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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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The lecture component covers endogenous geology (plate tectonics, magmatism, metamorphism, and secondary deformation/tectonics) and exogenous geological processes (weathering, the action of surface and groundwater, glacial activity, frost and wind action, and karst phenomena). The results of these processes are linked to geomorphology and the formation of landforms and soils. The course concludes by defining environmental geofactors. Practical exercises are divided into three sections. The first focuses on minerals, emphasizing their identification based on specific properties. The second section centers on the identification of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, explaining the classification systems required to correctly identify the samples under study. In the third section, students are introduced to geological maps in both paper and digital formats; they work with digital map data and map legends, and evaluate how scale affects the level of detail. During these sessions, students work with mineral and rock samples and the appropriate tools for their correct identification and classification; they also interpret geological maps to understand the spatial relationships between the rock types studied and their occurrence in the Czech Republic. Finally, students are introduced to educational aids and models of geological environments, as well as selected teaching methods in geology.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Observation, Demonstration
- Preparation for the Exam
- 52 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Introduction to dynamic geology.
The students should be able to: - define the principles principles of endogenous - magmatism, tectonics, metamorphism and plate tectonics - describe exogenous geological processesweathering, the action of surface and groundwater, glacial activity, the effects of frost and wind, and karst phenomena - define environmental geofactors, - identify main rock-forming minerals, - classify igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. - show orientation in geological maps of the Czech Republic.
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Prerequisites
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This course serves as an introduction to geology and has no prerequisites. The lecture component covers endogenous geology (plate tectonics, magmatism, metamorphism, and secondary deformation/tectonics) and exogenous geological processes (weathering, the action of surface and groundwater, glacial activity, frost and wind action, and karst phenomena). The results of these processes are linked to geomorphology and the formation of landforms and soils. The course concludes by defining environmental geofactors. Practical exercises are divided into three sections. The first focuses on minerals, emphasizing their identification based on specific properties. The second section centers on the identification of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, explaining the classification systems required to correctly identify the samples under study. In the third section, students are introduced to geological maps in both paper and digital formats; they work with digital map data and map legends, and evaluate how scale affects the level of detail. During these sessions, students work with mineral and rock samples and the appropriate tools for their correct identification and classification; they also interpret geological maps to understand the spatial relationships between the rock types studied and their occurrence in the Czech Republic. Finally, students are introduced to educational aids and models of geological environments, as well as selected teaching methods in geology.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Written exam, Systematic Observation of Student
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Recommended literature
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Kachlík,V. - Chlupáč, I. (1996). Základy geologie. Historická geologie. Praha.
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Mussett, A., E., Khan, M., A. (2002). Looking into Earth. An Introduction to Geological Geophysics.
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Plummer, Ch., C. - Mc Geary, D. - Carlson, D. (2004). Physical geology. McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math.
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Zapletal, J. (1999). Základy geologie. Olomouc.
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