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Course: Basic geography for science study

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Course title Basic geography for science study
Course code CBG/G21
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
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.
  • Dokoupil Jaroslav, Doc. PaedDr. Ph.D.
  • Matušková Alena, Doc. PaedDr. CSc.
  • Stacke Václav, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Vočadlová Klára, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Preis Jiří, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Kopp Jan, Doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Naturesciences and geography-mutual relations in the past and present; 2. Geographical tools and methods, its application in natural sciences (geospatial revolution and its response in science and everyday life); 3. Application of modern geographical research tools and methods in multidisciplinary research of climate dynamics and environmental changes during the Pleistocene, Holocene and present; 4. Retreat of glaciers (educational potential of the topic) - spatio-temporal changes in area and volume of glaciation, cause and effect of deglaciation; 5. Permafrost degradation (educational potential of the topic) - extent of the permafrost, effect of climate changes, effect of degradation on ecosystems and human society; 6. Sea level changes (educational potential of the topic) - evidence of past sea level changes, prognosis, cause and effect; 7. Changes and acceleration of catastrophic events (educational potential of the topic) - natural hazards, human impact; 8. Natural resources (educational potential of the topic) -classification of natural resources, basic principles of sustainable use of natural resources; 9. New species and disease spread (educational potential of the topic) - introduced and invasive plant and animal species, ecological effect; major world pandemic, causes and effect of disease spread in global world, socio-economic effects; 10. Human migration (educational potential of the topic) - causes and effects, motivation factors, global dimension of world migration (main migration routes and destination countries), Czech Republic and its relation to international migration; 11. Human population growth (educational potential of the topic) - historical trend in human population, projection of population growth, problems linked with rapid population growth in some world regions; 12. Armed conflicts (educational potential of the topic) - causes and effects, current epicentres of conflicts, spatio-temporal changes of armed conflicts in 20th and 21st century, geopolitical aspects.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Students' self-study, Self-study of literature, Lecture, Lecture with visual aids
  • Contact hours - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
vysvětlit základní terminologii z přírodovědných předmětů na středoškolské úrovni
popsat základní sféry Země
Skills
zaujmout stanovisko ke globálním otázkám dnešního světa
learning outcomes
Knowledge
explain the relationship of geography and other natural sciences
describe the progress and benefits of the geospatial revolution
describe the possibilities of using geographical methods and tools in multidisciplinary science research
Skills
to evaluate the role of geography in the research of climate, environmental and social dynamics
analyze the main topics of contemporary geography
assess the potential of geographical topics for science teaching and education
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Lecture with visual aids
Self-study of literature
assessment methods
Test
Recommended literature
  • CLIFFORD, N.J.; HOLLOWAY, S.L.; RICE, S.P.; VALENTINE, G. Key Concepts in Geography. London, 2009. ISBN 978-1-4129-3021-5.
  • Ellis, E.C. Anthropocene: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford, 2018. ISBN 978-0198792987.
  • Field, Barry C. Natural resource economics : an introduction. 2nd ed. Long Grove : Waveland Press, 2008. ISBN 978-1-57766-531-1.
  • Flowerdew, Robin; Martin, David. Methods in human geography : a guide for students doing research projects. Harlow : Longman, 1997. ISBN 0-582-28973-4.
  • Nováček, Pavel. Udržitelný rozvoj. 2. vyd. Olomouc : Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2011. ISBN 978-80-244-2795-9.
  • Rowntree; Lewis; Price; Wyckoff. Globalization and Diversity: geography of changing world. New Jersey, 2014. ISBN 978-0-321-82146-1.
  • Seják, Josef. Základy udržitelné ekonomie přírodních zdrojů a životního prostředí. Vyd. 1. Ústí nad Labem : Univerzita Jana Evangelisty Purkyně, 2005. ISBN 80-7044-758-3.
  • Smil, V. Globální katastrofy a trendy. Zlín, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7473-528-8.
  • Tomeš, Jiří; Festa, David; Novotný, Josef. Konflikt světů a svět konfliktů : střety idejí a zájmů v současném světě. Praha : P3K, 2007. ISBN 978-80-903587-6-8.
  • Toušek, Václav. Ekonomická a sociální geografie. Plzeň : Aleš Čeněk, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7380-114-4.
  • Vining, G.N. Human Geography. People, Culture & Landscapes. 1995.
  • Vladimír Jeníček, Jaroslav Foltýn. Globální problémy světa v ekonomických souvislostech. Praha, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7400-326-4.
  • Waisová, Šárka. Řešení konfliktů v mezinárodních vztazích. Vyd. 1. Praha : Portál, 2005. ISBN 80-7178-390-0.
  • Walker, M. J. C. Quaternary dating methods. Chichester : John Wiley & Sons, 2005. ISBN 978-0470-86927-7.


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Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Czech Language in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
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Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Russian Language in Education (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
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Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Chemistry in Education (19) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Technology and Design in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
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Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Health Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (18) Category: Biology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Technology and Design in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Czech Language in Education (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Russian Language in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Information Technologies in Education (17) Category: Informatics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Chemistry in Education (18) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Information Technologies in Education (16) Category: Informatics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
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Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (17) Category: Biology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (19) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Studies in Mathematics (17) Category: Mathematics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physics in Education (17) Category: Physics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
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University of West Bohemia, date of update: 26.07.2024 23:53. Data created for academic year 2024/2025