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Course: Geosciences 1

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Course title Geosciences 1
Course code CBG/GEO1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and 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.
  • Stacke Václav, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Vočadlová Klára, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures: 1+2. Geosystems - system approach in natural sphere, basic principles and terminology; 3. Universe - origin of the Universe from the historical point of view, origin and location of the Earth in the Universe; 4. Eartg - characteristics and basic terms; 5. Energy balance of the Earth - energy in natural geosystems and forms of energy; 6. Geophysical systems - gravimetry, geothermal energy, seismology and geomagnetism; 7. Atmospheric systems - atmosphere, evolution of atmospheric composition, interaction atmosphere-hydrosphere; 8. Hydrologic systems - water circulation in macro- and micro-scale, material flow, hydrologic balance; 9. Geologic and geomorphologic systems - global roc cycle, weathering, erosion-transport-sedimentation, system approach in geomorphology (eg. glacial system, fluvial system); 10. Biochemical cycles - cycles of basic substances (carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus) and their significance for life; 11. Giogeographic cycles - global system of the life, plant-soil system; 12. Antropoghenic impact on natural geosystems - system approach in assessment of the environment. Seminars: Seminars are focused on identification of basic components of natural geosystems; description and clarification of basic principles; determination of analogous examples; design of schemes, graphs and tables; presentation and evaluation of personal subsystems.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture supplemented with a discussion, Lecture with practical applications, Collaborative instruction, Discussion, Students' portfolio, Self-study of literature, Textual studies, Lecture, Seminar
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 35 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 15 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
vysvětlit základní terminologii z přírodovědných předmětů odpovídající středoškolské úrovni
vysvětlit základní problémy přírodních věd na středoškolské úrovni
definovat polohu Země ve Vesmíru
vyjmenovat základní sféry Země
popsat základní sféry Země
vyřešit jednoduché matematické příklady vycházející ze středoškolské matematiky
Skills
analyzovat problémy z přírodních věd na středoškolské úrovni
používat základní terminologii přírodovědných předmětů odpovídající středoškolské úrovni
samostatně interpretovat výsledky získané jednoduchými výpočty
diskutovat výsledky získané řešením úloh
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
explain the term geosystem
list basic natural geosystems and their components
describe basic natural geosystems and their components
explain mutual relations among basic geosystems and their subsystems
draw the schema of basic geosystems, their subsystems and relations among them
Skills
analyze the flux of matter and energy in geosystems
defend own model of selected subsystem
argue mutual links in geosystems
judge influence of global geosystem changes on regional variability
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Seminar
Textual studies
Collaborative instruction
Self-study of literature
Students' portfolio
Interactive lecture
Discussion
Skills
Interactive lecture
Practicum
Task-based study method
Individual study
Competences
Interactive lecture
Practicum
Individual study
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Test
Skills
Oral exam
Test
Competences
Oral exam
Test
Recommended literature
  • Brázdil, Rudolf. Úvod do studia planety Země : Celost. vysokošk. učebnice pro stud. přírodověd. a pedagog. fakult. 1. vyd. Praha : SPN, 1988.
  • CHRISTOPHERSON, R.W. Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography. Prentice Hall, 2011. ISBN 978-0321706226.
  • Jeník, Jan. Ekosystémy : Úvod do organizace zonálních a azonálních biomů. Praha : Karolinum, 1996. ISBN 80-7184-040-8.
  • Newson, M.D., Hanwell, J. Systematic Physical Geography. London, 1982.
  • Oldfield, F. Environmental Change: Key Issues and Alternative Approaches. Cambridge, 2005. ISBN 978-0-521-82936-4.
  • STRAHLER, A., STRAHLER, A. Introducing Physical Geography. New Delhi, 2016. ISBN 978-8126562251.


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