Course: Methods in Stratigraphy

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Course title Methods in Stratigraphy
Course code KGE/MS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Bábek Ondřej, prof. Mgr. Dr.
Course content
The aim of the course is to familiarize the students with theoretic problems of stratigraphy and with the main stratigraphic methods. Basic topics: Basic principles of stratigraphy Lithostratigraphy Biostratigraphy Event stratigraphy Cyclostratigraphy Sequence stratigraphy Magnetostratigraphy Chemostratigraphy Numerical dating Chronostratigraphy

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Grafic and Art Activities
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 12 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to familiarize the students with theoretic problems of stratigraphy and with the main stratigraphic methods.
The students will - become aware of the theoretical problems of stratigraphy - get acquainted with the main stratigraphic methods - discover the sense of unified stratigraphic terminology
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of historical geology, physical geology, geochemistry and geophysics.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Active presence in lessons (80 %), graphical work, written test (70%)
Recommended literature
  • Doyle, P. - Bennett, M., R. (1999). Unlocking the Stratigraphical Record. Wiley.
  • Mann, K., O. - Lane, H., R. (1995). Graphic correlation. SEPM Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • Michalík, J. - Reháková, D. - Kováč, M. - Soták, J. - Baráth, I. (1999). Geológia stratigrafických sekvencií. VEDA Bratislava.
  • Schoch, R., M. (1989). Stratigraphy, Principles and Methods. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Environmental Geology (2019) Category: Geology courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter