Main lecture topics
- The karst in Bulgaria - distribution and specificity.
- Research methodology of the karst.. Modern scientific concepts and models for the genesis of karst.
- Morphology of the karst - karst forms and complexes.
- Hydrology and Hydrogeology of Karst
- Soil as a factor and product karst.
- Karst and biodiversity.
- Typology and regionalization of karst
- Karst geosystems - nature, structure, functional relationships, typology
- Monitoring systems karst. Models of integrated monitoring of karst geosystems.
- The role of karst in the development of human civilization. Cultural and historical monuments in karst areas.
- Protection of karst - legislation, status and problems. Protected karst territories. Good practices
- Education and Karst - forms, best practices, initiatives
- International cooperation in Karstology and Speleology
