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Lecturer(s)
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Smolová Irena, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Polášek Jan, Mgr.
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Course content
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Basic knowledge from partial physical geographical disciplines (geomorphology, soil geography and biogeography) will be presented in the course. Students will be acquainted with following issues: definition, terminology and methods of research in the disciplines, basic processes on the Earth surface, in biogeosphere and pedosphere. Attention will be paid to anthropogenic influence on geoshperes and its consequences.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 15 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 65 hours per semester
- Semestral Work
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 80 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The main aim is to present basic knowledge of geomorphology, pedology and biogeography.
Recall basic terms and concepts used in Physical Geography and familiarize with basic methods in the Physical Geography.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Oral exam, Written exam, Seminar Work
Credit requirement: seminar work on the theme "Complex physical geographical characteristic of a region with concern to hazard phenomena". Examination requirements: basic knowledge in range of subject contents.
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Recommended literature
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Allen, P. A. (1997). Earth surface processes. Oxford: Blackwell.
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Demek, J. (1988). Obecná geomorfologie. Praha: Academia.
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Horník, S. (1986). Fyzická geografie. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství.
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Kirchner, K., & Smolová, I. (2010). Základy antropogenní geomorfologie. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci.
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Slaymaker, O., Spencer, T., & Embleton-Hamann, C. (2009). Geomorphology and global environmental change. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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Smolová, I., & Vítek, J. (2007). Základy geomorfologie: vybrané tvary reliéfů. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci.
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Strahler, A. H. (2011). Introducing physical geography. Hoboken, N.J: John Wiley and Sons.
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Summerfield, M. A. (1991). Global Geomorphology.
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