OVERVIEW

Geomorphology is the science that studies the nature, history, genesis and distribution of landforms and related surface deposits. Morphogenetic agents are defined as those phenomena that through mechanisms called morphogenetic processes give rise to the landforms. During the course, the origin and evolution of the landforms will be illustrated in relation to endogenous and exogenous genetic agents and processes, geology, climate, vegetation and relations with anthropogenic modification.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Bases for the analytical, interpretative and evolutionary study of the landforms are analyzed, with particular attention to the landforms due to the exogenous dynamic.

TEACHING METHODS

Lessons

Classroom and field exercises

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Relationship between morphology and geological structure; morphotectonics and morphoselection. Azonal geomorphology: slope modelling, fluvial and coastal evolution. Climatic geomorphology: glacial, periglacial, arid morphodynamic system. Anthropogenic geomorphology. Principles for geomorphological survey and mapping.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

• CASTIGLIONI G.B., Geomorfologia, UTET.
• DRAMIS F., OLLIER C., Genesi ed evoluzione del rilievo terrestre, Pitagora Editrice Bologna 
• PANIZZA M.,Geomorfologia, Pitagora Editrice,Bologna
• CICCACCI S., Le forme del rilievo, Arnaldo Mondadori Università
• McKNIGHT T. L., HESS D., Geografia Fisica, Piccin.
• STRAHLER A.N., Geografia Fisica, Piccin.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

PIERLUIGI BRANDOLINI (President)

FRANCESCO FACCINI

MARCO FERRARI

ANDREA MANDARINO (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

March 01, 2022

Class schedule

GEOMORPHOLOGY

EXAMS

Exam schedule