Earth is a dynamic system in constant evolution. The arrangement of emerged lands, the abundance of some elements, climate, life, profoundly changed over the 4.5 billion years of its history. We will retrace back in time the milestones of the evolution of the Earth, the possible causes of those pivotal changes, their repercussions in our everyday life (with a special insight to the genesis of georesources), and we will discuss possible future scenarios.
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Archaean to Holocene climates, palaeogeography and history of life on Earth
Programme
Prof. Angelone:Archaean to Holocene climates, palaeogeography and history of life on Earth
Core Documentation
Earth System History, 4a edizione, S.M. STANLEY, J.A. LUCZAJ (2014)Type of delivery of the course
Lectures with PPT slides.Type of evaluation
The examination consists in an evaluation interview in order to assess the student acquired knowledge of the topics discussed during the lessons. teacher profile teaching materials
Core Documentation
Handouts and scientific articles distributed by the lecturerType of delivery of the course
Slide shows, short videos, rocks and minerals and geological maps from the teaching collections will be used for the lectures and the classroom workshop. The teaching period will take place between 1 March and 10 May. It is planned to use handouts and thematic map material for the field trip, which will be distributed to each student before the excursion. The students will be provided with a kit for making maps and geological sections, a geologist's lens and hammer, a compass, a field booklet and a rigid tablet. The camp will take place between 26 May and 3 June. All lecture materials will be uploaded on the University platform or available in the lecture and laboratory rooms.Attendance
At least 75% lectures At least 75% tutorials Participation in any extracurricular excursion