Structure and functioning of geosystems OK2054

Structure and function of environment; natural units: ecosystems and geosystems.
Paleogeography; methods for reconstruction of ancient environment
Cycling nature of climate; factors controlling climate changes; a cycle of ice ages for the past 2.2-2.1 million years
The holocene evolution of soils and vegetation; development and evolution of lakes
Primary production of biosphere; decomposition of organic matter
Structure and functioning of selected ecosystems (lake, river, forest, wetland)
Structure and function of agroecosystems and urban systems
Principles of conservation and restoration of ecosystems
Global climate changes, greenhouse effect