distributions curves, water contents,hydraulic permeability, plastic limits) Learning Outcomes • The inherent characteristics of soils and rocks are key parameters for addressing both geotechnical and hydrogeological problems. Students will gain an overview on the relevant soil and rock properties and their physical principles from an engineering point of view. • Competence building in addressing practical applied hydrogeological and geotechnical problems in exercises and homeworks (e.g groundwater control, dewatering, soil classification, soil compaction) • Practical experience and application of theoretical skills in determining soil and rock parameters in selected laboratory experiments Literature • Lecture scripts • Bucksch, H. (1997): “Dictionary geotechnical engineering“, Volume I, English-German, Springer, Berlin • Bucksch, H. (1997): “Dictionary geotechnical engineering“, Volume II, German-English, Springer, Berlin • Fetter, C.W. (1994): “Applied hydrogeology“, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, US • Lambe, W.T. and Whitman, R.V. (1979): “Soil mechanics, SI version“, John Wiley & Sons, New York Prerequisites Fundamentals of physics, mathematics Exam 2 Exams (50% each), regular participation in lab course Semester WS Teaching Methods Lectures, exercises, lab experiments supervision Preparation/Wrap-up Time 35% Exam Preparation 15% Workload total 180 h 31 Language English Contact Time 50% Grade Factor 1,0 Lecturers under Geosciences Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title 22 Numerical Methods in Environmental Modelling Module coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Compulsory/Elective Elective Cycle Cirpka 3 Lecture (40%), Exercises (60%) every 2nd semester Module Contents • Eulerian discretization schemes in the simulation of flow and transport processes (finite volume, finite elements) • Particle methods for the simulation of transport • Solving ordinary differential equations • Solving systems of linear equations Learning Outcomes • Understanding basic numerical techniques used in the simulation of environmental processes with special focus on flow and transport. • Enabling students to choose appropriate schemes for particular applications and implement smaller self-developed codes Literature • Lecture Notes Prerequisites Environmental Modelling 1, Hydrogeology Semester SS Workload total 90 h 32 Language English Contact Time 50% Exam Exam (100%) Teaching Methods Lectures, exercises, tutorials Preparation/Wrap-up Time 40% Grade Factor 0,5 Lecturers Geosciences Exam Preparation 10% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 46 Atmospheric Physics Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times) Cycle Bange 6 Lectures and Exercises (70%), Presentations (30%) every 2nd Semester Module Content • The flow field within the Atmospheric Boundary Layer (ABL) is of interest to not only meteorologists but also to those students who want to know about the role of the atmosphere in environmental science and its application in geography, agriculture, forestry, ecology and engineering. This course aims to present the main features of the ABL and its turbulent characteristics to understand the basic interactions between the atmosphere and the underlying Earth's surface under different regimes. We will start with a general discussion of the governing equations for a turbulent flow, remarking the key factors that drive the ABL processes. We will analyse the distribution and evolution of the Turbulent Kinetic Energy (TKE) in the ABL and how to explain the different regimes in terms of dimensionless numbers (flux Richardson number) or length scales (Monin-Obukhov length scale). Finally, the effects of non-uniform surfaces on the ideal processes will be addressed to explain more realistically the exchange of mass and energy near the ground from many real world environments. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course the student is capable to understand and to deal with the main issues related to the ABL: • A basic understanding of flow structure within the ABL. • Familiar with methodologies adopted to measure and estimate various parameters generally used to characterise the different ABL regimes. • Obtain a basic understanding of the interaction between the atmospheric flow and surface, including mass and energy exchanges and balances. • The course will provide the student the necessary knowledge and methods to get more insight on more specific subjects of the ABL like processes in the surface layer, flows disturbed by the canopy and boundary layer processes related to atmospheric chemistry Literature • • • • Lecture scripts An introduction to boundary layer meteorology, Roland B. Stull. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1988. Boundary layer climates (2on Ed.), T. R. Oke. Routledge, 1987. Atmospheric boundary layer flows, J. C. Kaimal and J. J. Finnigan. Oxford University Press, 1994. Prerequisites Fundamentals in mathematics and statistics Semester Language WS English Workload total 180 h Contact Time 35% 33 Exam Written exam (2/3) and seminar talk (1/3) Teaching Methods Lectures, tutorials, exercises, homeworks Preparation /Wrap-up Time 55% Grade Factor 1,0 Lecturers Geosciences Exam Preparation 10% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 47 Environmental Analytical Chemistry Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times ) Cycle Zwiener 6 Lectures and Exercises (50%), Laboratory course every 2nd Semester (50%) Module Content • Analysis of new emerging and polar compounds in environmental media • Basic principles of atmospheric pressure ionization techniques and mass spectrometry • Advanced applications of instrumental analytical techniques with liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry • Special approaches for ultratrace analysis Learning Outcomes • Understanding the properties of polar compounds • Competence to select problem-oriented analytical methods • Experience in the application and development of suitable analytical methods Literature • Niessen W. M. A.: Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, CRC, Boca Raton, 2006 • Gross, J. H.: Mass Spectrometry, Springer, Berlin, 2004 • Cole R. B.: Electrospray and MALDI Mass Spectrometry, Wiley, Hoboken, 2010 • Handouts will be provided in the lecture Prerequisites Fundamental knowledge in Environmental Analytics and Statistics Exam Written exam (50%),lab course incl. presentation (50%) Semester WS Workload total 180 h Teaching Methods Lectures, exercises, homework Preparation /Wrap-up Time 50% 34 Language English Contact Time 40% Grade Factor 1,0 Lecturers Geosciences Exam Preparation 10% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 48 Earth Processes Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times ) Kostrewa 3 Lectures and Exercises (100%) Module Content • General introduction to geology for non-geologists • Understanding the System Earth (e.g. rocks and minerals) • Surface Processes acting on depositional environments (e.g. rivers, wind, oceans) • Landscape Evolution • Internal Processes (e.g. earthquakes, plate tectonics) Cycle every 2nd Semester Learning Outcomes • Students with no or little geological background will get a first comprehensive introduction to geology • Students understand relevant geological processes and principles acting on earth’s surface and subsurface • Students are better able to understand the interaction of geological processes with various aspects of environmental geosciences Literature • Handouts will be provided in the lecture • Press & Sievers Understanding Earth (Freeman) Prerequisites none Semester WS Workload total 90 h 35 Exam Exam in 2 parts (100%) Language English Contact Time 40% Teaching Methods Lectures, exercises Preparation /Wrap-up Time 50% Grade Factor 0,5 Lecturers Geosciences Exam Preparation 10% Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number Module Title Compulsory/Elective 52 Airborne Atmospheric Physics and Turbulence Measurements Elective Module Coordinator ECTS Credits Lecture Types (Contact Times)) Cycle every 2nd Semester Bange 6 Lectures and Exercises (100%) Module Content Aircraft have been applied very effectively in many aspects of environmental research and are a powerful instrument for studying the Earth's surface and atmosphere. Instrumented aircraft enable remote observations of the Earth surface with very high resolution and in situ measurements with minimum disturbances to the atmosphere between sensor and object. Since the recent development of small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) research aircraft became available not only to large facilities but also to small university research groups and university spin-offs, both characterised by very limited budget. This module gives an introduction to these exciting research instruments and covers the following topics in lecture, tutorials and hands-on practise: • history of research flight • the physics of flight: aerodynamics, avionics and inertial navigation systems, coordinate systems, aircraft icing • UAV technology: airframes and autopilots • measurement and calibration of basic thermodynamic quantities: temperature, pressure, altitude, water vapour, wind vector • turbulent fluxes and small-scale turbulence • trace gases • aerosol and cloud particles • imaging of the earth surface by aircraft and satellites • flight strategies and field exercise (with UAV) • legal aspects of research flight • software strategies for airborne data analysis (using RAMA) Learning Outcomes At the end of the course the students will be capable to understand and to deal with the main issues related to research aircraft in general, UAV, airborne measurement instruments and flight strategies. The students will be able to decide what instruments (in terms of suitable aircraft and sensors) are suited for certain environmental studies, particularly regarding costs and experimental effort. Due to the hands-on experience with research UAV in addition to the lecture and tutorial, the students will be able to plan, carry out and analyse flight experiments for environmental studies in the lower troposphere. Literature • Lecture scripts • M. Wendisch and J-L Brenguier, 2012, Airborne Measurements for Environmental Research - Methods and Instruments, Wiley, 827 p. Prerequisites Exam Grade Factor Fundamentals in environmental physics, thermodynamics, Written exam 1,0 and measurement methods Semester Language Lecturers Teaching Methods SS English Geosciences Lectures, tutorials, exercises Workload total 180 h Contact Time 35% Preparation /Wrap-up Time 55% Exam Preparation 10% 36 Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number: M 501 Module Title: Soil Hydrology Credits (ECTS)* 3 Workload* - Contact Time - Private Study Workload: 90 h Duration of Module* Module Coordinator 1 semester Regular Cycle* Every winter semester (as a one week block course in March) Language English Learning- / Teaching Forms* Lectures and Exercises • Module Content* Type of Module: MSc Elective Contact Times: 45 h/ 3 SWS Private Study: 45 h Selle Introduction to modelling concepts and principles for quantification of flow and solute transport in soils • Application of modelling concepts to practical problems • Hands exercises using HYDRUS and STANMOD software tools Students know and are able to use standard state-of –the-art computer based techniques and numerical modeling codes to quantify water flow and solute transport in soils • and can assess the applicability of model results by understanding and quantifying the uncertainties of modeling results Soil Hydrology L c 2 2 E c 1 1 A - g Weighting Grading System Type of Exam CR SWS Courses Duration of Exam • Status Prerequisites for the allocation of credits / grades (if necessary weighting)* understand how water and solutes move through soils and unsaturated media Type of Lecture Qualification Goals* • 1 Applicability* The module is an elective module in the MSc program Applied & Environmental Geosciences taught by an external lecturer. It complements competences acquired in the module Catchment Hydrology. Participation Prerequisites* Fundamentals in mathematics, statistics and geosciences 37 Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number: M 502 Module Title: Catchment Hydrology Credits (ECTS)* 3 Workload* - Contact Time - Private Study Workload: 90 h Duration of Module* Module Coordinator 1 Semester Regular Cycle* Every summer semester (1 week block course in September) Language English Learning- / Teaching Forms* Lectures and Exercises, Field trip Module Content* Type of Module: Msc Elective Contact Times: 45 h/ 3 SWS Private Study: 45 h Selle • Introduction to modelling concepts and principles for quantification of flow paths and travel times in catchments • Application of a rainfall-runoff model to observed climate and streamflow data from the Ammer catchment • Application of end-member mixing analysis, principle component analysis and lumped parameter models to observed hydrochemical and environmental tracer data from the Ammer catchment • Interpretation of electrical conductivity and discharge measurements along the Ammer River to quantify sources of water contributing to streamflow • Field trip to the Ammer catchment. Students • know and are able to use state-of-the-art techniques to quantify flow paths and travel times of water and solutes in catchments • use quantitative concepts to compare and evaluate measured data to results from hydrological modeling and L c 2 2 FE c 1 1 Catchment Hydrology A - g Weighting Grading System Type of Exam CR SWS Courses Duration of Exam address model results with respect to their uncertainty. Status • Type of Lecture Qualification Goals* Prerequisites for the allocation of credits /grades (if necessary weighting)* understand how water and solutes move through catchments • 1 Applicability* The module is an elective module in the MSc program Applied & Environmental Geosciences taught by an external lecturer. It complements competences acquired in the module Soil Hydrology. Participation Prerequisites* Fundamentals in mathematics, statistics and geosciences 38 Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Module Number: M 221 Module Title: Environmental Risk Assessment Credits (ECTS)* 6 Workload* - Contact Time - Private Study Workload: 180 h Duration of Module* Module Coordinator 1 semester Regular Cycle* Every winter semester Language English Learning- / Teaching Forms* Lecture and accompanying seminar (exercises, presentations) Groups of three students conduct a comprehensive risk assessment for one selected chemical each according to the European regulation for industrial chemicals. The risk assessment is performed stepwise in the exercises and then compiled into a written technical report that will be graded. In addition, each student presents a paper in the seminar on a specialized topic in environmental risk assessment. Regulatory methods for environmental risk assessment of chemicals (industrial chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals), European regulation REACH, human vs. ecological risk assessment • Exposure analysis: emission patterns, multimedia fate and transport models for quantifying environmental exposure, persistence and long-range transport, predicted and measured exposure concentration • Effect analysis: estimation of hazard potential, tests for ecotoxicity and human health, dose-effect relationships, extrapolation methods, classification of chemicals according to modes of toxic action, prediction methods (QSARs and integrated testing strategy) • Risk assessment methods (deterministic vs. probabilistic), risk assessment vs. hazard assessment PBT assessment (persistence, bioaccumulation, toxicity), uncertainty and sensitivity analyses, precautionary principle • Site specific risk assessment and management, water quality assessment • Specific topics: risk assessment of mixtures, risk assessment of transformation products, dynamic exposure and effect assessment L c 2 S c 1 Weighting Grading System Type of Exam CR SWS Status Courses Duration of Exam The students are familiar with regulatory approaches to environmental risk assessment of chemicals and can perform a regulatory risk assessment for an industrial chemical. They are aware of pitfalls and challenges and know about new approaches to risk assessment that are still in the research stage. Environmental Risk Assessment 39 Private Study: 135 h Escher Type of Lecture Prerequisites for the allocation of credits /grades (if necessary weighting)* Contact Time: 45 h / 3 SWS • Module Content* Qualification Goals* Type of Module: MSc Elective 4 WE 90 g 1 1 R - ng - 1 LP - ng - Module Handbook Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) Updated 30.9.14 Applicability* Participation Prerequisites* 40 MSc Applied & Environmental Geoscience, MSc Geowissenschaften, MSc Geoökologie.
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