541-0504/10 – Geomorphology (GM)
| Gurantor department | Department of Geological Engineering | Credits | 4 |
| Subject guarantor | Ing. Mgr. Martin Kašing, Ph.D. | Subject version guarantor | Ing. Mgr. Martin Kašing, Ph.D. |
| Study level | undergraduate or graduate | Requirement | Compulsory |
| Year | 1 | Semester | winter |
| | Study language | Czech |
| Year of introduction | 2021/2022 | Year of cancellation | |
| Intended for the faculties | HGF | Intended for study types | Follow-up Master |
Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences
The aim of the subject is basic knowlege of structure and dynamic geomorphology.
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Summary
Subject of Geomorphology, geomorphological terminology, geomorphological processes, global structure geomorphology – plate tectonics model, structure geomorphology of continents, rocks properties and its role in geomorphological processes and georelief development, neotectonics and recent geotectonical processes, earthquakes and geomorphological processes, geomorphology of volcanic areas, slope processes and slope development, fluvial, glacial and eolian geomorphological processes, biogenetic and anthropogenic geomorphological processes, climatic geomorphology.
Compulsory literature:
ANDERSON R.S., ANDERSON S.P.: Geomorphology: The Mechanics and Chemistry of Landscapes. Cambridge University Press, 2010.
HUGGETT R.J.: Fundamentals of Geomorphology, 2007, Routledge, New York.
BIERMAN P.R., MONTGOMERY D.R.: Key Concepts in Geomorphology. W. H. Freeman; 2013
RITTER D.F., KOCHEL R.C., MILLER J.R.: Process Geomorphology. Waveland Pr Inc., 2011.
Recommended literature:
BURBANK D.W., ANDERSON R.S.: Tectonic Geomorphology. Wiley India, 2011.
SUMMERFIELD M.A.: Global Geomorphology, Longman. 1991.
TAROLLI P., MUDD S.M.: Remote Sensing of Geomorphology. Elsevier, 2019
GOUDIE A.S., VILES H.A.: Geomorphology in the Anthropocene. Cambridge University Press, 2016.
Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester
Student's knowledge is verified by completing tasks and passing the exam, both needed to complete the subject. The exam contains written and oral part. The possibility of passing the exam is available only after completing the tasks.
E-learning
Other requirements
The study of recommended literature.
Prerequisities
Subject has no prerequisities.
Co-requisities
Subject has no co-requisities.
Subject syllabus:
1. Fundamentals of geomorphology
2. Weathering and related forms
3. Structural relief
4. Volcanic relief
5. Fluvial processes and forms I
6. Fluvial processes and forms II
7. Slope processes and forms
8. Karst processes and related forms
9. Periglacial processes and forms
10. Glacial processes and forms
11. Aeolian processes and forms
12. Marine processes and forms
13. Biogenic processes and forms, impact forms
Conditions for subject completion
Occurrence in study plans
Occurrence in special blocks
Assessment of instruction