Geotourist attractions of the Mazovia region 1300-WAGM-OG

The subject is aimed at presenting the most interesting issues related to the relief and geological structure of Mazovia, including those available for direct observation in the Warsaw area.
In the introductory part, the basic definitions of the geomorphology of the Polish Lowlands will be discussed, and the most important types of sedimentary rocks found on the land surface will be characterized, as well as macroscopic and laboratory methods of their study. Subsequently, glacial, aeolian, fluvial and lacustrine relief forms will be presented, as well as the secrets of recognizing them on a map and on a numerical terrain model. Then the relief and geological history of Mazovia will be discussed against the background of Poland's landforms. The most important part of the lecture will be a discussion of the most interesting geomorphological and geological sites found in Mazovia, starting with natural curiosities in the Warsaw agglomeration area. Among the geotourist attractions characterized will be: a stratotype site of glacial sediments in Mochy near Zakroczym; a spectacular record of varved clay sedimentation in Debem n. Dam; the Kamion site near Sochaczew with fossil soils in a dune; Huta Zawadzka with the largest erratic boulder in central Poland; Dobrzyń n. Wisłą with a unique profile of Neogene sediments with brown coal and gypsum. The varied post-glacial relief of the Dobrzyn Lake District and the Old Glacial relief of the Radom Plain will also be characterized. It will be extremely interesting to characterize the area around the fortified settlement on the Liwiec River and trace the relationship between the relief of the area and early medieval human activity. Surprising to the average listener will be the indication of the natural geohazards to which the Mazovian area is exposed.

Type of course

obligatory courses
general courses

Prerequisites (description)

Knowledge of the basics of natural knowledge of the landforms and geological history of Poland.

Course coordinators

Jan Dzierżek

Learning outcomes

Knowledge:
- has knowledge of the processes and factors shaping the Earth in terms of general geology
- has knowledge of the multiple relationships between elements of the environment, abiotic-biotic linkages and anthropogenic interactions, knows the basic parameters and schemes describing these interactions and methods of their mathematical recording and statistical analysis
- knows, understands and interprets the processes and phenomena taking place in the past and present on the surface of the Earth and in its interior
- understands and can explain the varied geological structure of Poland
- has basic knowledge of Quaternary geology and forms of relief in lowland areas
- has knowledge of how to select and perform specialized laboratory and documentary research in the study of different types of rocks; has knowledge of sedimentary, tectonic and diagenetic processes occurring in different types of rocks
Skills:
-knows how to apply methods of geomorphological analysis, recognizes sculptural processes and forms of relief in lowland areas
- knows how to demonstrate the relationship between the type of sediment and the form of its occurrence, knows how to recognize, describe the properties and give the genesis of Quaternary sediments, independently performs and describes drilling with a hand probe
Social competences:
- understands the necessity of continuous improvement of his professional competence and finding new technologies to solve research problems by familiarizing himself with professional literature and legal acts
- while carrying out geological research tasks, knows how to identify problems and propose appropriate ways to solve them

Assessment criteria

Remote written test.

Practical placement

none

Additional information

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