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651-4276-00L 1 Credits MSC D-ERDW

Alpine Engineering Geological Excursions

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Larissa de Palézieux dit Falconnet

Priority is given to D-EAPS 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.

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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:52:49

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.

Resources

Learning Materials (Links)

Main link
Information on Excursions and Field Courses of D-ERDW

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
practical/laboratory course	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.	No time listed	32 h semesterly

Offered In

Earth Sciences Master
- 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).)