Applied geomorphology 1300-WGMSW
Lecture presents practical use of knowledge on geomorphology, particularly dealing with landforms, their geological structure, processes responsible for their development and methods applied in geomorphology as a strategic tool in decisions on social policy, engineering works and management of environmental resources, both to solve current problems as well as their prognosis. Presented are processes, their range and conditions in several environments, impact on man activity as well as significance of anthropogenic pressure. Discussed are directions of evolution of fluvial, eolian, slope and periglacial environments in context of management and building. Methods of morphogenetic analysis will be used to prospecting common deposits (natural aggregates, ceramic deposits, peat). Presentation of most important applied areas as coastal zones, arid and mountainous areas and their susceptibility to natural hazards. Possible application of geomorphology in renaturization and recultivation. All aspects will be illustrated by examples from Poland and abroad
Classes comprise elaboration of landscape, slope gradients, valley density and landslide maps; analysis of landform segmentation, slope gradients, river valleys and zones in danger; application of geomorphology for spatial planning purposes, land implementation, demarcation of areas in danger and renaturization of river valleys.
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge: student appreciates significance of geomorphology in solving problems in building operations, spatial planning and management of natural environment; knows principal processes acting in natural environment and their impact on living and economy; knows impact of man on natural processes, particularly its intensity and i magnitude; measuring methods of main natural processes; basic methods protecting from effects of natural processes; considers significance of examination of soils in building operations, etc.
Skills: student can determine basic relief parameters that influence living and economy in natural environment; can determine significance and scope of processes in particular sedimentary environments on development of landforms and man activity; can estimate degree of impendence by each process; can determine man impact on action of natural processes; can select methods to determine course and intensity of natural processes; can connect deposit structure and soil processes with their possible use in industry.
Attitude: student understands significance of geomorphology in spatial planning and management of environment; understands significance of methods used in geomorphology to help in undertaking decisions on social policy, engineering works and management of environmental resources.
Assessment criteria
Checking class attendance. Three absences are allowed during the classes. The knowledge presented as a lecture will be verified by the test. The exercises made by students are going to be assessed according to the mark system proposed by the lecturer. Passing the exercise part is when the students achieve at least 55% of full marks from all exercises. Retake exam will be in the form of a test.