Field geology of the Tatras-Podhale-Pieniny area 1300-WGTPP-B-OG

The course is focused on showing and explaining, based on some field examples, differences and similarities in geological history and structures of the Tatras, Pieniny Klippen Belt and Podhale Basin. The lithology, stratigraphy and the units identity are discussed at each of the trip stops. The practical aspect of the course lies in:
- field identification of rocks, their texture and composition,
- field identification and interpretation of tectonic phenomena,
- reading and understanding geological maps and cross-sections,
- measuring of structures and rock orientation,
- making a record of field observations,
- identification of structural units from the distance,
- identification of structural units based on rock succession,
- encoding deformation history in tectonic features observed in rock outcrops

Rules and regulations:

Travel and accomodation expenses of participants are on their own cost and are not reimbursable. Course instructors do not provide transportation of participants during the course. Reasonably priced collective guesthouse accommodation will be arranged in/at Zakopane and at Szczawnica. Course participants need to be in good physical condition and be able to join daylong mountain hikes. No challenging trails or hikes in demanding off-trail terrain are planned. Outdoor clothing (including raincoat jacket) and walking boots is the essential equipment. The trips schedule can be modified according to the weather situation and forecast. Participants are urged to take laptops and cameras (preferably lens cameras) to the course.

Type of course

general courses

Prerequisites (description)

General knowledge in geography.

Course coordinators

Maciej Łoziński
Tomasz Segit

Learning outcomes

Class participants:
- have extensive knowledge on the geological history and structure of the studied area,
- know relationship between the landform and rock properties, tectonic features and deformation history,
- know the steps in evolution from sedimentary basin to tectonic unit
- understand the concept of nappe and thrusting mechanisms
- know the impact of glaciers on landforms in the Tatras
- can identify the Tatras, Pieniny Klippen Belt and Podhale Basin on the cross-sections through the Carpathians
- knows the past ideas on the origin of the Tatras and Pieniny range

Class participants get also some skills typical of geological field studies:
- identification of common rocks,
- interpretation of typical sedimentary conditions based on rock characteristics,
- identification and genetic interpretation of tectonic features,
- reading and understanding geological maps

Assessment criteria

Course participants must attend the full course.
Based on record of field observations, participants prepare (in groups of 3 people) written and illustrated field reports. There are 3 reports made by each group, the collective work on a report is led by one participant (each time the other).
Average of grades for field trip reports is calculated (weight of a grade for the leader of a report is x2).

Practical placement

none

Notes

Term 2023L:

None

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 1300-WGTPP-B-OG in USOSweb