Climate geology 1300-WGKK-GEP
Analysis of response of different sedimentary environments (glacial, marine, fluvial, lake, aeolian and weathering) to climate change in local, regional and global scales. Short presentations of participants and the moderator on geologic phenomena, features and processes stimulated by climate change in different climatic zones. It is to be accompanied by general discussion of the participants, focused on approximate validation of impact of individual climate factors on components of the environment and landforms. Particularly important is evaluation of climate change influence on human activity in different ecosystems.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
Skill to:
- analyze and interpret results of studies of sedimentary sequences to determine climate change during deposition
- know processes in different sedimentary environments and estimation of their reaction to climate change
- recognize landforms typical for aeolian, glacial, periglacial, fluvial, littoral and mass movements environments to estimate their transformation during climate change
- to evaluate impact of climate change on human activity.
Assessment criteria
Evaluation of skill to present individual points of view and input to discussion on impact of climate phenomena on geological processes and human activity.
Practical placement
none
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