541-0025/07 – Geology (VG)

Gurantor departmentDepartment of Geological EngineeringCredits5
Subject guarantorprof. Ing. Petr Skupien, Ph.D.Subject version guarantorprof. Ing. Petr Skupien, Ph.D.
Study levelundergraduate or graduateRequirementCompulsory
Year1Semestersummer
Study languageCzech
Year of introduction2006/2007Year of cancellation2023/2024
Intended for the facultiesHGFIntended for study typesBachelor
Instruction secured by
LoginNameTuitorTeacher giving lectures
KAS0146 Ing. Mgr. Martin Kašing, Ph.D.
MAR31 prof. Ing. Marian Marschalko, Ph.D.
POR041 Ing. Michal Matloch Porzer, Ph.D.
DOU0018 Ing. Pavlína Rybová, Ph.D.
SKU41 prof. Ing. Petr Skupien, Ph.D.
Extent of instruction for forms of study
Form of studyWay of compl.Extent
Full-time Credit and Examination 2+2
Part-time Credit and Examination 6+6

Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences

The aim of the course is to master the essential features of construction and development of the Earth, an understanding of the geological cycle and principles of the functioning of endogenous and exogenous geological processes.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Tutorials
Terrain work

Summary

The course is devoted to the basics of general geology based on the cycle of geological processes and knowledge of endogenous and exogenous dynamic of the Earththat shape the Earth's crust and participate in changes in the Earth's surface.

Compulsory literature:

GROTZINGER J. et al.: Understanding Earth, 5th edition, W.H. Freeman and Company.2007 PARK, G.: Introducing Geology. 2018, Dunedin Academic Press. TARBUCK, E.J., F. K. LUTGENS, D. G. TASA: Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology. 2016, Pearson. FLECHTER, C.: Physical Geology: The Science of Earth. 2014, Willey.

Recommended literature:

MARSCHALKO, M.: Engineering geology. VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Mining and Geology, Institute of Geological Engineering, 2005. PLUMMER, C. C., MCGEARY, D., CARLSON, D. H.: Physical Geology. McGraw Hill, Boston, 2005. SPENCER E.W. Geologic Maps: A Practical Guide to Preparation and Interpretation. 221p., Waveland Press, Inc.; 3 edition. 2017. MALEY T. Field Geology Illustrated. Mineral Land Publications; Second Edition edition, 2005, 704 p.

Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester

E-learning

Other requirements

Students on the corresponding level know mineralogy, petrology etc.

Prerequisities

Subject has no prerequisities.

Co-requisities

Subject has no co-requisities.

Subject syllabus:

Geology - disciplines and methods. The rock cycle. Endogenous and exogenous dynamic of the Earth. Earth crust - plate tectonics. Fundamental principles of stratigraphy and sedimentology - bedding, formations etc. Secondary structures - Fold, Faults and other records of rock deformation. Earthquakes. Magmatism - magma and classification of magmatic body`s structures. Volcanism. Metamorphosis. Exogenous dynamic - weathering, erosion, soil profiles. Surface processes. Mass wasting - preventing landslides. Hydrologic cycle and groundwater - fundamental principles of mutual interaction.

Conditions for subject completion

Full-time form (validity from: 2012/2013 Winter semester, validity until: 2023/2024 Summer semester)
Task nameType of taskMax. number of points
(act. for subtasks)
Min. number of pointsMax. počet pokusů
Exercises evaluation and Examination Credit and Examination 100 (100) 51
        Exercises evaluation Credit 33  17
        Examination Examination 67  18 3
Mandatory attendence participation: At least 70% attendance on seminars. Completion of 100% of assignments given during seminars. Passing a written and an oral parts of the exam.

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Conditions for subject completion and attendance at the exercises within ISP: Optional lectures. The condition for passing the course is to master the materials according to the content of the course. Optional participation in exercises, correct elaboration and submission of assigned tasks, written and oral exam.

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Occurrence in study plans

Academic yearProgrammeBranch/spec.Spec.ZaměřeníFormStudy language Tut. centreYearWSType of duty
2022/2023 (B1316) Geodesy, Cartography and Geoinformatics (3646R006) Geoinformatics P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B1316) Geodesy, Cartography and Geoinformatics (3646R006) Geoinformatics P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B1316) Geodesy, Cartography and Geoinformatics (3646R006) Geoinformatics K Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B1316) Geodesy, Cartography and Geoinformatics (3646R006) Geoinformatics K Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B1316) Geodesy, Cartography and Geoinformatics (3646R006) Geoinformatics P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B1316) Geodesy, Cartography and Geoinformatics (3646R006) Geoinformatics P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B1316) Geodesy, Cartography and Geoinformatics (3646R006) Geoinformatics K Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2018/2019 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2018/2019 (B1316) Geodesy, Cartography and Geoinformatics (3646R006) Geoinformatics P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2018/2019 (B1316) Geodesy, Cartography and Geoinformatics (3646R006) Geoinformatics K Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B1316) Geodesy, Cartography and Geoinformatics (3646R006) Geoinformatics P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B1316) Geodesy, Cartography and Geoinformatics (3646R006) Geoinformatics K Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B1316) Geodesy, Cartography and Geoinformatics (3646R006) Geoinformatics K Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B1316) Geodesy, Cartography and Geoinformatics (3646R006) Geoinformatics P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2015/2016 (B1316) Geodesy, Cartography and Geoinformatics (3646R006) Geoinformatics P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2015/2016 (B1316) Geodesy, Cartography and Geoinformatics (3646R006) Geoinformatics K Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2015/2016 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2015/2016 (B2102) Mineral Raw Materials (3914R024) Landscape water management P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2014/2015 (B3646) Geodesy and Cartography (3646R006) Geoinformatics P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2014/2015 (B2102) Mineral Raw Materials (3914R024) Landscape water management P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2014/2015 (B3646) Geodesy and Cartography (3646R006) Geoinformatics K Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2014/2015 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2013/2014 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2013/2014 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2013/2014 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2013/2014 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering K Czech Most 1 Compulsory study plan
2013/2014 (B3646) Geodesy and Cartography (3646R006) Geoinformatics K Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2013/2014 (B3646) Geodesy and Cartography (3646R006) Geoinformatics P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2013/2014 (B2102) Mineral Raw Materials (3914R024) Landscape water management P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2012/2013 (B3646) Geodesy and Cartography (3646R006) Geoinformatics P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2012/2013 (B3646) Geodesy and Cartography (3646R006) Geoinformatics K Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2012/2013 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2012/2013 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2012/2013 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering K Czech Most 1 Compulsory study plan
2012/2013 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2012/2013 (B2102) Mineral Raw Materials (3914R024) Landscape water management P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2011/2012 (B3646) Geodesy and Cartography (3646R006) Geoinformatics P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2011/2012 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2011/2012 (B3646) Geodesy and Cartography (3646R006) Geoinformatics K Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2011/2012 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2011/2012 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2011/2012 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering K Czech Most 1 Compulsory study plan
2011/2012 (B2102) Mineral Raw Materials (3914R024) Landscape water management P Czech Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2010/2011 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2010/2011 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2010/2011 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering K Czech Most 1 Compulsory study plan
2010/2011 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2009/2010 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2009/2010 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2009/2010 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2009/2010 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering K Czech Most 1 Compulsory study plan
2009/2010 (N3646) Geodesy and Cartography (3602T002) Geoinformatics (10) P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2009/2010 (N3646) Geodesy and Cartography (3602T002) Geoinformatics (10) K Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2008/2009 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2008/2009 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2008/2009 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering K Czech Most 1 Compulsory study plan
2008/2009 (B2111) Mining (2101R008) Mining Engineering P Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2008/2009 (N3646) Geodesy and Cartography (3602T002) Geoinformatics (10) P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2008/2009 (N3646) Geodesy and Cartography (3602T002) Geoinformatics (10) K Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2007/2008 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2007/2008 (N3646) Geodesy and Cartography (3602T002) Geoinformatics (10) P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2007/2008 (N3646) Geodesy and Cartography (3602T002) Geoinformatics (10) K Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2006/2007 (B2110) Geological Engineering (2101R003) Geological Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2006/2007 (N3646) Geodesy and Cartography (3602T002) Geoinformatics (10) K Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan

Occurrence in special blocks

Block nameAcademic yearForm of studyStudy language YearWSType of blockBlock owner
Subject block without study plan - HGF - P 2014/2015 Full-time Czech Optional HGF - Faculty of Mining and Geology stu. block

Assessment of instruction



2020/2021 Summer
2019/2020 Summer
2018/2019 Summer
2017/2018 Summer
2013/2014 Summer
2010/2011 Summer
2009/2010 Summer