541-0057/14 – Earth Science (NZ)
| Gurantor department | Department of Geological Engineering | Credits | 3 |
| Subject guarantor | Ing. Miloš Duraj, Ph.D. | Subject version guarantor | Ing. Miloš Duraj, Ph.D. |
| Study level | undergraduate or graduate | Requirement | Compulsory |
| Year | 1 | Semester | winter |
| | Study language | Czech |
| Year of introduction | 1999/2000 | Year of cancellation | 2008/2009 |
| Intended for the faculties | FBI | Intended for study types | Bachelor |
Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences
Pedagogic aim of this subject is ability of students:
- describe genesis of the universe, the solar system and the Earth;
- describe the Earth’s body and explain the plat tectonic theory;
- comprehend and define basic endogenous and exogenous processes;
- identify mutual interaction between them;
- classify and define various natural disasters;
- understand principle of particular methods of survey the Earth.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Summary
The course provides a comprehensive view of planet Earth as a dynamic system. It integrates findings from geology, physical geography, meteorology, hydrology, and environmental sciences. The objective is to understand planetary processes and global changes in the context of sustainable development.Professional Knowledge: The student describes the internal structure of the Earth and the theory of plate tectonics, explains the functioning of the climate system and the hydrological cycle, and reliably identifies the main types of rocks and minerals, including their origins.Professional Skills: The student practically analyzes geological and topographic maps, conducts basic field measurements including the identification of rocks and geomorphological features, and independently uses the acquired data to assess natural hazards such as floods, erosion, or seismic activity.General Competencies: The student independently evaluates the impact of human activities on the Earth system, proposes sustainable solutions, and is capable of coordinating a small team during field data collection and processing.
Compulsory literature:
PRESS, F., SIEVER, R.: Understanding Earth. W.H. 1998, Freeman and Company, New York, 682 s.
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:
COE, A.E.: Geological Field Techniques. 336 s., 2010, Wiley-Blackwell.
JAMES, F. Luhr: Earth. Dorling Kindersley Lim. London, 2003
NURRE, P.: Rock Identification Field Guide. 2014, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 146 p.
MALEY, T.: Field Geology Illustrated. 2005, Mineral Land Publications; Second Edition edition, 704 p.
Additional study materials
Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester
The course without practice.
E-learning
Other requirements
Prerequisities
Subject has no prerequisities.
Co-requisities
Subject has no co-requisities.
Subject syllabus:
1. The Universe.
2. The Earth System.
3. Plate Tectonics: The Unifying Theory.
4. The Rock Cycle.
5. Primary Geological Bodies.
6. Secondary Geological Structures.
7. Basic characteristics of the hydrosphere
8. Basic characteristics of the atmosphere
9. Weathering, Erosion, and Mass Wasting.
10. Methods of survey, GPS, GIS.
11. Extraordinary natural events and disasters.
12. Global warming.
Conditions for subject completion
Occurrence in study plans
Occurrence in special blocks
Assessment of instruction
Předmět neobsahuje žádné hodnocení.