Study materials for this course can be found at the following link:
http://geologie.vsb.cz/jelinek/nauka.htm
Earth Science
| Type of study | BachelorFollow-up Master |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Code | 541-0057/22 |
| Abbreviation | NZ |
| Course title | Earth Science |
| Credits | 2 |
| Coordinating department | Department of Geological Engineering |
| Course coordinator | Ing. Miloš Duraj, Ph.D. |
Subject syllabus
1. The universe - the origin of the universe, objects in the universe, the solar system.
2. Structure and composition of the Earth's body.
3. Physical field of the Earth, shape of the Earth, geological time.
4. Plate tectonics – movement of lithospheric plates.
5. Geological cycle and genesis of basic rock types.
6. Primary geological bodies.
7. Secondary geological structures.
8. Basic characteristics of the hydrosphere, hydrological balance, water movement.
9. Basic characteristics of the atmosphere.
10. Climatic phenomena, weather, biosphere.
11. Exogenous dynamics.
12. Earth survey methods, DPZ, GPS, GIS.
13. Extraordinary natural phenomena and disasters.
2. Structure and composition of the Earth's body.
3. Physical field of the Earth, shape of the Earth, geological time.
4. Plate tectonics – movement of lithospheric plates.
5. Geological cycle and genesis of basic rock types.
6. Primary geological bodies.
7. Secondary geological structures.
8. Basic characteristics of the hydrosphere, hydrological balance, water movement.
9. Basic characteristics of the atmosphere.
10. Climatic phenomena, weather, biosphere.
11. Exogenous dynamics.
12. Earth survey methods, DPZ, GPS, GIS.
13. Extraordinary natural phenomena and disasters.
E-learning
Literature
PRESS, F., SIEVER, R.: Understanding Earth. W.H. 1998, Freeman and Company, New York, 682 s.
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.
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
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.