Coastal zone geomorphological interactions: natural vs human-induced factors

CIVIS focus area: Climate, environment and energy
Open to: Bachelor's

Master's

PhD candidates/ students
Field of studies: Environment & Agriculture

Environmental sciences, Urbanism, Geography
Type: Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)
Course dates: 29 May - 5 July 2023

The BIP “Coastal zone geomorphological interactions: natural vs human-induced factors” will be hosted by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The physical activities of the BIP will be fieldbased, training students on various geomorphological risks in coastal zone and various methods and techniques on coastal geomorphology and coastal hazards such as storm flood and erosion, beach morphodynamics, coastal engineering including nature based solutions, wave processes, palaeotsunamis, relative sea level changes, coastal erosion, climate change and adaptation. Trainings will also address human-induced impacts on coastal zone.

Main topics addressed

Coastal processes
Coastal landforms
Relative sea-level changes
Sea-level indexes
Paleo-environmental reconstructions
Human interventions.

Learning outcomes

Training on coastal geomorphological topics
New competences on coastal geomorphological methods and techniques
Theoretical thinking and ability to turn theory into practice
Problem solving ability through application of knowledge
Search, analysis and composition of data and information by using the necessary technologies
Teamwork
Work in interdisciplinary environment
Respect of the natural environment

Dates: 29 May - 5 July 2023	Total workload: 150 hours
Format: Blended	ECTS: 6
Location: Naxos, Greece	Language: English
Contact: evelpidou@geol.uoa.gr

Recognition of ECTS depends on your home university.

The blended Intensive Program will be composed of two parts: the virtual component that will be preparatory for the students and the physical mobility that will include field activities and training on new field methods and techniques in coastal geomorphological topics.

Physical mobility

The physical mobility part will be running from 1 to 5 July 2023.

The BIP “Coastal zone geomorphological interactions: natural vs human-induced factors” will be hosted by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The physical activities of the BIP will be field based, training students on various geomorphological risks in coastal zone and various methods and techniques on coastal geomorphology and coastal hazards such as storm flood and erosion, beach morphodynamics, coastal engineering including Nature based solutions, wave processes, palaeotsunamis, relative sea level changes, coastal erosion, climate change and adaptation.

Virtual part

The virtual part will be running from 29 May to 29 June 2023.

The virtual component program will include an introduction to the theoretical background on coastal zone processes, landforms and evolution and a virtual fieldtrip to Naxos Island, where the physical mobility will take place.

Overall, the virtual component program will take place as follows: a) Students will study material available from the open eclass and a mini quiz will take place after that, b) Online presentation will take place in the form of a guided virtual fieldtrip on Naxos Island, followed byan online quiz/test, c) Students will study a story map for Naxos Island, followed by an online quiz/test.

Requirements

This course is open to Bachelor's, Master and PhD students at CIVIS member universities with a background in geology/geoomorhology. Bachelor students should be toward the end of their studies.

NB: Visiting Students - Erasmus Funding Eligibility

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Application process

Interested students should apply by filling in the online application form by 28 February 2023.

Students' applications will be evaluated based on their motivation letter and CV.

Apply here

Assessment

Evaluation of the students on the virtual component will be accomplished through online questionnaires/quizzes. Regarding the physical mobility, students will be evaluated through a presentation they will have to do at the end of the physical mobility.

Blended Intensive Programme

This CIVIS course is a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP): a new format of Erasmus+ mobility which combines online teaching with a short trip to another campus to learn alongside students and professors across Europe. Click here to learn more about CIVIS BIPs.

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National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Dr. Dr. MSc Niki Evelpidou, Professor, Faculty of Geology and Geoenvironment
Dr. Anna Karkani, Laboratory Teaching Staff, Faculty of Geology and Geoenvironment
Dr. Giannis Saitis, Researcher, Faculty of Geology and Geoenvironment

University of Bucharest

Dr. Mihaela Verga, Lecturer, Faculty of Geography
Dr. Alfred Vespremeanu-Stroe, Professor of Physical Geography, Faculty of Geography
Dr. Ion Florin Tatui, Researcher, Faculty of Geography

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Dr. Jose Ortega, Professor, Department of Geology and Geochemistry
Dr. Miguel Gomez-Heras, Professor, Department of Geology and Geochemistry

Stockholm University

Dr. Arjen Stroeven, Professor, Department of Physical Geography
Dr. Stefan Wastegård, Professor, Department of Physical Geography
Dr. Britta Sannel, senior lecturer at the Department of Physical Geography

Aix-Marseille Université

Dr. Francois Sabatier, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Planning and Environment