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Geology

Language of instruction angličtina, čeština
Code 541-0025
Abbreviation VG
Course title Geology
Coordinating department Department of Geological Engineering
Course coordinator prof. Ing. Petr Skupien, Ph.D.

Summary

The subject is dedicated to the cycle of geological processes and the knowledge of internal and external geological processes that shape the earth's crust and participate in changes in the earth's surface.
Professional knowledge: The student will gain knowledge about the laws that led to the formation of the rock environment in individual parts of the earth's crust.
Professional skills: The student is able to apply basic knowledge in the field, describe the laws of the geological development of the monitored area, perform basic measurements and documentation of geological phenomena.
Professional competence: The student is able to independently solve basic geological problems, describe and evaluate the geological structure of the area, predict possible risks due to mining and other activities.

Literature

GROTZINGER J. et al.: Understanding Earth, Bedford/Saint Martin's.2020
PARK, G.: Introducing Geology. 2018, Dunedin Academic Press.
TARBUCK, E.J., F. K. LUTGENS, D. G. TASA: Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology. 2016, Pearson.
FLECHTER, C.: Physical Geology: The Science of Earth. 2014, Willey.

Advised literature

MARSCHALKO, M.: Engineering geology. VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Mining and Geology, Institute of Geological Engineering, 2005.
PLUMMER, C. C., MCGEARY, D., CARLSON, D. H.: Physical Geology. McGraw Hill, Boston, 2005.
SPENCER E.W. Geologic Maps: A Practical Guide to Preparation and Interpretation. 221p., Waveland Press, Inc.; 3 edition. 2017.
MALEY T. Field Geology Illustrated. Mineral Land Publications; Second Edition edition, 2005, 704 p.