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Lecturer(s)
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Vitvar Tomáš, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Zágoršek Kamil, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1.Part: Earth sciences a.Geology, mineralogy, paleontology, petrology, geomorphology, pedogeography b.Geomorphology - its position within the geographic sciences c.Mutual relations and links between the Earth sciences 2.Part: Geology a.Earth composition b.Endogenous geological processes c.Geological structures 3.Part: Mineralogy and petrography a.Formation of rocks and minerals b.Mineralogical and petrographic system 4.Part: The geological evolution of the Earth and paleontology a.Chronological overview of evolution of life on Earth b.Other selected topics of paleontology 5.Part: Geomorphology a.Introduction to geomorphology b.Principles of landform classification c.Structural geomorphology of continents d.Structural and dynamic geomorphology of oceans e.Weathering processes f.Slope processes and slope development g.Exogenous processes 6.Part: Soil science, pedogeography a.Pedogenic processes b.Soil Classification 7.Part: Man and Earth Sciences a.Environmental geology and geomorphology b.Anthropogenic processes c.Geohazards d.Geoconservation, geoheritage
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments)
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Learning outcomes
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The course extends compulsory Introducing to Physical Geography, detailing in Earth Science, attention is paid to the geology and geomorphology, soil science then further, petrography, mineralogy and paleontology. Also discussed the practical application of earth sciences (eg protection of inanimate nature and spatial planning in dealing with natural hazards and risks in geological exploration and mining).
Deeper knowledge of Earth Sciences Understanding the importance of Earth sciences The ability to see the relations between the Earth sciences
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Prerequisites
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successful completion of the course Introducing to Physical Geography or high school leaving exam in geography (first-year students can also apply)
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Written exam, Essay, Oral presentation of self-study
Students will understand the position of Earth sciences within the natural sciences and their relevance to geography, as well as they will become familiar with the basics of geology, geomorphology and other Earth sciences and will be able to appreciate their importance, particularly in environmental issues.
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Recommended literature
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Demek J. Obecná geomorfologie. Praha, 1987.
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Horník S et al. Fyzická geografie II. . Praha, 1986.
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Christopherson RW . Geosystems. 2006.
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Pauk F, Habětín V . Geologie pro zeměpisce. Praha, 1979.
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Strahler A . Introducing Physical geography. . 2011.
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Tarbuck EJ, Lutgens FK . An introduction to physical geology. 2005.
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