The subject offers a total review of the historical development of the geological and montaneous sciences. The significant part of the scheme is paid to the mining and its importance for the evolution of the human society. The subject scheme takes in these main topics.
Main evolutionary stages of the human society – characteristics. Mining
influence on a development of human civilization. Mineral raw materials and
their importance for human society development. Mining and its importance for
advancement of crafts, trade, science and politics. History of Slavic mining in
our countries. Czech feudal monarchy – metal mining and its development. Mining
importance for town and community building up and their economy. Legal status
of mining in the society. Mining technical means used during the feudal period.
Georgius Agricola – his life and work. Beginning of the coal mining in our
countries and its influence on an industry development. Mining educational
system and technical education (culture). Coal and ore mining future in the
Czech Republic – fundamental problems.