Practicum of photogeology

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Course ID:	1300-OPFG4C
Erasmus code / ISCED:	07.304 Kod klasyfikacyjny przedmiotu składa się z trzech do pięciu cyfr, przy czym trzy pierwsze oznaczają klasyfikację dziedziny wg. Listy kodów dziedzin obowiązującej w programie Socrates/Erasmus, czwarta (dotąd na ogół 0) – ewentualne uszczegółowienie informacji o dyscyplinie, piąta – stopień zaawansowania przedmiotu ustalony na podstawie roku studiów, dla którego przedmiot jest przeznaczony. / (0532) Earth science The ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education) code has been designed by UNESCO.
Course title:	Practicum of photogeology
Name in Polish:	Praktikum z fotointerpretacji geologicznej
Organizational unit:	Faculty of Geology
Course groups:
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores):	(not available) Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles: the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS; the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h; 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes; weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS; work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load. view allocation of credits
Language:	Polish
Type of course:	obligatory courses
Prerequisites (description):	(in Polish) Ogólna znajomość geologii dynamicznej i tektoniki. Zdolność widzenia przestrzennego.
Short description:	Classical techniques of geological Remote Sensing – photogeology of areas with exposed basement or thin cover of Quaternary sediments. Simple photogrammetrical measurements. Geological interpretation of satellite imagery, Radar images and Digital Elevation Models. Number of participants limited (8 persons).
Full description:	The first part of course is devoted to classical geological interpretation of stereo aerial photos, mainly from areas with exposed basement, or thin Qarternary cover, and to simple photogrammetry measurements (scale of photo, distances, relative attitudes). Students learn how to analyze topographical relief, photo tones, vegetation and structure of the image to recognize geology of bedrock in different parts of Poland (Inner and Outer Carpathians, Holy Cross Mts.). Results of interpretation are compared with geological maps. The second part of course is devoted to geological interpretation of satellite (Landsat) imagery, radar images and Digital Elevation Models of areas from southern Poland. During the course it is possible for student to prepare geological interpretation of any area (for example to master’s thesis), if aerial photos are available. During the course are 3 multimedia presentations. Number of participants limited to 8 persons because of equipment limits.
Bibliography:	(in Polish) Ciołkosz A., Miszalski J., Olędzki J.R. 1999. Interpretacja zdjęć lotniczych. PWN. Ostaficzuk S. 1978. Fotogeologia. Wyd. Geol., Warszawa. Sitek Z. 2000. Wprowadzenie do teledetekcji lotniczej i satelitarnej. Uczelniane Wydawnictwa Naukowo-Dydaktyczne AGH, Kraków.
Learning outcomes:	After completing the course student at the basis of stereo air photos can interpret geology of any area with uncovered or shallow basement. At satellite and radar imagery, or DEMs, student is able to determine probable fault lines (lineaments).
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	Average grade from student’s works and attendance record.
Practical placement:	(in Polish) brak

This course is not currently offered.

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