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Geography Teaching Diploma Information
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Part 1
Compulsory Modules
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
651-2601-00LHuman Geography I: One Earth - Many Worlds (University of Zurich)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student.
UZH Module Code: GEO112

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O5 credits2V + 2UUniversity lecturers
AbstractImparting of research questions and basic principles in Human Geography
Learning objectiveTo get an overview about basic research questions and principles of Human Geography
Content(1) Society and space (2) Society and development (structure and dynamic of population, urbanisation, disparities (3) Society and natural environment (natural resources; food security, sustainability)
Lecture notesPowerPoint-slides (German)
LiteratureGebhardt, H., Glaser, R., Radtke, U. & Reuber, P. (eds.), 2011 (2.Auflage): Geographie. Physische Geographie und Humangeographie. Spektrum Akademischer Verlag Heidelberg. (Lehrbuch Empfehlung)
651-2613-00LHumangeography III (Geographies of Difference) (Universität Zürich)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student.
UZH Module Code: GEO232

Recommended prerequisite: Human Geography II (UZH Module Code: GEO122)

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O5 credits1G + 2SUniversity lecturers
AbstractThis re-search-oriented course enables students to think through and about difference in a geographically (multi-scalar, critical, space-bound) manner, by elaborating on multiple concepts from postcolonial, intersectional and other disciplinary debates, and by applying these to specific topical domains.
Learning objectiveKnowledge
- Understand basic concepts and empirical manifestations of difference in human geography
- Deepen knowledge on how difference works in one specific topic of human geography

Skills
- Learn to independently digest, assess, and present basic academic texts
- Conduct discussions in English or German (online and offline) - Be able to write a short research paper about a human geography topic
Modules of Choice
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
651-2603-00LGeography. Matters. (University of Zurich)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student.
UZH Module Code: GEO410

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W4 credits2VUniversity lecturers
AbstractThe course demonstrates geography's interdisciplinary approach to contribute solving urgent challenges ahead of society. Students are encouraged to reflect on the value of interdisciplinary research at discipline level and on their individual interdisciplinary curricula. The course creates awareness of ways that concepts structure our thinking, and how they figure in research and practice.
Learning objective
Part 2
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
651-4088-03LPhysical Geography III (Geomorphology and Glaciology) (University of Zürich)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student.
UZH Module Code: GEO231

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W5 credits1V + 1UUniversity lecturers
AbstractDas Modul bietet eine kurze Einführung in einige Komponenten und
Prozesse des hydrologischen Kreislaufes. Dabei werden einzelne
Wasserspeicher (Schnee,- Boden und Grundwasser) und Flüsse zwischen den Speichern (Verdunstung, Niederschlag und Abfluss) betrachtet. Übungen ergänzen die Vorlesung.
Learning objective
Part 3
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
651-2338-00LRemote Sensing and Geographic Information Science III (University of Zürich)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student.
UZH Module Code: GEO233

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W5 credits2V + 3UUniversity lecturers
AbstractExercices to the course Introduction Remote Sensing.
Learning objective
103-0214-00LCartography FundamentalsW5 credits4GL. Hurni
AbstractBasic knowhow about communication with spatial information by using plans and maps, about the most important design rules and production methods for map graphics.
Learning objectiveAcquire basic knowhow about communication with spatial information by using plans and maps, about the most important design rules and production methods for map graphics. Ability to assess existing products with respect to their content-related and design quality. Ability to design proper plans and well designed legends for basic maps.
ContentDefinitions "map" and "cartography", map types, current tasks and situation of cartography, map history, spatial refernce systems, map projections, map conception and workflow planning, map design, analog and digital map production technology, prepress technology, printing technology, topographic maps, map critics.
Lecture notesWill be distributed module by module.
Literature- Kohlstock, Peter (2018): Kartographie. 4. Aufl. UTB 2568. Verlag Ferdinand Schöningh. Paderborn, Deutschland. ISBN 978-3-8385-4919-4.
- Field, Kenneth (2018): Cartography. ESRI Press. ISBN 978-1-58948-439-91-58948-439-8.
- Slocum, Terry et al. (2014): Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization. 3nd ed. Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN 978-1-292-04067-7.
- Grünreich, Dietmar, Günter Hake und Liqiu Meng (2002): Kartographie, 8. Auflage, Verlag W. de Gruyter, Berlin.
Prerequisites / NoticeFurther information at http://www.karto.ethz.ch/studium/lehrangebot.html
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