Course: Field Labs in Environmental Geology 1

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Course title Field Labs in Environmental Geology 1
Course code KGE/TCEG1
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Sedláček Jan, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Hýlová Lada, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Jirásek Jakub, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
The field training will be focused on regional environmental geology in the area of the Bohemian Massif. During the excursion, the trainees will be acquainted with the rock content, structure and stratigraphic position of visited principal geological units. Typical outcrops and rock defiles will be studied in the country, on the territory of natural reserves, natural monuments and in places of mining activities, with the accent on the importance of rock environment as an integral component of the landscape.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Demonstration
Learning outcomes
The field training focused on regional environmental geology in the area of the Bohemian Massif.
The students should be able to - localize, document and sample contaminated sites - assess the degree of their contamination - suggest possible measures fdor mitigation of the negative impact of the contamination on nature - debate measures to be taken for the conservation of natural preserves
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Recommended literature
  • Chlupáč, I. (1999). Vycházky za geologickou minulostí Prahy a okolí. Academia Praha.
  • Jelínek E., Janatka J., René M. (1988). Metody geochemické prospekce. Praha.
  • Krajča J. (2006). Monitoring geofaktorů životního prostředí. I. Monitorování jakosti podzemních vod : (pokroková technika a její aplikace v České a Slovenské republice). 263 s. Vyd. JAKR, Znojmo.
  • Řehoř, F. - Řehořová, M. - Vašíček, Z. (1978). Za zkamenělinami Severní Moravy. Ostrava.
  • Zimák J. a kol. (1997). Průvodce ke geologickým exkurzím, Morava - střední a jižní část. UP Olomouc.
  • Zimák J. a kol. (1995). Průvodce ke geologickým exkurzím, střední a severní Morava. UP Olomouc.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Environmental Hazards and Climate Change (2021) Category: Geography courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Environmental Geology (2019) Category: Geology courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter