G8411 Karsology

Faculty of Science
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Jiří Faimon, Dr. (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.
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
Main objective is extending of basic knowledge in the field of karst geochemistry; especially in the field of
- carbonate equilibrium
- dynamics of carbonate systems
- reaction path in karst systems
- karst evolution
- influence of inner/outer conditions
- possibility of paleolo-climatic reconstructions
The course is aimed to the students of master programs.
Syllabus
  • Introduction:
  • Geochemistry of the CO2-H2O-limestone system
  • major components, minor components, carbon and oxygen isotopes.
  • Carbonate system:
  • equilibriums, kinetics of elementary processes.
  • Dynamics of calcite dissolution and growth:
  • PWP model, surface-complexation model.
  • Reaction paths:
  • Models in system Ca-pH, interfacial boundary influence, Mg-, Sr-tracers.
  • Conception models of karst processes:
  • Cave evolution, speleothem formation.
  • Outer and inner influences:
  • Karst soils and vegetation, cave micro-climatology, anthropogenic impact
  • Paleo-climatic reconstructions:
  • principles, problems, dating.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Wolfgang Dreybrodt (2005) Processes of Speleogenesis: A Modeling Approach (Carsologica) (Paperback). 375 pages, Publisher: Zalozhba; Bk&CD-Rom edition. English. ISBN: 9616500910
  • Wolfgang Dreybrodt (1988) Processes in Karst Systems Physics, Chemistry and Geology (Springer Series in Physical Environment, No 4) (Hardcover). 288 pages. Springer. English.
  • STUMM, Werner and James J. MORGAN. Aquatic chemistry : chemical equilibria and rates in natural waters. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1995, xvi, 1022. ISBN 0-471-51184-6-. info
  • Aquatic surface chemistry : chemical processes at the particle-water interface. Edited by Werner Stumm. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1987, xix, 520. ISBN 0471829951. info
Teaching methods
lectures
Assessment methods
Lectures, 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: Bude otevřeno v jarním semestru 2015/2016.
The course is taught: in blocks.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2006, Spring 2010, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2020, Spring 2024.
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