PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY AND CARTOGRAPHY LABORATORY I
Academic year2016/17
CourseGEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Code002DD
Credits9
PeriodSemester 1
LanguageItalian
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) |
| GEOGRAFIA FISICA | GEO/04 | LEZIONI | 48 | | MARIA CRISTINA SALVATORE unimap |
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| LABORATORIO DI CARTOGRAFIA I | ICAR/06 | LABORATORI | 42 | | MARIA CRISTINA SALVATORE unimap |
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Knowledge
Acquisition of the fundamentals of natural processes occurring on the Earth's surface, in the atmosphere, and in the hydrosphere; modeling mechanisms that take place on the Earth's surface, according to their geographical distribution. Understanding of the dynamics of the Sun-Earth system and its effects on the climate system. Acquisition of the basic knowledge on cartography, on the different reference systems and knowledge of the Italian cartographic production (IGM and CTR). Acquisition of criteria and methods for reading topographic maps and applications cartometry.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology.
During the oral exam the student must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and be able to discuss the reading matter thoughtfully and with propriety of expression.
The student's ability to explain correctly the main topics presented during the course at the board will be assessed.
Methods:
- Final oral exam
- Final written exam
- Periodic written tests
Further information:
The successful completion of the written exam of Laboratory of Cartography I is the necessary condition for the access to the final exam of the course.
Periodic written tests are scheduled.
Teaching methods
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
- attending lectures
- individual study
- group work
- Laboratory work
- Practical
Attendance: Advised
Teaching methods:
Syllabus
The Sun and the solar system. Kepler and Newton laws. Planet Earth: shape, size and movements, the millennial motions of the Earth and their consequences. Earth – Moon system. The large morphostructures of the Earth. The hypsographic curve. The Earth's atmosphere. The radiation balance of the Earth-Atmosphere. The Atmospheric pressure and winds. The general circulation of the atmosphere. The humidity and precipitation. The storms and weather forecast. The sea: physico-chemical properties and movements. The water cycle. Continental waters: the waters surface currents, hydrological characteristics. The Cryosphere: limit of perennial snow, the glacial bodies, glaciers current and past extension. Climates: weather and climate, climates classification and their distribution; climates of Italy. Processes of landscape modeling: weathering, action of the water surface currents, gravity force, glaciers, wind and sea. The representation of the Earth's surface: maps and their classification.
Bibliography
STRAHLER A.N. - Geografia Fisica. Ed. Piccin, Padova.
PEREGO S. - Appunti di cartografia. Edizioni Santa Croce.
SAURO U., MENEGHEL M., BONDESAN A., CASTIGLIONI B. – Dalla carta topografica al paesaggio – Atlante ragionato. Litografia Artistica Cartografica Editore, 2011
SCHIAVI A. - Vademecum cartografico, Ed. Vita e Pensiero, Milano.
Material provided by the teacher during the course.
Further bibliography will be indicated.
Work placement
A consistent part of the course is focused on practical exercises (Cartography laboratory) regarding: reading of topographic maps, determination of map scale, distances and areas; calculation of inclination of the slopes and elevation of a point. Construction of topographic profiles, construction of longitudinal profiles of rivers. Delimitation of the river basins. Construction of hypsographic curves. Hierarchy of drainage network.
One day field experience is planned
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27
