G9201 Karsology II

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2008
Extent and Intensity
3/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Jiří Faimon, Dr. (lecturer)
prof. RNDr. Rudolf Musil, DrSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Rostislav Melichar, Dr.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Martin Ivanov, Dr.
Timetable
Mon 8:00–10:50 Bp1,01007
Prerequisites (in Czech)
G8401 Karsology
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 32 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/32, only registered: 0/32, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/32
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
Main objective of the course is to give basic informations about environmental problems in karst fields. The course is aimed to the students of master programs.
Syllabus
  • Introduction:
  • Straw stalactite destruction:
  • Straw stalactite falling, mechanical damage, natural/anthropogenic influence
  • Karst soils:
  • Soil profile, soils on limestones, acidity, humin species, CO2 production, vegetation impact, seasonal/climatic influence.
  • Speleothem corrosion:
  • Corrosion of outer wall, water condensation, condensation corrosion, anthropogenic impact Cave Microclimatology:
  • Cave dynamics, ventilation, inner/outdoor conditions, seasonal impact, anthropogenic impact.
  • Cave atmosphere:
  • Carbon dioxide levels, radon, microclimatic parameters
  • Hydrogeochemistry of dripwaters:
  • Major/minor elements, acidity, alkalinity, saturation index, carbon dioxide partial pressure Geochemistry of calcite-water interaction:
  • Elementary processes, equilibrium, partial equilibrium
  • Cave aerosol:
  • Morphology, composition, season impact, speleotherapy.
Literature
  • William B. White (1988) Geomorphology and Hydrology of Karst Terrains (Hardcover). Hardcover: 478 pages, Publisher: Oxford University Press. Language: English
Assessment methods
Lectures, class discussion, homeworks, reading
2 written tests, final test
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: Výuka v roce 2006/2007 proběhne výjimečně v jarním semestru.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2006.
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