Basics of geology

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Course ID:	6.1-PGeo
Erasmus code / ISCED:	(unknown) / (unknown)
Course title:	Basics of geology
Name in Polish:	Basics of geology
Organizational unit:	Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology
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
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Short description:	Understanding the basic rock forming processes and their consequences for the biological world. The contemporary world as a result of the evolution of the Earth.
Full description:	A. Lecture: Basic definitions. Physical characteristics of minerals. Igneous rocks: origin and crystallization of magma, minerals of igneous rocks, genetic and chemical diversity of magma, deep rocks; volcanism, volcanic rocks. Sedimentary rocks: airing, residual rocks; erosion, transport and sedimentation, clastic rocks; biogenic rocks: rock-forming organisms, limestones, other biogenic rocks. Evaporites. Metamorphism, metamorphic rocks. Tectonic deformation. Basics of stratigraphy. Geological time. B. Laboratory: practical recognition of rocks and minerals
Bibliography:	A. obligatory literature: A.1. used during lectures and laboratory sessions - lectures and material provided by teachers - all books about geology A.2. lectures for self-study j.w. B. additional literature Scientific papers recommended by lecturer
Learning outcomes:	Knowledge K_W02_ interprets the complexity of processes and phenomena in nature, the solution of which requires an interdisciplinary approach _OP2A_W01 Skills K_U03 _demonstrates the ability to critically analyze and select biological information, especially from electronic sources _P7S_UW K_U07 _critically confronts biological information from various sources and draws justified conclusions on this basis _P7S_UW Social competencies K_K04_recognized sources of scientific information and using the principles of critical reasoning in resolving practical problems _P7S_KK
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	A. Way of final evaluation: • lectures: pass with a grade • laboratory: pass with a grade B. Form of testing: • lecture: open test • laboratory: tests of small parts of material, reports C. Basic criteria • L: at least 50% correct answers on the required questions • Lab: final grade estimated based on the partial grades and reports

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