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Alpine Engineering Geological Excursions
Lecturers & Examiners:
Dr. Larissa de Palézieux dit Falconnet
Priority is given to D-ERDW students (Major in Engineering Geology). If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost.
No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through
only.
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:38:09
Abstract
This course includes 4 days of specialized engineering geologic excursions that are offered by the chair of engineering geology. Topics include visits to landslides and to ongoing construction and research sites (landslides, tunnels, hydropower systems, foundations, roads, waste disposal sites) in the Swiss and Italian Alps.
Objective
Increase the amount of field exposure and field experience in alpine engineering geology.
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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Alpine Engineering Geological Excursions
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
4 days of specialized engineering geology excursions. 3 excursion days are reserved for the final joint MSc excursion in semester 4.
Dates and registration are available on departmental excursion website.
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No time listed | 32 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Electives (Courses can be chosen from the complete offerings of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich (according to prior agreement with the MSc Committee).)
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