Methodology of research work

This course is part of the programme
Karstology (Third Cycle)

Objectives and competences

• Students are introduced to the basic principles and practices in research work
• Learn the basic research techniques and methods that are commonly used in karstology
• Learn the basic principles on how to prepare and carry out experimental work, analysis and interpretation of the results and the basics of research results presentation
• Students are be capable of independent assessment of literature and sources.

Prerequisites

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Content

The basic aims and objectives of the course are to introduce students to the procedures and methods of scientific research as well as to basic research techniques and methods that are commonly used in karstology.

Intended learning outcomes

• Educating graduate students and young researchers to perfect the practical skills needed for a successful research career
• Rrecommendations on how to choose a research topic; the ethics of research; using scientific literature; perfecting oral and written communication; writing and publishing papers; etc.
• Introduction to research methods frequently applied in karst hydrogeology and geomorphology

Readings

  • Drew, D. & H. Hoetzl, (Eds) 1999: Karst Hydrogeology and Human Activities.- A.A. Balkema, 322 pp, Rotterdam, Brookfield Catalogue E-version
  • Ford, D.C. & P. Williams, 2007. Karst Hydrogeology and Geomorphology. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, 562 pp. Catalogue E-version
  • Palmer, A.N., 2007. Cave geology. Cave Books, 454 str., Dayton, Ohio.Catalogue
  • White, W. B. (ur.), Culver, D. C. (ur.), 2012: Encyclopedia of caves. 2nd ed., Academic Press, Amsterdam. Catalogue E-version
  • Tucker, M.E. 2001: Sedimentary petrology, An Introduction to the Origin of Sedimentary Rocks (3rd edition), 262 str., Blackwell science, Oxford. Catalogue E-version
  • Culver D. C., Pipan T. 2009: The Biology of Caves and Other Subterranean Habitats. Oxford University Press, Oxford. Catalogue
  • Gams, I., 2004. Kras v Sloveniji v prostoru in času, 515 str. ZRC Publishing, Ljubljana. Catalogue
  • Gunn, J., 2004. Encyclopedia of caves and karst science. Fitzroy Dearborn, New York.Catalogue E-version

Assessment

Oral examination 100%.

Lecturer's references

Adjunct professor of Karstology.

Bibliography:

https://bib.cobiss.net/bibliographies/si/webBiblio/bib201_20211120_230339_a5282659.html

VILHAR, Urša, KERMAVNAR, Janez, KOZAMERNIK, Erika, PETRIČ, Metka, RAVBAR, Nataša. The effects of large-scale forest disturbances on hydrology : an overview with special emphasis on karst aquifer systems. Earth-science reviews. [Print ed.]. 2022, vol. 235, str. 1-21, ilustr., graf. prikazi, zvd. ISSN 0012-8252. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0012825222003270?via%3Dihub, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2022.104243, https://dirros.openscience.si/IzpisGradiva.php?id=16544, https://dirros.openscience.si/IzpisGradiva.php?id=16544, DOI: 10.1016/j.earscirev.2022.104243. [COBISS.SI-ID 130697987]
WUNSCH, Andreas, LIESCH, Tanja, CINKUS, Guillaume, RAVBAR, Nataša, CHEN, Zhao, MAZZILLI, Naomi, JOURDE, Hervé, GOLDSCHEIDER, Nico. Karst spring discharge modeling based on deep learning using spatially distributed input data. Hydrology and earth system sciences. 2022, vol. 26, issue 9, str. 2405-2430, ilustr., zvd. ISSN 1027-5606. https://hess.copernicus.org/preprints/hess-2021-403/hess-2021-403.pdf, DOI: 10.5194/hess-2021-403. [COBISS.SI-ID 105140995]
RAVBAR, Nataša, MAYAUD, Cyril, BLATNIK, Matej, PETRIČ, Metka. Determination of inundation areas within karst poljes and intermittent lakes for the purposes of ephemeral flood mapping. Hydrogeology journal. Feb. 2021, 29, str. 213-228, ilustr. ISSN 1431-2174. DOI: 10.1007/s10040-020-02268-x. [COBISS.SI-ID 41163779]
PETRIČ, Metka, RAVBAR, Nataša, GOSTINČAR, Petra, KRSNIK, Petra, GACIN, Marina. GIS database of groundwater flow characteristics in carbonate aquifers : tracer test inventory from Slovenian karst. Applied geography. [Print ed.]. May 2020, vol. 118, 8 str., ilustr. ISSN 0143-6228. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0143622820301582?via%3Dihub, DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2020.102191. [COBISS.SI-ID 46123309]
MAYAUD, Cyril, GABROVŠEK, Franci, BLATNIK, Matej, KOGOVŠEK, Blaž, PETRIČ, Metka, RAVBAR, Nataša. Understanding flooding in poljes : a modelling perspective. Journal of Hydrology. [Print ed.]. Aug. 2019, vol. 575, str. 874-889, ilustr. ISSN 0022-1694. DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2019.04.092. [COBISS.SI-ID 44973357]