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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Prerequisiti
compulsory courses of the previous two year of the Degree CourseCore Documentation
Earth System History, 4a edizione, S.M. STANLEY, J.A. LUCZAJ (2014)Attendance
Attendance is mandatory. To be admitted to the exam, students are required to attend at least two-thirds of the scheduled lectures. The methods for verifying attendance will be communicated by the professor at the beginning of the course. Any exceptions or exemptions are governed by the Regulations of the respective Degree Courses and the competent academic bodies.Type of evaluation
The assessment consists of an oral exam designed to verify the student's understanding of the topics covered during lectures. Evaluation criteria and determination of the final grade. The final grade, expressed on a 30-point scale (out of 30), is based on: • accuracy and completeness of knowledge; • ability to connect the acquired knowledge; • independence demonstrated in individual deep-studying; • clear presentation and correct use of technical terminology. teacher profile teaching materials
The carbon cycle and carbon balance. Anoxic events in the Mesozoic, causes and consequences.
Reconstructions of the Earth's surface temperature in the Phanerozoic eon: study methods, results and discussion.
Programme
Module 2. The energy question and the energy transition to mitigate climate change. Evolution of anthropogenic climate gas emissions from 1850 to the present. Climate change and future scenarios. The role of the geologist in combating climate change.The carbon cycle and carbon balance. Anoxic events in the Mesozoic, causes and consequences.
Reconstructions of the Earth's surface temperature in the Phanerozoic eon: study methods, results and discussion.
Prerequisiti
Knowledge of the fundamentals of plate tectonics theory, mechanisms and processes of functioning and interactions of the solid Earth, hydrosphere, atmosphere biosphere of the Earth System.Core Documentation
Scientific articles and notes provided by the lecturersAttendance
Attendance of at least 75% of the lectures, except for working students (see degree course regulations)Type of evaluation
Oral test on the programme and reference texts