Elements of Geology is a course that aims to provide students with the fundamental knowledge required to understand the structure, composition, dynamics, and evolution of Earth. Our planet will be examined within the broader context of the Solar System and considered as a complex system characterised by interactions among its different constituent spheres.
The course introduces the main concepts relating to the celestial environment, the formation and organisation of the Solar System, the shape and dimensions of the Earth, its principal motions, and the relationships between the Earth and the Moon. Particular attention will be devoted to the effects of the Earth’s motions on natural phenomena and to their significance for the evolution of the Planet.
A further objective is to provide basic knowledge of the materials that constitutes the Earth, with particular reference to the properties and identification criteria of minerals, the main rock types, rock-forming processes, and the rock cycle.
Through the study of plate tectonic theory, students will acquire the conceptual tools needed to interpret the distribution and origin of the main geological phenomena, including earthquakes, volcanic activity, and orogenic processes. The different types of plate boundaries, the geodynamic processes associated with them, and the significance of hotspots will also be examined.
The course also aims to develop an understanding of the evolution of planet Earth through geological time by introducing the concept of deep time and the principal methods used to reconstruct the Earth’s geological history.
Finally, the study of the geology of the city of Rome will enable students to apply their general knowledge to a specific geographical context, relating local geological and geomorphological features to urban development, resource availability, and the main natural hazards.
The course introduces the main concepts relating to the celestial environment, the formation and organisation of the Solar System, the shape and dimensions of the Earth, its principal motions, and the relationships between the Earth and the Moon. Particular attention will be devoted to the effects of the Earth’s motions on natural phenomena and to their significance for the evolution of the Planet.
A further objective is to provide basic knowledge of the materials that constitutes the Earth, with particular reference to the properties and identification criteria of minerals, the main rock types, rock-forming processes, and the rock cycle.
Through the study of plate tectonic theory, students will acquire the conceptual tools needed to interpret the distribution and origin of the main geological phenomena, including earthquakes, volcanic activity, and orogenic processes. The different types of plate boundaries, the geodynamic processes associated with them, and the significance of hotspots will also be examined.
The course also aims to develop an understanding of the evolution of planet Earth through geological time by introducing the concept of deep time and the principal methods used to reconstruct the Earth’s geological history.
Finally, the study of the geology of the city of Rome will enable students to apply their general knowledge to a specific geographical context, relating local geological and geomorphological features to urban development, resource availability, and the main natural hazards.
Curriculum
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
Fruizione: 20411005-2 INTRODUZIONE ALLA GEOLOGIA in Scienze della Natura e dell'Ambiente L-32 R CIFELLI FRANCESCA, MATTEI MASSIMO
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.
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 training objectives of the first semester concern: the acquisition of the general concept of the Earth as an Integrated System, the concept of Deep Time, the knowledge of the lithogenetic cycle and the relationships between endogenous and exogenous processes, the acquisition of the basic methods for macroscopic recognition of the main minerals and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
The training objectives of the second semester concern: knowledge of Earth's seismicity and associated risk, knowledge of the basic elements of the deformation of rocks and of the main sedimentary environments on our planet, the acquisition of the concept of Earth in continuous evolution. The acquisition of basic skills for reading simple geological maps and the construction of geological sections starting from cartographic or well data. The acquisition of basic knowledge on the origin and structure of the Solar System and the main motions of the Planet.
- Tarbuck E.J., Lutgens F.K. & Tozzi M. – Scienze Della Terra. – Principato, Milano. Pagine: 572 ISBN: 9788841656501
- E. Lupia Palmieri & M. Parotto - La Terra nello spazio. Zanichelli, Bologna. Pagine 456 - ISBN 9788808063892. (Capitoli 3,4)
- Stephen Marshak. Essentials of Geology. WW Norton & Co ISBN: 978-0-393-88309-1.
- J. K. Beatty, C. C. Petersen & A. Chaikin. The New Solar System. Carolyn Collins Petersen. Sky Publishing Corporation-Cambridge University Press. ISBN:0-933346-86-7.
(Capitoli 7,8,11,15,20)
Additional Readings
- H. Fossen & C. Teyssier. Plate Tectonics. Cambridge University Press. Pagine 462 ISBN: 9781108476232
- D. T. Rogers. Environmental Geology and Sustainability: Risk Mitigation in Urban Areas. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. Pages 544 ISBN 9781032732169
-- Nicola Armaroli, Vincenzo Balzani. Energia per l'astronave Terra Chiamata finale. Zanichelli. Pagine 328 ISBN:9788808799524
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Fruizione: 20411005-2 INTRODUZIONE ALLA GEOLOGIA in Scienze della Natura e dell'Ambiente L-32 R CIFELLI FRANCESCA, MATTEI MASSIMO
Programme
Overall, the course aims to give to the student a general overview of the knowledge of the Solar System and planet Earth, the interactions between humans and Planet Earth regarding the use of energy resources and materials necessary for the energy transition and sustainable development Provide students with the simple knowledge on lithogenetic processes and cartographic elements, through laboratory and field experiences. Provide the cultural and lexical bases for further studyThe training objectives of the first semester concern: the acquisition of the general concept of the Earth as an Integrated System, the concept of Deep Time, the knowledge of the lithogenetic cycle and the relationships between endogenous and exogenous processes, the acquisition of the basic methods for macroscopic recognition of the main minerals and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
The training objectives of the second semester concern: knowledge of Earth's seismicity and associated risk, knowledge of the basic elements of the deformation of rocks and of the main sedimentary environments on our planet, the acquisition of the concept of Earth in continuous evolution. The acquisition of basic skills for reading simple geological maps and the construction of geological sections starting from cartographic or well data. The acquisition of basic knowledge on the origin and structure of the Solar System and the main motions of the Planet.
Core Documentation
- John P. Grotzinger Thomas H Jordan. Capire la Terra. Zanichelli, Bologna. Pagine: 752 ISBN: 9788808821232- Tarbuck E.J., Lutgens F.K. & Tozzi M. – Scienze Della Terra. – Principato, Milano. Pagine: 572 ISBN: 9788841656501
- E. Lupia Palmieri & M. Parotto - La Terra nello spazio. Zanichelli, Bologna. Pagine 456 - ISBN 9788808063892. (Capitoli 3,4)
- Stephen Marshak. Essentials of Geology. WW Norton & Co ISBN: 978-0-393-88309-1.
- J. K. Beatty, C. C. Petersen & A. Chaikin. The New Solar System. Carolyn Collins Petersen. Sky Publishing Corporation-Cambridge University Press. ISBN:0-933346-86-7.
(Capitoli 7,8,11,15,20)
Additional Readings
- H. Fossen & C. Teyssier. Plate Tectonics. Cambridge University Press. Pagine 462 ISBN: 9781108476232
- D. T. Rogers. Environmental Geology and Sustainability: Risk Mitigation in Urban Areas. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. Pages 544 ISBN 9781032732169
-- Nicola Armaroli, Vincenzo Balzani. Energia per l'astronave Terra Chiamata finale. Zanichelli. Pagine 328 ISBN:9788808799524
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Attendance
The course provides rules on attendance in accordance with what is defined in the Teaching RegulationsType of evaluation
Learning test takes place through a 4 hours lasting written assignment, aimed at verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the students' ability to apply them in real contexts. The written test includes: 1) 20 questions (multiple answer, true or false, open answers) on the geology topics covered in the course (including those addressed during the field activity); 2) 5 open questions on the topics of "The Earth in Space" covered in the course; 3) the construction of a geological section starting from a simple geological map. For the theoretical part, at the end of the first semester there is a partial examination that includes 10 questions (multiple answer, true or false, open answers) related to the topics covered in the first part of the course. For those who have passed this test, the final written test related to the theory will concern exclusively the topics covered in the second semester and will consist of 20 questions (multiple answer, true or false, open answers). 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
Fruizione: 20411005-2 INTRODUZIONE ALLA GEOLOGIA in Scienze della Natura e dell'Ambiente L-32 R CIFELLI FRANCESCA, MATTEI MASSIMO
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.
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 training objectives of the first semester concern: the acquisition of the general concept of the Earth as an Integrated System, the concept of Deep Time, the knowledge of the lithogenetic cycle and the relationships between endogenous and exogenous processes, the acquisition of the basic methods for macroscopic recognition of the main minerals and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
The training objectives of the second semester concern: knowledge of Earth's seismicity and associated risk, knowledge of the basic elements of the deformation of rocks and of the main sedimentary environments on our planet, the acquisition of the concept of Earth in continuous evolution. The acquisition of basic skills for reading simple geological maps and the construction of geological sections starting from cartographic or well data. The acquisition of basic knowledge on the origin and structure of the Solar System and the main motions of the Planet.
- Tarbuck E.J., Lutgens F.K. & Tozzi M. – Scienze Della Terra. – Principato, Milano. Pagine: 572 ISBN: 9788841656501
- E. Lupia Palmieri & M. Parotto - La Terra nello spazio. Zanichelli, Bologna. Pagine 456 - ISBN 9788808063892. (Capitoli 3,4)
- Stephen Marshak. Essentials of Geology. WW Norton & Co ISBN: 978-0-393-88309-1.
- J. K. Beatty, C. C. Petersen & A. Chaikin. The New Solar System. Carolyn Collins Petersen. Sky Publishing Corporation-Cambridge University Press. ISBN:0-933346-86-7.
(Capitoli 7,8,11,15,20)
Additional Readings
- H. Fossen & C. Teyssier. Plate Tectonics. Cambridge University Press. Pagine 462 ISBN: 9781108476232
- D. T. Rogers. Environmental Geology and Sustainability: Risk Mitigation in Urban Areas. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. Pages 544 ISBN 9781032732169
-- Nicola Armaroli, Vincenzo Balzani. Energia per l'astronave Terra Chiamata finale. Zanichelli. Pagine 328 ISBN:9788808799524
-
Fruizione: 20411005-2 INTRODUZIONE ALLA GEOLOGIA in Scienze della Natura e dell'Ambiente L-32 R CIFELLI FRANCESCA, MATTEI MASSIMO
Programme
Overall, the course aims to give to the student a general overview of the knowledge of the Solar System and planet Earth, the interactions between humans and Planet Earth regarding the use of energy resources and materials necessary for the energy transition and sustainable development Provide students with the simple knowledge on lithogenetic processes and cartographic elements, through laboratory and field experiences. Provide the cultural and lexical bases for further studyThe training objectives of the first semester concern: the acquisition of the general concept of the Earth as an Integrated System, the concept of Deep Time, the knowledge of the lithogenetic cycle and the relationships between endogenous and exogenous processes, the acquisition of the basic methods for macroscopic recognition of the main minerals and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
The training objectives of the second semester concern: knowledge of Earth's seismicity and associated risk, knowledge of the basic elements of the deformation of rocks and of the main sedimentary environments on our planet, the acquisition of the concept of Earth in continuous evolution. The acquisition of basic skills for reading simple geological maps and the construction of geological sections starting from cartographic or well data. The acquisition of basic knowledge on the origin and structure of the Solar System and the main motions of the Planet.
Core Documentation
- John P. Grotzinger Thomas H Jordan. Capire la Terra. Zanichelli, Bologna. Pagine: 752 ISBN: 9788808821232- Tarbuck E.J., Lutgens F.K. & Tozzi M. – Scienze Della Terra. – Principato, Milano. Pagine: 572 ISBN: 9788841656501
- E. Lupia Palmieri & M. Parotto - La Terra nello spazio. Zanichelli, Bologna. Pagine 456 - ISBN 9788808063892. (Capitoli 3,4)
- Stephen Marshak. Essentials of Geology. WW Norton & Co ISBN: 978-0-393-88309-1.
- J. K. Beatty, C. C. Petersen & A. Chaikin. The New Solar System. Carolyn Collins Petersen. Sky Publishing Corporation-Cambridge University Press. ISBN:0-933346-86-7.
(Capitoli 7,8,11,15,20)
Additional Readings
- H. Fossen & C. Teyssier. Plate Tectonics. Cambridge University Press. Pagine 462 ISBN: 9781108476232
- D. T. Rogers. Environmental Geology and Sustainability: Risk Mitigation in Urban Areas. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. Pages 544 ISBN 9781032732169
-- Nicola Armaroli, Vincenzo Balzani. Energia per l'astronave Terra Chiamata finale. Zanichelli. Pagine 328 ISBN:9788808799524
-
Attendance
The course provides rules on attendance in accordance with what is defined in the Teaching RegulationsType of evaluation
Learning test takes place through a 4 hours lasting written assignment, aimed at verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the students' ability to apply them in real contexts. The written test includes: 1) 20 questions (multiple answer, true or false, open answers) on the geology topics covered in the course (including those addressed during the field activity); 2) 5 open questions on the topics of "The Earth in Space" covered in the course; 3) the construction of a geological section starting from a simple geological map. For the theoretical part, at the end of the first semester there is a partial examination that includes 10 questions (multiple answer, true or false, open answers) related to the topics covered in the first part of the course. For those who have passed this test, the final written test related to the theory will concern exclusively the topics covered in the second semester and will consist of 20 questions (multiple answer, true or false, open answers). 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
Fruizione: 20411005-2 INTRODUZIONE ALLA GEOLOGIA in Scienze della Natura e dell'Ambiente L-32 R CIFELLI FRANCESCA, MATTEI MASSIMO
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.
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 training objectives of the first semester concern: the acquisition of the general concept of the Earth as an Integrated System, the concept of Deep Time, the knowledge of the lithogenetic cycle and the relationships between endogenous and exogenous processes, the acquisition of the basic methods for macroscopic recognition of the main minerals and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
The training objectives of the second semester concern: knowledge of Earth's seismicity and associated risk, knowledge of the basic elements of the deformation of rocks and of the main sedimentary environments on our planet, the acquisition of the concept of Earth in continuous evolution. The acquisition of basic skills for reading simple geological maps and the construction of geological sections starting from cartographic or well data. The acquisition of basic knowledge on the origin and structure of the Solar System and the main motions of the Planet.
- Tarbuck E.J., Lutgens F.K. & Tozzi M. – Scienze Della Terra. – Principato, Milano. Pagine: 572 ISBN: 9788841656501
- E. Lupia Palmieri & M. Parotto - La Terra nello spazio. Zanichelli, Bologna. Pagine 456 - ISBN 9788808063892. (Capitoli 3,4)
- Stephen Marshak. Essentials of Geology. WW Norton & Co ISBN: 978-0-393-88309-1.
- J. K. Beatty, C. C. Petersen & A. Chaikin. The New Solar System. Carolyn Collins Petersen. Sky Publishing Corporation-Cambridge University Press. ISBN:0-933346-86-7.
(Capitoli 7,8,11,15,20)
Additional Readings
- H. Fossen & C. Teyssier. Plate Tectonics. Cambridge University Press. Pagine 462 ISBN: 9781108476232
- D. T. Rogers. Environmental Geology and Sustainability: Risk Mitigation in Urban Areas. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. Pages 544 ISBN 9781032732169
-- Nicola Armaroli, Vincenzo Balzani. Energia per l'astronave Terra Chiamata finale. Zanichelli. Pagine 328 ISBN:9788808799524
-
Fruizione: 20411005-2 INTRODUZIONE ALLA GEOLOGIA in Scienze della Natura e dell'Ambiente L-32 R CIFELLI FRANCESCA, MATTEI MASSIMO
Programme
Overall, the course aims to give to the student a general overview of the knowledge of the Solar System and planet Earth, the interactions between humans and Planet Earth regarding the use of energy resources and materials necessary for the energy transition and sustainable development Provide students with the simple knowledge on lithogenetic processes and cartographic elements, through laboratory and field experiences. Provide the cultural and lexical bases for further studyThe training objectives of the first semester concern: the acquisition of the general concept of the Earth as an Integrated System, the concept of Deep Time, the knowledge of the lithogenetic cycle and the relationships between endogenous and exogenous processes, the acquisition of the basic methods for macroscopic recognition of the main minerals and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
The training objectives of the second semester concern: knowledge of Earth's seismicity and associated risk, knowledge of the basic elements of the deformation of rocks and of the main sedimentary environments on our planet, the acquisition of the concept of Earth in continuous evolution. The acquisition of basic skills for reading simple geological maps and the construction of geological sections starting from cartographic or well data. The acquisition of basic knowledge on the origin and structure of the Solar System and the main motions of the Planet.
Core Documentation
- John P. Grotzinger Thomas H Jordan. Capire la Terra. Zanichelli, Bologna. Pagine: 752 ISBN: 9788808821232- Tarbuck E.J., Lutgens F.K. & Tozzi M. – Scienze Della Terra. – Principato, Milano. Pagine: 572 ISBN: 9788841656501
- E. Lupia Palmieri & M. Parotto - La Terra nello spazio. Zanichelli, Bologna. Pagine 456 - ISBN 9788808063892. (Capitoli 3,4)
- Stephen Marshak. Essentials of Geology. WW Norton & Co ISBN: 978-0-393-88309-1.
- J. K. Beatty, C. C. Petersen & A. Chaikin. The New Solar System. Carolyn Collins Petersen. Sky Publishing Corporation-Cambridge University Press. ISBN:0-933346-86-7.
(Capitoli 7,8,11,15,20)
Additional Readings
- H. Fossen & C. Teyssier. Plate Tectonics. Cambridge University Press. Pagine 462 ISBN: 9781108476232
- D. T. Rogers. Environmental Geology and Sustainability: Risk Mitigation in Urban Areas. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. Pages 544 ISBN 9781032732169
-- Nicola Armaroli, Vincenzo Balzani. Energia per l'astronave Terra Chiamata finale. Zanichelli. Pagine 328 ISBN:9788808799524
-
Attendance
The course provides rules on attendance in accordance with what is defined in the Teaching RegulationsType of evaluation
Learning test takes place through a 4 hours lasting written assignment, aimed at verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the students' ability to apply them in real contexts. The written test includes: 1) 20 questions (multiple answer, true or false, open answers) on the geology topics covered in the course (including those addressed during the field activity); 2) 5 open questions on the topics of "The Earth in Space" covered in the course; 3) the construction of a geological section starting from a simple geological map. For the theoretical part, at the end of the first semester there is a partial examination that includes 10 questions (multiple answer, true or false, open answers) related to the topics covered in the first part of the course. For those who have passed this test, the final written test related to the theory will concern exclusively the topics covered in the second semester and will consist of 20 questions (multiple answer, true or false, open answers). 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
Fruizione: 20411005-2 INTRODUZIONE ALLA GEOLOGIA in Scienze della Natura e dell'Ambiente L-32 R CIFELLI FRANCESCA, MATTEI MASSIMO
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.
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 training objectives of the first semester concern: the acquisition of the general concept of the Earth as an Integrated System, the concept of Deep Time, the knowledge of the lithogenetic cycle and the relationships between endogenous and exogenous processes, the acquisition of the basic methods for macroscopic recognition of the main minerals and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
The training objectives of the second semester concern: knowledge of Earth's seismicity and associated risk, knowledge of the basic elements of the deformation of rocks and of the main sedimentary environments on our planet, the acquisition of the concept of Earth in continuous evolution. The acquisition of basic skills for reading simple geological maps and the construction of geological sections starting from cartographic or well data. The acquisition of basic knowledge on the origin and structure of the Solar System and the main motions of the Planet.
- Tarbuck E.J., Lutgens F.K. & Tozzi M. – Scienze Della Terra. – Principato, Milano. Pagine: 572 ISBN: 9788841656501
- E. Lupia Palmieri & M. Parotto - La Terra nello spazio. Zanichelli, Bologna. Pagine 456 - ISBN 9788808063892. (Capitoli 3,4)
- Stephen Marshak. Essentials of Geology. WW Norton & Co ISBN: 978-0-393-88309-1.
- J. K. Beatty, C. C. Petersen & A. Chaikin. The New Solar System. Carolyn Collins Petersen. Sky Publishing Corporation-Cambridge University Press. ISBN:0-933346-86-7.
(Capitoli 7,8,11,15,20)
Additional Readings
- H. Fossen & C. Teyssier. Plate Tectonics. Cambridge University Press. Pagine 462 ISBN: 9781108476232
- D. T. Rogers. Environmental Geology and Sustainability: Risk Mitigation in Urban Areas. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. Pages 544 ISBN 9781032732169
-- Nicola Armaroli, Vincenzo Balzani. Energia per l'astronave Terra Chiamata finale. Zanichelli. Pagine 328 ISBN:9788808799524
-
Fruizione: 20411005-2 INTRODUZIONE ALLA GEOLOGIA in Scienze della Natura e dell'Ambiente L-32 R CIFELLI FRANCESCA, MATTEI MASSIMO
Programme
Overall, the course aims to give to the student a general overview of the knowledge of the Solar System and planet Earth, the interactions between humans and Planet Earth regarding the use of energy resources and materials necessary for the energy transition and sustainable development Provide students with the simple knowledge on lithogenetic processes and cartographic elements, through laboratory and field experiences. Provide the cultural and lexical bases for further studyThe training objectives of the first semester concern: the acquisition of the general concept of the Earth as an Integrated System, the concept of Deep Time, the knowledge of the lithogenetic cycle and the relationships between endogenous and exogenous processes, the acquisition of the basic methods for macroscopic recognition of the main minerals and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
The training objectives of the second semester concern: knowledge of Earth's seismicity and associated risk, knowledge of the basic elements of the deformation of rocks and of the main sedimentary environments on our planet, the acquisition of the concept of Earth in continuous evolution. The acquisition of basic skills for reading simple geological maps and the construction of geological sections starting from cartographic or well data. The acquisition of basic knowledge on the origin and structure of the Solar System and the main motions of the Planet.
Core Documentation
- John P. Grotzinger Thomas H Jordan. Capire la Terra. Zanichelli, Bologna. Pagine: 752 ISBN: 9788808821232- Tarbuck E.J., Lutgens F.K. & Tozzi M. – Scienze Della Terra. – Principato, Milano. Pagine: 572 ISBN: 9788841656501
- E. Lupia Palmieri & M. Parotto - La Terra nello spazio. Zanichelli, Bologna. Pagine 456 - ISBN 9788808063892. (Capitoli 3,4)
- Stephen Marshak. Essentials of Geology. WW Norton & Co ISBN: 978-0-393-88309-1.
- J. K. Beatty, C. C. Petersen & A. Chaikin. The New Solar System. Carolyn Collins Petersen. Sky Publishing Corporation-Cambridge University Press. ISBN:0-933346-86-7.
(Capitoli 7,8,11,15,20)
Additional Readings
- H. Fossen & C. Teyssier. Plate Tectonics. Cambridge University Press. Pagine 462 ISBN: 9781108476232
- D. T. Rogers. Environmental Geology and Sustainability: Risk Mitigation in Urban Areas. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. Pages 544 ISBN 9781032732169
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Attendance
The course provides rules on attendance in accordance with what is defined in the Teaching RegulationsType of evaluation
Learning test takes place through a 4 hours lasting written assignment, aimed at verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the students' ability to apply them in real contexts. The written test includes: 1) 20 questions (multiple answer, true or false, open answers) on the geology topics covered in the course (including those addressed during the field activity); 2) 5 open questions on the topics of "The Earth in Space" covered in the course; 3) the construction of a geological section starting from a simple geological map. For the theoretical part, at the end of the first semester there is a partial examination that includes 10 questions (multiple answer, true or false, open answers) related to the topics covered in the first part of the course. For those who have passed this test, the final written test related to the theory will concern exclusively the topics covered in the second semester and will consist of 20 questions (multiple answer, true or false, open answers).