G6141 Environmental Geology

Faculty of Science
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavel Pracný, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Josef Zeman, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Veronika Kršková (assistant)
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
Timetable
Mon 17. 2. to Sat 24. 5. Tue 10:00–11:50 G2,02003, Tue 12:00–13:50 G2,02003
Prerequisites
! G6141k Environmental Geology && !NOW( G6141k Environmental Geology )
G1021 General Geology G5081 Geochemistry
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 aim of the course is to introduce students to environmental issues and problems through the lens of the general principles of the geological disciplines. Students should also gain a basic orientation in the principles and concepts of environmental geology that will help them in the practical solution of environmental problems. They should be able to define (1) Earth's geosystems and cycles, (2) characterize hazardous geologic processes, (3) analyze natural resource use and associated environmental impacts, (4) interpret types and movements of contaminants in different environments, and (5) apply principles of minimizing human impacts on the environment.
Learning outcomes
Student after passing the course: - understand the interactions of geological and biological processes - can relate phenomena taking place in contact with the hydrosphere, atmosphere and geosphere - can define environmental risks - is able to design a suitable method of environmental risk assessment - is able to analyze current scientific knowledge in environmental geology - is able to orient itself in current legislation on environmental protection and waste management
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction, concepts, human relationship with nature
  • 2. Earth structure, plate tectonics, geosystems and cycles
  • 3. Rocks and minerals + natural hazards
  • 4. Earthquakes, slope phenomena and related risks
  • 5. Volcanism
  • 6. Rivers and floods + coastal processes
  • 7. Water resources and water pollution
  • 8. Mineral resources, energy raw materials and pollution
  • 9. Soils and their threats
  • 10. Air pollution
  • 11. Climate change
  • 12. Nature protection in the Czech Republic, international conventions and social attitudes
Literature
    recommended literature
  • KELLER, Edward A. Introduction to environmental geology. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2002, xvii, 564. ISBN 0130338222. info
  • MOLDAN, Bedřich. Podmaněná planeta. Druhé, rozšířené a upra. Praha: Karolinum, 2015, 511 stran. ISBN 9788024629995. info
  • BOTKIN, Daniel B. and Edward A. KELLER. Environmental science : earth as a living planet. 3rd ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2000, xxxii, 649. ISBN 0471321737. info
    not specified
  • MONTGOMERY, Carla W. Environmental geology. Boston: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2006, xix, 540. ISBN 0071116257. info
  • WRIGHT, Richard T. Environmental science : toward a sustainable future. 9th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005, xxiii, 712. ISBN 013144204X. info
  • Reichard J. (2021) Environmental Geology. ISBN10: 1260368270
Teaching methods
lecture, discussion of problems, work on tasks, group work
Assessment methods
Completed assignments and final written test, 60% of maximum points required for passing.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2025/G6141/index.qwarp
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2008 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2026.
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