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.
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.
E-learning
Study materials for this course can be found at the following link: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://peachv.org/images/Science-1/GeologyIntroductionJohnson.pdf
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.