Field of studyPhysical Geography

The branch physical geography is oriented on integrated and component understanding of processes and phenomena, taking place in the landscape sphere of the Earth, taking into consideration their temporal and spatial aspect and the interaction with the operation of man and his activities. On one hand it is the analysis of the present state of the physico-geographical sphere with understanding the causative connections and mechanisms of operation, on the other hand the study of the temporal development with respect to the forecast of the future development with the aim of formulating alternative scenarios with the evaluation of the impacts on man and from the viewpoint of sustainable development. The branch physical geography includes the study of processes and phenomena taking place in the individual geospheres (geomorphology, climatology, hydrology, biogeography, pedogeography) as well as at the level of the synthetic connection into landscape ecosystems. An important part of the branch is applied physical geography, solving not only problems of the impacts of the physico-geographical characteristics on man and his activities, but also in the sense of evaluating of possible impacts, particularly with respect of the process of global warming and its results in the cultural landscape. The branch also includes all techniques and methods of acquisition of physico-geographical data and the methods and technologies of their modern procession (application of geographical information systems, modern statistical methods, geostatistics), field research and investigation linking up with territorial planning and regional development.