Contemporary trends in Earth sciences Field of study: Geology
Programme code: W2-S2GE19.2022

Module name: Contemporary trends in Earth sciences
Module code: 2GE-11
Programme code: W2-S2GE19.2022
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The module Contemporary trends in Earth sciences presents the latest views and possibilities of applying modern research methods in Earth sciences. The student will be familiarized with the latest research achievements, incl. in the field of geochemistry, mineralogy, geophysics or palaeontology (e.g. Raman Spectroscopy in Earth and Planetary Sciences; Redox Engine of Earth, Lithium: Less is More, Noble Gas Thermochronology, Continental Crust at Mantle Depths, Nitrogen and Its (Biogeocosmo) Chemical Cycling, etc.). The module will be conducted in the form of lectures and exercises. During the lectures (often with invited specialists from a given field), a selected problem will be outlined and will be developed by the student during the exercises. The course will be in English in the form of presentations, during which students will become familiar with the techniques of self-presentation and familiarize themselves with professional terminology.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge from previously courses, like: geochemistry, geophisics, mineralogy, paleontology.
Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student applies the proper modern analytical methods to solve scientific problems. [2GE-11-1]
 2GE_W1 [3/5] 2GE_W3 [3/5] 2GE_U1 [3/5] 2GE_U3 [3/5]
The student knows and uses the basic terms and definitions, connected to geophysics, geochemistry, mineralogy, petrology, natural resources, water and anthropogenic material. [2GE-11-2]
 2GE_W1 [2/5] 2GE_W3 [2/5] 2GE_U3 [2/5]
The student is able to characterise studied problem in English and indicate scientific backgroud. [2GE-11-3]
 2GE_W1 [3/5] 2GE_U1 [3/5] 2GE_U6 [3/5]
The student knows where to find modern data in English-language literaturę and database connected simmillarly described problem. [2GE-11-4]
 2GE_W1 [3/5] 2GE_W3 [3/5] 2GE_U1 [3/5] 2GE_U6 [3/5] 2GE_U9 [3/5]
The student is able to present the obtained results, correlate the obtained data and indicate conclusions that help to solve of the research problem. [2GE-11-5]
 2GE_W1 [2/5] 2GE_W3 [2/5] 2GE_U3 [2/5]
The student can use a foreign language at the B2 + level and specialist terminology in the field of natural sciences. [2GE-11-6]
 2GE_U6 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
An exam [2GE-11-w-1]
Verification of the acquired knowledge based on the content of the lectures and the indicated literature.
 2GE-11-1 2GE-11-2 2GE-11-3 2GE-11-4 2GE-11-5 2GE-11-6
Evaluation of the student's presentation [2GE-11-w-2]
Verification of the theoretical knowledge and form of self presentation.
 2GE-11-1 2GE-11-2 2GE-11-3 2GE-11-4 2GE-11-5 2GE-11-6
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [2GE-11-fs-1]
Lecture, introducing professional terminology, definitions connected with natural sciences.
 15
Supplementary reading, work with the textbook, databases, etc.
 15 An exam [2GE-11-w-1]
discussion classes [2GE-11-fs-2]
Preparation of individual presentations by the student and their presentation in the forum of groups. The presentation should force a discussion and exchange of opinions and views on the given topic.
 15
Supplementary reading, work with the textbook, databases, etc.
 15 Evaluation of the student's presentation [2GE-11-w-2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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