541-0929/01 – Biogeochemistry (BIOG)
Gurantor department | Department of Geological Engineering | Credits | 10 |
Subject guarantor | prof. Ing. Konstantin Raclavský, CSc. | Subject version guarantor | prof. Ing. Konstantin Raclavský, CSc. |
Study level | postgraduate | Requirement | Optional |
Year | | Semester | winter |
| | Study language | Czech |
Year of introduction | 2009/2010 | Year of cancellation | 2013/2014 |
Intended for the faculties | HGF | Intended for study types | Doctoral |
Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences
Biosphere. Biophile chemical elements. Chemical composition of organisms.
Concentrations of chemical elements in biosphere. Biogeochemical dispersion
haloes. Biogeochemical anomalies. Role of outer factors of geochemical
migration in biosphere. Biogeochemical barriers. Organic geochemistry and its
methods. Natural organic compounds in soils. Dispersed organic matter in
sediments. Biogenic rocks and mineral deposits. Geochemistry of coal, mineral
oil and natural gas. Measuring and balance of biogeochemical migration.
Material flows and compartments. Biogeochemical cycles of main elements.
Biogeochemical migration of minor and trace elements. Trace elements important
for plant, animal and human health. Relationships in the system rock – soil –
plant. Biogeochemical processes in soils. Sampling, processing and analysis of
biogeochemical samples. Indication geobotany. Biogeochemical prospection.
Application of biogeochemistry in agriculture and forestry. Biogeochemistry and
protection of ecosystems. Biogeochemistry and environmental risk assessment.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Individual consultations
Summary
Biosphere. Biophile chemical elements. Chemical composition of organisms.
Concentrations of chemical elements in biosphere. Biogeochemical dispersion
haloes. Biogeochemical anomalies. Role of outer factors of geochemical
migration in biosphere. Biogeochemical barriers. Organic geochemistry and its
methods. Natural organic compounds in soils. Dispersed organic matter in
sediments. Biogenic rocks and mineral deposits. Geochemistry of coal, mineral
oil and natural gas. Measuring and balance of biogeochemical migration.
Material flows and compartments. Biogeochemical cycles of main elements.
Biogeochemical migration of minor and trace elements. Trace elements important
for plant, animal and human health. Relationships in the system rock – soil –
plant. Biogeochemical processes in soils. Sampling, processing and analysis of
biogeochemical samples. Indication geobotany. Biogeochemical prospection.
Application of biogeochemistry in agriculture and forestry. Biogeochemistry and
protection of ecosystems. Biogeochemistry and environmental risk assessment.
Compulsory literature:
Mrňa, F.: Užitá geochemie. Academia, Praha, 1991. 420 s.
Bouška, V. et al.: Geochemie. Academia, Praha, 1980. 555 s.
Mrňa, F., Pácal, Z., Raclavský, K.: Užitá geochemie. VŠB, Ostrava, 1984. 246 s.
Brooks, R. R.: Geobotany and biogeochemistry in mineral exploration. Harper and
Row, New York, 1972. 271 s.
Butcher, S. S., Charlson, R. J., Orians, G. H., Wolfe, G. V. (Ed.): Global
biogeochemical cycles. Academic Press, London, 1992. 377 s.
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Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester
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