Geology and elements of seismology

Learning objectives

Provide knowledge and skills in the field of basic geology and applied geology which make the student aware of the physical reality of the planet earth and of terrestrial materials (rocks and earth) and which are preparatory to the geotechnical course.

Expected follow-up results
Upon successful completion of the course, the student must be able to:

• Know and understand the principles of earth sciences, the complexity of terrestrial processes and materials-
• Ability to apply knowledge and understanding to the resolution of simple geological problems (geological sections and reading geological and hydrogeological maps) and applied geology (analysis of soils and rock masses, volcanic, seismic and hydrogeological natural hazards and impacts on groundwater resources).
• Making judgments about the limits of schematization approaches to complex natural processes
• Communication skills that allow you to collaborate effectively, sharing language and knowledge bases, with third-party professionals (such as geologists).
• Ability to learn subsequent subjects of geotechnics, territorial planning and similar.

Course content

Contents

• EARTH AND PLATE TECTONICS
• MINERALS - ROCKS - SOILS
• PRINCIPLES OF STRATIGRAPHY AND STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
• GEOLOGICAL MAPS AND GEOLOGICAL SECTIONS
• ROCK-MASSES: CHARACTERIZATION AND CLASSIFICATION
• HAZARD-VULNERABILITY-RISK-NATURAL RESOURCES: CONCEPTUAL ASPECTS
• VOLCANIC and SEISMIC HAZARD
• HYDROGEOLOGICAL DANGER (LANDSLIPS_FLOODS)
• RESOURCES: UNDERGROUND AQUIFERS AND AQUIFERS
• GEOROURCES AND USE OF GEOLOGICAL MATERIALS

Method of teaching

• frontal lessons
• practical exercises (geological sections)

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of physical geography.

Bibliography

• Applied Geology (Sappa Giuseppe) - Publisher: Città Studi.
• Principles of Applied Geology for Civil-Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences (Scesi, Papini, Gattinoni) Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. Zanichelli exclusive distribution
• teacher handouts

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam with: theoretical questions (both multiple choice and open) + exercises (geological sections)