Introduction. Engineering-geological (EG) characteristics of Slovenia’s territory, classifications, properties of soil and rock masses. Geological destructive processes and engineering geology. Methods of geological research (drilling, equipment, legislation, structural drilling, geomechanical drilling, hydrogeological research methods and drilling, deep drilling, well logging, borehole maintenance), in-situ investigations. Engineering geology maps, risk assessment. Environmental geology in engineering geology and ... Read more
basic concepts of hydrologic cycle and water balance concepts of porous medium and the occurrence of porosity in sediments and rocks basics of water flow through porous medium hydrodynamic models of aquifers basics of hydrogeological methods (hydrogeological mapping, pumping and inflow tests) basics of ground water resources development basics of groundwater protection basics of negative ... Read more
Slovenia as part of the Alpine orogen Tethys cycle (Meliata, Vardar, Alpine Tethys, Valais and the European, African and Adriatic-Apulian microplate) Tectonic division of Slovenia General palaeogeographic development of the territory of Slovenia Periadriatic tectonic zone Southern Alps (Spatial position and boundaries, tectonic structure, palaeogeographis affiliation and stratigraphy) External Dinarides and the transitional zone between ... Read more
Strain analysis: theoretical overview, principal methods for determining strain components in rocks, sampling methods in the field, field and lab measurements. Microstructures and deformation mechanisms: principal ductile and brittle microstructures in rocks, interpretation of deformation mechanisms and P,T conditions of deformation, microstructures as kinematic indicators. Cross-section balancing: overview of principal methods, practical work using manual ... Read more
Stratotypes and type localities: definitions, terms and problematics Correlation: means, factors, validity Historical geology: overview of stratigraphic developments and important events in specific geochronological eras: Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic Stratigraphy of Slovenia: it represents a major part of the course and is based on a project-work on chosen stratigraphic problematics: overview of formational subdivision ... Read more
Students get acquainted with the procedures of placing large and small interventions in space and related comprehensive environmental impact assessment. Students learn to combine different skills and methods for determining the state of the environment, determining the impact of human interventions on the environment and measures to reduce them, and environmental monitoring. Theoretical knowledge will ... Read more
The research project may be part of the mentor’s research programme or separately tendered according to the current situation. It covers a narrower or a wider field of geology but can also be interdisciplinary. Work can be carried out at the faculty or at another appropriate institution. The research project includes: Summary An introduction with ... Read more
Students will acquire basic knowledge in project work (teamwork, coordination of work) and geological engineering practice (project type, role of geologist). In the introduction, students get familiar to the theory of project management: management of time and resources for achieving the desired objectives of the project. Students are also acquainted with the legislation in the ... Read more
Students perform 2 weeks (10 business days) practice in one of the geological institutions. The performed work must be professional. Practice is chosen from the list of annually tendered practices. Student writes a practice report. Practice may be carried out in Slovenia or abroad. Before enrolling the course (during September), student is obliged to choose ... Read more
Development of ore deposits genetic studies Characteristics of ore-bearing magmas and ore-bearing fluids Process of ore minerals and ores deposition and ore bodies formation Identification of ore formation conditions: geothermometry, geobarometry and isotope studies Links between ore mineral texture and structure, their genetic environment and ore type characteristics that influence their optimal beneficiation Basics of ... Read more