Environmental geology and Geological Act
Module Geological Act

Academic Year 2022/2023 - Teacher: SIMONE MINEO

Expected Learning Outcomes

The "Geological regulation" class aims to provide an overview of the codes and standards regulating the different technical-professional activities of a geologist, starting from the fundamental ethical principles of the professional figure and analyzing different practical applications in the profession (e.g. drafting of a geological report, application of rules on environmental contamination, study of rockfalls, etc ...).

Course Structure

Classes will be held, from a general point of view, in person, with the help of multimedial material (slides) and/or notes. A practical exercise on the draft of a technical geological report will be carried out, which will allow students to familiarize with one of the main activities related to the development of the geologist profession

If the teaching is given in a mixed or remote way, the necessary changes may be introduced with respect to what was previously stated, in order to comply with the program envisaged and reported in the syllabus.

Required Prerequisites

Basic engineering geological and applied geophysics knowledge

Attendance of Lessons

Attendance to class is compulsory. 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) DPR 5 Giugno 2001, n. 328 professione geologo. - Regulations on the geologist profession in Italy. CNG, 21 febbraio 2019.

2) TU ambientale L. 152/06: definition of Contamination Threshold Concentration (CSC) and Risk Threshold Concentration (CSR), MISE-MISO-MISP. Site-specific risk characterization and analysis plan. Sites of National Interest (SIN). Notes on Environmental Impact Assessment (VIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (VAS).

3) Norme Tecniche Costruzioni 2018 (NTC) e Circolare applicativa 2019.

4) Decreto Crolli (D.D.G. Regione Siciliana n. 1067/2014).

5) Draft of a geological report.

6) Prezzario unico regionale per i lavori pubblici anno 2022 Regione Siciliana.

Course Planning

 SubjectsText References
1DPR 5 Giugno 2001, n. 328 professione geologo. - Norme deontologiche riguardanti l’esercizio della professione di geologo in Italia. CNG, 21 febbraio 2019. 
2TU ambientale L. 152/06: definition of Contamination Threshold Concentration (CSC) and Risk Threshold Concentration (CSR), MISE-MISO-MISP. Site-specific risk characterization and analysis plan. Sites of National Interest (SIN). Notes on Environmental Impact Assessment (VIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (VAS).
3NTC 2018
4Decreto Crolli
5Redazione di una relazione geologica
6Prezzario unico regionale per i lavori pubblici anno 2022 Regione Siciliana.

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

The exam will be carried out in person in oral mode, through questions on the program. The candidate will be required to deliver a written geological report (see "teaching methods") to be sent by e-mail to both lecturers a few days before the scheduled date for the exam. The report contents, which will be commented by the student during the final exam, represents a relevant element for the evaluation of the exam itself. Any negative evaluation of the paper by the commission does not affect the possibility of taking the exam, whose final mark will represent a balanced evaluation of preparation and synthesis, as well as presentation and connection skills shown by the candidate during the exam. The commitment, perseverance and interest shown by the student during the lectures will also be taken into account. 

Exams could also be carried out remotely, depending on the health conditions related to Covid-19, in compliance with the current University provisions.

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