GE271 Geology around us

Faculty of Science
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 3 credit(s) (příf plus uk k 1 zk 2 plus 1 > 4). Recommended Type of Completion: z (credit). Other types of completion: zk (examination).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Rostislav Melichar, Dr. (lecturer)
Mgr. Pavel Pracný, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Pavel Pracný, Ph.D.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Ing. Jana Pechmannová
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
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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 (in Czech)
Předmět Geologie kolem nás seznamuje studenty se základy praktické terénní geologie. Cílem je poskytnout posluchačům hlavní dovednosti nejen pro geologická terénní pozorování, ale také pro přípravu před cestou do terénu, případně pro vedení terénní výuky a vše prakticky v terénu vyzkoušet. Kurz je vhodný také pro studenty učitelství přírodních věd, jako doplnění pro vlastní výuku biologie, chemie a zeměpisu.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will...
- be able to plan and prepare fieldwork, identify geologically interesting sites and search for relevant information for fieldwork.
- be proficient in field techniques and processing methods appropriate for student work in the field, both for individual and group work.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to...
- Explain how to make practical measurements and observations of geological phenomena in the field and formulate different types of assignments and questions for them.
- present the results of their project and actively participate in discussion, giving and receiving constructive feedback on the work of their classmates.
Syllabus
  • Preliminary outline
  • Preparation for the field
    Geological points of interest around Brno (demonstration area) - identification of interesting sites, sources of information, and preparation.
    Field work: measurements and observations. Field diaries.
    Techniques and methods of processing field observations and forms of output.
  • Field excursions
    Visit to selected sites, detailed investigation of geological phenomena, discussion and analysis of field observations.
  • Independent project
    Selection of a site or topic, fieldwork and data collection, data analysis, and presentation of the outputs.
Teaching methods
Lectures, practical exercises in methods, field work, independent work on projects, discussions.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
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