The course provides the geologic and petrographic fundamental knowledge.
The course provides the basic knowledge on Earth’s dynamics and on the following main themes: tectonics, magmatism, metamorphism, sedimentation, lithostratigraphy in the various geodynamic environments. The course also provides the necessary practical background for recognition of the main tectonic and sedimentary structures in the field and for rock recognition and classification.
Frontal lessons and fieldwork.
The Concept of Geologic Time and the GTS. Rock cycle. Wilson cycle. Introduction to the sedimentary processes and sedimentary rocks. The Udden-Wentworth scales. Sedimentary rocks classification. Sedimentation surfaces, beds and laminae. Introduction to sedimentary structures. Deposition, accomodation space and subsidence. Walther law, facies, facies boundaries and associations. Unconformities. Transgression and regression. The laws of stratigraphy. Stratigraphic sections: types, measurement and description, lithostratigraphic correlation, stratigraphic cross section and fence diagrams. Formal Units. Introduction to nonmarine, transitional, and marine depositional environments. Exercises and field trip practice.
Educational materials (.pdf files available on AulaWeb).
Further reading:
S.Marshak (2004) - La terra, ritratto di un pianeta. Zanichelli G. Nichols (2009) - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (second Edition). Wiley-Blackwell J. Grotzinger & T.H. Jordan (2016) - Capire la Terra. Zanichelli D.R. Prothero (1990) - Interpreting the stratigraphic record. W.H. Freeman & Company M.E. Tucker (1996) - Rocce sedimentarie Guida alla descrizione sugli affioramenti rocciosi. Dario Flaccovio Editore M.E. Tucker (2010) - Geologia del sedimentario. Dario Flaccovio Editore
Ricevimento: By appointment.
LAURA FEDERICO (President)
MICHELE PIAZZA (President)
ANTONINO BRIGUGLIO
GIOVANNI CAPPONI
LAURA CRISPINI
FRANCO ELTER
MARCO SCAMBELLURI
GEOLOGY 1 (MODULE 2)
One written and one oral exam.
One written and one oral exam for the two modules.
The frequency is strongly recommended.
