Physical geology 1300-OGD1LC
Classes consist of two topics.
1. Macroscopic identification of minerals and rocks:
diagnostic features of minerals and recognition of selected minerals;
description of the rocks, their textures and composition;
classification and identification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks;
regional varieties of different rock types and their occurrences in Poland.
2. Basics of interpretation of geological maps:
principles of cartographic methods of the geological structure presentation (geological maps, cross-sections, lithological logs);
main types of tectonic structures: homocline, folds, faults, unconformities (disconformity, discordance, nonconformity, paraconformity);
identification of tectonic structures on geological maps;
principles of the cross-section constructing.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Basic practical skills in recognition of common minerals and rocks. Ability of interpretation of geological maps and construction of geological cross-sections.
Assessment criteria
The classes are graded based on the following conditions:
- participation and preparation for classes (mid-semester short tests; 2 absences are allowed)
- positive grades from two written tests
- one graphic work.
The test on rock identification is in written form with open-ended questions and identification of rock specimens. The test on interpretation of geological maps consists of graphic tasks.
The final grade is the sum of: grades from two written tests each multiplied by 0.387, summative grade from short tests multiplied by 0.102 and grade for graphic work multiplied by 0.129.
Practical placement
none
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