Academic year2016/17
CourseGEOSCIENCES AND GEOTECHNOLOGIES
Code137DD
Credits6
PeriodSemester 2
LanguageItalian
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) |
| GEOMORFOLOGIA APPLICATA | GEO/04 | LEZIONI | 64 | |
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Knowledge
Students are expected to acquire: knowledge of the main fields of application of Geomorphology, ability to analyze geomorphologic systems in terms of resisting and driving forces; capability of recognizing and interpreting the main processes of geomorphologic hazard; ability to apply geomorphologic survey techniques for the study of environmental dynamics, for land-use planning and management, for the definition of natural hazard, ability to quantitatively use and evaluate geomorphological data with numerical, statistical and cartographical methods; ability to analyze relationships between physical and human aspects of environments and landscapes for the evaluation of the environmental impact of human activity; ability to synthesize and communicate mainstream scientific findings by writing essays and by discussion in a small group tutorial format.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
During the oral exam the student must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material. The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology.
Methods:
- Final oral exam
- Laboratory practical
Further information:
Laboratory practical and field activity will be discussed during final oral examination.
Teaching methods
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
- attending lectures
- individual study
- group work
- Laboratory work
- Practical
- Other
Attendance: Advised
Teaching methods:
Syllabus
The course provides a training in applied geomorphological skills directly relevant to work in the earth sciences, environmental management and consultancy sectors. It covers state-of-the-art imaging, monitoring and modelling of landforms and earth-surface processes. Particular attention is devoted to invetigate the reaction of geomorphologic systems to environmental and anthropic solecitations. Climate, environmental, and global changes will be focused through the analysis of paleoclimatic and paleoenvironmental archives with examples from key sites from different morphoclimatic systems. Dendrochronological tecniques will be applied to geomorphology (Dendrogeomorphology) through significant case studies. Geomorphologic survey techniques and geomorphological mapping will be applied for the study of environmental dynamics, for land-use planning and management, for the definition of natural hazard. Case studies will be directly Carrara Marble Basins, Coastal Plains in Tuscany, Alps).
Bibliography
Panizza M., 1995 - Geomorfologia applicata. La Nuova Italia Scientifica.
Panizza M., 2005 - Manuale di Geomorfologia Applicata. Franco Angeli Ed.
Cooke R.U. e Doornkamp J.C., 1990 - Geomorphology in environmental management. Clarendon Press, Oxford.
Selby, M.J. 1985 - Hillslope materials and processes. Clarendon Press - Oxford
Further bibliography on specific topics will be indicated and furnished during the course.
Work placement
The course provides practical activity which mainly consists in the interpretation of aerial photographs through the stereoscopic vision (3D). Field activity will be conducted in Northern Apennines, Apuan Alps, Carrara Marble Basins, Coastal Plains in Tuscany, and on the Alps (3-4 dayly excursions and five days camp at the end of the course).
Addional work placement on remote sensing, photointerpretation, GIS elaboration, shallow drillings, sedimentary training, and Dendrochronological training can be eventually planned after the course for developing dissertation topics.
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