GEOLOGY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND TERRITORY WITH THEMATIC MAPPING

Acquisition of knowledge related to the characterization of the territory on the basis of geological, geomorphological and tectonic structure. Ability to estimate the environmental risk through the study of the hazard factors of the events related to the main geological and geomorphological processes.

Ability to read linear and areal elements on geological maps; ability to read and interpret the legend of geological maps, at various scales, aimed at the reconstruction of the tectono-stratigraphic structure of the studied area. Interpretation of large scale geological data, for the landscape and the environment conservation.

Lectures.

Should tuition be delivered via a blended or distance learning format, the necessary adjustments may be made to the arrangements set out above in order to adhere to the planned programme as set out in the syllabus.

Information for students with disabilities and/or specific learning difficulties

To ensure equal opportunities and in accordance with current legislation, students who wish to do so may request a personal meeting to arrange any necessary compensatory and/or adaptive measures, based on the learning objectives and their specific needs.

You may also contact the CInAP (Centro per l’integrazione Attiva e Partecipata - Servizi per le Disabilità e/o i DSA - Centre for Active and Participatory Integration – Services for Disabilities and/or Specific Learning Difficulties) reference professor of our Department: Prof. Giuseppina Alongi (Area BIO) and Prof. Gabriele Lanzafame (Area GEO).

Landform and the global hypsographic curve. Endogenous and exogenous processes. Plate tectonics. Plate boundaries. Morphostructures and morphoscapes. Volcanism. Geological hazards and risk. Landscape forms. State of activity of landscape forms. Causes of geomorphological processes. The erosion cycle. Davis’s model. Biostasis and resistasis. Rock degradation processes. Karst. An introduction to pedology. Soil erosion. The rock cycle. Classification of rocks. Lithotechnical classification of rocks. Physical and mechanical properties of rocks. Slope evolution. Landslides: causes, nomenclature, activity status and evolution, and the rate of landslide phenomena. Classification of landslides. Study of landslide phenomena, monitoring and stabilisation.  

Reading and interpreting landscapes on topographic maps at scales of 1:10,000 and 1:25,000. Reading thematic maps.  

- Definition and significance of geological maps.

- Types of geological boundaries (stratigraphic and tectonic boundaries).

- Tectonic structures: faults, folds, horsts and graben

Oral examination: a PowerPoint presentation on one of the topics covered in class and the interpretation of geological and/or thematic maps at various scales. 

The assessment may also be conducted online, should circumstances so require.

Questions relating to the topic covered in the PowerPoint presentation