CODE | 80251 |
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ACADEMIC YEAR | 2022/2023 |
CREDITS |
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SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR | GEO/03 |
LANGUAGE | Italian |
TEACHING LOCATION |
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SEMESTER | 2° Semester |
PREREQUISITES |
Prerequisites
You can take the exam for this unit if you passed the following exam(s):
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MODULES | This unit is a module of: |
TEACHING MATERIALS | AULAWEB |
The course provides the basic instruments for reading and interpretation of the geological maps. The course aims also to train the students in the construction of geologic cross-sections across any fundamental geological structure. The course includes lectures, readings, and a cross-section exercises.
The attendance and participation to the planned educational activities, will provide students the basic knowledge of geological maps and geological cross-sections.
In detail, the student will be able to:
Frontal teaching classes, practicals and tutorials.
Please refer to AulaWeb for further informations about the measures for the prevention and management of the epidemiological emergency caused by Covid-19
The course syllabus includes presentation and discussion of the following main topics:
- Geological maps: history and uses of geological maps, cartography and geologic maps, printed and digital geological maps - Attitude, true dip and apparent dip, thickness, shape of geologic objects and their representations on a map – Structure Contour line and their use – Representation of surfaces on maps - Three-point problems - Types of geological surfaces - Basic geometrical features of geological surfaces and structures (i.e.; limits, folds, faults) - Overlapping and juxtaposition relationships, heteropy and unconformity - Cross-cutting relations - Representation and interpretation of 3D geological forms on maps – Elements of a geological maps - Reading and interpretation of a geological map – main rules and methods for making geological cross-sections – Practical exercises for making a geological cross-section - Practical field exercises
Slides and exercises proposed during the lessons will be available on AulaWeb at the end of each cycle of lessons / laboratory exercises. National and international geological maps that are available online .
The suggested books are referred to as supporting texts, but students can still use other university level texts. Some textbooks recommended:
Bennison G.M., Moseley K.A .Geological structure & maps. 7th edition Hodder 2003. - Bolton T. Geological Maps. Their solutions and interpretation Cambridge - University Press (1989). - Lisle R.J. Geological structures and maps. A practical guide - Pergamon Press 2003. - Simpson B. Lettura delle carte geologiche - Dario Flaccovio Ed. 2003, 107 pp.- Ragan D.M. Structural geology: an introduction to geometrical techniques. Cambridge University Press - Rowland S.M. Structural analysis and synthesis : a laboratory course in structural geology - Blackwell Sc. Publ.
Office hours: Contact Prof. Laura Crispini via e-mail (laura.crispini@unige.it) to arrange an appointment.
LAURA CRISPINI (President)
LAURA FEDERICO
FRANCO ELTER (President Substitute)
PAOLA CIANFARRA (Substitute)
For lessons start and timetable please go to the following link: https://easyacademy.unige.it/portalestudenti/
The exam in Module 2 consists of a written and an oral part. The final exam is the integration of tests of the two modules of the Course.
Written Examination: realization of 2 geological cross-sections on geological maps illustrated during the course. To pass with success the examination the vote has to be at least 18/30 for each section.
Oral Examination: questions on the main arguments explained during the course, reading and discussion of geological maps. The oral test can be taken after passing the written test of Module 2.
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At the end of the course the student is expected to have acquired the appropriate knowledge and concepts for reading and interpreting geological maps and realize basic geologic cross-sections.
The verification is made with practical excercises during the classes and with the written examinations using first elementary geological maps and then other geological maps of the national geological service.
The ability of the student to discuss properly the arguments related to the interpretation of geological maps and the use of an appropriate terminology will also be evaluated.
Date | Time | Location | Type | Notes |
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16/01/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Orale | |
16/01/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
16/01/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Scritto + Orale | |
08/02/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Orale | |
08/02/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
08/02/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Scritto + Orale | |
16/06/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Scritto + Orale | |
30/06/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
30/06/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Scritto + Orale | |
30/06/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Orale | |
12/07/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Scritto + Orale | |
04/09/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
04/09/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Orale | |
04/09/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Scritto + Orale | |
19/09/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Scritto + Orale | |
19/09/2023 | 08:30 | GENOVA | Compitino |
Although attending the module is not mandatory, it is very important and highly recommended to join both classes and practical activities.