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Geomorfology

Academic Year 2024/2025 - Teacher: SIMONE MINEO

Expected Learning Outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to the study of geomorphological processes related to exogenous dynamics in coastal, volcanic and karst environments. At the end of the course, students will be able to recognize, interpret and classify the main groups of landforms present in the environments covered, to analyze their evolution in the short, medium and long term.

Course Structure

Generally, teaching takes place through classroom lessons with the support of multimedia material (slides projected during lessons) and possible handouts. Practical exercises and/or field trips may also be planned.

Required Prerequisites

Knowledge of the concepts of basic physical geography, cartography (reading and interpreting topographic maps), basic chemistry.

Attendance of Lessons

Attendance to class is mandatory. Working students should refer to the University teaching regulations.

Information for students with disabilities and / or SLD:

To guarantee equal opportunities, in compliance with the laws in force, interested students can ask for a personal interview with the lecturer to plan any compensatory and / or dispensation measure, according to the didactic objectives and specific needs. It is also possible to contact the referent lecturer CInAP (Center for Active and Participatory Integration - Services for Disabilities and / or SLD) of our Department, prof. Giorgio De Guidi.

Detailed Course Content

1) Volcanic Morphology: main elementary forms due to volcanic activity; volcanic buildings; forms of erosion.

2) Coastal Morphology: the action of the sea on the coasts; marine erosion and coastal sedimentation; morphological classification of the coasts.

3) Karst Morphology: types and characteristics of soluble rocks; surface karst forms; underground cavities.

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

The learning assessment is carried out in person in oral mode, through questions on the program covered. The final grade will represent the balanced synthesis between the preparation and the synthesis, presentation and connection skills shown by the candidate during the exam; the commitment, consistency and interest shown by the student during the lectures and practical activities will also be taken into account. During the exam, it may also be required to write down any formulas studied and/or to outline some concepts freehand (e.g. sections and profiles).

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

1) What is meant by "sinkhole"?

2) What are the groups of rocks mainly affected by solution processes?

3) What is meant by "undercutting"?

4) Schematize the transverse profile of a beach.

5) List the types of volcanic edifices.

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