PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY AND GEOMORPHOLOGY-2

In the exercise, candidates will have to write a short technical report on one of the topics provided by the lecturer. The exercise includes a lecture on how a technical report should be organized and the main tools that can be used to obtain images and graphs (e.g., QGIS, Python).

Students will learn how to deal with writing a technical scientific paper: researching sources, organizing work, using correct geological and geomorphological language.

Having taken the course "Physical Geography and Geomorphology," taught by the lecturer

- Organization of a scientific and technical paper
- Research and citation of sources
- Approach to report writing
- Useful tools for making maps and graphs (QGIS, Excel, Google Earth Pro)

Lectures provided by the teacher

Hand in completed exercise in PDF, which will be discussed and then graded by the lecturer. The lab grade contributes to 1/3 of the exam grade.

not present

The instructor is responsible for ensuring the authenticity and originality of all examinations and coursework. In cases of suspected academic misconduct, an additional on-site assessment may be required during the exams, which may differ from the standard format.

The assessment of the “Physical Geography and Geomorphology – 2” practical exercise is based on a rubric that assigns a maximum score of 30 points, divided equally between content and format of the technical report.

CONTENT (maximum 15 points):
1. Introduction: includes proper references to peer-reviewed articles and/or technical reports, relevant and complete literature review, coherent and clear framing of the topic (0–5 points).
2. Study area and methods: clear presentation of the study area, completeness of the map created with QGIS, thorough description of data and runup calculation method (0–5 points).
3. Results and discussion: coherence between data, methods, and results; ability to critically discuss limitations and provide reasoned suggestions for coastal management (0–5 points).

FORMAT (maximum 15 points):
1. Text structure: syntactic and grammatical accuracy, logical paragraph organization, consistency of in-text citations (0–5 points).
2. Image quality: proper source attribution, visual clarity, completeness of graphic elements (0–5 points).
3. Bibliography: completeness and correctness of the reference list, consistency between in-text citations and final references (0–5 points).

Reports will be considered insufficient if they present one or more of the following issues:
• Errors in runup calculation or wave data extraction;
• Plagiarism or copying of texts, images, or data without proper attribution;
• Missing citations for data, images, or referenced content.

Grade scale:
• 18–22: sufficient report, meeting the minimum requirements in both content and format, though with some inaccuracies or omissions.
• 23–26: good report, with solid structure, appropriate sources, and coherent presentation of results.
• 27–30: very good or excellent report, well-argued, detailed, and with effective critical reflections.

Honours (cum laude) may be awarded to reports achieving the maximum score (30/30) and standing out for argumentative excellence, presentation accuracy, and originality of discussion. Honours will be included in the final average as 33 points.

The score from this module contributes 1/3 to the final grade for the course “Physical Geography and Geomorphology,” together with the multiple-choice written exam from Module 1 (2/3 of the total grade).

- In-class work sessions
- Video tutorials on working tools (Python and QGIS)
- Discussion of approaches and methods with the teacher
- Video lessons

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This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Climate change and energy" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development