Geosciences
Winter Semester
Brief description
polarized microscope and its accessories, optical properties of minerals, microscopy of mineral signs (cleavage, relief, refractory index, shape, grain size, inclusions, extinction angle, interference colour, birefringence, etc.), Practical determination of rock-forming minerals
For whom
Beginners in geological bachelor studies (not 1st year), Students of other Geosciences SP (Geography, Geoinformatics, etc.) at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree
Prerequisites
knowledge of basic rock types and rock-forming minerals
STAG information system: KGE/XMRR
Brief description
Minerals – definition, classification, basic properties for identification, importance/use, rock-forming minerals. Rocks – definition, origin, textures and structures, classification.
For whom
Students at the beginning of bachelor studies, no previous knowledge about minerals or rocks are anticipated.
Prerequisites
None at the university level, secondary school levels of chemistry (chemical elements and inorganic compounds, chemical bonds) and physics (basic physical properties of matter).
STAG information system: KGE/XMP
Brief description
Quaternary and its stratigraphy, climatic changes, their triggers and evidence in sedimentary record, Quaternary climatic cycle, Quaternary geological processes in the Czech Republic
For whom
Students at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree
Prerequisites
fundamentals of geology, geological processes, geological principles and stratigraphy, knowledge of basic rock types and rock-forming minerals
STAG information system: KGE/XGK
Brief description
The course focuses on the practical education of physical geography, advanced field data collection methods and their processing in GIS.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mapping, orientation in GIT on a basic level.
STAG information system: KGG/QALM
Brief description
Advantages, challenges and pitfalls of using educational games in the classroom. Learning how to create own educational game.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies. The course is recommended to students, who want to become teachers.
Prerequisites
Ideally basic orientation in pedagogy.
STAG information system: KGG/QGAM
Brief description
Five days in the field plus two indoor sessions. Practical application of knowledge acquired in individual geographical disciplines focused on the assessment of visited destinations.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Ideally basic orientation is tourism geography and local/regional development.
STAG information system: KGG/QKGEX
Brief description
Preparing a research design - goals, approaches and methodology of geographical research, both theoretically and practically.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
At least one year of univeristy/college studies.
STAG information system: KGG/QOR
Brief description
Physical science basis of climate change, adaptation and mitigation strategies, regional impacts of climate change.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Basic orientation in climatology.
STAG information system: KGG/QCLIC
Brief description
Geographical-political position of the Czech Republic, historical-geographical development of Czech lands, basic physical-geographical characteristics, basic human-geographical characteristics.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Basic IT skills.
STAG information system: KGG/QCZR
Brief description
Work with freely accessible GIT softwares and their use in a creation of online interactive thematic maps.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Basic IT skills.
STAG information system: KGG/QGIG
Brief description
Practical exercises dealing with the mapping of landscape elements or phenomena using both classical and modern technologies. An integral part of the subject is a fieldwork.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Basic IT skills.
STAG information system: KGG/QLMAP
Brief description
Application of geographical knowledge and methods in the region of Central Europe. Selected geographical features and current topics in the region by means of seminar presentations, including the ability to present the achieved results in a concise form and meaningfully discuss the researched topics.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
A general overview of Central European affairs.
STAG information system: KGG/QRGCE
Brief description
Basic geographical characteristics, the most important political geographical, social, economic and safety problems, regional outline.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Basic IT skills.
STAG information system: KGG/QBAL
Brief description
Collecting, processing and analyzing data for the needs of the regional information system, including the creation of advanced map outputs. Examples of regional information systems in practice.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Basic GIS skills.
STAG information system: KGG/QRIS
Brief description
The course provides an overview of various possibilities of geospatial 3D visualisation, both on-screen (3D data and maps, 3D scenes, virtual reality) and physical (3D printing technologies), with a focus on up-to-date trends.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies, preferably after 2+ years of geoinformatics/cartography/geography studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills, intermediate knowledge of geoinformatics (awareness of some GIS software, analysis methods, and tools), own laptop.
STAG information system: KGI/XG3DV
Brief description
The course develops mostly practical skills of the whole map design process (from obtaining data via the creation process up to result propagation), performed by solving a self-selected topic of a semester project, solved step-by-step, with regular presentation days.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies, preferably after 1+ years of geoinformatics/cartography/geography studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills, basic skills in geoinformatics (awareness of some GIS software, analysis methods, and tools) or cartography (map design), own laptop.
STAG information system: KGI/KAPR
Brief description
The course develops theoretical and practical knowledge of cognitive evaluation methods, experiment design, user surveys, and eye-tracking technology.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies, preferably after 1+ years of geoinformatics/cartography/geography studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills, intermediate knowledge of geoinformatics (awareness of some GIS software, analysis methods, and tools), own laptop.
STAG information system: KGI/XGCC
Brief description
The course develops graphic design skills, focusing on attractive map design, infographics, user aspects, computer graphics, and pre-print preparation of graphics.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies, preferably after 1+ years of geoinformatics/cartography/geography studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills, basic cartographic skills (or studying simultaneously the KGI/XGPG Principles of Geovisualization course), own laptop. Basic knowledge of some graphic design software is an advantage.
STAG information system: KGI/XGDG
Brief description
The course develops advanced graphic design skills, focusing on pre-print preparation of graphics, booklet design, and graphics production processes.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies, preferably after 1+ years of geoinformatics/cartography/geography studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills, own laptop. Basic knowledge of geoinformatics, cartography, or some graphic design software is an advantage.
STAG information system: KGI/XGDPC
Brief description
The course provides an introduction to Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) including available data sources, processes for modelling DEMs, terrain and surface analysis and their visualisation.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies, preferably after 1+ years of geoinformatics/cartography/geography studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills, intermediate knowledge of geoinformatics (awareness of some GIS software, analysis methods, and tools), own laptop.
STAG information system: KGI/DIMOT
Brief description
The course provides an introduction to Geographic Information System (GIS) and its various application domains in geoinformatics – designing maps, geospatial analysis, data processing, and data-driven decision making.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills with no specific software knowledge necessary, own laptop.
STAG information system: KGI/GI
Brief description
The course provides an introduction to specific applications of Geographic Information System (GIS) in geography – multicriterial analysis, geospatial planning, remote sensing, map design&evaluation, etc.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills with no specific software knowledge necessary, own laptop.
STAG information system: KGI/GINEW
Brief description
The course develops both theoretical knowledge and practical skills of map design, including basic methods of map visualisation, map layout composition, use of colours, and other variables to represent any type of geographic data.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies, preferably after 1+ years of geoinformatics/cartography/geography studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills, basic knowledge of geoinformatics (awareness of some GIS software, elementary methods, and analysis), own laptop.
STAG information system: KGI/XGPG
Brief description
The course develops advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills of thematic mapping, including various methods for visualising statistical and other thematic data, specific data use, multivariate mapping, and specific disciplines (e.g., 3D and tactile cartography).
For whom
Students at any level of university studies, preferably after 1+ years of geoinformatics/cartography/geography studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills, basic cartographic skills (or studying simultaneously the KGI/XGPG Principles of Geovisualization course), own laptop.
STAG information system: KGI/XGTC
Brief description
The course develops theoretical knowledge and practical skills of designing web maps using various platforms for developing web map applications and interactive dashboards.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies, preferably after 2+ years of geoinformatics/cartography/geography studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills, basic knowledge of geoinformatics (awareness of some GIS software, elementary methods, and analysis), basic cartographic skills (or studying simultaneously the KGI/XGPG Principles of Geovisualization course), own laptop.
STAG information system: KGI/XGWC
Summer Semester
Brief description
the field presentation of basic phenomena of exogenic and endogenic dynamics, primary documentation of rock outcrops, measurement of structural elements, measurement of petrophysical properties of rocks
For whom
Beginners in geological bachelor studies (not 1st year), Students of other Geosciences SP (Geography, Geoinformatics, etc.) at the beginning of master studies with completed bachelor degree
Prerequisites
fundamentals of geological processes, geological principles and stratigraphy, knowledge of basic rock types and minerals
STAG information system: KGE/TCGEF
Brief description
The course focuses on the practical education of physical geography, advanced field data collection methods and their processing in GIS.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mapping, orientation in GIT on a basic level.
STAG information system: KGG/QALM
Brief description
Question of conflicts' origin and their contemporary state (definition of global and regional problems, problem areas and their basic features, conflict resolution).
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
A general overview of world affairs, basic orientation in political geography.
STAG information system: KGG/QCRCW
Brief description
Advantages, challenges and pitfalls of using educational games in the classroom. Learning how to create own educational game.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies. The course is recommended to students, who want to become teachers.
Prerequisites
Ideally basic orientation in pedagogy.
STAG information system: KGG/QGAM
Brief description
Understanding the demographic context of geographical phenomena and processes, overview of methods for collecting, processing, and evaluating demographic data.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Basic IT skills.
STAG information system: KGG/QZDG
Brief description
Five days in the field plus two indoor sessions. Practical application of knowledge acquired in individual geographical disciplines focused on the assessment of visited destinations.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Ideally basic orientation is tourism geography and local/regional development.
STAG information system: KGG/QKGEX
Brief description
Six days in the field. Practical application of knowledge acquired in individual geographical disciplines focused on the assessment of visited destinations.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
none
STAG information system: KGG/QZGEX
Brief description
Preparing a research design - goals, approaches and methodology of geographical research, both theoretically and practically.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
At least one year of univeristy/college studies.
STAG information system: KGG/QOR
Brief description
Physical science basis of climate change, adaptation and mitigation strategies, regional impacts of climate change.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Basic orientation in climatology.
STAG information system: KGG/QDCLI
Brief description
Geographical-political position of the Czech Republic, historical-geographical development of Czech lands, basic physical-geographical characteristics, basic human-geographical characteristics.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Basic IT skills.
STAG information system: KGG/QCZR
Brief description
Work with freely accessible GIT softwares and their use in a creation of online interactive thematic maps.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Basic IT skills.
STAG information system: KGG/QGIG
Brief description
Practical exercises dealing with the mapping of landscape elements or phenomena using both classical and modern technologies. An integral part of the subject is a fieldwork.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Basic IT skills.
STAG information system: KGG/QLMAP
Brief description
Application of geographical knowledge and methods in the region of Central Europe. Selected geographical features and current topics in the region by means of seminar presentations, including the ability to present the achieved results in a concise form and meaningfully discuss the researched topics.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
A general overview of Central European affairs.
STAG information system: KGG/QDGCE
Brief description
Basic geographical characteristics, the most important political geographical, social, economic and safety problems, regional outline.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Basic IT skills.
STAG information system: KGG/QBAL
Brief description
Collecting, processing and analyzing data for the needs of the regional information system, including the creation of advanced map outputs. Examples of regional information systems in practice.
For whom
Students in Bachelor as well as Master studies.
Prerequisites
Basic GIS skills.
STAG information system: KGG/QRIS
Brief description
The course develops advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills of map design, focusing on advanced and rare visualisation methods, big data phenomenon, and mapping spatio-temporal patterns for deep data analysis.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies, preferably after 2+ years of geoinformatics/cartography/geography studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills, intermediate geoinformatics and cartographic skills, awareness of the ArcGIS Pro software environment, own laptop.
STAG information system: KGI/XGAVM
Brief description
The course develops mostly practical skills of analysis tools and methods in ArcGIS software, performed on various data types and solving diverse application domains.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies, preferably after 1+ years of geoinformatics/cartography/geography studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills, basic knowledge of geoinformatics (awareness of elementary methods and analysis), awareness of the ArcGIS Pro software environment.
STAG information system: KGI/ANGIS
Brief description
The course develops mostly practical skills of the whole map design process (from obtaining data via the creation process up to result propagation), performed by solving a self-selected topic of a semester project, solved step-by-step, with regular presentation days.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies, preferably after 1+ years of geoinformatics/cartography/geography studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills, basic skills in geoinformatics (awareness of some GIS software, analysis methods, and tools) or cartography (map design), own laptop.
STAG information system: KGI/XGCP
Brief description
The course develops mostly practical skills of the process of applying geoinformatics skills for geographic topics, performed by solving a semester project within a team of classmates.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies, preferably after 1+ years of geoinformatics/cartography/geography studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills, basic skills in geoinformatics (awareness of some GIS software, analysis methods, and tools).
STAG information system: KGI/GEOPR
Brief description
The course provides an introduction to Geographic Information System (GIS) and its various application domains in geoinformatics – designing maps, geospatial analysis, data processing, and data-driven decision making.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills with no specific software knowledge necessary, own laptop.
STAG information system: KGI/GI
Brief description
The course provides an overview of applying geoinformatics in the field of urban and spatial planning, focusing the urban applications, geodesign, spatial planning documentation, data, and land register.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies, preferably after 1+ years of geoinformatics/cartography/geography studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills, basic knowledge of geoinformatics (awareness of elementary methods and analysis), awareness of the ArcGIS Pro software environment, own laptop.
STAG information system: KGI/GURBA
Brief description
The course provides an introduction to the Geographic Information System (GIS) and the diversity of its applications in geography and petroleum engineering.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills with no specific software knowledge necessary, own laptop. Basic knowledge of geoinformatics is an advantage.
STAG information system: KGI/XGIS
Brief description
The course provides an introduction to specific applications of Geographic Information System (GIS) in geography – multicriterial analysis, geospatial planning, remote sensing, map design&evaluation, etc.
For whom
Students at any level of university studies, preferably after 1+ years of geoinformatics/cartography/geography studies.
Prerequisites
General computer skills with no specific software knowledge necessary, own laptop.
STAG information system: KGI/GINEW