PřF:G6141k Environmental Geology - Course Information

G6141k Environmental Geology

Extent and Intensity

2/2. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Taught in person.

Teacher(s)

doc. Mgr. Eva Geršlová, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

doc. Mgr. Eva Geršlová, 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

Fri 16. 2. 13:00–16:00 G2,02003, Fri 1. 3. 9:00–16:00 G2,02003, Fri 22. 3. 9:00–10:00 G2,02003

Prerequisites

! G6141 Environmental Geology && ! NOW ( G6141 Environmental Geology )
G1021 General Geology G5081 Geochemistry

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

there are 15 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

Students can apply general principles of geology in solving environmental problems. They will be able to define (1) planet systems and cycles, (2) to recognize hazardous geologic processes, (3) to analyse natural resources and the impact of their use to environment, (4) to interpret of types and migration of contaminants in environment, and (5) to apply principles of minimalization of human impact to environment and risk analysis.

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. Main concepts and aims, 2. Planetary systems and main cycles, 4. Hazardous geological processes, 5. Use of natural resources, energy sources, 6. Mineral resources: Impact of mining on environment, 7. Contaminants in environment, soil, 8. Water, 9. Waste production and management, 10. Solid and radioactive waste, 11. Atmosphere and its global endagering, 12. Lowering the impact and contamination

Literature

recommended literature
• MILLER, G. Tyler. Living in the environment :an introduction to environmental science. 5th ed. Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing Company, 1988, xxiv, 603,. ISBN 0-534-08052-9. info
• Geology and the environment : an international manual in three volumes. Edited by Jevgenij Aleksandrovič Kozlovskij - K. I. Sytchev. Paris: UNESCO, 1988, 179 s. info
• Geology and the environment : an international manual in three volumes. Edited by Jevgenij Aleksandrovič Kozlovskij - G. S. Vartanyan. Paris: UNESCO, 1989, 179 s. info
• Geology and the environment : an international manual in three volumes. Edited by Jevgenij Aleksandrovič Kozlovskij - Gerd Lüttig. Paris: UNESCO, 1992, 259 s. info

not specified
• Náhradní obsah: Reichard J. (2021) Environmental Geology. ISBN10: 1260368270
• Náhradní obsah: Keller A.E. (2017) Introduction to Environmental geology. Pearson. ISBN-13: 9780321741981
• Náhradní obsah: Wright, Richard T. (2007) Environmental science: toward a sustainable future. Pearson.

Teaching methods

lectures, class disucussion of detailed problems, individual field project

Assessment methods

Teaching methods: lectures, class exercises. Two written test during semester - 70% of success is required, final written test.

Language of instruction

Czech

Follow-Up Courses

• GA921 Environmental Geochemistry

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

• G6141 Environmental Geology
  !G6141k && !NOW(G6141k)  

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