Course: Methods of Geological Research

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Course title Methods of Geological Research
Course code KGE/MGEV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Bábek Ondřej, prof. Mgr. Dr.
Course content
1. Geological map, classification and characterisation of geological maps 2. History geological mapping on the territory of the Czech Republic, organisation of geological mapping in the Czech Republic 3. Essentials of geological mapping, project and preparatory phase, study and material preparation. 4. Essentials of geological mapping, field phase, orientation in the field, orientation- and detailed mapping routes, documentation points 5. Essentials of geological mapping, documentation of structural elements, mapping of contacts, faults and the Quaternary 6. Laboratory phase, the relation of empirical and theoretical methods, geological modelling 7. Documentation of igneous and metamorphic rock complexes, field and laboratory phase, statistical methods 8. Documentation of sedimentary rock complexes, field and laboratory phase, statistical methods 9. Essentials of small scale tectonics and structural geology, statistical methods 10. Half-day field trip, practising of the documentation of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary complexes and small scale tectonic elements

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Grafic and Art Activities
  • Preparation for the Exam - 12 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 12 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 12 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Introduction to problems of geological maps and geological mapping.
The students are able to: - define geological map, classify and characterize geological maps - describe the history geological mapping on the territory of the Czech Republic, and the organization of geological mapping in the Czech Republic - explain the essentials of geological mapping, project and preparatory phase, field phase, orientation in the field, orientation- and detailed mapping routes, documentation points - describe the principles of documentation of structural elements, mapping of contacts, faults and the Quaternary - describe the components of the laboratory phase, the relation of empirical and theoretical methods, geological modelling - explain the peculiarities of the research of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock complexes in field and laboratory phases - apply statistical methods to data acquired in such research - explain the essentials of small scale tectonics and structural geology
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of physical geology, mineralogy and petrology.
KGE/OGL

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Didactic Test

Credit: 80% presence at tutorials, delivered protocols, maps, cross-sections, block-diagrams. Exam: written, checking theoretical knowledge
Recommended literature
  • Bezvodová, B. - Demek, J. - Zeman, A. (1985). Metody kvarterně geologického a geomorfologického výzkumu. Praha.
  • Foldyna, J. - Grmela, A. (1988). Cvičení z geologie. Ostrava.
  • Foldyna, J. - Grmela, A. (1978). Cvičení ze všeobecné, užité a strukturní geologie. Ostrava.
  • Foldyna, J. - Grmela, A. (1988). Úlohy ke cvičení z geologie. Ostrava.
  • Foldyna, J. - Homola, V. - Kořínek, R. (1983). Všeobecná geologie, II. část. Ostrava.
  • Hájek, J. (1984). Metody geologického výzkumu. Skripta UJEP Brno.
  • Homola, V. (1971). Všeobecná geologie, část I. úvod. strukturní geologie. . Ostrava.
  • Kumpera, O. - Müller, K. - Foldyna, J. (1986). Interpretace geologických struktur. Ostrava.
  • Kunský, J. - Louček, D. - Sládek, J. (1959). Praktikum fysického zeměpisu. Praha.
  • Marschalko, M. - Grmela, A. (2006). Praktika z geologie - výukové multimediální texty. . Ostrava.
  • Melichar, R. (1991). Metody strukturní geologie, orientační analýza. Skripta MU Brno.
  • Pouba, Z. (1959). Geologické mapování. Praha.
  • Řehoř, F. (1995). Cvičení z obecné geologie. Skripta Pedagog. fakulty Ostravské univerzity.
  • Voženílek, V. (1999). Aplikovaná kartografie I. - tematické mapy. Olomouc.


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