Course: Physical Geography

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Course title Physical Geography
Course code KGG/FGRES
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jirmus René, Mgr.
  • Viktořík Milan, Mgr.
  • Erlebach Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 52 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 90 hours per semester
Learning outcomes

Recall basic terms and concepts used in Physical Geography and familiarize with basic methods in the Physical Geography.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Written exam, Seminar Work

Recommended literature
  • Allen, P. A. (1997). Earth surface processes. Oxford: Blackwell.
  • Demek, J. (1988). Obecná geomorfologie. Praha: Academia.
  • Holden, J. ed. (2017). An Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment. 4th edition. Harlow, Pearson..
  • Holden, J. (2022). Physical Geography: the basics. New York, Routledge..
  • Horník, S. (1986). Fyzická geografie. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství.
  • Huggett, R. J. (2007). Fundamentals of Geomorphology. New York, Routledge..
  • Strahler, A. H. (2011). Introducing physical geography. Hoboken, N.J: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Summerfield, M. A. (1991). Global Geomorphology.


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 Studies and Sustainable Development (2024) Category: Geography courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): International Development Studies (2024) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer