872331 Hydrogeological excursion


Type
Field trip
Semester hours
1
Lecturer (assistant)
Voit, Klaus , Fiebig, Markus
Organisation
Applied Geology
Offered in
Sommersemester 2025
Languages of instruction
Englisch

Content

Hydrogeological excursion to the Zugspitzplatt and on through the Partnachklamm canyon (3 days; Schneefernerhaus, Reintalangerhütte; 18.-20.Aug.):
- High alpine, isolated karst system in the Limestone Alps
- Investigation of underground water flow and flow conditions
- glaciers, permafrost
etc.

Previous knowledge expected

recommended: Course of Hydrogeology (LV 872330) and basics in geology

Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Understanding hydrogeological interrelationships; Students know examples of hydrogeology in the field. Knowledge of groundwater flow systems in solid and unconsolidated rock, karst, interaction of geology and groundwater, groundwater monitoring, interventions in the underground flow system (e.g. through power plant construction, tunnels) and their effects
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.