Form of study: Individual study of recommended literature and consultations Number of contact hours: daily Method of study: in class / distant learning (distant just in specific situations – e.g. pandemic)

The literature is presented in the individual study plan prepared by the supervisor of the doctoral student. This includes mainly scientific articles, monographs and scientific reports according to the specific focus of the dissertation.

Active presence at consultations. The evaluation of the course takes place in the form of an oral exam, the successful completion of which reflects the student's sufficient orientation in the issue. Final evaluation will be “passed“ if the student has a minimum performance corresponding to 51% of the maximum performance.

Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in mainly in English).

Compulsory optional course

The course is focused on the active study of the theoretical basis of economic geology, especially in topics close to the content of the dissertation. Based on the supervisor's proposal, the content of the study of this course is focused according to the topic of the dissertation, especially on ore and non-ore economic geology, economic geology of fossil fuels (caustobiolites) or mineral resources evaluation. The study of professional literature is carried out in such a way that in the given specialized area the doctoral student acquires deep systematic knowledge about the geological setting, ore-forming processes and genetic models of the given category of mineral deposits. He/she will also gain comprehensive knowledge about the properties of a given group of minerals, forecasting and recovery of their resources, as well as local and global geopolitical aspects related to their extraction and distribution.

Supplementation and extension of theoretical knowledge from selected parts of economic geology, related to the topic of the dissertation. He will also gain related additional knowledge from other related geological fields, especially regional geology, mineralogy, petrology and geochemistry.

Form of study: Individual study of recommended literature and consultations Number of contact hours: daily Method of study: in class / distant learning (distant just in specific situations – e.g. pandemic)

The literature is presented in the individual study plan prepared by the supervisor of the doctoral student. This includes mainly scientific articles, monographs and scientific reports according to the specific focus of the dissertation.

Active presence at consultations. The evaluation of the course takes place in the form of an oral exam, the successful completion of which reflects the student's sufficient orientation in the issue. Final evaluation will be “passed“ if the student has a minimum performance corresponding to 51% of the maximum performance.

Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in mainly in English).

Compulsory optional course

The course is focused on the active study of the theoretical basis of environmental economic geology and related fields, especially in topics close to the content of the dissertation thesis. Based on the supervisor's proposal, the content of the study of this course is focused according to the topic of the dissertation, especially on the mineralogical and geochemical characterization of mining waste, processes of mobilization, transport and accumulation of potentially toxic elements in individual components of the environment, innovative remediation technologies usable for remediation of soils, waters and river sediments. The course can also include related geological fields, such as the study of theoretical principles of special geochemical or geophysical research methods (including geochemical modelling).

Supplementation and extension of theoretical knowledge from selected parts of environmental economic geology, related to the topic of the dissertation. The student will gain comprehensive knowledge about current research of environmental burdens after mining of raw materials (eventually other types of pollution), assessment of environmental and health risks caused by environmental burdens, as well as procedures for remediation and ecultivation of the affected areas. Simultaneously, he will also gain related additional knowledge from other related geological fields.

Form of study: Individual study of recommended literature, laboratory and field research works, consultations. Number of contact hours: daily Method of study: in class / distant learning (distant just in specific situations – e.g. pandemic)

The literature is presented in the individual study plan prepared by the supervisor of the doctoral student. This includes mainly scientific articles, monographs and scientific reports according to the specific focus of the dissertation.

Active presence at laboratory and field research works and at consultations. The evaluation of the course takes place in the form of an oral exam, the successful completion of which reflects the student's sufficient orientation in the issue. Final evaluation will be “passed“ if the student has a minimum performance corresponding to 51% of the maximum performance.

Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in mainly in English).

Compulsory optional course replaces the earlier optional course Mineralogical, geochemical a other methods of research in economic geology (N-DGLG-003)

Active study of the theoretical basis of selected advanced laboratory and field research methods used in economic geology. The selection will be made on the basis of the doctoral student's dissertation, for example from the following methods: electron-optical methods (WDS, EDS, CL), transmission and scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction methods, spectroscopic methods (UV-VIS, infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy) , LA ICPMS), methods of research of fluid inclusions, methods of research of stable and radioactive isotopes, methods of mineral geothermobarometry, methods of analytical chemistry, measurement of surface properties of matters, experimental laboratory methods and syntheses, field research methods in economic geology and related fields (e.g. qualified sampling, field documentation and mapping, drill core logging, structural measurements, geophysical measurements). As a part of the laboratory work, the doctoral student will gain experiences and skills with the preparation of samples and practical application of methods - if possible, especially on his/her own samples. The department also sends doctoral students to external domestic and foreign laboratories to master methods not available at the home faculty. During the consultations, discussions take place on the theoretical basis of the methods and interpretation of results of the analyzes.

Gaining theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the use of advanced research methods in economic geology, as well as other related geological fields, which are necessary to master the doctoral topic.

Form of study: Individual study of recommended literature, laboratory and field research works, consultations. Number of contact hours: daily Method of study: in class / distant learning (distant just in specific situations – e.g. pandemic)

The literature is presented in the individual study plan prepared by the supervisor of the doctoral student. This includes mainly scientific articles, monographs and scientific reports according to the specific focus of the dissertation.

Active presence at laboratory and field research works and at consultations. The evaluation of the course takes place in the form of an oral exam, the successful completion of which reflects the student's sufficient orientation in the issue. Final evaluation will be “passed“ if the student has a minimum performance corresponding to 51% of the maximum performance.

Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in mainly in English).

Compulsory optional course replaces the earlier optional course Advanced methods of research in economic geology (N-DGLG-004)

Active study of the theoretical basis of advanced laboratory and field research methods used in environmental economic geology: complex chemical analysis of solid phase matrices of the environment and water/solutions (water, extracts from experiments, pore water from lysimeters), mineralogical study of heavy fraction, geochemical fractionation of dangerous contaminants in soils and wastes, special geochemical methods of research of contaminants mobility, sequential extraction methods, static experiments, kinetic tests, column dynamic experiments, experiments of immobilization of dangerous elements by selected reagents, leachability tests, ecotoxicological tests, special mineralogical methods of research of secondary phases. As a part of the laboratory work, the PhD student will gain experience and skills with the preparation of samples for individual methods and with the practical application of methods - if possible, especially on his/her own samples. The department also sends doctoral students to external domestic and foreign laboratories to master methods not available at the home faculty. During the consultations, discussions take place on the theoretical basis of the methods and interpretation of results of the analyzes.

Gaining theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the use of advanced research methods in environmental economic geology, as well as other related geological fields, which are necessary to master the doctoral topic.

Form of study: Individual study of recommended literature, exercises and consultations Number of contact hours: Per week: 2 Per level/semester: 26 Method of study: in class / distant learning (distant just in specific situations – e.g. pandemic)

Hofierka, J. 2003: Geographic information systems and remote sensing, University textbook. ISBN 80 – 8068 – 219 – 4, 111 p. (in Slovak); Miklín J., Dušek R., Krtička L., Kaláb O., 2018: Creation of maps. textbook, Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University of Ostrava, ISBN: 978-80-7599-017-4, 298 p.; E. J. Cowan, R. K. Beatson, H. J. Ross, W. R. Fright, T. J. McLennan, T. R. Evans, J. C. Carr, R. G. Lane, D. V. Bright, A. J. Gillman, P. A. Oshust, M. Titley, 2003: Practical Implicit Geological Modelling, 5th International Mining Geology Conference, Bendigo, Vic, 17 - 19 November 2003, p. 89 – 99; MapInfo Discover 3D tutorial; Leapfrog Geo 3D tutorial.

Active presence at exercises and at consultations. The evaluation of the course takes place in the form of an oral exam, the successful completion of which reflects the student's sufficient orientation in the issue. Final evaluation will be “passed“ if the student has a minimum performance corresponding to 51% of the maximum performance.

Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in mainly in English).

Optional course

Introduction to modeling in GIS and 3D geological software. Preparation and statistical analysis of data. Visualization of exploration and research data in GIS and 3D geological software. Methods of explicit and implicit modeling. Creation of 3D conceptual models with the focus on economic geology and environmental geology. Creation of visualizations with the focus on the interpretation of results of combined models - outputs from 3D modeling, their storage and export into other output and exchange formats.

Gaining advanced knowledge and skills in working with GIS and 3D geological software, mastering the methodology of modeling of the combination of exploration data with the results of detailed research of deposits and the environment. Gaining practical experience in creating visualizations and interpretation of results from GIS and 3D modeling

Form of study: Lecture, exercise, individual study of recommended literature

Number of contact hours: Per week: 2 Per level/semester: 26

Method of study: in class / distant learning (distant just in specific situations – e.g. pandemic)

Šucha V. 2001: Clays in geological processes. Acta Geologica Univ. Com. Séria Monografie, Bratislava, 159 p. (in Slovak); Weaver, C., 1989: Clays, Muds, and Shales. Developments in Sedimentology 44, Elsevier, 819 p.; Frey M., Robinson D., 1999: Low-Grade Metamorphism. Blackwell Science, 313 p.

Active presence at lectures, exercises and at consultations. The evaluation of the course takes place in the form of an oral exam, the successful completion of which reflects the student's sufficient orientation in the issue. Final evaluation will be “passed“ if the student has a minimum performance corresponding to 51% of the maximum performance.

Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in mainly in English).

Optional course

-Structure and basic properties of clay minerals. Classification of layered silicates. Clay minerals as a product of weathering. Effect of hypergenic process on clay minerals. Possibilities of palaeoenvironment and paleoclimate reconstruction based on the distribution of clay minerals. Illitization of smectite during diagenesis. Correct I-S identification. Illit-smectite (I-S) geothermometer vs. organic matter conversion. Illitization and isotopic composition of I-S. Particle size measurement. The mechanism of formation of clay minerals vs. particle size. Mudmaster - a program for measuring the size and distribution of particles. Illite crystallinity. Illite polytypes. Ammonium illites. Tobelite, paragonite and mixed-layered illite (muscovite)-paragonite as indicators of anchimetamorphism. Chlorite and mixed layered chlorite-smectite in diagenesis and low-grade metamorphism. Clays in the pore space of sedimentary rocks. Position of clays in hydrothermal environment. Low sulphidation and high sulphidation systems. Influence of formation temperature on dehydrohylation temperature of illite. Pyrophyllite - an index mineral of anchimetamorphism and its position in the hydrothermal environment.

Gaining of theoretical and practical skills in the use of clay minerals as indicators of several geological processes.

Form of study: Lecture, seminar, individual study of recommended literature

Number of contact hours: Per week: 2 Per level/semester: 26

Method of study: in class / distant learning (distant just in specific situations – e.g. pandemic)

Current documents for real projects.

Active participation and elaboration of a real project application (e.g. UK grant). Final evaluation will be “passed“ if the student has a minimum performance corresponding to 51% of the maximum performance.

Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in mainly in English).

Optional course

Financing of university education and science in the Slovak Republic. How to write and submit projects. Where to seek help. Structure of scientific projects. Form and structure of specific projects: UK, VEGA, APVV grants. EU funding of university education and science. Support of the development of European research, especially raw materials: European Research Area (ERA), Joint Research Center (JRC), European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). Other sources of funding of science.

The course aims to inform students about the form of financing of science in the Slovak Republic and in the EU, to present various forms of projects for financing science and education in state and private organizations in the Slovak Republic and in the EU. Structure of projects and practical writing of projects.

Form of study: seminar

Number of contact hours: Per week: 2 Per level/semester: 26

Method of study: in class / distant learning (distant just in specific situations – e.g. pandemic)

The literature is presented in the individual study plan prepared by the supervisor of the doctoral student. This includes mainly scientific articles, monographs and scientific reports according to the specific focus of the dissertation.

Active participation in seminars, presentation of the topic and partial results of PhD thesis. Final evaluation will be “passed“ if the student has a minimum performance corresponding to 51% of the maximum performance.

English

Optional course, vyučuje sa spoločne so PhD študijným programom Mineralógia a petrológia v rámci Katedry mineralógie, petrológie a ložiskovej geológie.

State of the development and planning of work on the PhD thesis project. Discussion on chapters of the thesis based on its goals. Evaluation of the PhD thesis from the supervisor and reviewer points of view. Formal and scientific problems of the thesis. Presentation and evaluation of the PhD research results with a discussion in the presence of the department staff and other PhD students.

The PhD student will be able to formulate, present and discuss partial results, interpretations and conclusions of his/her PhD research. The aim of the seminar is to teach the student to process, critically evaluate and interpret results of various types of laboratory analyses and field methods of research.

Study design:

Seminar, 2 hours weekly, 26 hours per semester. Individual study of recommended literature. Method of study: full time, part-time, combined

Suggested readings:

Deer W.A., Howie R.A., Zussman J. (19972011): Rock-forming minerals 15. The Geological Society, London.

Klein C. (2006): Mineralogy. Oikos-Lumon, Bratislava.

Broska I., Petrík I., Uher P. (2012): Accessory minerals in granitic rocks of the Western Carpathians. Veda, Bratislava.

Grading policy: Active participation in the seminar, elaboration of seminar work (essay) and examination - the condition of completion must be demonstrated by at least 60% of the required knowledge. The completion of the course is evaluated by the classification degrees completed or not completed.

Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in mainly in English).

Optional course

Syllabus:

Character and goals of genetic mineralogy in recent state of knowledge. The role of modern, highly precise analytical methods in mineralogical research. Variations of chemical and isotopic composition of minerals as genetic indicators. Fluid inclusions in minerals: sensitive tracers of genetic environment. Significance of minerals as indicators of temperature, pressure, oxygen and sulphur fugacity. Examples of mineral origin and evolution in various geotectonic processes (e.g., plutonic, volcanic environments, low to ultrahigh metamorphism, hydrothermal conditions, sedimentary environments, biomineralization, weathering).

Course objectives:

The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive characteristic of selected processes of mineral origin and evolution, based on recent trends and the modern methods in mineralogy, at the level of knowledge of PhD. students. The course is focused on genetic problems of various mineralization types using detailed investigation of chemical and isotopic composition of minerals, knowledge of their fluid inclusions, detailed study of internal zoning (texture) and structural state of crystals, their alterations and relationships to texture, chemical composition, age and geological and tectonic evolution of their parental rocks. Consequently, the students understand principles of such comprehensive approach to solution of mineral and rock genesis.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1 (Lekcia: 1-5). UK v Bratislave, 2012.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, cvičebnica

Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom

Worksheets, website: https://slovake.eu/sk

The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the level A1, from a complete beginner level.

Based on the completion of the course, the participants are able to understand and react to common situations. They are able to speak about themselves, ask for more information

they need to know.

Slovak in combination with English (the study literature is in both Slovak and English)

It is possible to register for the course just once. Students may begin in either the Summer or Winter semester.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1 (Lekcia: 1-5). UK v Bratislave, 2012.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, cvičebnica

Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom

Worksheets, website: https://slovake.eu/sk

Credits will not be awarded to students who receive less than 60% on the final examination.

The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the level A1, from a complete beginner level.

Based on the completion of the course, the participants are able to understand and react to common situations. They are able to speak about themselves, ask for more information

they need to know.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, workbook

Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom

Worksheets are prepared by the course instructor.

Portal: https://slovake.eu/sk

Type, extent and method of academic activities: 2 hours (at 60 min. per hour) of weekly lessons in the form of seminars. All academic activities will take place during the lessons.

Number of credits: 3 credits

Recommended semester/trimester of study: from 1st to 8th semester

Level of study: third

Subject conditions: Slovak for Foreign Doctoral Students 1

Requirements for course completion: active participation during lessons, ongoing work on the assignments. There will be a final examination at the end of the semester.

Slovak in combination with English (the study literature is in both Slovak and English)

It is possible to register for the course just once. Students may begin in either the Summer or Winter semester.

The lessons contain the basics of Slovak grammar which are relevant to the specifics of Slovak as a foreign language. Selected grammatical phenomena, conjugation and declination are practised. Vocabulary is focused on real-life communication needs.

Credits will not be awarded to students who receive less than 60% on the final examination.

Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the level A1 - intended for beginner or pre-intermediate.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1, A2

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, workbook

Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom

Worksheets are prepared by the course instructor.

Portal: https://slovake.eu/sk

Type, extent and method of academic activities: 2 hours (at 60 min. per hour) of weekly lessons in the form of seminars. All academic activities will take place during the lessons.

Number of credits: 3 credits

Recommended semester/trimester of study: from 1st to 8th semester

Level of study: third

Subject conditions: Slovak for Foreign Doctoral Students 2

Requirements for course completion: active participation during lessons, ongoing work on the assignments. There will be a final examination at the end of the semester.

Slovak in combination with English (the study literature is in both Slovak and English)

It is possible to register for the course just once. Students may begin in either the Summer or Winter semester.

The lessons contain the basics of Slovak grammar which are relevant to the specifics of Slovak as a foreign language. Selected grammatical phenomena, conjugation and declination are practised. Vocabulary is focused on real-life communication needs.

Credits will not be awarded to students who receive less than 60% on the final examination.

The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the levels A1 – A2. Intended for levels A1-A2, beginner to pre-intermediate

Armer, T.: Cambridge English for Scientists

CD ROM Writing Professional English

Team of authors: Test your Listening Skills: A Handbook for Science Doctoral students

Team of authors: Test your Reading Skills: A Handbook for Science Doctoral students

Each course participant is required to achieve proficient knowledge and usage of the English grammar, professional vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension, writing professional texts and oral presentations. Credits will be awarded to students who will demonstrate active participation and deliver all set tasks and assignments successfully. The course participants will be awarded a pass or a fail upon course completion.

English

Theoretical and practical skills in professional written communication include appropriate structure of formal written texts (emails, application forms, personal statements, cover letters, abstracts, scientific articles, paraphrasing, using citations, citing sources, etc.) The course also focuses on theoretical explanation of correct delivery of oral texts, professional presentations and discussions. The course primary target is to facilitate PhD students with proficient usage of all the aspects of written and oral communication in various settings.

Upon completion of the course, PhD students will effectively use the English language for professional purposes. They will proficiently comprehend targeted written and audio texts and present their viewpoints in required forms.