The geomorphological survey and mapping provides the basic knowledge and practices indispensable to support urban and land planning, design of civil and environmental engineering works, environmental impact assessment and strategic environmental assessment, cultural heritage and landscape enhancement.
The course has the educational goal to provide knowledge on geomorphological survey technique and mapping, as a basic tool: i) for the earth surface representation continuously shaped by natural/anthropic processes; ii) for land-use management and planning, with particular reference to geomorphological hazard and related risk assessment.
The attendance and participation in the training activities will allow the student to acquire general knowledge of ‘geomorphological survey and mapping’ as skills of the geologist in order to interact with other practitioners working on land planning and management with particular reference to geomorphological hazards and related risk.
In detail the student will be able to:
Geomorphology basic knowledge is required to deal effectively with the teaching content.
For the first semester, the lessons will be carried out in presence if possible, guaranteeing the attendance of the lectures also at a distance, through video recording, synchronous or asynchronous. The workshops will be organized if possible in presence, possibly with sessions. All activities in attendance will be carried out in compliance with the capacity limits of the classrooms/laboratories and the distance between students, based on the regulations in force following the COVID19 emergency.
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Teaching includes frontal lessons, classroom exercises, on-site surveying. The frontal lessons in the classroom are delivered through multimedia presentations. The classroom exercises are aimed at applying the theoretical knowledge acquired during the frontal and on-site surveying. In particular, the following are envisaged: reading and comprehension of geomorphological maps; realization of geomorphological maps from existing studies and available from scientific literature; realization of original geomorphological map obtained from on-site survey; realization of original geomorphological map in an urban environment.
The exercises on-site will be carried out mainly in the Genoese territory and aimed at the identification of the natural and modified landforms; a part of the teaching is dedicated to the recognition of the landforms of the urban landscape.
The program of the course includes the presentation and discussion of the following topics:
All slides used during the lessons and other educational materials will be available on AulaWeb at the end of each cycle of lectures/exercises in the classroom.
Some references can be found on-line, others are available from the MF&N School of Sciences Library or from the responsible lecturer; students may also use other university-level material.
Ricevimento: The reception of students will be agreed directly with the lecturer by appointment.
Ricevimento: by appointment
FRANCESCO FACCINI (President)
IVANO RELLINI
PIERLUIGI BRANDOLINI (President Substitute)
MARCO FERRARI (Substitute)
MARCO FIRPO (Substitute)
GEOMORPHOLOGICAL MAPPING AND CARTOGRAPHY
The final examination consists of a practical test and an oral test. The practical test consists in the realization of an original geomorphological map linked to an explanatory report; the choice of the map and scale must be agreed with the lecturer.
The oral exam consists in the discussion of the practical test and in the verification of the learning of the subjects treated during the teaching, as explained in the program course.
The methods for the final exam preparation and the levels of detail required will be provided during the lessons.
The practical test will verify the ability to read, understand and realize geomorphological maps.
The student should be able to link the knowledge gained during the classroom exercise activities with that provided during the frontal lessons by applying it to case studies developed during the on-site exercises.
The oral test concerns the discussion of the practical test and aims to evaluate the level of knowledge achieved, the ability to recall theoretical notions by applying them to real contexts. The ability to present the arguments and the use of correct scientific terminology are also assessed.
Regular attendance at lessons, exercises in the classroom, on site-surveying is recommended.
