Genesis and occurrence of mineralized waters in Poland 1300-OGWWZ-GES

The main objective of the subject is to encourage the students to independently expand the knowledge gained in the lecture from the previous semester (titled "Mineral and therapeutic waters of Poland" (15 h)) and create the possibility of discussing with the lecturer on the most important issues.
Several topics of the subject also apply of selected issues related to regionalization, occurrence and exploitation of fresh groundwater.

Type of course

obligatory courses

Prerequisites (description)

Students should have basic knowledge related to physical geography of Poland (e.g. physical geographical regionalization, knowledge of the physical maps of Poland with particular reference to hydrographic network) and have a basic knowledge of: - systematics of rocks and their mineralogical composition - stratigraphy (stratigraphic table!) and tectonics, - regional geology of Poland (geological and structural division), - Quaternary geology (the extension of glacials), - hydrogeological systematics (types and kinds of waters) - parameters of the hydrogeological medium, - methods of hydrogeological research used in hydrogeology - physicochemical properties of groundwater, - classification of groundwater due to mineralization, temperature and ionic composition, - forms of presentation of water chemistry, - occurrence of therapeutic waters in different parts of Poland, their names and regionalization. The knowledge on these subjects, a student can earn during the following obligatory subjects conducted at UW: - Dynamic Geology (lecture and exercises of at least 2 semesters); - Structural Geology (lecture and exercises of at least 1 semester); - Geomorphology and Quaternary Geology (lecture and exercises of at least 1 semester); - Hydrogeology (lecture and exercises of at least 1 semester); - Hydrology and hydraulics (lecture and exercise of at least 1 semester) - Groundwater protection (lecture and exercises of at least 1 semester); - Field course in hydrogeology, engineering geology and environmental protection - Hydrogeological mapping (exercise of at least 1 semester) - Mineral and therapeutic waters in Poland (lecture of at least 1 semester).

Course coordinators

Włodzimierz Humnicki

Learning outcomes

After completing the seminar a student:
- knows and understands the basic concepts of regional hydrogeology,
- understands the complex processes of recharge, circulation and drainage and formation of physicochemical properties of groundwater,
- has deepened knowledge of geology, hydrology and hydrogeochemistry enabling him to perceive relationships between groundwater and rock
environment,
- has deepened knowledge about the regionalization and occurrence of therapeutic waters in Poland,
- can analyze the causes of spatial variability of mineralization and groundwater chemistry in Poland,
- can explain the genesis of Polish mineral waters in reference to geological structure,
- has knowledge of currently discussed in the hydrogeological literature problems related to the origin of mineral waters,
- can fluently use the literature on regional hydrogeology of Poland,
- demonstrates the ability to formulate reasonable opinions on the basis of data from different sources,
- critically analyzes the various hydrogeological divisions of Poland
- demonstrates the ability of critical evaluation of archival materials and selection of information, especially from electronic sources,
- understands the need to develop their knowledge with the progress of hydrogeological recognition of the country.

Assessment criteria

Control of participation in lectures.
The lecturer evaluates participants on the basis of:
- the degree of their involvement in the scientific discussion,
- to demonstrate an appropriate knowledge,
- independence and operability in the search for information during the preparation for the seminar,
- ability of usage of correct geological and hydrogeological terminology
- ability to analyze, synthesize, and critical evaluation of the available information.

Practical placement

They are not required

Additional information

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

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