Teaching

Analyses in Physical Geography (Bachelor, première année)

Practical exercises in Physical Geography. Three types of data – climatic, hydrologic and topographic – are analyzed and several types of documents (maps, aerial photographies, statistical data) are studied.

2h / week, Spring Semester

Hydrology (Bachelor)

This teaching aims to raise the awareness of students to the analysis of hydrological processes at different spatial and temporal scales and to the uncertainties associated with them. It provides the key elements to (1) describe the distribution of water resources, both at the global and catchment scales, (2) understand quantitative studies of available water resources, and (3) critically question them. Upon completion of this course, students will be familiar with the key terminology and concepts of hydrology in order to communicate with specialists. The course also provides an introduction to the principles of hydrological modeling in order to better understand the issues involved in predicting future hydrological regimes.

Water management in the Alps (Bachelor, troisième année)

Systemic analysis of water management in Switzerland and in the Mediterranean region based on the study of three subsystems (resources, uses, management) & analysis of methods assessing water stress at different spatial and temporal scales.

2h / week, Spring Semester

Planning and protection of the Alps (Master)

Study and analysis of the main issues regarding management, planning and protection of the Alps. Courses and field trip.

2h / week, Fall Semester