Through a comprehensive view of Planet Earth, the course aims to provide an adequate mastery of the scientific contents of the Earth Sciences. The course talks about the modern aspects of Earth Sciences, framing geological phenomena within the framework of the most modern theories and illustrating the danger and risks associated with natural phenomena such as, for example, seismic and volcanic phenomena, also with reference to the geology of the Italian territory . The course also aims to provide the basis for understanding the cycle of rocks, their genetic processes and training environments through laboratory and soil experiences. During the exercises and the educational excursions the students will be stimulated to understand the different aspects of the Italian territory, with particular regard to its environmental value
teacher profile teaching materials
Volcanic phenomena: magma and volcanic activity, the main types of eruptions, shape of volcanic buildings, products of volcanic activity, the geographic distribution of volcanoes, volcanoes and man (the volcanic risk).
Seismic phenomena: the theory of elastic rebound, the seismic cycle, types of seismic waves and their propagation and registration, the force of an earthquake (scales of intensity and magnitude), the geographic distribution of earthquakes, the seismic activity and the man (seismic risk)
Plate tectonics: the internal structure of the Earth, the structure of the crust, the Earth's magnetic field, Earth’s internal heat, the convective mantle, from the hypothesis of the drift of the continents to the formulation of the theory of plate tectonics.
The Earth as an integrated system: interaction between the different systems of the planet (biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, cryosphere), the earth's atmosphere, climate and meteorological phenomena, renewable and non-renewable natural resources.
J.P. Grotzinger, T-H Jordan
(Terza edizione italiana condotta sulla settima edizione americana)
Il Globo Terrestre e la sua evoluzione
E. L. Palmieri e M. Parotto
Sesta Edizione (2008)
Educational material distributed during the course
Mutuazione: 20410328 ELEMENTI DI GEOLOGIA II in Geologia e Tutela dell'Ambiente LM-74 REITANO RICCARDO
Programme
The materials of the Earth: minerals, the lithogenetic processes, the lithogenetic cycle, the magmatic rocks, the sedimentary rocks, the metamorphic rocks, the bedding and the deformation of the rocks.Volcanic phenomena: magma and volcanic activity, the main types of eruptions, shape of volcanic buildings, products of volcanic activity, the geographic distribution of volcanoes, volcanoes and man (the volcanic risk).
Seismic phenomena: the theory of elastic rebound, the seismic cycle, types of seismic waves and their propagation and registration, the force of an earthquake (scales of intensity and magnitude), the geographic distribution of earthquakes, the seismic activity and the man (seismic risk)
Plate tectonics: the internal structure of the Earth, the structure of the crust, the Earth's magnetic field, Earth’s internal heat, the convective mantle, from the hypothesis of the drift of the continents to the formulation of the theory of plate tectonics.
The Earth as an integrated system: interaction between the different systems of the planet (biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, cryosphere), the earth's atmosphere, climate and meteorological phenomena, renewable and non-renewable natural resources.
Core Documentation
Capire la TerraJ.P. Grotzinger, T-H Jordan
(Terza edizione italiana condotta sulla settima edizione americana)
Il Globo Terrestre e la sua evoluzione
E. L. Palmieri e M. Parotto
Sesta Edizione (2008)
Educational material distributed during the course
Type of evaluation
Oral exam starting from a topic chosen by the candidate. The topic must be presented via PowerPoint, Keynote, Pdf on any other similar tool (15 minutes max). Discussion on the course program.