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Lecturer(s)
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Zimák Jiří, doc. RNDr. CSc.
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Course content
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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.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Observation, Demonstration
- Attendace
- 5 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Origin and evolution of continents and oceans, plate tectonics, stratigraphy basics (determining geological age of rocks, stratigraphic units). Geological history of Earth and the evolution of life in different geological periods. Basics paleobiogeografie and paleoecology. Major rock-forming organisms. List of the geological evolution of Europe and the Czech Republic. Possibilities of using knowledge about the geological evolution of nature in theoretical and practical education at the elementary school.
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.
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Prerequisites
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No specific demands.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Dialog
The knowledge within the extent of basic study references,lectures and practical tutorials.
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Recommended literature
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Chlupáč, I. et al. (2002). Geologická minulost České republiky. Praha: Academia.
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KALVODA, J. - BÁBEK, O. - BRZOBOHATÝ, R. Historická geologie. 2. vyd. Olomouc: Vydavatelství Univerzity Palackého, 2002. 199 s..
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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..
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Zimák, J. a kol. (1997). Průvodce ke geologickým exkurzím. Morava střední a jižní část. Olomouc.
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