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Introduction to Geography

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Course Unit Code548-0060/04
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites There are no prerequisites or co-requisites for this course unit
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
SVE0024doc. RNDr. Pavel Švec, Ph.D.
Summary
The course includes basic knowledge of geographic sub-disciplines. Geography is separated on the basic division Physical geography and Human geography with emphasis on the systematic approach and understanding of internal connections and links throughout system. The aim is focused on Physical geography (planet geography, geomorphology, hydrology, meteorology, landscape ecology). The exercises will be attention paid to basic research methods and sources of geographic data as well as work with them. Aims of the course will be directed to using the acquired knowledge in the others subjects (digital terrain models, human geography etc.).
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The aim of the subject is to give information students about basic principles, subject of study and methods of geography in every discipline. Practical knowledge will enable them to make appropriate analysis and find relevant solution and interpretation.
Course Contents
1. Introduction to Physical Geography
2. Universe, Earth and Sun
3. Moon and Earth
4. Litosphere, plate tectonics and continental drift
5. Introduction to Geomorphology I.
6. Introduction to Geomorphology II.
7. Introduction to Hydrology I.
8. Introduction to Hydrology II.
9. Introduction to Climatology I.
10. Introduction to Climatology I.
11. Introduction to Pedology
12. Introduction to Ecology
13. Introduction to Cartography
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
HOLDEN, J., ed. 2017. An introduction to physical geography and the environment. 4th ed., Pearson Education Limited. 840 p.
STRAHLER, A.H. 2013. Introducing Physical Geography. John Wiley & Sons. 656 p.
CASTREE, N. eds. 2009. A companion to environmental geography. Wiley.
HAARHOFF, J., CASSA, A.M. 2009. Introduction to flood hydrology. Cape Town: Juta.
GALIA, T., 2017: Fluviální geomorfologie. Ostravská univerzita. 186 s.
NĚMEC, J., HLADNÝ, J., a kol. 2006: Voda v České republice. Praha, Konsult. 253 s.
THURMAN, H.V., TRUJILLO, A.P., 2005: Oceánografie. Praha, Computer Press. 479 s.
STRAHLER, A.H. 2013. Introducing Physical Geography. John Wiley & Sons. 656 p.
Recommended Reading:
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.
FORMAN R, T. T., GODRON, M., 1993: Krajinná ekologie. Praha, Academia. 583 s.
LYNCH, J., 2002: Wild Weather. London. BBC Worldwide. 230 p.
NETOPIL. R., a kol. 1984: Fyzická geografie 1. Praha, SPN. 272 s.
POJER, F. a kol. 2007: Krajina v České republice. Consult. 399 s.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Project work
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Exercises evaluation and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        Exercises evaluationCredit33 17
        ExaminationExamination67 (67)30
                Written examinationWritten examination67 30