Geology

Type of study	Bachelor
Language of instruction	Czech
Code	541-0025/13
Abbreviation	VG
Course title	Geology
Credits	4
Coordinating department	Department of Geological Engineering
Course coordinator	prof. Ing. Petr Skupien, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

Geology - disciplines and methods. The rock cycle. Endogenous and exogenous
dynamic of the Earth. Earth crust - plate tectonics. Fundamental principles of
stratigraphy and sedimentology - bedding, formations etc. Secondary
structures -
Fold, Faults and other records of rock deformation. Earthquakes. Magmatism -
magma and classification of magmatic body`s structures. Volcanism.
Metamorphosis. Exogenous dynamic - weathering, erosion, soil profiles. Surface
processes. Mass wasting - preventing landslides. Hydrologic cycle and
groundwater - fundamental principles of mutual interaction.

E-learning

http://geologie.vsb.cz/geologie/default.htm

Literature

GROTZINGER J. et al.: Understanding Earth, 5th edition, W.H. Freeman and Company.2007
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.

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