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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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General geology - endogenic geology, magmatism, tectonics, metamorphism and plate tectonics. Exogenic geology - weathering, action of surface water and groundwater, action of glaciers and frost, aeolic action, karst phenomena, action of seas and lakes. Geofactors of the environment. Main rock-forming minerals, classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Overview of geological maps of the Czech Republic.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture
- Preparation for the Exam
- 52 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Introduction to general geology.
The students should be able to: - define the principles of endogenic geology, comprising magmatism, tectonics, metamorphism and plate tectonics - describe processes active in exogenic geology - weathering, action of surface water and groundwater, action of glaciers and frost, aeolic action, karst phenomena, action of seas and lakes. - define geofactors of the environment. - identify main rock-forming minerals, - classify igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. - show orientation in geological maps of the Czech Republic.
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Prerequisites
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The course is a basic course of geology.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam
Knowledge of basic determination characteristics of basic types of rocks and minerals, works with the geological map. The exam covers subject matter dealt with in lectures and seminars in the range of foundations of mineralogy, petrography, and general geology.
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Recommended literature
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Kachlík,V. - Chlupáč, I. (1996). Základy geologie. Historická geologie. Praha.
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Mussett, A., E. - Khan, M., A. (2002). Looking into Earth. An Introduction to Geological Geophysics. Cambridge Univ. Press.
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Plummer, Ch., C. - Mc Geary, D. - Carlson, D. (2004). Physical geology. McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, 580pp.
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Zapletal, J. (1999). Základy geologie. Olomouc.
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