G8781 Global Ecosystems and Biotic Crises During the History of the Earth

Faculty of Science
Spring 2019
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Rostislav Brzobohatý, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Rostislav Brzobohatý, CSc.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Martin Ivanov, Dr.
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 18. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 12:00–13:50 G1,01004
Prerequisites (in Czech)
!NOWANY( FSS:ENS202 Global Ecosystems )&&! FSS:ENS202 Global Ecosystems
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
The geological history of the Earth offers unlimited records of planetary information over four billion years. Inorganic and organic components influence each other in a fascinating way. The result of their joint creation is a unique picture of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and noosphere as we know them today. The course will demonstrate the lability of global ecosystems over time and role of biotic crises in ecosystems. Issues of species extinction will also be covered. From geological records, we shall try to draw conclusions for the conception of evolution as a non-linear creative process and the anthropocentric view of this process will be discussed.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, student should have a comprehensive overview of global ecosystems and biotic crises in the history of the planet Earth.
Syllabus
  • Archaic
  • Proterozoic
  • Fanerozoikum
  • The paleontological aspects of evolution
  • Actual image of the planet Earth and risks
Literature
    required literature
  • KALVODA, J., R. BRZOBOHATÝ and O. BÁBEK. Historická geologie (Historical Geology). In Historická geologie. Olomouc. Olomouc: UP Olomouc, 1998, p. 1-50. 1. vydání. ISBN 80-7067-806-2. info
    recommended literature
  • RAUP, David M. O zániku druhů :je Darwinova teorie o přežívání nejkvalitnějších druhů jediným vysvětlením vývoje života na Zemi? Translated by Anton Markoš. Praha: Nakladatelství Lidové noviny, 1995, 187 s. ISBN 80-7106-099-2. info
  • LOVELOCK, James. Gaia : živoucí planeta. Translated by Anton Markoš. 1. vyd. Praha: Mladá fronta, 1994, 221 s. ISBN 8020404368. info
  • POKORNÝ, Vladimír. Všeobecná paleontologie. 1. vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 1992, 296 s. ISBN 80-7066-585-8. info
Teaching methods
lecture
Assessment methods
oral exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught once in two years.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: Bude otevřeno v jarním semestru 2018/2019.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2005, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2011, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2023.
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