Course: Introductory geological excursion

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Course title Introductory geological excursion
Course code KGE/UGE
Organizational form of instruction Excursion
Level of course Bachelor
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)
  • Jirásek Jakub, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Lenďáková Zuzana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bábek Ondřej, prof. Mgr. Dr.
  • Hýlová Lada, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Practical exercises in the field focused on basic geological concepts. Basic overview of geological formations in the Western Carpathians and Bohemian Massif. Stratigraphically significant localities and habitats for the occurrence of minerals, rocks, fossils, geomorphological and structural-geological conditions. Part of the exercise is a basic description of outcrops and rock profiles in the landscape, reading of the geological map in the field, sampling of rocks, introduction to the geological compass.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Demonstration
Learning outcomes
Introduction to geology, basic geology of the Czech Republic, basic orientation in the field, geological maps, introduction to the study plan.
Understanding the basic principles demonstrated in the field.
Prerequisites
none

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
two days of active participation, presentation of written and substantive field documentation, oral verification of knowledge
Recommended literature
  • Cháb J. et al. (2008). Stručná geologie základu Českého masívu a jeho karbonského a permského pokryvu. Praha.
  • Chlupáč, I. et al. (2002). Geologická minulost České republiky. Praha: Academia.


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 Geology (2019) Category: Geology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter