Z2111 Physical Geography Research Methods

Faculty of Science
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: k (colloquium). Other types of completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Monika Šulc Michalková, Ph.D. et Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Michael Matějka, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Lukáš Patrnčiak (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
Timetable
Thu 12:00–12:50 A,01026
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
Z2111/01: Wed 13:00–13:50 Z3,02045, M. Matějka, L. Patrnčiak
Z2111/02: Mon 15:00–15:50 Z5,02004, M. Matějka, L. Patrnčiak
Z2111/03: Mon 16:00–16:50 Z5,02004, M. Matějka, L. Patrnčiak
Prerequisites
SEMESTR(2)
The course is intended for students in the 1st year of BSc. study. Overall knowledge of Physical Geography on the basic level is 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 90 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/90, only registered: 0/90
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Abstract
Main objectives can be summarized as follows:
to present the basic methods and techniques of phys. geographic enquiry;
to give an overview of phys. geographic data resources;
to understand the formal aspects of scientific work in geography.
Learning outcomes
After finishing the course student should be able to:
present the basic methods and techniques of phys. geographic reserch;
to give an overview of phys. geographic data resources;
to understand the formal aspects of scientific work in geography.
Key topics
  • 1. The main objectives of research and the clasification of methods. Phys. geographical complexes and dimensions as basic units for phys. geographical mapping;
  • 2. Recognition and research. Spatial and time scale of an object or researched phenomenon. Stationary, semi-stationary and one-time research;
  • 3. Geomorphological mapping. Field research and research in Physical Geography;
  • 4. Complex physicogeoraphical mapping;
  • 5. Cartographic procedures in geogr. research;
  • 6. GIS methods in Physical Geography;
  • 7. Instrument measurement in Physical Geography;
  • 8. Methods of processing measured data;
  • 9. Laboratory work and research from office;
  • 10. Models in Physical Geography;
  • 11. Physical Geography workgroups in the Czech Republic and their latest published results and methodologies. How to prepare the own data for publication and to present the results?
  • 12. Case studies, examples of various currently applied methods within the Geographical Institute.
Study resources and literature
  • Kříž,V., Schneider, B., Tolasz, R. (1994): Cvičení z meteorologie,
  • STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 2nd updat. and upgrad. ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1999, xviii, 575. ISBN 0471372935. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Teaching methods - lectures, class discussion, homework, presentations by professionals in the sectors.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Colloquium, pre-condition - independent work during class exercises and homework elaboration.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2022, recent)
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