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PARK, G.: Introducing Geology. 2018, Dunedin Academic Press.
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Terminated in academic year 2016/2017
Earth Science
| Type of study | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Code | 541-0057/16 |
| Abbreviation | NZ |
| Course title | Earth Science |
| Credits | 3 |
| Coordinating department | Department of Geological Engineering |
| Course coordinator | Ing. Miloš Duraj, Ph.D. |
Subject syllabus
1. The Universe.
2. The Earth System.
3. Plate Tectonics: The Unifying Theory.
4. The Rock Cycle.
5. Primary Geological Bodies.
6. Secondary Geological Structures.
7. Basic characteristics of the hydrosphere
8. Basic characteristics of the atmosphere
9. Weathering, Erosion, and Mass Wasting.
10. Methods of survey, GPS, GIS.
11. Extraordinary natural events and disasters.
12. Global warming.
2. The Earth System.
3. Plate Tectonics: The Unifying Theory.
4. The Rock Cycle.
5. Primary Geological Bodies.
6. Secondary Geological Structures.
7. Basic characteristics of the hydrosphere
8. Basic characteristics of the atmosphere
9. Weathering, Erosion, and Mass Wasting.
10. Methods of survey, GPS, GIS.
11. Extraordinary natural events and disasters.
12. Global warming.
Literature
Advised literature
COE, A.E.: Geological Field Techniques. 336 s., 2010, Wiley-Blackwell.
JAMES, F. Luhr: Earth. Dorling Kindersley Lim. London, 2003
NURRE, P.: Rock Identification Field Guide. 2014, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 146 p.
MALEY, T.: Field Geology Illustrated. 2005, Mineral Land Publications; Second Edition edition, 704 p.
JAMES, F. Luhr: Earth. Dorling Kindersley Lim. London, 2003
NURRE, P.: Rock Identification Field Guide. 2014, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 146 p.
MALEY, T.: Field Geology Illustrated. 2005, Mineral Land Publications; Second Edition edition, 704 p.