Introductory Geology A
Code 289DD
Credits 6
Learning outcomes
Basic concepts of Physical Geology, Geodynamics, Sedimentary geology and the basic concepts and principles in Stratigraphy . Macroscopic description and classification of the most common igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
Introductory Geology A (6 CFU)
Obiettivi formativi in Inglese: Basic concepts of Physical Geology, Geodynamics, Sedimentary geology and the basic concepts and principles in Stratigraphy . Macroscopic description and classification of the most common igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
Syllabus:
Introductory Geology - Exogenous (6 credits)
Fossils, rocks, soil, Earth resources observation, measurement and recording - Synthesis of observations - interpretation - Investigation and hypothesis-testing - communicating findings.
Sedimentary processes, (erosion, transport, sedimentation diagenesis and weathering.) and sedimentary environments sedimentary rocks classification, Stratigraphic principles. Litho-chrono-biostratigraphy, geochronology. Elaboration of stratigraphic logs, well logs. Munsell soil chart. Hypsometry of the Earth surface, fundamental physiographic features of geologic provinces. Rock deformation and mechanical behaviour of rocks, main structures of brittle and ductile deformation drawing geological structures, natural hazards, placer deposits.
Introductory Geology A (6 CFU)
Obiettivi formativi in Inglese: Basic concepts of Physical Geology, Geodynamics, Sedimentary geology and the basic concepts and principles in Stratigraphy . Macroscopic description and classification of the most common igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
Syllabus:
Introductory Geology - Exogenous (6 credits)
Fossils, rocks, soil, Earth resources observation, measurement and recording - Synthesis of observations - interpretation - Investigation and hypothesis-testing - communicating findings.
Sedimentary processes, (erosion, transport, sedimentation diagenesis and weathering.) and sedimentary environments sedimentary rocks classification, Stratigraphic principles. Litho-chrono-biostratigraphy, geochronology. Elaboration of stratigraphic logs, well logs. Munsell soil chart. Hypsometry of the Earth surface, fundamental physiographic features of geologic provinces. Rock deformation and mechanical behaviour of rocks, main structures of brittle and ductile deformation drawing geological structures, natural hazards, placer deposits.