Programme

Introduction to Geomorphology; Weathering forms and soils; Hillslopes: processes, landforms, and instability (landslides); Channeled water: fluvial systems; Coasts: morphogenetic action of the sea; Water in solid state: glacial and periglacial environments; Chemical action of water: karst processes; Aeolian action: processes and landforms; Structural geomorphology and morphotectonics. For each morphogenetic environment, the potential impact of its processes on human life is also addressed. Geomorphological mapping and the use of Google Earth in landscape study.

Core Documentation

DRAMIS & OLLIER, Genesi ed evoluzione del rilievo terrestre. Nuova edizione BONOMO EDITORE
MCKNIGHT & HESS, Geografia Fisica. PICCIN, PADOVA
CICCACCI, LE FORME DEL RILIEVO, Atlante illustrato di Geomorfologia. MONDADORI UNIVERSITA’

Attendance

Class attendance is governed by the Study Programme’s Academic Regulations; please refer to these for specific details and any provisions applicable to particular categories of students.

Type of evaluation

The exam includes an oral test consisting of questions of a theoretical nature.

Programme

The origin of Planet Earth, the origin of the atmosphere, the origin of water, origin and evolution of the continents, evolution of life, paleogeographic evolution during the Paleozoic, formation and dismemberment of Pangea, geology of the Alps and the Apennines

Core Documentation

Scientific articles will be provided on the various topics of the course

Attendance

The course provides rules on attendance in accordance with what is defined in the Teaching Regulations

Type of evaluation

The knowledge assessment will be carried out through an oral test

Programme

Principles of rheology and stress–strain relationships, including their controlling factors. Brittle deformation structures, with emphasis on faults and fractures, and ductile deformation structures, particularly folds. Orientation, measurement, and representation of geological structures.

Regional tectonics, including:
(i) convergent margins and orogenesis;
(ii) continental rifting and the rifting-to-drifting transition;
(iii) strike-slip tectonics.

Laboratory activities: stratimetry and geological map interpretation.

Field activities: introduction to sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic geological environments.

Core Documentation

B. A. VAN DER PLUIJM, S. MARSHAK. W.W, "EARTH STRUCTURE" (2ND ED.), NORTON, 2004.

Attendance

Compulsory for lab exercises and field activities

Type of evaluation

Oral examination covering the course syllabus and assessment of the practical assignments.

Programme

Principles of rheology and stress–strain relationships, including their controlling factors. Brittle deformation structures, with emphasis on faults and fractures, and ductile deformation structures, particularly folds. Orientation, measurement, and representation of geological structures.
Regional tectonics, including:
(i) convergent margins and orogenesis;
(ii) continental rifting and the rifting-to-drifting transition;
(iii) strike-slip tectonics.
Laboratory activities: stratimetry and geological map interpretation.
Field activities: introduction to sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic geological environments.

Core Documentation

B. A. VAN DER PLUIJM, S. MARSHAK. W.W, "EARTH STRUCTURE" (2ND ED.), NORTON, 2004.

Type of delivery of the course

The first semester includes frontal teaching

Attendance

Compulsory for lab exercises and field activities

Type of evaluation

Oral examination covering the course syllabus and assessment of the practical assignments.