ZX101 Professional practice in geography and cartography 2

Faculty of Science
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jarmila Burianová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Petr Daněk, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Karel Staněk, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jarmila Burianová, Ph.D.
Department of Geography – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: RNDr. Petr Daněk, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Geography – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
ZX100 Professional training
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Students will apply their previous knowledge in dealing with real tasks as participants of research teams in a professional institution, employing geographers. Through practical participation, they will gain experience with companies or institutes active in geographical research or using geographical methods to achieve their objectives. The objectives of these institutions are varied (physical and human geography and cartography) and reflect the contemporary broad scope of the discipline.
Learning outcomes
After successful passing the course, students will develop:
• deeper understanding of the current situation at the job market in his discipline;
• practical experience through fulfilling practical tasks in the chosen institution;
• contacts experts and job managers.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introductory information meeting
  • 2. Stay at an institution (10 days)
  • 3. Final evaluation
Literature
  • REKTOŘÍK, Jaroslav and David PÓČ. Proč podporovat spolupráci vysokých škol s odběratelskou sférou. Realizace praxí, stáží a projektů (Why support cooperation between universities and employement sector. Realization of praxis, internshipps and mutual projects). In Praxe a stáže studentů vysokých škol. první. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2008, p. 75-82, 13 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-4760-0. info
  • SVOBODA, Martin and Jan KRAJÍČEK. Zapojení odborníků z praxe a stáže akademických pracovníků (Connection specialist from praxis). In Praxe a stáže studentů vysokých škol. 1st ed. Brno: ESF MU, 2008, p. 94 - 100, 147 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-4760-0. info
Teaching methods
A short-term stay at an institution. The institution's selection depends on the student's preferences and on the institution's ability to accept students for practice. Students could settle their stay independently in an institution corresponding with their research interests, or they could choose from a list provided by the Department of Geography. In each case, they should consult their selection with the course tutor. The list of institutions is updated yearly. The specific date and workload of the stay is a matter of settlement between the student and the selected institution. The length of the stay is two weeks/10 working days.
Assessment methods
To attest their stay, students can choose one of two alternative ways: • 1. Submission of the results of their work completed during their professional stay, or • 2. Submission of a report about their stay(in a given structure). • In both cases, the outcome must be signed by a professional employee of the partner institution (a contact person).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught each semester.
The course is taught: in blocks.
General note: předmět lze absolvovat ještě jednou (kód ZX101).
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 2 týdny.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1431/podzim2021/ZX100/index.qwarp
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2025, recent)
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