ZX010x Úvodní programový kurz pro studující B-GEK

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Dominika Faturová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Monika Šulc Michalková, Ph.D. et Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Monika Šulc Michalková, Ph.D. et Ph.D.
Department of Geography – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. Monika Šulc Michalková, Ph.D. et Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Geography – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
PROGRAM(B-GEK) && SEMESTR(1)
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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 35 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 17/35, only registered: 0/35
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is the basic orientation of the first-year student in geographic and cartographic work, supplemented by examples from individual researches in practice. Furthermore, the application of simple principles and methods of measurement, as well as space for cooperation between students and the creation of functional relationships within the collective, which offer mutual support and seek academic success. During the social evening, they can take part in a quiz for interesting prizes.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will have:
- basic orientation in the methods of geographical and cartographic research in the field;
- know the structure and principles of university studies;
- get to know the group of classmates, to create functional working relationships within the student group leading to increase academic success.
Syllabus
  • DATE: 19. 9. 2023 - 21. 9. 2023
  • LOCATION: Žďárské vrchy, Hotel Medlov
  • Tuesday 19 September 2023
  • from 10:00 - registration/accommodation
  • 11:00 - Introduction by the director of the Department of Geography and basic information about the study
  • 12:00 - Icebreaker - introduction game
  • 14:00 - 18:00 - program "Geographical convergence or the landscape of the Žďárské mountains"
  • 18:00 - 19:00 - break/dinner
  • 19:30 - Geoactivity (social evening)
  • Wednesday 20 September 2023
  • 7:00 - 8:30 - breakfast
  • 8:30 - 16:30/17:00 - Fun geography - decode game in the field
  • 16:30 - 18:00 - personal time off
  • 18:00 - 19:00 - break/dinner
  • 19:00 - evaluation of daily work
  • 19:30 - Geopub quiz (social evening)
  • Thursday 21 September 2023
  • 7:00 - 8:30 - breakfast
  • 9:00 - 12:00 - program - "Geographic tasks in the field"
  • 12:00 - end/departure
  • The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the program.
  • Accommodation costs are paid individually by students through the business center (https://is.muni.cz/obchod/baleni/311330).
Teaching methods
Presentations by teachers/professionals in the field, field work, discussion, lectures.
Assessment methods
Active participation in the entire course, and compliance necessary with work safety principles, completing the feedback questionnaire. If participation is not possible for health reasons, the completion of a substitute homework.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 3 dny.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/obchod/baleni/311330
link to the program course in the business center
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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