ECTS - University of Pisa
Scheda programma d'esame
GEOLOGY II
CHIARA MONTOMOLI
Academic year2016/17
CourseGEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Code010DD
Credits12
PeriodSemester 1 & 2
LanguageItalian

ModulesAreaTypeHoursTeacher(s)
GEOLOGIA II MODULO IGEO/03LEZIONI54
CHIARA MONTOMOLI unimap
GEOLOGIA II MODULO IIGEO/03LEZIONI56
MICHELE MARRONI unimap
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student who successfully completes the course will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of the main issues related to structural geology and tectonics. Students are expected to acquire: - knowledge of principles of stress and strain - ability in recognition and classification of main structural elements (faults, folds, folds interference patterns, foliation, lineation, shear zones and kinematic indicators) - ability in compiling stereographic projections of main structural elements and their statistical processing - knowledge of the main structures of the earth surface in divergent and convergent settings - knowledge of the main geodynamic processes - knowledge of the regional geology of Alps and Apennines
Assessment criteria of knowledge
The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology.

Methods:

  • Final oral exam
Teaching methods

Delivery: face to face

Learning activities:

  • attending lectures
  • preparation of oral/written report
  • participation in discussions
  • individual study
  • Bibliography search
  • Practical

Attendance: Advised

Teaching methods:

  • Lectures
  • laboratory
  • Other
Syllabus
The course will give to the students the main fundamental notions of structural geology and tectonics. The first part of the course will deal with the principals of stress and strain and their relations with geological structures. Recognition and classification of main strutural elements will be approached (Fault, folds, foliation, lineation, shear zone and kinematic indicators). The second part of the course will deal with the main geodynamic processes in the divergent and convergent settings and the resulting lithospheric structures. The main stratigraphical and tectonic features of the Alpine and Apennine belt will be approached.
Bibliography
Recommended reading includes H. Fossen "Structural geology" further bibliography will be indicated
Work placement
Pratical lessons in the classroom for stereographic projections of structural elements Pratical lessons in the field at the end of the course
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27