Geology

Type of study	BachelorFollow-up Master
Language of instruction	Czech
Code	541-0025/15
Abbreviation	VG
Course title	Geology
Credits	5
Coordinating department	Department of Geological Engineering
Course coordinator	prof. Ing. Petr Skupien, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

1. Geology - disciplines and methods.
2. The rock cycle. Endogenous and exogenous dynamic of the Earth.
3. Earth crust - plate tectonics.
4. Fundamental principles of stratigraphy and sedimentology - bedding, formations etc.
5. Secondary structures - Fold, Faults and other records of rock deformation.
6. Earthquakes.
7. Magmatism - magma and classification of magmatic body`s structures.
8. Volcanism.
9. Metamorphosis.
10. Exogenous dynamic - weathering, erosion, soil profiles.
11. Surface processes.
12. Mass wasting - preventing landslides.
13. Hydrologic cycle and groundwater.

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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