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Introduction to Geography
| Language of instruction | angličtina, čeština |
|---|---|
| Code | 548-0060 |
| Abbreviation | ZG |
| Course title | Introduction to Geography |
| Coordinating department | Department of Geoinformatics |
| Course coordinator | doc. RNDr. Pavel Švec, Ph.D. |
Summary
Knowledge: The student explains the position of the Earth as a celestial body in the Universe, characterizes key processes and movements occurring on planet Earth, and justifies their impacts on individual geospheres.
Skills: The student applies map reading techniques for terrain orientation, processes and evaluates basic terrain analyses including their visualization in a GIS environment, and interprets hydrological and meteorological data.
General Competencies: The student is able to independently integrate and apply professional knowledge and skills regarding planet Earth in further studies and professional practice, assesses the operating principles of natural processes in a broader context, professionally communicates acquired knowledge, and professionally presents solution results.
Skills: The student applies map reading techniques for terrain orientation, processes and evaluates basic terrain analyses including their visualization in a GIS environment, and interprets hydrological and meteorological data.
General Competencies: The student is able to independently integrate and apply professional knowledge and skills regarding planet Earth in further studies and professional practice, assesses the operating principles of natural processes in a broader context, professionally communicates acquired knowledge, and professionally presents solution results.
Literature
Advised literature
LYNCH, J., 2002: Wild Weather. London. BBC Worldwide. 230 p.
STRAHLER, A.H. 2011. Physical geography: science and systems of the human environment. 5th ed. John Wiley & Sons Canada Ltd. 626 p.
THURMAN, H.V., TRUJILLO, A.P., 2020: Essentials of Oceanography, 13th Ed. Pearson. 624 p.
DEWALLE, D.R., RANGO, A. 2008. Principles of snow hydrology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 410 p.
STRAHLER, A.H. 2011. Physical geography: science and systems of the human environment. 5th ed. John Wiley & Sons Canada Ltd. 626 p.
THURMAN, H.V., TRUJILLO, A.P., 2020: Essentials of Oceanography, 13th Ed. Pearson. 624 p.
DEWALLE, D.R., RANGO, A. 2008. Principles of snow hydrology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 410 p.