Z8308 Fluvial Geomorphology

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2011 - acreditation

The information about the term Autumn 2011 - acreditation is not made public

Extent and Intensity
2/1. 3 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Máčka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Rudolf Brázdil, DrSc.
Department of Geography – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Máčka, Ph.D.
Prerequisites
PROGRAM(N-GK) || PROGRAM(D-GR4) || Z0051 Geomorphology
It is convenient to pass subjects geomorphology and hydrology before registering for this subject.
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 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the subject is to explain the relationships between the morphology of natural streams and rivers and fluvial processes which shape them. The changes of river channel morphology in space (downstream) and time are elucidated, relations between controling variables (hydrology, geology) and development of rivers. The ways in which geomorphological knowledge is applied in the river management are presented.
Main objectives can be summarized as follows:
to learn the variabilty of stream and river channel forms
to understand the principles of river hydraulics and fluvial processes
to learn the techniques of hydromorphological and ecomorphological assessment of rivers
to analyze the human impact on the rivers
Syllabus
  • 1. Fluvial geomorphology: principal terms and concepts, 2. River basin hydrology: surface runoff, hydrological extremes, precipitation-runoff relations, 3. Channel network: quantitative analysis, origination of erosional channel, evolution of the channel network, 4. Fluvial processes: streamflow in the channel, erosion, transport and deposition of sediment, 5. Channel morphology: channel bed microforms, cross-profile, longitudinal profile, 6. Channel pattern: straight, meandering, braided nad anastomosed channels, 7. Channel changes: causes of the change, dominant discharge, hydraulic geometry, 8. Ecological assessment of rivers: mapping and classification of river channels, 9. Fluvial sediments: stratigraphy and palaeohydrology, 10. Rivers and tectonics: active and passive tectonic control, role of the global tectonics, 11. Man and the river: water extraction, channel regulation, river basin management.
Literature
  • KNIGHTON, David. Fluvial forms and processes :a new perspective. London: Hodder Arnold, 1998, xv, 383 s. ISBN 0-340-66313-8. info
  • MORISAWA, M. Rivers - Form and Process. London: Longman, 1985, 222 pp. info
  • PETTS, G. and I. FOSTER. Rivers and Landscape. London: Arnold, 1985, 274 pp. info
  • SCHUMM, S.A. The Fluvial System. Wiley. New York, 1977. info
Teaching methods
The basis of the course are lectures devoted to various topics of fluvial geomorphology. Students prepare a powerpoint presentation from scientific paper for seminar, the discussion follows. Students writte an essay (they can choose from three to four offered topics). The last activity is a half day field project (mapping the fluvial forms, calculating Q from channel measurements, etc.), final report is the output of the field project.
Assessment methods
Presumption for granting the credit is the essay writting on chosen topic and compilation of the final report from the field project (jointly). Examination has an oral form.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is taught: every week.
Teacher's information
http://www.geogr.muni.cz/
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2019, autumn 2021, Autumn 2023.