The module aims to provide an adequate introductory knowledge of how the planet Earth woks. The main objectives of the course are the acquisition of knowledge about planet Earth, including that relating to its position within the Solar System. A part of the course will also be dedicated to the study of lithogenetic environments and the geological processes that lead to the origin of rocks. All the contents of the course will be framed within the perspective of environmental sustainability through the concept of Planet Earth as an integrated system.
Finally, the educational field trips will allow becoming familiar, through direct observation on the territory, with the territory and acquiring tools for recording field data with different measurement methods.
Finally, the educational field trips will allow becoming familiar, through direct observation on the territory, with the territory and acquiring tools for recording field data with different measurement methods.
teacher profile teaching materials
Earth as an integrated system.
Earth materials: minerals, lithogenetic processes, and the rock cycle.
Plate tectonics: plate boundaries and the geological processes occurring along them; the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes; hotspots.
The evolution of Planet Earth and the concept of deep time in geology.
The geology of the city of Rome.
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
Programme
The celestial environment; the Solar System; Earth’s shape and dimensions; Earth’s primary motions (rotation and revolution); Earth’s long-term (millennial) motions; Earth and the Moon.Earth as an integrated system.
Earth materials: minerals, lithogenetic processes, and the rock cycle.
Plate tectonics: plate boundaries and the geological processes occurring along them; the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes; hotspots.
The evolution of Planet Earth and the concept of deep time in geology.
The geology of the city of Rome.
Prerequisiti
Cultural prerequisites Students should possess basic knowledge of mathematics and elementary concepts of geometry—useful for understanding the Earth's shape, geographic coordinates, and spatial representations; fundamental knowledge of physics, particularly regarding force, gravity, energy, heat, pressure, density, and wave propagation; basic knowledge of chemistry, covering the structure of matter, chemical elements, bonds, compounds, and the main states of matter; general knowledge of astronomy and physical geography, relating to the Solar System, Earth's motions, and the planet's key characteristics; the ability to place phenomena and events in chronological order and to understand processes occurring across different spatial and temporal scales; and familiarity with the scientific method, the observation of natural phenomena, and the formulation of simple interpretations based on data and evidence. Curricular prerequisites No specific prerequisite exams are required. However, it is advisable to have already completed or attended introductory courses in the following areas: basic mathematics; general and inorganic chemistry; and physical geography.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 delivery of the course
frontal teaching, hands-on activities, field laboratoryAttendance
in personType of evaluation
Grades will be computed based on this relative weighting scheme: Oral exam on the base of the program presented during the course 90% Class participation 10% teacher profile teaching materials
The Earth as an integrated system
Earth's materials: minerals, lithogenic processes, the lithogenic cycle.
The evolution of Planet Earth and the concept of deep time in geology.
Field excursions to various geological settings in the city of Rome
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
Programme
The celestial environment; the Solar System; the Earth's shape and size; the Earth's main motions (rotation and revolution); the Earth's millennial motions; the Earth and the Moon.The Earth as an integrated system
Earth's materials: minerals, lithogenic processes, the lithogenic cycle.
The evolution of Planet Earth and the concept of deep time in geology.
Field excursions to various geological settings in the city of Rome
Prerequisiti
Basics of chemistry and physicsCore 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
Attendance
The course provides rules on attendance in accordance with what is defined in the Teaching RegulationsType of evaluation
The written test will consist of 40 multiple choice, true or false and open-ended questions