G5811 Field practice using geocaching

Faculty of Science
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Jan Cempírek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Simona Krmíčková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Monika Kubernátová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Jan Cempírek, Ph.D.
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
Prerequisites
Ability of orientation in Brno based on coordinates and smartphone or GPS.
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
The aim of the course is to acquire basic knowledge about natural building materials used in buildings and publicly accessible areas in the wider center of the city of Brno.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- recognize the basic features of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks;
- identify the main rocks that occur in the Brno region;
- identify the main building rocks used in the center of Brno;
- describe a brief history and context of some architectural monuments in the center of Brno.
Syllabus
  • Trip 1 - rocks that are found in the vicinity of Brno;
  • Trip 2 - features of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks;
  • Trip 3 - rocks in the city center of Brno.
  • Instructions for the excursion are provided in the study materials of the subject as an encrypted ZIP file. Students are informed at the beginning of the semester about the method of passing the course.
Teaching methods
The course is taught by distance learning, in the form of geocaching excursion (combination of multicache and earthcache). Students take walks in Brno individually and in their own time schedule, during which they complete tasks that are required for obtaining credit.
Assessment methods
Course requirements are fulfilled by submitting the protocols and photographs requested in the course materials for individual trips.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Note related to how often the course is taught: čtyři celodenní bloky.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 4D.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2023, recent)
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