Course: Physical Geography of the Czech Republic

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Course title Physical Geography of the Czech Republic
Course code CBG/FGCRS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Duffek Václav, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Mentlík Pavel, Doc. RNDr. PhD.
  • Vočadlová Klára, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Kuberská Markéta, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Stacke Václav, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction - delimitation of the state territory, geographical position; 2.+3. Geology and geological development of the Bohemian Massif and the Carpathian; 4.+5. Geomorphology - quaternary development, main geomorphologic features, regional geomorphology; 6. Climate conditions - main characteristic, factors; 7. Hydrological conditions - spatial distribution of water resources, factors; 8. Pedogeography - spatial distribution of soil types; 9. Biogeography - sources of species diversity, bioregions, factors influencing diversity and spatial distribution of species; 10. Landscape changes - Pleistocene and Holocene changes, landscape phenomenons; 11. Landscape protection, protected areas; 12. State of the environment - indicators, historical trends in pollution, causes and effects; 13. Geographical regions. Tutorials: Work with thematic maps (Atlas of the landscape, geological maps etc.), data processing and interpretation, revision of regional topography.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture supplemented with a discussion, Collaborative instruction, Discussion, Self-study of literature, Textual studies, Lecture, Seminar
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Elementary knowledge of physical geography (hydrology, pedology, geology, geomorphology, biogeography, meteorology, climatology). Secondary knowledge of topography and regional geography of the Czech Republic. GEO1, GEO2 and GEO3 lectures are recommanded.
Skills
use basic terminology at the level of CBG/GEO1, CBG/GEO2, CBG/GEO3 and CBG/GELA
compare the physical geography differences of the Czech Republic based on secondary knowledge
derive the physical geography conditions of the Czech Republic in relation to knowledge of general geographical principles
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
To know memorise basic concepts linked to physical geography of Czech Republic (CR) - identify constituent geographical elements of CR.
To know the basic processes which formed the territory of CR - give examples of main phases of the development, express mutual relationships among various physical geographical (PG) spheres;
Explain apply general principles of PG systems - examples from the CR, e.g. changes of PH characteristics according to climate zonation.
Describe factors and causalities influencing regional differences between abiotic and biotic components of the landscape;
Skills
Evaluate historical landscape development - judge current state of PG spheres, assessment of changes in landscape management and protection.
Create own (individual) regionalisation of the CR and compare selected regions.
To be able of didactical transformation of learned topic on secondary school level.
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Seminar
Textual studies
Collaborative instruction
Self-study of literature
Discussion
Skills
Lecture
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Seminar
Textual studies
Collaborative instruction
Self-study of literature
Discussion
Competences
Practicum
Task-based study method
Skills demonstration
assessment methods
Knowledge
Combined exam
Continuous assessment
Skills
Combined exam
Continuous assessment
Competences
Combined exam
Continuous assessment
Recommended literature
  • Bárta, František,; Němec, Jan,; Pojer, František. Krajina v České republice. Praha : Consult, 2007. ISBN 80-903482-3-8.
  • Blažek, Vladimír; Němec, Jan; Hladný, Josef. Voda v České republice. Praha: Consult, 2006. ISBN 80-903482-1-1.
  • Demek, Jaromír. Hory a nížiny. 1. vyd. Praha : Academia, 1987.
  • Hrnčiarová T., Mackovčin, P., Zvara, I. Atlas krajiny České republiky. Průhonice, 2010.
  • Chlupáč, Ivo. Geologická minulost České republiky. Praha : Academia, 2002. ISBN 80-200-0914-0.
  • Chytrý, Milan. Vegetace České republiky. 1, Travinná a keříčková vegetace = Vegetation of the Czech Republic. 1, Grassland and heathland vegetation. Vyd. 1. Praha : Academia, 2007. ISBN 978-80-200-1462-7.
  • Kozák, Josef; Němeček, Jan. Atlas půd České republiky. 2., upr. vyd. Praha : ČZU Praha, 2009. ISBN 978-80-213-2008-6.
  • Ptáček, Jan. Česká republika školní atlas pro základní školy a víceletá gymnázia. 3 vydání. 2015. ISBN 978-80-7393-275-6.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Economic and Regional Geography (2017) Category: Geography courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): SS Teacher Training in Geography (14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer