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Lecturer(s)
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Erlebach Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Halásová Olga, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Introduction to Fluvial Geomorphology 2. Water Movement in River Channels 3. Fluvial Sediments 4. Channel Morphodynamics 5. Selected Off-Channel Features 6. High-Gradient Streams 7. Interaction of Watercourses with Biota and Humans 8. Modeling in Fluvial Geomorphology 9. Rivers and Tectonics 10. River Revitalization 11. Field Exercise - Upper Reach of a Selected River 12. Field Exercise - Middle and Lower Reaches of a Selected River
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Observation, Demonstration, Group work
- Attendace
- 55 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 8 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Students will be introduced to the field of fluvial geomorphology, with a focus on river processes such as water movement in river channels, fluvial sediments, and channel morphodynamics. They will also learn about high-gradient streams and selected extra-channel landforms. Emphasis will also be placed on the interaction of watercourses with biota and humans. The topic of modeling in fluvial geomorphology will not be overlooked. Other important topics will include rivers and tectonics, as well as river revitalization.
Students enrolling in the course on fluvial geomorphology should possess the following competencies: 1. Conceptual and theoreticali.e., students must be able to integrate knowledge from several scientific disciplines and view river systems in context (systems thinking, spatial-temporal imagination, interdisciplinary synthesis). 2. Methodological and technicalthat is, modern fluvial geomorphology cannot do without working with data and systematic tools (GIS, spatial data interpretation). 3. Field and practical - i.e., research on rivers and river channels takes place primarily outdoors, which requires specific practical skills (field mapping and geomorphological observation, working with specific equipment (instruments), physical endurance, and safety awareness). 4. kritické a aplikační - tj. student by měl umět teorii přenést do praxe, zejména v oblasti ochrany přírody a technických opatření (hodnocení ekologického stavu toků, předvídání rizik (hazard assessment).
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Prerequisites
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Students are expected to have completed courses in hydrology and geomorphology. Completion of a course in geoecology is also recommended. For modeling, students must be familiar with geographic information systems (GIS), such as ArcGIS Pro.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Oral exam
In addition to theoretical knowledge (general geomorphology, hydrology, and hydrography, as well as the basics of geology)that is, what they should already knowstudents should also possess methodological and technical skills. This primarily involves the basics of working with GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.), where students will analyze terrain using digital models, map river networks, or track changes in river channels over time. Furthermore, they should be able to work with map data, such as topographic, geological, and historical maps, as well as aerial photographs.From a practical and fieldwork perspective, physical fitness and appropriate outdoor gear (suitable for nature and river environments, particularly rocky riverbeds) are certainly important. Another important skill is observational abilitythat is, the ability to read the landscapeto identify river terraces, levees, meanders, or flood marks in the field. In the context of fluvial geomorphology, students are expected to understand processes in time and space and to possess strong analytical thinking skills.
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Recommended literature
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Andreson, R.S., Anderson, S.P. (2010). Geomorphology: The Mechanics and Chemistry of Landscapes. Cambridge.
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Galia Tomáš. (2017). Fluviální geomorfologie. Ostrava.
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Gordon, N. D. et al. (2004). Stream Ecology: An Introduction for Ecologists. Chichester, West Sussex, England.
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Gupta, A. (2022). Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management.
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Hradecký, J. Geomorfologický proces a jeho význam ve fluviální krajině. Říční krajina. 2004.
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Charlton Ro. Fundamentals of Fluvial Geomorphology. London. 2007.
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Kondolf, M., Piégay, H. (2016). Tools in Fluvial Geomorphology.
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Leopold, L., Wolman, G., Miller, J., Wohl, E. (2020). Fluvial Processes in Geomorphology: Second Edition.
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Máčka, Z., Krejčí, L. (2011). Říční dřevo ve vodních tocích. Brno.
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Šindlar, M. (2012). Geomorfologické procesy vývoje vodních toků. Hradec Králové.
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Wohl, E. (2020). Rivers in the Landscape.
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