GEOLOGIA CON LABORATORIO 1Module MODULO DI LABORATORIO DI GEOLOGIA
Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: ROSANNA MANISCALCOExpected Learning Outcomes
The module deals with the description of sedimentary sequences and their time-space correlation on the basis of biostratigraphic, magnetostratigraphic and radiometric data. The module introduces also to reading geological maps, and drawing easy geological profiles.
Course Structure
Lessons take place mainly in classroom and slides in .ppt or .pdf format will be made available. Practicals on course contents and exercises on geological maps will be carried out. Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it. Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.
Required Prerequisites
Attendance of Lessons
Detailed Course Content
Strata and sedimentary successions. Dip and orientation of strata. Drawing a stratigraphic log. Geological map and sections.
Textbook Information
1. Sedimentary rocks in the fields. Maurice E. Tucker.
2. Notes, exercises, geological maps provided by the teachers.
| Author | Title | Publisher | Year | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice E. TuckerA cura di Piero Di Stefano | Rocce sedimentarie. Guida alla descrizione sugli affioramenti rocciosi. Ediz. illustrata | Flaccovio Dario | 2010 | 978-8877582850 |
| Maurice E. Tucker | Sedimentary Rocks in the field | Wiley | 2003 | 0-470-85123-6 |
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Field Techniques | 1 |
| 2 | Fossils in the Field | 1 |
| 3 | Graphic Logs | 1 |
| 4 | Geological maps and sections | 2 |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Learning assessment may consist of a written mid-term exam and oral final exam. Candidates may in any case participate in the final exam (written and oral) even without attending the mid-term exam. Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it. Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it. Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.
Students may ask assistance to Disability Advisory Centre CInAP https://www.unict.it/en/university/disability-advisory-centre-cinap and to Dept. delegate, prof. Giorgio De Guidi deguidi@unict.it