Karst regions in the world 2800-OG-EN-KRITW

Processes that shape the karst landscape – introduction to geology and environmental factors that control karst development. Overview of the rock types that are subjected to karstification. Distribution of the most important karst areas in Poland and the world.
Presentation of surface and underground karst forms. Introduction of various surface karst forms (e.g. polje, karst spring and ponor, karrens, karst monadnocks - fengcong, fenglin, cone karst and tower karst). Introduction of subsurface karst forms. Speleogenesis and types of caves. Vadose and phreatic zone. Agents behind the formation and diversity of speleothems. Overview of the extraordinary karst forms.
Man and Karst – cultural and natural heritage associated with karst areas. The history of cave inhabitation. The most important archaeological sites related to the caves. Recent utilisation of the caves. Scientific, cultural and recreational values of karst regions. Accessibility of karst areas to tourists and their sustainable management.

Presentations on the development and tourism potential of selected karst sites. Analysis of tourism development potential in a karst area. Valorisation of surface and underground karst objects.

Total student workload

Contact hours with teacher: - participation in lectures – 15 hrs - consultations – 5 hrs Hours for individual work of student: - preparation for lectures – 10 hrs - reading literature – 10 hrs - preparation of the project/presentation – 10 hrs Altogether: 50 hrs (2 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

- Student knows basic geological and geomorphological processes occurring in karst areas - Student can characterise factors affecting the development of tourism and trends in tourism

Learning outcomes - skills

- Student can evaluate the tourism potential of individual regions in the world - Student can elaborate and present selected issues in English

Learning outcomes - social competencies

- Student understands the significance of open attitudes - Student is well prepared to cooperate with the local community - Student is aware of the possibility of applying their knowledge to work

Teaching methods

Presentation, discussion

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

Communicative English

Course coordinators

Przemysław Sala

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods:

Oral presentation during classes, presence and activity during classes

Assessment criteria:

Fail (2.0; <50%)
Satisfactory (3.0; 51–60%)
Satisfactory plus (3.5; 61–70%)
Good (4.0; 71– 80%)
Good plus (4.5; 81–90%)
Very good (5.0; 91–100%)

Additional information

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