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Lecturer(s)
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Smolová Irena, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Course presents: geomorphology in system of sciences; geomorphologic schools and development of geomorphologic opinions; structure of the Earth (seismic model), geotectonical hypotheses, theory of litospheric plates; endogenous geomorphologic processes (volcanic activity and landforms, earthquakes and influence of landforms development); structural geomorphology - rock characteristics and their role in landforms developments, structural landforms, structural geomorphology of ocean bed; dynamic geomorphology - weathering, slope, fluvial, karst, cryogenic (glacial, nivation and periglacial), eolic, marine, biogenic processes and landforms; anthropogenic geomorphology.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Attendace
- 20 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 40 hours per semester
- Semestral Work
- 20 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Understanding the basic contexture and processes in lithosphere.
Recall basic terms and concepts used in geomorphology.
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Prerequisites
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Elementary knowledge in Geology, Hydrology, Meteorology and Klimatology.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Oral exam, Written exam
Knowledge within range of lectures and literature.
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Recommended literature
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Allen, P. A. (1997). Earth Surface Processes. Oxford: Blackwell Science.
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Bizubová, M., Škvarček, A. (2003). Geomorfológia. Bratislava: Univerzita Komenského.
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Demek, J. (1987). Obecná geomorfologie. Praha: Academia.
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Horník, S., Buzek. L. et al. (1986). Fyzická geografie II. Praha: SPN.
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Kukal, Z. et al. (1990). Základy oceánografie. Praha: Academia.
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Mycielska-Dowgiałło, E. et al. (1999). Geomorfologia dynamiczna z elementami stosowanej : wybrana zagadnienia. Warszawa: Universytet Warszawski.
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Rubín, J., Balatka, B. et al. (1986). Atlas skalních, zemních a půdních tvarů. Praha : Academia.
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Smolová, I., Vítek, J. (2007). Základy geomorfologie : vybrané tvary reliéfu. Olomouc: Vydavatelství UP.
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Strahler, A., Strahler, A. (2006). Introducing Physical Geography. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Summerfield, M. A. (1991). Global Geomorphology : An Introduction to the Study of Landforms. New York: Longman Scientific and Technical.
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