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Course: Fundamentals of Geology

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Course title Fundamentals of Geology
Course code CBG/GELA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
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)
  • Mergl Michal, Prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • Mentlík Pavel, Doc. RNDr. PhD.
  • Vočadlová Klára, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
This course consists of these issues: the system of geological sciences. Introduction to mineralogy. Introduction to Petrology. Tectonics. Structure of the Earth. The Theory of plate tectonics. Morphostructural characteristic of continental and oceanic crust. Mineral deposits. Geological wind action. Geological activity of oceanic and flowing water. Groundwater and karst phenomena. Geological activity of glaciers. Gravitation as a geological factor.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Students' self-study, Self-study of literature, Lecture, Lecture with visual aids
  • Contact hours - 36 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 60 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
vysvětlit základní problémy z přírodních věd na úrovni střední školy
Skills
analyzovat problémy z přírodních věd na úrovni střední školy
learning outcomes
Knowledge
explain the division of minerals and rocks according to origin, basic properties and its distribution
distinguish the main tectonic structures and classify them according to their distribution
describe the Earth structure
explain the weathering process and its specifics in different parts of the Earth
Describe the geological activity of water (marine, flowing, standing and underground)
explain the geological activity of glaciers
describe the significance of gravity as a geological agent
Skills
analyze the theory of tectonic plates accenting the spatial distribution of major Earth morphostructures
analyze differences between endogenous agents
analyze differences between exogenous agents
evaluate the impact of natural hazards originating in inanimate nature (stressing its importance in education)
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Self-study of literature
Skills
Lecture with visual aids
Self-study of literature
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Written exam
Skills
Practical exam
Recommended literature
  • Brychtová, Šárka. Planeta Země : zeměpis pro 6. a 7. ročník základní školy. 2., opravené vyd. Praha : Fortuna, 1997. ISBN 80-7168-475-9.
  • Chlupáč, I. Geologická minulost České republiky. Praha, 2002. ISBN 80-200-0914-0.
  • Kraft, J., Mentlík, P. Základy geologie pro geografy.. Plzeň, 2004. ISBN 80-7043-290-X.
  • Kraft, J. Petrografie. SNTL., 1996.
  • NANCE, D.; MURPHY, B. Physical Geology Today. Oxford, 2015. ISBN 978-0199965557.
  • Pauk, František. Geologie pro zeměpisce. Praha : Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1979.
  • Pauk, František. Praktická cvičení z geologie. Příručka pro studium přírodopisu na pedagogických fakultách. Praha : Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1973.
  • Růžičková, E et al. Quaternary clastic sediments of the Czech Republic. Praha, 2001. ISBN 80-7075-468-0.
  • Sreepat, J. Fundamentals of Physical Geology. New Delhi, 2014. ISBN 978-81-322-1539-4.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (13) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography 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): Physics in Education (15) Category: Physics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (16) Category: Biology courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physics in Education (16) Category: Physics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (15) Category: Biology courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography 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): Chemistry in Education (16) Category: Chemistry courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Health Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Economic and Regional Geography (2017) Category: Geography courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, 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): Physical Education in Education (16) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Information Technologies in Education (16) Category: Informatics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Information Technologies in Education (15) Category: Informatics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (1) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Technology and Design in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Chemistry in Education (14) Category: Chemistry courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (15) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
University of West Bohemia, date of update: 26.07.2024 23:53. Data created for academic year 2024/2025