Geology with laboratory

• Understanding geological processes and their relation with the geodynamic contexts;
• Understanding the primary and the deformed geometries of rock bodies;
• Understanding criteria and methods in reconstructing 2D and 3D stratigraphic and structural data;
• Basic Knowledge of regional geology;
• Competence in using and interpreting geological maps;
• Ability in constructing 2D geometries by using surface and subsurface data and drawing geological cross-sections.

The course consists of 42 hours lectures integrated with 36 hours of practical activities dedicated to achievement of abilities in the application of the acquired knowledge.

Please, see details on arguments at the section "contents of the course"

Knowledge and skills acquired by attending the first year courses:

• Physical geology knowledge and skills
• knowledge of stratigraphic geology

   Knowledge acquired from attending second year courses:

• Petrography with laboratory

Topic 1: reconstruction and representation of 3D geometries by using mono- and bi-dimensional data (lectures 4 hrs; exercises 2 hrs) 

Topic 2: introduction to the use of geological maps and to drawing of elementary geological cross-sections (lectures 6 hrs; exercises 9 hrs)

Topic 3: the sedimentary rocks: an archive of the past surface geological processes (lectures 6 hrs; exercises 6 hrs)

Topic 4: definition, geometry and recognition of tectonic structures at different scales: relation with the global tectonics and the regional geological history (lectures 18 hrs; exercises 3 hrs)

Topic 5: basics of the geology of the central Mediterranean and geological cartograhpy of Sicily and southern Apennines (lectures 8 hrs; exercises 4 hrs)

Topic 6: drawing geological cross-sections through orogenic belts (exercises 12 hrs)

1. E) R.J. Lisle Geological Structures and Maps - Ed. Elsevier 
2. E) G. M. Bennison  - An Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps - Edward Arnold Ed.
3. E) M. Tucker - Sedimentary Rocks in the Field - Wiley 

The valutation is based on results of an oral examination on all the objects of the course

The exam, among others, consists of at least questions on the following arguments:

tectonics (faults and/or folds)

classification of sedimentary rocks

ability on using and interpreting geological maps

The exam could also include the resolution of basics geological problems, among those object of the practical activities of the course

The oral examination normally consists of:

A brief interview on one or more arguments object of the frontal activities. During the interview the student can use and comment illustrations collected within the ppt.presentations uploaded on the "Studium" archive of the Catania University.

Classification of 2 sedimentary rocks

Description and graphical reconstruction of tectonic structures

Recognition and interpretation of geological lineaments by use of geological maps