The course contains two teaching units: Environmental Geology and Environmental Geochemistry. Environmental Geology aims to understand the importance of geological, hydrogeological and geological-technical analyses for maintaining environmental balance, through the recognition of geological processes whose effects create problems of danger and risk at an environmental and local level. The teaching unit aims to provide knowledge to examine the geological phenomena that affect the evolution of the environment and the territory and to analyse the environmental effects deriving from the implementation of engineering projects, through the identification of the relationship between natural phenomena and those influenced by anthropic activity that determine the qualitative evolution of the environment. Environmental Geochemistry aims to provide a critical knowledge of the main issues and problems relating to the abundance, distribution and mobility of chemical species in the environment (rocks, sediments, soils, waters, air, living beings). It aims also to provide technical-scientific knowledge on the characterization of the various environmental matrices, on the chemical-physical processes that characterize natural systems and on environmental contamination. These objectives are consistent with the educational objectives of the entire Degree Course. The expected learning outcomes are closely linked to the educational objectives. The students will know the composition and reactive properties of geological materials, in their various forms of aggregation (solids, liquids, solutions and gases) and will be able to recognize anthropic alterations on the chemistry of natural systems.
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ISBN10: 1264648014 | ISBN13: 9781264648016
Additional material will be provided by the instructor during the course
Programma
The course contains two teaching units: Environmental Geology and Environmental Geochemistry. Environmental Geology aims to understand the importance of geological, hydrogeological and geological-technical analyzes for maintaining environmental balance, through the recognition of geological processes whose effects create problems of danger and risk at an environmental and local level. The teaching unit aims to provide knowledge to examine the geological phenomena that affect the evolution of the environment and the territory and to analyze the environmental effects deriving from the implementation of engineering projects, through the identification of the relationship between natural phenomena and those influenced by anthropic activity that determine the qualitative evolution of the environment. Environmental Geochemistry aims to provide a critical knowledge of the main issues and problems relating to the abundance, distribution and mobility of chemical species in the environment (rocks, sediments, soils, waters, air, living beings). It aims also to provide technical-scientific knowledge on the characterization of the various environmental matrices, on the chemical-physical processes that characterize natural systems and on environmental contamination. These objectives are consistent with the educational objectives of the entire Degree Course. The expected learning outcomes are closely linked to the educational objectives. The students will know the composition and reactive properties of geological materials, in their various forms of aggregation (solids, liquids, solutions and gases) and will be able to recognize anthropic alterations on the chemistry of natural systemsTesti Adottati
Environmental Geology, James Reichard, McGrawHill editionISBN10: 1264648014 | ISBN13: 9781264648016
Additional material will be provided by the instructor during the course
Modalità Frequenza
The frequency is not mandatory but recommendedModalità Valutazione
Written exam with open-ended questions, exercises, and multiple-choice answers, oral exam
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We live in an age of global environmental changes. TCurrently, it is believed that less than 10% of Earth's terrestrial surface remains minimally or unaffected by human activity. In an era where humanity exerts control over nature, comprehending the interactions between landscapes and the anthropogenic activities that rapidly transform them is crucial. This is particularly crucial for attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and achieving land degradation neutrality by 2030.
The course aims to equip students with theoretical foundations and technical skills in applied geology, geothematic mapping, and mathematical modeling within a GIS framework, focusing on the analysis of human-environment interactions and the evaluation of geo-environmental hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities.
Programma
Applied Geology ModuleWe live in an age of global environmental changes. TCurrently, it is believed that less than 10% of Earth's terrestrial surface remains minimally or unaffected by human activity. In an era where humanity exerts control over nature, comprehending the interactions between landscapes and the anthropogenic activities that rapidly transform them is crucial. This is particularly crucial for attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and achieving land degradation neutrality by 2030.
The course aims to equip students with theoretical foundations and technical skills in applied geology, geothematic mapping, and mathematical modeling within a GIS framework, focusing on the analysis of human-environment interactions and the evaluation of geo-environmental hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities.
Testi Adottati
The instructional resources for the applied geology module will be supplied by the instructor in DOC, PDF, and PPT formats.Modalità Frequenza
Class attendance is recommended.Modalità Valutazione
Student performance will be evaluated by a written examination comprising questions and exercises.