This lecture and the corresponding exercises provide the students with an introduction to the concepts and tools of programming and scientific data analysis. Using examples from Earth Sciences, the students solve problems of increasing complexity using the programming language Python. Students also learn how to effectively visualise different kinds of datasets.

The geophysical field lab is a hands-on introduction into several methods of geophysical prospecting. During the field lab eight techniques are explored in half-day field experiments: Active Seismic, seismic noise measurements, gravimetrie, geomagnetics, geoelectrics, GPR, EM and geothermal measurements.

Learning the modern theory and measuring devices of the most common geophysical investigation methods in the field in order to determine geophysical parameters and shallow structures.

General knowlede of seismology.

This course builds on Geophysik I and Geophysik II, broadening the students' education in seismology, geodynamics and geodynamo theory, by considering various specific topics of particular interest.

Introduction to Natural Hazard Management is an integrated approach to hazard assessment and risk management. Students gain an overview and basic working knowledge of the processes, methodology and decisions required to undertake natural hazard risk management for six major hazards that threaten Alpine communities in Switzerland (e.g. landslides, rockfall, torrents, floods, snow avalanches.

Comprehensive understanding of role and evolution of oceanic and continental lithosphere in global plate tectonics and evolution of earth. Understanding principles of theoretical and experimental geothermics and fundamentals of mantle and lithosphere rheologies.

In the project module of the module group Geo-Risks the participants create a common course script for the spring and autumn course in online cooperation.

The course provides an overview of how the disciplines of seismology, geology and earthquake engineering interact in the assessment of seismic hazard and risk. Different methods for site characterisation as well as the input data and guidelines necessary for earthquake-resistant design are highlighted in the course.