Application of geotechnical soil classification techniques in outcrops and core samples, including geomorphological and geological field mapping. Imparts knowledge for an understanding of Quarternary processes and their consequences on building (under)ground.Supplements lectures in soil mechanics and geological site investigation techniques.

The student will learn about how glacial, periglacial, fluvial, gravitational, and karst processes produce characteristic landforms and sediments. The student is introduced to subdivisions of the Quaternary, with a focus on climatic changes in the Alps. Competency in these themes is gained through practical exercises and discussion.Obligatory excursion: October 3, 2026.