12 EC
Semester 2, period 5, 6
5264FCG12Y
| Owner | Master Earth Sciences |
| Coordinator | dr. L.H. Cammeraat |
| Part of | Master Earth Sciences, track Environmental Management, year 1Master Earth Sciences, track Geo-Ecological Dynamics, year 1 |
Thorough field knowledge of landscape elements and their mutual relationship is vital to the understanding of geo-ecosystem functioning. This course deals with integrated geo-ecosystem analysis and includes the state factors geology and climate, which affect the distribution of water, light and nutrients and geomorphological processes in the landscape, as well as development of soil and vegetation. Introductory lectures will introduce the student to various aspects of the geo-ecosystems under study, amongst others: geological / tectonic setting, geomorphological development and processes, soil development, environmental problems, hydrological functions, functioning and preservation of the local ecosystems. Literature will be available to prepare for a geo-ecological inventory. A one week GIS practical in the GIS-Studio at the Science Park is used for data/map preparation of the fieldwork. A short excursion will precede fieldwork. Students will work in groups of two or three and are responsible for data collection and data analysis. Data will be analyzed and presented in maps, tables and diagrams. A report in the form of a research article will be written after the fieldwork. Topics for this course will be: geo-ecological inventories, vulnerability assessment, hazard assessment, soil erosion and land degradation and conservation strategies.
ArcGIS, collector app
After the course the student can:
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Activity |
Number of hours |
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Computer practical |
20 |
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Lectures |
8 |
|
Presentations |
4 |
| Fieldwork |
144 |
|
Self study |
144 |
The programme does not have requirements concerning attendance (OER-B).
Additional requirements for this course:
Additional requirements for this course:
The fieldwork is mandatory
| Item and weight | Details |
|
Final grade | |
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0.3 (30%) field work | Must be ≥ 6 |
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0.5 (50%) final report | Must be ≥ 6, Allows retake |
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0.05 (5%) final presentation | Must be ≥ 6 |
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0.15 (15%) research proposal | Must be ≥ 5 |
The date, time and location of the inspection moment are in the DataNose timetable.
research proposal
Onderstaande opdrachten komen aan bod in deze cursus:
The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.uva.nl/plagiarism
| 8-19 May | Introduction |
| 19 May-8 June | Fieldwork |
| 9-2 June | Reporting |
The course schedule can be found at
This course includes field work and the student is expected to pay for travel, local housing, food and drinks.
During this course you will stay approximately for three weeks in a foreign country, possibly under primitive and remote conditions
For the field work part please visit the blackboard page ‘Insurance and Safety’.
http://blackboard.uva.nl/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_2_1&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_42608_1%26url%3D
Understanding of the fields geo-ecology, geomorphology, soil science, vegetation and hydrology and their interaction. Prior experience with field courses on geo-ecology is required.
minimum number of participants = 10
maximum number of participants = 20
Programme details (see also Datanose for changes in lecturing rooms)
| Date | Time | Type | Locations | Staff | |
| 8 May 2017 | 13-15 | Lecture | SP G0.10 | dr. L.H. Cammeraat | |
| 9 May 2017 | 9-13 | Computer practical | SP C4.203 GIS-Studio | dr. A.C. Seijmonsbergen | |
| 9 May 2017 | 13-15 | Lecture | SP B0.204 | dr. A.M. Kooijman | |
| 10 May 2017 | 9-13 | Computer practical | SP C4.203 GIS-Studio | dr. A.C. Seijmonsbergen | |
| 11 May 2017 | 9-13 | Computer practical | SP C4.203 GIS-Studio | dr. A.C. Seijmonsbergen | |
| 16 May 2017 | 13-15 | Lecture | SP B0.209 | dr. A.C. Seijmonsbergen | |
| 17 May 2017 | 9-13 | Computer practical | SP C4.203 GIS-Studio | dr. A.C. Seijmonsbergen | |
| 18 May 2017 | 13-15 | Lecture | SP G0.12 | dr. L.H. Cammeraat | |
| 19 May 2017 | 9-13 | Computer practical | SP C4.203 GIS-Studio | dr. A.C. Seijmonsbergen | |
| 19 May 2017 | 15-22 | Travel to Diekirch | |||
| 20 May 2017 | Fieldwork Excursie | Luxembourg | dr. L.H. Cammeraat | ||
| 21 May 2017 | Reconnaissance field area | Luxembourg | |||
| 22 May 2017 | Fieldwork | Luxembourg | dr. A.C. Seijmonsbergen | ||
| 23 May 2017 | Excursion | Luxembourg | VU/LIST | ||
| 24 May 2017 | Fieldwork | Luxembourg | dr. A.C. Seijmonsbergen | ||
| 25 May 2017 | Fieldwork | Luxembourg | dr. A.C. Seijmonsbergen | ||
| 26 May 2017 | Fieldwork | Luxembourg | dr. A.C. Seijmonsbergen | ||
| 29 May 2017 | Fieldwork | Luxembourg | dr. A.M. Kooijman | ||
| 30 May 2017 | Fieldwork | Luxembourg | dr. A.M. Kooijman | ||
| 31 May 2017 | Fieldwork | Luxembourg | dr. A.M. Kooijman | ||
| 1 june 2017 | Fieldwork | Luxembourg | dr. A.M. Kooijman | ||
| 2 june 2017 | Fieldwork | Luxembourg | dr. A.M. Kooijman | ||
| 5 june 2017 | Fieldwork | Luxembourg | dr. L.H. Cammeraat | ||
| 6 june 2017 | Fieldwork | Luxembourg | dr. L.H. Cammeraat | ||
| 7 june 2017 | Fieldwork | Luxembourg | dr. L.H. Cammeraat | ||
| 8 june 2017 | Return to Amsterdam | ||||
| 12 june 2017 | 11-13 | Lecture | SP B0.203 | dr. L.H. Cammeraat, dr. A.C. Seijmonsbergen, dr. A.M. Kooijman | |
| 19 june 2017 | 11-13 | Lecture | SP B0.206 | dr. L.H. Cammeraat, dr. A.C. Seijmonsbergen, dr. A.M. Kooijman | |
| 29 june 2017 | 11-13 | Presentation | SP G0.23 | dr. L.H. Cammeraat, dr. A.C. Seijmonsbergen, dr. A.M. Kooijman | |
The field course will be taking place at the same time and place as the Hydrology field course of the MSc Hydrology of the VU. Some educational course parts will be organized jointly (e.g. excursions)