| Geotopes and Geoparks – The “Geopark Vulkan-Eifel” as an example | |
| LECTURERS: | PD Dr. Malte Junge, Dr. T. Burri |
| SCOPE: | The combined field course with lectures provides insight into the concept of geotopes and geoparks (geoheritage). What are geotopes or geoparks, what is their legal definition and what’s the idea behind such parks? The scope is to give insight into the geological volcanic history of the Eifel, but also to learn more about the challenges and objectives of geoparks. To get a deeper insight into problems related to the Geopark-organisation we will collaborate with the team of the Geopark Vulkan-Eifel. Not just geology but also promotion, tourism, maintenance and care of geotopes, financing and other relevant points will be taken into consideration and discussion. Thus, the course-topic is not purely geologic but intended to be interdisciplinary in a very broad way. It deals with the interaction between geology and humans. |
| HELD AT: | BE |
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| ECTS Credits: | 2 |
| PREREQUISITES: | General interest in volcanism and geoparks |
| REQUISITES: | Outcrops are not always easily accessible for people with mobility disabilities. |
| FORMAT: | Excursion with shorter lectures |
| FREQUENCY: | biennially in spring semester, held in even years |
| CONTENTS: | In this course the geological history of the area as well as of the Geopark-Vulkaneifel will be in the focus. By visiting selected outcrops, we will get a better knowledge of the volcanic history of the area and of volcanic processes in general. In collaboration with the team of the Geopark-Vulkaneifel we will get into touch with real problems and challenges of a Geopark. The main topics worked on are: Geologic history of the Eifel volcanism - Geoparks and Geotopes, legal definitions (indoor lectures) - Mineral resources and hydrothermal use of the Eifel-Volcanism - Maintenance and care of Geotopes - Organisation and finances of Geoparks - Tourism and promotion - |
| ASSESSMENT: | Report |
(prer): Courses with prerequisites.