Lectures and consultations, weekly, 2 hours lecture / 1 hour consultation, 39 hours per
semester, individual study of recommended literature. Method of study: full time, combined
Hawthorne F.C., 2006: Landmark Papers 2: Structure Topology. Mineralogical Society, 308 s. Brown I.D., 2006: The Chemical Bond in Inorganic Chemistry: The Bond Valence Model. Oxford University Press, 278 s. Chojnacki J., 1979: Základy chemické a fyzikální krystalografie, Academia Praha. Deer W. A., Howie R. A., Zussman J., 2003: Rock-forming minerals. 2nd edition (Fleet M. E. ed.). The Geological Society, London. Broska I., Petrík I., Uher P., 2012: Accessory minerals of granitic rocks of the Western Carpathians. Veda, Bratislava. Scientific mineralogical articles in current international journals (according to the focus of the graduate's PhD. work).
Active participation in the lectures and consultations, exam – 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 degree completed or not completed.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
Chemical bond and its properties, coordination bodies, Pauling rules, substitutions, Goldschmidt's rules and substitution vectors, topology of crystal structures and chemical bonds, graph theory and graphs of chemical bonds, bond topology, structural "short-range" and "long- range" effects, subsolid reactions and decompositions of solid solutions. Crystal chemistry of selected groups of silicate minerals.
Phd student will gain detailed knowledge about the crystal chemistry of silicates and its laws, the relationship between structure and chemical composition, topology of crystal structures and chemical bonds, subsolid reactions and decompositions of silicates.
Lectures and consultations, weekly, 2 hours lecture / 1 hour consultation, 39 hours per semester, individual study of recommended literature. Method of study: full time, combined
Deer W. A., Howie R. A., Zussman J., 2003: Rock-forming minerals. 2nd edition (Fleet M. E. ed.). The Geological Society, London.
Broska I., Petrík I., Uher P., 2012: Accessory minerals of granitic rocks of the Western Carpathians.
Veda, Bratislava.
Scientific mineralogical articles in current international journals (according to the focus of the graduate's PhD. work).
Active participation in the lectures and consultations, exam – 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 degree completed or not completed.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
Types of crystal structures, their geometry and the nature of bonds in non-silicate minerals. Occupancy of individual structural positions by cations and anions, vacancies and defects of crystal structures. Substitution mechanisms in non-silicate minerals. Selected examples of crystal chemistry of important non-silicate minerals: diamond, graphite, copper group, galena, pyrite group, tetrahedrite group, fluorite, corundum group, spinelides, columbite group, quartz group, calcite, aragonite, apatite group, monazite group, xenotime
The aim of the course is to provide students PhD students comprehensive characterization of current trends in the research of selected non-silicate minerals, especially elements, sulfides, oxides, carbonates and phosphates. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationships between the type of crystal structure (geometry, nature of bonds) and the occupation of individual structural positions in a given mineral with characteristic cations and anions, individual substitutions, vacancies of crystal structures, as well as the degree of their structural arrangement or disorder. Graduates will thus gain a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge of crystal chemistry of important rock-forming and accessory non-silicate minerals
Lectures and seminar, weekly, 2 hours lecture / 1 hour seminar, 39 hours per semester.
Method of study: full time, combined.
Huraiová, M., Ondrejka, M. (2016): Petrológia magmatických hornín. Vydavateľstvo UK, Bratislava. 354 s. (in Slovak)
Philpotts. A.R., Ague, J.J. (2009): Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. Second edition. Cambridge University Press, 667 pp.
Rollinson, H. (1993): Using Geochemical Data: Evaluation, Presentation, Interpretation. Longman Group UK Limited, 352 pp.
Ragland, P.C. (1989): Basic Analytical Petrology. Oxford University Press, New York, 369 pp.
Maaløe, S. (1985): Principles of Igneous Petrology. Springer-Verlag, 374 pp.
Le Maitre, R.W. (1976): The Chemical Variability of some Common Igneous Rocks. J. Petrology 17, 4, 589-598.
Winter J. D. (2010): Principles of igneous and metamorphic petrology. Second Edition. Prentice Hall. 702 pp.
Gill, R. (2010): Igneous Rocks and Processes: a practical guide, Wiley-Blackwell, 428 pp. Scientific articles in the field of magmatic petrology.
Active participation in the lectures and seminars, seminar work (essay), 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 degree completed or not completed.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
Mineral composition of magmatic rocks – major, minor and accessory minerals. Relationship
of modal and mineral compositions and the importance of accessory minerals. The chemical
composition of magmatic rock and the different ways of presenting, interpreting and using them.
Genesis of main magmatic rock types and conditions of their formation. Mineral thermobarometry. Study of fluid inclusions in petrology and their genetic interpretation. Isotopic petrology.
The student is trained in interpreting the chemical composition of the magmatic rock (main and
trace elements) and to classify it genetically.
Lectures and seminar, 3 hours weekly, 2 hours lecture / 1 hour seminar, or 39 hours per semester and individual study of recommended literature.
Method of study: full time, combined.
Klein C. (2006): Mineralogy. Oikos-Lumon, Bratislava.
Broska I., Petrík I., Uher P. (2012): Accesory minerals of granitic rocks of the Western Carpathians. Veda, Bratislava.
Deer W.A., Howie R.A., Zussman J. (1997-2011): Rock-forming minerals 1-5. The Geological Society, London.
Active participation in lectures and seminars, seminar work (essay), examination - 60 % of the required knowledge must be demonstrated as a condition for completion. The completion of the course is evaluated by the classification degree completed or not completed.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
Distribution and importance of rock-forming minerals in magmatic, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks of Earth`s crust and mantle. Distributions and significance of accessory minerals of the rocks. Rock-forming and accessory minerals of extraterrestrial objects (Moon, Mars, meteorites). Crystal structure and crystal chemistry of selected rock-forming and accessory minerals, their compositional variations, solid solutions and substitution mechanisms: a key to understanding of the parental rock evolution. Significance of internal zoning, alterations and breakdowns of the rock-forming and accessory minerals. Geochronological dating of rocks using selected minerals (e.g., zircon, monazite, xenotime, allanite, garnets, micas, molybdenite, columbite).
The aim of course is to provide detailed information concerning selected rock-forming and
accessory minerals as important indicators of genesis and evolution of their parental magmatic,
metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. The course is focused on understanding the mineral structure and compositional variations as indicators of the host-rock P-T-X conditions, substitution mechanisms and solid solutions of isostructural minerals. Graduates will also learn the importance of studying the internal zoning of minerals and their alteration, as well as application of selected minerals as potential geothermometers, geobarometers, oxygen and sulphur fugacity tracers, and geochronometers for dating of parental rocks. Consequently, the course importantly helps the students during their PhD. scientific work in mineralogy and petrology.
Lectures and consultations, weekly, 2 hours lecture / 1 hour consultation, 39 hours per semester, laboratory works and individual study of recommended literature.
Method of study: full-time, part-tome, combined.
Bouška V. et al., 1980: Geochemie. Praha, Akademie.
Huraiová, M., Ondrejka M. 2016: Petrológia magmatických hornín. Vydavateľstvo UK. 354 s.
White W.M. 2013: Geochemistry. Wiley-Blackwell, 668 p.
Rollinson H. 1993: Using geochemical data: evaluation, presentation, interpretation. Longman Group UK.
Tutorial texts and presentations with examples.
Active participation in the lectures and consultations, 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 in combination with English (study literature in English)
The characteristic of basic geochemical principles and the bulk-Earth composition. Expression of chemical element abundances and geochemical ratios. Geochemical standards and normalizations. The preparation of geological samples and geochemical measurements. Fractionation of chemical elements. Geochemistry of major and trace elements. Compatible and incompatible elements. LIL and HFS elements. The distribution of chemical elements in terrestrial and extraterrestrial rocks.
The PhD student will be able to understand the geochemical terminology. He/she will get the
information about analytical methods and principles of processing of bulk-rock and pulp measurements. He/she will learn basic principles of geochemistry of major and trace elements
in rocks and the geochemical normalizations. He/she will get the information on geochemistry
of magmatic, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
Lectures and exercises, weekly, 2 hours lectures / 1 hour exercise, 39 hours per semester, other individual consultations on professional literature.
Method of study: full time, combined.
Publications in actual scientific journals, monographs and text-books.
Spear F.S., 1993: Metamorphic phase equilibria and pressure-temperature-time paths. Mineralogical Society of America, Washington DC.
Bucher K., Grapes R., 2011: Petrogenesis of Metamorphic rocks. Springer-Verlag, 8. ed.
Krist E., Korikovsky S.P., Putiš M., Janák M., Faryad S.W., 1992: Geology and Petrology of Metamophic Rocks of Western Carpathian Crystalline Complexes. Comenius Univ. Press, Bratislava.
Active participation in the lectures and exercises, exam – 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 degree completed or not completed.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
Mineral associations in metamorphic rocks, their modification during metamorphism. Methods
of investigation of metamorphic minerals and rocks and the possibilities for interpreting them.
Geochemical composition of metamorphic rocks, modifications of chemical composition in
interaction with the fluid phase. Geodynamic environments of metamorphism. Determination of metamorphic protolith. Geothermobarometry and thermodynamic modelling of P-T-X conditions in different environments of the crust and mantle lithospheres.
Detailed knowledge on genetic models of formation of metamorphic rocks, the ability to interpret the results of different types of analyses of metamorphic rocks and critically evaluate their limits. He/she will recognize the geodynamic environments and metamorphic conditions. He/she will be able to identify geotectonic environments of protoliths and their metamorphism. He/she will handle the basics of thermodynamic modelling.
Consultations, weekly 2 hours consultations, in total 26 hours per semester, individual study of recommended literature.
Method of study: full time, combined.
Blatt E.: Sedimentary petrology. 2. Ed., Freeman Comp., 1992.
Boggs S., Jr.: Petrology of sedimentary rocks, IInd. Edition, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2009;
Tucker M.E.: Sedimentary petrology, IIIrd. Ed., Blackwell Publ., 2001
Articles in scientific journals.
Active participation in the consultations, exam – 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 degree completed or not completed.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
Main trends in petrological sediment research, control factors and problems in the interpretation of results. Topics focused on specific dissertations of students.
The doctoral student will handle the main methods and principles sedimentary petrology research. The student will learn the laws and main principles for interpreting results, including searching, understanding and implementation of control factors. The doctoral student will also supplement the knowledge within the focus of his/her dissertation.
Lectures and consultations, weekly, 2 hours lectures or consultations, 26 hour per semester,
individual study of recommended literature.
Method of study: full time, combined.
Vaughan D. J., Wogelius R. A. (2000): Environmental mineralogy, Eotvos University Press,
Budapest, 434; Vaughan D. J., Wogelius R. A. (2012): Environmental mineralogy II, Eotvos University Press, Budapest, 489; Mukherjee S. (2011): Applied Mineralogy Applications in Industry and Environment. Springer Netherlands; Williams P. A. (1990): Oxide Zone Geochemistry. Elis Horwood, Chichester, 286 s. Scientific mineralogical articles in current international journals and monographs (according to the focus of the graduate's PhD. work)
Active participation in the lectures and consultations, exam – 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 degree completed or not completed.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
Origin of mineral-processing products; mobility of mineral-processing products in different
environments, biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, pedosphere; thermodynamic conditions
during primary raw materials oxidation to secondary mineral phases in mining heaps and
sludges; crystal-chemical properties of minerals and their influence on the bonding and release
of toxic elements in minerals; the influence of morphological and structural properties on the
mobility of minerals in the environment; the impact of mineral processing products on the
environment and human health; possibilities of remediation resulting from the knowledge on
physical, chemical and structural properties of minerals.
The graduate will gain detailed knowledge on environmental risks related to the extraction and
processing of mineral raw materials. The mineral processing products distributed in various environments will be discussed in detail. The thermodynamic conditions in the processes of oxidation of primary raw materials and the formation of secondary mineral phases in the environment of mining waste will also be explained. The importance of mineralogical research
for a comprehensive assessment of environmental risks and the impact of crystal chemical laws
on the bonding and release of toxic elements in minerals and the possibilities of remediation
resulting from their knowledge will be explained. The influence of morphological and structural
properties of minerals on the mobility of elements in the environment will also be clarified.
Lectures and seminars, weekly, 2 hours lectures/ 1 hour seminar, 39 hours per semester.
Method of study: full time, part-time, combined
Groat L. A. (Ed.), 2007: The geology of gem deposits. Mineral. Assoc. Canada Short Course Series 37, 23–78. Scientific mineralogical articles in current international journals and monographs (according to the focus of the graduate's PhD. work).
Active participation in the lectures and seminars, exam – 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 degree completed or not completed.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
Contemporary gemology: modern methods and knowledge. Gemstones in the Earth's
lithosphere, their occurrences and accumulations in various types of rock environments. Relationship between the crystal structure type and the physical properties of selected gemstones (optical properties, hardness, chemical resistance). Dependence of chemical composition, structural defects and colour of gemstones. Mineral and fluid inclusions in gemstones - indicators of their genesis. Significance of the study of O, Si, Al, Hf isotopes, etc. in gemstones: an indicator of their provenance. Synthesis and imitation of gemstones. Contemporary world deposits of important precious stones (diamond, corundum, beryl, chrysoberyl, topaz, quartz, opal, tourmalines, zircon, olivine, garnets, turquoise, pearls, tektites).
The aim of the course is to provide students of a PhD. degree comprehensive overview of the
current state of gemology - the science of gemstones. Emphasis is placed on the geological
conditions of the formation of gemstones in nature (magmatic, metamorphic, hydrothermal,
sedimentary), genetic types of current economically important deposits of gemstones, modern
laboratory methods of studying gemstones, as well as crystal chemistry and characteristic properties of selected gemstones, processing and synthesis. Graduates of this course will gain a
comprehensive picture of gemstones from their structure, chemical composition, properties, to
the genetic types of their accumulations (deposits), processing and valuation.
Seminar or consultations, weekly, 3 hours, or 39 hours per semester, individual study of recommended literature.
Method of study: full time, combined.
H. Sigurdsson (Ed.) 2015: The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes. 2nd ed., Academic Press, 1456 pp.
K. Németh, U. Martin 2007: Practical Volcanology, 227p.
R.J. Brown, C. Bonadonna, A.J. Durant 2012: A review of volcanic ash aggregation. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 45–46, 65–78.
A. R. Van Eaton, C. J.N. Wilson 2013: The nature, origins and distribution of ash aggregates in a large-scale wet eruption deposit: Oruanui, New Zealand 2013: J. Volcanol. Geotherm. Res., 250, 129–154.
R.J. Brown, M.J. Branney, C. Maher, P. Dávila-Harris 2010: Origin of accretionary lapilli within ground-hugging density currents: Evidence from pyroclastic couplets on Tenerife, GSA
Bulletin, January/February 2010; v. 122; no. 1/2; p. 305–320; doi: 10.1130/B26449.1
Smith V.C., Shane P., Nairn I.A. 2005: Trend in rhyolite geochemistry, mineralogy, and magma storage during the last 50 kyr at Okataina and Taupo volcanic centers, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. J. Volcanol. Geotherm. Res., 148, 372–406.
Other articles in professional journals.
Active participation in the seminars and consultations, exam – 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 degree completed or not completed.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
The main types of volcanism – effusive, extrusive, explosive, their characteristics and origin.
Eruption mechanisms, transport and storage of volcanic material. Volcanic areas linked with the tectonics of lithospheric plates. Forms of individual types of volcanism. Geohazards, risks, disasters, anticipation and monitoring of volcanic eruptions. Mineral and chemical composition of pyroclastic deposits and lavas as proxies of volcanic processes. Actual topics related to active
volcanism. Specific topics focused on individual dissertations.
The aim is to teach the doctoral student to know and understand volcanic processes, to distinguish various volcanic types and forms, and to perceive the influence of volcanism in the context of the theory of lithospheric plates tectonics. He/she will also be able to interpret the petrochemistry in terms of the type of volcanic activity, the environment of eruption and the tectonic position.
Seminar, weekly, 2 hours, or 26 hours per semester, individual preparation for seminar presentations.
Method of study: full time
Active participation in the seminars, presentation of the topic of PhD thesis and partial results - 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 degree completed or not completed.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
State and planning of work on PhD thesis project. Debate on chapters of the PhD, based on its goals. Evaluation of the PhD. thesis from the supervisor and reviewer point of view. Formal and scientific deficiencies of the thesis. Presentation and evaluation of the PhD. thesis results during the work with discussion in the presence of the Department staff.
Study of the PhD. thesis topic, their research methods and data processing. The aim of the seminar is the learning of doctorand to work with literature, to interpret results of various laboratory analyses and critical evaluation of their limits. The doctorand will be able to present and discussion partial results of its PhD. thesis.
Seminar and exercise, 3 hours weekly, 2 hours seminar / 1 hour exercise, 39 hours per semester. Method of study: full time, combined.
Bačík P., Fejdi P., 2013: Prášková rtg. difraktometria. Vydavateľstvo UK, Bratislava, 150 s.
Bačik P., Fridrichová J, 2018: Spektroskopické metódy v mineralógii. Vydavateľstvo UK, Bratislava, 168 s.
Fenter P. A., Rivers M. L., Sturchio N. C., Sutton S. R., 2002: Applications of Synchrotron Radiation in Low temperature Geochemistry and Environmental science. Min. Soc. of America, 49, 2-106.
Hawthorne F. C., 1988: Spectroscopic methods in mineralogy and geology. Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry, 18, 99-159.
Beran A., Libowitzky E., 2004: Spectroscopic Methods in Mineralogy. Eötvös University Press, Budapest.
David W. I. F., Shankland K., McCusker L.B., Baerlocher Ch., 2002: Structure Determination from Powder Diffraction Data (IUCr Monographs on Crystallography). Oxford University Press.
Scientific mineralogical articles in current international journals (according to the focus of the
graduate's PhD. work).
Participation in the lectures and exercises, exam – 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 degree completed or not completed.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
Electron-optical methods, energy-dispersive electron microanalysis, wavelength-dispersive
electron microanalysis, element distribution maps, transmission electron microscopy. Diffraction methods - single crystal and powder methods, Rietveld solution of structures, LeBail and Pawley decomposition of diffraction patterns. Spectroscopic methods, Mössbauer spectroscopy, Infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, laser based spectroscopic methods (LIBS, LA ICP OES, LA ICP MS). Synchrotron diffraction (microdiffraction) and absorption spectroscopic (EXAFS, XANES) methods. Visit of available laboratories.
The graduate will gain detailed knowledge about the use of modern analytical methods in mineralogy, data interpretation and advanced applications of analytical methods in solving specific problems.
Lectures and consultations, weekly, 2 hours lectures/ 1 hour consultations, 39 hours per semester.
Method of study: full time, combined.
Faure,G. 1986: Principles of isotope geology. Oxford Press, 2ed. 427s.
Hoefs J. 1997: Stable isotope geochemistry. Springer Verlag, 4ed., 201 s.
Cambel.B. et al. 1990: Geochronológia kryštalinika Západných Karpát, Veda, 181 s.
Košler J., Jelínek E., Pačesová M. 1997: Základy izotopové geologie a geochronologie, radiogenní izotopy, Univerzita Karlova, Praha, 113.
White W.M. 2013: Geochemistry, Wiley-Blackwell, 668 p.
Burchart J., Kráľ J. 2019: Izotopový zápis minulosti Zeme, Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave, 353 p.
Active participation in the lectures and consultations, exam – 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 degree completed or not completed (pass/fail).
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
The characteristic of stable and unstable (radiogenic) isotopes. Expression of isotopic abundances and ratios. Isotopic standards. The preparation of geological samples and isotopic measurements. Mass spectrometry. Fractionation of carbon, sulphur and nitrogen isotopes. Radioactive decay chains and origin of radiogenic isotopes. Universal radioactive decay and blocking (closure) temperature. Principles of isotope dating – Sm/Nd, Re/Os, Lu/Hf. The distribution of isotopes in terrestrial and extraterrestrial rocks. Palaeogeochemical, tectonic and genetic interpretations of isotopic composition. Selected examples of genetic interpretations of stable isotopes in minerals and rocks.
The PhD student will be able to understand the terminology of isotope geology. He/she will get
the information about analytical methods and principles for processing of stable and unstable
isotopes in various fields of inorganic and organic nature. He/she will learn the basic principles
of geochronology of geological materials and will get the latest points of view on the age of
Earth, or Solar system (terrestrial planets, asteroids). He/she will learn to work with isotope and
geochronology software (Isoplot).
Lectures and consultations, weekly, 1 hour lecture / 2 hours consultation, or 39 hour per semester. Method of study: full time, combined.
Philpotts. A.R., Ague, J.J., 2009: Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. Second edition. Cambridge University Press, 667 pp.
Philpotts. A.R., Ague, J.J., 2021: Principles of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. Third edition. Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 9781108492881
Winter J.D., 2001: An Introduction to Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall.
Boggs S., Jr. 2009: Petrology of sedimentary rocks, 2nd. Edition, Cambridge Univ. Press,
Winter J. D., 2009: Principles of igneous and metamorphic petrology. Second Edition. Prentice Hall. 720 pp.
Active participation in the lectures and consultations, exam – 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 degree completed or not completed.
Slovak in combination with English (study literature in English)
Magmatic system: genetic petrology of selected crust and mantle igneous rocks. Magmatic rocks as a record of the processes in the crust, mantle lithosphere and asthenosphere. Mixing of magmas and interaction with xenoliths. Fluid regime during magmatic processes, contents of the main and trace elements. Metamorphic rock system: genetic petrology of metamorphic rocks from different levels of mantle and crust. Metamorphic rocks as an indicator of processes in the lithosphere. Metamorphism on the subduction zone. Interaction of metamorphic rocks with fluids, fluid-induced metasomatism reflected in main and trace elements contents. Sedimentary rock system: genetic petrology of sedimentary rocks from different geotectonic settings. Diagenesis and anchimetamorphism.
Petrogenetic relationships between rock-forming and accessory minerals, and magmatic, metamorphic or sedimentary rock. Methods of study of rocks, their outputs, data processing, classification and genetic interpretation. Calculation or estimation of petrogenetic formation
conditions, geodynamic interpretation and development of model.
Seminar, 2 hours weekly, 26 hours per semester. Individual study of recommended literature.
Method of study: full time, part-time, combined
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
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 in combination with English (study literature in English)
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).
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.
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 during seminars and deliver all prior set tasks and assignments successfully. The course participants will be awarded a pass or a fail upon course completion
English
B1 level in English is required in order to pass this course.
Seminars are held in summer semester. Number of students in one course is limited to twenty.
Students can choose from four offered time slots.
Theoretical and practical skills in professional writing communication in the English language as a follow up to prior gained knowledge in the previous semester encompass writing professional résumés, summaries, lay summaries, responses to job interview questions, professional CVs, comparing and contrasting in scientific articles, etc. Professional oral communication focusses on research-based scientific presentations and effectively led discussions.
Doctoral students who successfully pass the examination in Professional English 2 will be enabled to use the English language for specific purposes in all its forms effectively and sufficiently. They will thoroughly comprehend professional texts in written and/or audio form, acquire professional vocabulary and actively participate in various oral communication settings.
Recommended literature:
Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1. UK v Bratislave, 2012.
Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A2. (Lekcia 1-4). 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
Grading (Assessment/Evaluation):
Active participation during lessons, ongoing work on the assignments. There will be a final examination at the end of the semester. Credits will be awarded to students who receive more than 60% on the final examination. The course participants will be awarded a pass or a fail upon course completion.
Language of instruction:
Slovak in combination with English (the study literature is in Slovak).
Brief outline of the course:
The lessons contain the basics of Slovak grammar which are relevant to the specifics of Slovak as a foreign language. Selected grammatical aspects (verb - conjugation/next conjugation classes, possessive pronouns, I like/enjoy doing something, I like something, comparison of adjectives and adverbs, conditional) are practised. Vocabulary is focused on real-life communication needs.
Objectives and outcomes:
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, pre-intermediate level.
Based on the completion of the course, the participants are able to understand the common situations and they are able to have a discussion and comment basic daily scenarios.
Recommended literature: No specifications regarding the character of a specific topic for the dissertation thesis. Recommended literature is included in the doctoral student’s individual study plan.
Conditions for passing the course:
Course evaluation takes place as a part of the State examination in accordance to the Study regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK in Bratislava upon submission of the written part of the dissertation thesis (as final work). Assessment is standard and reflects the student’s sufficient orientation in the issue. The conditions for successful course completion are in accordance with the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Required language for successful course completion:
Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in English)
Brief outline of the course: The student’s dissertation thesis will demonstrate his/her ability and readiness for independent scientific and creative activities in the area of research or development or for independent theoretical and creative artistic creativity. It should be charactersied by a high degree of analysis and synthesis of knowledge, as well as a sufficient overview of existing literature. The work must be original and created by the author in compliance with the rules of working with information sources. The academic work must not appear to be plagiarised, nor infringe the copyrights of other authors. The author is required to thoroughly cite the information sources used, list the specific results of other authors or team of authors by citing the source, accurately describe the methods and working procedures of other authors or teams of authors, and document the laboratory results and field research of other authors or teams of authors. Style of citation is governed by the practice in the given scientific field, respecting the relevant norms and standards.
Educational outcomes: The aim of the course is to capitalise on theoretical, methodological and applied knowledge of doctoral studies in the elaboration and subsequent defence of the dissertation thesis, and thus the successful completion of doctoral studies.
Recommended literature:
No specifications regarding the character of a specific topic for the dissertation thesis. Recommended literature is included in the doctoral student’s individual study plan.
Conditions for passing the course:
Course evalutation will be conducted individually based on the doctoral student‘s individual study plan, as well as on the basis of an agreement between the academic supervisor and doctoral student. Evaluation is standard and shall reflect a sufficient orientation of the student in the presented subject matter for successful course completion according to the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Required language for successful course completion:
Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in English)
Brief outline of the course: The subject Dissertation Thesis is a compulsory part of the doctoral student’s study activities. The student requires a supremely individual character with regard to the specifics of the individual topics of the dissertation thesis. The basic syllabus should already be evident within the individual study plan of the doctoral student.
The subject is important especially in terms of understanding the basic theoretical and methodological aspects of the solution to the topic of the dissertation thesis with emphasis on self-study and consultation with the academic supervisor and a wide spectrum of consultants, who will take part in creating the professional potential of the doctoral student for the next (scientific) stage of his/her studies.
Educational outcomes: By passing this subject, the student will achieve sufficient orientation in the project issue of the dissertation thesis based on specific individual topics. This set task of knowledge is essential for a firmly established theoretical readiness of the course graduate in terms of his/her awareness, and equally supports his/her potential in a wide field of applied practice. Undoubtedly, the outcomes of his/her education will also be reflected in the student’s overview in terms of methodological approaches in the subject matter.
Recommended literature:
No specifications regarding the character of a specific topic for the dissertation thesis. Recommended literature is included in the doctoral student’s individual study plan.
Conditions for passing the course:
Course evalutation will be conducted individually based on the doctoral student‘s individual study plan, as well as on the basis of an agreement between the academic supervisor and doctoral student. Evaluation is standard and shall reflect a sufficient orientation of the student in the presented subject matter for successful course completion according to the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Required language for successful course completion:
Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in English)
Brief outline of the course: The subject Dissertation Thesis is a compulsory part of the doctoral student’s study activities. The student requires a supremely individual character with regard to the specifics of the individual topics of the dissertation thesis. The basic syllabus should already be evident within the individual study plan of the doctoral student.
The subject is important especially in terms of understanding the basic theoretical and methodological aspects of the solution to the topic of the dissertation thesis with emphasis on self-study and consultation with the academic supervisor and a wide spectrum of consultants, who will take part in creating the professional potential of the doctoral student for the next (scientific) stage of his/her studies.
Educational outcomes: By passing this subject, the student will achieve sufficient orientation in the project issue of the dissertation thesis based on specific individual topics. This set task of knowledge is essential for a firmly established theoretical readiness of the course graduate in terms of his/her awareness, and equally supports his/her potential in a wide field of applied practice. Undoubtedly, the outcomes of his/her education will also be reflected in the student’s overview in terms of methodological approaches in the subject matter.
Recommended literature:
No specifications regarding the character of a specific topic for the dissertation thesis. Recommended literature is included in the doctoral student’s individual study plan.
Conditions for passing the course:
Course evalutation will be conducted individually based on the doctoral student‘s individual study plan, as well as on the basis of an agreement between the academic supervisor and doctoral student. Evaluation is standard and shall reflect a sufficient orientation of the student in the presented subject matter for successful course completion according to the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Required language for successful course completion:
Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in English)
Brief outline of the course: The subject Dissertation Thesis is a compulsory part of the doctoral student’s study activities. The student requires a supremely individual character with regard to the specifics of the individual topics of the dissertation thesis. The basic syllabus should already be evident within the individual study plan of the doctoral student.
The subject is important especially in terms of understanding the basic theoretical and methodological aspects of the solution to the topic of the dissertation thesis with emphasis on self-study and consultation with the academic supervisor and a wide spectrum of consultants, who will take part in creating the professional potential of the doctoral student for the next (scientific) stage of his/her studies.
Educational outcomes: By passing this subject, the student will achieve sufficient orientation in the project issue of the dissertation thesis based on specific individual topics. This set task of knowledge is essential for a firmly established theoretical readiness of the course graduate in terms of his/her awareness, and equally supports his/her potential in a wide field of applied practice. Undoubtedly, the outcomes of his/her education will also be reflected in the student’s overview in terms of methodological approaches in the subject matter.
Recommended literature:
No specifications regarding the character of a specific topic for the dissertation thesis. Recommended literature is included in the doctoral student’s individual study plan.
Conditions for passing the course:
Course evalutation will be conducted individually based on the doctoral student‘s individual study plan, as well as on the basis of an agreement between the academic supervisor and doctoral student. Evaluation is standard and shall reflect a sufficient orientation of the student in the presented subject matter for successful course completion according to the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Required language for successful course completion:
Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in English)
Brief outline of the course: The subject Dissertation Thesis is a compulsory part of the doctoral student’s study activities. The student requires a supremely individual character with regard to the specifics of the individual topics of the dissertation thesis. The basic syllabus should already be evident within the individual study plan of the doctoral student.
The subject is important especially in terms of understanding the basic theoretical and methodological aspects of the solution to the topic of the dissertation thesis with emphasis on self-study and consultation with the academic supervisor and a wide spectrum of consultants, who will take part in creating the professional potential of the doctoral student for the next (scientific) stage of his/her studies.
Educational outcomes: By passing this subject, the student will achieve sufficient orientation in the project issue of the dissertation thesis based on specific individual topics. This set task of knowledge is essential for a firmly established theoretical readiness of the course graduate in terms of his/her awareness, and equally supports his/her potential in a wide field of applied practice. Undoubtedly, the outcomes of his/her education will also be reflected in the student’s overview in terms of methodological approaches in the subject matter.
Recommended literature:
No specifications regarding the character of a specific topic for the dissertation thesis. Recommended literature is included in the doctoral student’s individual study plan.
Conditions for passing the course:
Course evalutation will be conducted individually based on the doctoral student‘s individual study plan, as well as on the basis of an agreement between the academic supervisor and doctoral student. Evaluation is standard and shall reflect a sufficient orientation of the student in the presented subject matter for successful course completion according to the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Required language for successful course completion:
Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in English)
Brief outline of the course: The subject Dissertation Thesis is a compulsory part of the doctoral student’s study activities. The student requires a supremely individual character with regard to the specifics of the individual topics of the dissertation thesis. The basic syllabus should already be evident within the individual study plan of the doctoral student.
The subject is important especially in terms of understanding the basic theoretical and methodological aspects of the solution to the topic of the dissertation thesis with emphasis on self-study and consultation with the academic supervisor and a wide spectrum of consultants, who will take part in creating the professional potential of the doctoral student for the next (scientific) stage of his/her studies.
Educational outcomes: By passing this subject, the student will achieve sufficient orientation in the project issue of the dissertation thesis based on specific individual topics. This set task of knowledge is essential for a firmly established theoretical readiness of the course graduate in terms of his/her awareness, and equally supports his/her potential in a wide field of applied practice. Undoubtedly, the outcomes of his/her education will also be reflected in the student’s overview in terms of methodological approaches in the subject matter.
Recommended literature: No specifications regarding the character of a specific topic for the dissertation thesis. Recommended literature is included in the doctoral student’s individual study plan.
Conditions for passing the course:
Course evaluation takes place as a part of the State examination in accordance to the Study regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK in Bratislava, as well as submission of the written part of the dissertation thesis within the set deadline. The subjects of the state examination include a discussion about the written work of the dissertation examination (prepared by the doctoral student), as well as other subjects of the oral examination (ad hoc) approved by the Dean. Assessment is standard and reflects the student’s sufficient orientation in the issue. The conditions for successful course completion are in accordance with the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Required language for successful course completion:
Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in English)
Brief outline of the course:
Based on the description of the starting points, principles, and conclusions from the published results of the studied issues, the aim is to teach the doctoral student how to process critical research. A further objective is to understand the principles of scientific work and its legal, physical, and social attributes. The main output is the elaboration of the written work for the dissertation examination and its successful completion in accordance with the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK. The form and content of the work is regulated by article 34, paragraph 4 of the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK. The dissertation examination consists of a part consisting of a discussion of the written work for the dissertation examination, as wel as a part in which the doctoral student needs to demonstrate theoretical knowledge according to the focus of the dissertation topic. The composition of the Examination Committee, the determination of the Opponent (expert examiner) and the general course of the dissertation examination are governed by the current Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.
Educational outcomes: The objective of the course is to gain basic habits and cultural-ethical aspects of working with scientific literature, evaluation, and systemization of the studied knowledge. The doctoral student needs to successfully pass the dissertation examination according to the act on Universities and Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of Comenius University in Bratislava.