Earth Science

Type of study	Bachelor
Language of instruction	English
Code	541-0057/24
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. Time.
4. Plate Tectonics: The Unifying Theory.
5. The Rock Cycle.
6. Primary Geological Bodies.
7. Secondary Geological Structures.
8. Basic characteristics of the hydrosphere
9. Basic characteristics of the atmosphere
10. Climatic changes.
11. Weathering, Erosion, and Mass Wasting.
12. Methods of survey, GPS, GIS.
13. Extraordinary natural events and disasters.

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.

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.

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