L.Scesi, M.Papini & P.Gattinoni (2006) – Geologia applicata. Il rilevamento geologico-tecnico. Volume 1. II Edizione. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
Learning Objectives
To provide a basic knowledge on the main geological and geomorphological processes; to achieve a correct terminology concerning minerals, rocks and processes; to provide the capability of using in an appropriate manner terminology and concepts in order to properly communicate with geologists and understand their methodologies.
Prerequisites
None
Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises on problems of stratimetry and geological sections
Further information
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Type of Assessment
Written test including a stratimetry excercise
Course program
I. Fundamentals of Geology
1. Model of Earth. Plate tectonics.
2. Volcanoes and earthquakes
3. Minerals
4. Magmatic rocks
5. Sedimentary rocks and sedimentary environments
6. Metamorphic rocks
7. Tectonics
8. Stratigraphy and Geological survey
9. Geological maps, sections and problems of stratimetry
10. Geology of Apennines
II. Geomorphology and Applied Geology
11. Surficial water and groundwater
12. Hillslope processes
13. Structural Geomorphology
14. Fluvial Geomorphology
15. Glacial, Coastal, Eolic and Carsic Geomorphology
16. Mining activity and rocks used for constructions
17. Geological landscapes