As of September 2021, a new orientation will be available for students. « Earth Surface Processes in mountain environments » aims to train students in the analysis of active earth surface processes in mountain environments. Subject to the approval of the regulations and the study plan by the competent authorities.
The orientation « Earth Surface Processes in mountain environments » aims to train students in the analysis of active earth surface processes in mountain environments. Whilst the content of the orientation applies the world-over, the training is provided using the Swiss Alpine environment as a natural laboratory. The focus is unique in the Swiss University landscape because of its cross-cutting focus on a suite of Earth surface processes and the application of advanced data collection, handling and analysis methods to understand them. The syllabus situates its focus within the context of wider drivers of change in Alpine landscapes, including the effects of rapid climate warming and the direct impacts of humans; and uses examples of actual environmental management challenges and solutions that relate to Earth surface processes in mountain environments