Applied Geomorphology

obligatory courses

Basic knowledge in geomorphology and methods of sediment analysis.

The aim of this course is to show the practical aspects of the knowledge applying in the range of Geomorphology concerning the relief landforms, their evolution, processes responsible for their originations and modern functionality. The other objective is to know the methods using in solving the problems related to construction and architecture, spatial planning as well as environmental management.

The aim of this course is to show the practical aspects of the knowledge applying in the range of Geomorphology, especially concerning the relief landforms, the character of their deposits, processes responsible for their originations and modern functionality. The other objective is to know the methods using in Geomorphology and Geology, as strategic tools to make decisions in the branch of social policy, environmental monitoring, modelling and management, in the case of current problems but also to forecast. The course also deals with geomorphological aspects in the formulation of environmental impact assessments and other environmental expertise. Moreover, one of the major objective of the course is to learn students the recognition of the processes acting in different scales, proceeding in chosen environments (slope, aeolian, littoral, glacial and periglacial) and interrelating with human activities. Main trends of processes evolution in the case of the context of architecture and environmental management are going to be present, e.g. water environment and flood protection. Another main goal of the course is to teach students about methods of effective reducing of the negative consequences of the natural processes, as well as faulty human management of the environment. The course is going to present the main areas of application, like coast zone, arid areas, mountains, together with their vulnerabilities. The possibilities in using geomorphology in the renaturization and reclamation of the environment. During the course, the students, on the base of examples form Poland and other regions, are going to recognize and obtain the intensity of acting of particular processes, their records in the relief and deposits and influences on human activity in particular sedimentation environments.

KNOWLEDGE

On completing the course, the student:

1. appreciates the importance of geomorphology in solving problems in the field of construction, architecture, spatial planning and management of the natural environment;

2. knows the main processes naturally acting and their influences on human lives and economy’

3. knows the scale and intensity of the influence of human activity on natural processes;

4. knows the main measuring methods of natural processes;

5. knows the main methods of adaptation and mitigation of natural processes to minimise their influences on human lives;

6. is aware of the importance of sediment and soil research in construction and architecture.

SKILLS

On completing the course, the student is able:

1. to determine the basic parameters of the relief, affecting human life and management in the natural environment;

2. to determine the importance and the range of processes acting in particular sedimentation environments to the development of different landforms and human activity;

3. to assess the degree of threat of particular processes in specific environments;

4. to determine the influence of human activity on natural processes;

5. to choose proper methods to obtain the course and intensity of natural processes

6. to connect the sediment structure and properties with the possibility of using it in the industry.

ATTITUDE

On completing the course, the student understands:

1. the importance of geomorphology in spatial planning and management of the environment;

2. the significance of methods used in geomorphological research as a tool to make decisions regarding the development of social policy, engineering and in the management of environmental resources.

The knowledge presented as a lecture will be verified by the test. The exercises made by students are going to be assessed according to the mark system proposed by the lecturer. To pass the classes students must achieve at least 55% of full marks from all exercises.

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