ZX651 Introduction into the study of landforms - on-line

Faculty of Science
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
4/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Máčka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Máčka, Ph.D.
Department of Geography – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Máčka, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Geography – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS
This is a basic course of geomorphology for students interested in geography, Earth and environmental sciences. This is in essnece a reading course. No special prerequisites are required.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 10 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/10, only registered: 0/10
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to explain the appearance, origin, evolution and age of Earth surface shape (landforms). Students should also become familiar with interaction of humans and geomorphological processes. The course is intended as basic introduction into the discipline ogf geomorphology.
Learning outcomes
After the finishing of the course student should be able to:
- explain the operation of individual geomorphological processes;
- recognize selected types of landforms;
- compile literature review and make analysis of selected geomorphological problem
Syllabus
  • 1. Geomorphology: Key Concepts
  • 2. Global Geomorphology and tectonics
  • 3. Process Geomorphology
  • 4. Geomorphology and Environmental Change
  • 5. Geomorphological Hazards and Disasters
  • 6. The Advent of Anthropocene
Literature
  • HUGGETT, Richard John. Fundamentals of geomorphology. London: Routledge, 2003, 386 s. : i. ISBN 0-415-24146-4. info
  • SUMMERFIELD, M. A. Global geomorphology : an introduction to the study of landforms. Harlow: Pearson Prentice Hall, 1991, xiv, 537. ISBN 0582301564. info
Teaching methods
individual reading, short tutorials, essay writting
Assessment methods
1. Passing oral exam. I expect knowledge of geomorphology in the extent of "Assigned reading for the very beginners".
2. Writting an essay on one of assigned topics (see interactive syllabus below).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Note related to how often the course is taught: on-line.
General note: pouze pro zahraniční studenty (Erasmus plus).
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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