Prerequisits:

Second-cycle Bologna degree in the relevant track or a university (level VII) degree.

Content (Syllabus outline):

• Geomorphological processes
• Overview of subfields and methods in studying geologically induced hazards
• Tectonic geomorphology
• Fluvial geomorphology
• Geomorphology of slope processes
• Sedimentary environments and typical landscape forms
• Description of sediments
• Dating of landforms and sediments
• Remote sensing and GIS environment
• Overview of publicly available data for geomorphological analyses
• Data preparation for analysis
• Use of digital elevation models for surface analysis with an emphasis on the use of LiDAR data and drone data collection
• Comparison of different surface model visualizations
• Geomorphological mapping
• Morphometry
• Digital field data collection
• Practical experience

Readings:

Selected chapters from books and papers:

• Burbank, D. W. & Anderson, R. S. 2011. Tectonic geomorphology. – Malden (MA)[etc.] : Blackwell Science, 274 str.
• Bull, W. B. 2007. Tectonic geomorphology of mountains : a new approach to paleoseismology. – Malden, MA ; Oxford : Blackwell Pub., 316 str.
• Charlton, R., 2008. Fundamentals of fluvial geomorphology. [na spletu] London; New York: Routledge.str.XXIII, 234. Dostopno na: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0714/2007014030.html.
• Goudie, A. S. 2004. Encyclopedia of geomorphology. London; New York: Routledge; International Association of Geomorphologists. 2 zv.
• Hengl, T. & Ruter, H. I. 2008. Geomorphometry : Concepts, Software, Applications. – Amsterdam [etc.] : Elsevier, 765 str.
• Highland, L.M. & Bobrowsky, P., 2008. The landslide handbook—A guide to understanding landslides: Reston, Virginia, U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1325, 129 str.
• Hugget, R. J. 2017. Fundamentals of geomorphology. 4th ed. – London ; New York : Routledge, 458 str.
• Miall, A.D., 2014. Fluvial depositional systems. Cham: Springer.str.IX, 316.
• Pavlopoulos, K., 2009. Mapping Geomorphological Environments. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 236 str.
• Tarolli, P. & Mudd, S. M, 2020. Remote Sensing of Geomorphology. Amsterdam [etc.] : Elsevier, 380 str.

Objectives and competences:

Students acquire the skills and knowledge for a comprehensive understanding and analysis of various geomorphological processes. They understand the surface morphology as result of geological processes, composition and structure beneath the surface. They gain knowledge about the application of geomorphological methods in researching various geologically induced hazards. They become familiar with the most typical data and tools for geomorphological analyses. They develop 3D spatial visualization skills and the ability to orient themselves in the field using modern tools. They learn to combine geomorphological methods with sedimentological analysis and become acquainted with the most useful methods for dating geomorphological features and sediments. They are introduced to examples of practical geomorphological analyses.

Intended learning outcomes:

• Understanding of geomorphological methods and their application in researching geologically induced hazards
• Ability to understand the development of landforms and landscapes
• Mastery of professional terminology
• Independent preparation of data for geomorphological analysis of a selected area
• Application of geomorphological mapping to a selected area
• Seminar paper on a selected topic/area

Learning and teaching methods:

• Lectures
• Lab work/tutorials
• Field work
• Seminar
• Independent work assignments
• Consultations
• e-Learning

Assessment:

• Written seminar paper and defence 100 %