Course: Geological evolution of nature for teachers

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Course title Geological evolution of nature for teachers
Course code KPŘ/MGEVQ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Ševčíková Olga, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Hladilová Šárka, doc. Ing. CSc.
  • Kopecká Jitka, Mgr. PhD.
Course content
Geological evolution of the Earth. Origin and evolution of continents and oceans, plate tectonics, principles of stratigraphy. Origin of rocks (rock cycle, oceanic and continental crust, sedimentary environments). Geological past of the Earth. The origin of life and life evolution on the Earth. Paleobiogeography. Paleoecology. Important rock-forming organisms. Geological evolution of Europe and of the Czech Republic.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Observation, Demonstration
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to make the students acquainted with the overview of the historical and regional geology.
The students ought to gain an general overview on the evolution of the Earth in the geological past, as well as on the regional geology of the Czech Republic.
Prerequisites
The successful finishing of the geological courses in the bachelor grade of the study is supposed.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

The knowledge within the extent of basic study references,lectures and practical tutorials.
Recommended literature
  • Chlupáč, I. et al. (2002). Geologická minulost České republiky. Praha: Academia.
  • KALVODA, J. - BÁBEK, O. - BRZOBOHATÝ, R. Historická geologie. 2. vyd. Olomouc: Vydavatelství Univerzity Palackého, 2002. 199 s..
  • ZIMÁK, J. - DEMEK, J. - JANOŠKA, M. - PEK, I. - ZAPLETAL, J. Průvodce ke geologickým cvičením. Střední a severní Morava, Slezsko. 1. vyd. Olomouc: Vydavatelství Univerzity Palackého, 1995. 74 s..
  • Zimák, J. a kol. (1997). Průvodce ke geologickým exkurzím. Morava střední a jižní část. Olomouc.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching natural history and environmental education for the 2nd primary schools (NA17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter