The course aims 1) to provide methods for the study of the geological characteristics of the urban areas, identifying those geological processes whose effects could create problems not only at the regional and local levels (hazard and risk), but could affect also the condition of execution of engineering works; 2) to identify the geological processes that drove the development human activities (renewable and not renewable resources); 3) to make the students capable to plan, conduct and understand the data from underground explorations.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
Urban hazards and risks: Risks and resources in urban areas; concepts of and relationships between hazard, exposure, vulnerability and risk; assessment and mitigation criteria.
The case of Rome: Geological and hydrogeological setting; changes in hazard factors over time; underground cavities, poor-quality foundation soils, radioactivity, geosites and geoarchaeology.
Environmental geology and planning: Waste management and facilities; General Urban Development Plan; geological materials found in the city; the role of geologists in land-use planning and development.
Urban subsurface data: Methods for collecting, checking, standardising, organising and processing direct investigation data; integration of map data and basic GIS applications.
Practical activities: Analysis and discussion of real cases; development of the report; fieldwork in Rome to observe, survey and interpret geological, geomorphological and hydrogeological issues.
• La geologia di Roma dal centro storico alla periferia, Memorie Descrittive della Carta Geologica d'Italia, vol. LXXX, 2008.
• Slide e materiali didattici relativi agli argomenti presentati, forniti dal docente.
Programme
Urban systems and geological setting: Definition and types of urban systems; influence of geological and geographical conditions and natural processes on the development of cities over time.Urban hazards and risks: Risks and resources in urban areas; concepts of and relationships between hazard, exposure, vulnerability and risk; assessment and mitigation criteria.
The case of Rome: Geological and hydrogeological setting; changes in hazard factors over time; underground cavities, poor-quality foundation soils, radioactivity, geosites and geoarchaeology.
Environmental geology and planning: Waste management and facilities; General Urban Development Plan; geological materials found in the city; the role of geologists in land-use planning and development.
Urban subsurface data: Methods for collecting, checking, standardising, organising and processing direct investigation data; integration of map data and basic GIS applications.
Practical activities: Analysis and discussion of real cases; development of the report; fieldwork in Rome to observe, survey and interpret geological, geomorphological and hydrogeological issues.
Prerequisiti
Basic knowledge of geology, geomorphology, hydrogeology and applied geology is required, together with the ability to read and interpret geological data and maps. Basic skills in the use of GIS tools for spatial analysis are useful. Any formal prerequisite courses are those specified in the Degree Programme Teaching Regulations.Core Documentation
• Gisotti, G., La fondazione delle città. Le scelte insediative da Uruk a New York, Carocci Editore, 2016.• La geologia di Roma dal centro storico alla periferia, Memorie Descrittive della Carta Geologica d'Italia, vol. LXXX, 2008.
• Slide e materiali didattici relativi agli argomenti presentati, forniti dal docente.
Reference Bibliography
• Geologia di Roma, Memorie Descrittive della Carta Geologica d'Italia, vol. L, 1995. • Ventriglia, U., Geologia del territorio del Comune di Roma, Amministrazione Provinciale di Roma, 2002. • Heiken, G., Fakundiny, R. e Suter, J., Earth Science in the City, 2003. • Eyles, N., Environmental Geology of Urban Areas, Geological Association of Canada, 1997. • Gisotti, G., Ambiente urbano. Introduzione all'ecologia urbana, Dario Flaccovio Editore, 2007. • Canuti, P., Crescenti, U. e Francani, V., Geologia applicata all'ambiente, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, 2008. • Pipkin, B. W., Trent, D. D. e Hazlett, R., Geologia ambientale, Piccin Nuova Libraria, 2007. • Funiciello, R., Heiken, G., De Rita, D. e Parotto, M., I sette colli. Guida geologica a una Roma mai vista, Raffaello Cortina Editore, 2006.Type of delivery of the course
The program of the course will be carried out with frontal lessons characterized by a strong interactivity during which the active participation of the students in required also thematic insights proposed by the teacher. To support the teaching, some discussions will be launched to facilitate the identification of the connections between the various topics covered. It’s planned an activity on field.Attendance
Lecture attendance is optional but strongly recommended. Participation in the field activity is compulsory, except where justified exceptions have been agreed with the lecturer, as it develops practical skills that cannot be fully acquired through individual study. The provisions of the Degree Programme Teaching Regulations remain applicable.Type of evaluation
Assessment is based on an individual written report and its oral presentation and discussion. The report must set out an urban geology topic or case, identify sources and methods, integrate the available data and draw reasoned conclusions. Assessment criteria include: relevance and accuracy of the content; quality, traceability and integration of data; methodological consistency; critical thinking and independent interpretation; clarity of maps, figures and text; and soundness of conclusions. The oral discussion assesses understanding of the report, the ability to justify choices, answer questions on the case examined and relate it to the course content, as well as appropriate use of technical language. The report and discussion jointly determine the final mark, awarded on a 30-point scale; a minimum of 18/30 is required to pass. Honours may be awarded for full mastery of the subject, strong critical thinking and work of outstanding quality and originality. teacher profile teaching materials
Urban hazards and risks: Risks and resources in urban areas; concepts of and relationships between hazard, exposure, vulnerability and risk; assessment and mitigation criteria.
The case of Rome: Geological and hydrogeological setting; changes in hazard factors over time; underground cavities, poor-quality foundation soils, radioactivity, geosites and geoarchaeology.
Environmental geology and planning: Waste management and facilities; General Urban Development Plan; geological materials found in the city; the role of geologists in land-use planning and development.
Urban subsurface data: Methods for collecting, checking, standardising, organising and processing direct investigation data; integration of map data and basic GIS applications.
Practical activities: Analysis and discussion of real cases; development of the report; fieldwork in Rome to observe, survey and interpret geological, geomorphological and hydrogeological issues.
• La geologia di Roma dal centro storico alla periferia, Memorie Descrittive della Carta Geologica d'Italia, vol. LXXX, 2008.
• Slide e materiali didattici relativi agli argomenti presentati, forniti dal docente.
Programme
Urban systems and geological setting: Definition and types of urban systems; influence of geological and geographical conditions and natural processes on the development of cities over time.Urban hazards and risks: Risks and resources in urban areas; concepts of and relationships between hazard, exposure, vulnerability and risk; assessment and mitigation criteria.
The case of Rome: Geological and hydrogeological setting; changes in hazard factors over time; underground cavities, poor-quality foundation soils, radioactivity, geosites and geoarchaeology.
Environmental geology and planning: Waste management and facilities; General Urban Development Plan; geological materials found in the city; the role of geologists in land-use planning and development.
Urban subsurface data: Methods for collecting, checking, standardising, organising and processing direct investigation data; integration of map data and basic GIS applications.
Practical activities: Analysis and discussion of real cases; development of the report; fieldwork in Rome to observe, survey and interpret geological, geomorphological and hydrogeological issues.
Prerequisiti
Basic knowledge of geology, geomorphology, hydrogeology and applied geology is required, together with the ability to read and interpret geological data and maps. Basic skills in the use of GIS tools for spatial analysis are useful. Any formal prerequisite courses are those specified in the Degree Programme Teaching Regulations.Core Documentation
• Gisotti, G., La fondazione delle città. Le scelte insediative da Uruk a New York, Carocci Editore, 2016.• La geologia di Roma dal centro storico alla periferia, Memorie Descrittive della Carta Geologica d'Italia, vol. LXXX, 2008.
• Slide e materiali didattici relativi agli argomenti presentati, forniti dal docente.
Reference Bibliography
• Geologia di Roma, Memorie Descrittive della Carta Geologica d'Italia, vol. L, 1995. • Ventriglia, U., Geologia del territorio del Comune di Roma, Amministrazione Provinciale di Roma, 2002. • Heiken, G., Fakundiny, R. e Suter, J., Earth Science in the City, 2003. • Eyles, N., Environmental Geology of Urban Areas, Geological Association of Canada, 1997. • Gisotti, G., Ambiente urbano. Introduzione all'ecologia urbana, Dario Flaccovio Editore, 2007. • Canuti, P., Crescenti, U. e Francani, V., Geologia applicata all'ambiente, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, 2008. • Pipkin, B. W., Trent, D. D. e Hazlett, R., Geologia ambientale, Piccin Nuova Libraria, 2007. • Funiciello, R., Heiken, G., De Rita, D. e Parotto, M., I sette colli. Guida geologica a una Roma mai vista, Raffaello Cortina Editore, 2006.Type of delivery of the course
The program of the course will be carried out with frontal lessons characterized by a strong interactivity during which the active participation of the students in required also thematic insights proposed by the teacher. To support the teaching, some discussions will be launched to facilitate the identification of the connections between the various topics covered. It’s planned an activity on field.Attendance
Lecture attendance is optional but strongly recommended. Participation in the field activity is compulsory, except where justified exceptions have been agreed with the lecturer, as it develops practical skills that cannot be fully acquired through individual study. The provisions of the Degree Programme Teaching Regulations remain applicable.Type of evaluation
Assessment is based on an individual written report and its oral presentation and discussion. The report must set out an urban geology topic or case, identify sources and methods, integrate the available data and draw reasoned conclusions. Assessment criteria include: relevance and accuracy of the content; quality, traceability and integration of data; methodological consistency; critical thinking and independent interpretation; clarity of maps, figures and text; and soundness of conclusions. The oral discussion assesses understanding of the report, the ability to justify choices, answer questions on the case examined and relate it to the course content, as well as appropriate use of technical language. The report and discussion jointly determine the final mark, awarded on a 30-point scale; a minimum of 18/30 is required to pass. Honours may be awarded for full mastery of the subject, strong critical thinking and work of outstanding quality and originality.