Development of Estonian Territory and Human Settlement During the Holocene Perio
Course code
MLG1211
old course code
MLG1211
Course title in Estonian
Eesti ala ja inimasustuse areng holotseenis
Course title in English
Development of Estonian Territory and Human Settlement During the Holocene Perio
ECTS credits
3.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
Major. To introduce the students to an interdisciplinary analysis of environmental factors impacting upon the development of the north-western part of the East-European platform. The inter-relations of man and nature.
Brief description of the course
Overview of the geological structure, mineral resources, topography and quaternary cover of Estonia. Development of environmental conditions during the Holocene: climate, soils, geomorphology, flora and fauna and their interrelations. History of the Baltic Sea and its role in the formation of landscapes. Primary settlement of the territory and development of human impact on the environment.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
Class work, academic reports on the given topic and discussions. Participation in class work is recommended, attendance of seminars and discussions is mandatory.
Class work, academic reports on the given topic and discussions. Participation in class work is recommended, attendance of seminars and discussions is mandatory.
Teacher
prof Jaan-Mati Punning
Prerequisite course 1
The course is a prerequisite