Geology & Geochemistry
| Title | ΓΕΩΛΟΓΙΑ - ΓΕΩΧΗΜΕΙΑ / Geology & Geochemistry |
| Code | Β07 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Chemistry |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40002654 |
Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma CΗīmeías (2016-sīmera)
Registered students: 38
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VASIKOS KYKLOS | Elective Courses | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Class ID | 600124100
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Class Schedule
| Building | Σχ. Θετικών Επιστημών - νέο κτίριο - Ανατολ. πτέρυγα |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | Ε11 Γεωλογικού (359) |
| Calendar | Δευτέρα 12:00 έως 13:00 |
| Building | Σχ. Θετικών Επιστημών - νέο κτίριο - Ανατολ. πτέρυγα |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | Ε11 Γεωλογικού (359) |
| Calendar | Παρασκευή 09:00 έως 11:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600124100
- At the Website of the School: http://users.auth.gr/anestis/GEOXHMEIA_Web_5.6.12.pdf
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
This course focuses on the study of special topics of geology and geochemistry, such as:
•the importance of the geological phenomena and how they affect our lives
•the natural and mineral resources and the role they play in culture, economy and development
•the history and evolution of the Earth through the geological phenomena and fossils
•the distribution of chemical elements in the Universe and Earth
•the applications of geochemistry
•the environmental geochemistry and the relevant environmental legislation
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Geology and Water. Earthquakes. Natural disasters. Technical Projects. Renewable energy sources. Climatic conditions. Mineral Wealth. Distribution of chemical elements in the Universe. Structure and chemical composition of the Earth. Geochemical classification of the elements. Rock geochemistry. Applications of the geochemistry. Environmental geochemistry. Legislation and Environment.
Keywords
Geology, Earthquakes, Chemical composition of the Earth, Environmental geochemistry
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Lectures are conducted with the use of computers and software.
The communication with the students is achieved via e-mail and facebook.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 50 | 2 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 12 | 0.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 40 | 1.6 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project | 45 | 1.8 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
1) De Vivo, B., Belkin, H. E., Lima, Annamaria (2008). Environmental geochemistry: site characterization, data analysis and case histories. Elsevier Science, Amsterdam ; London.
2) Lollar, B. S. (2005). Environmental geochemistry. Elsevier Pergamon, Amsterdam ; Boston
3) Merkel, Broder J., Planer-Friedrich, Britta., Nordstrom, Darrell K. (2008). Groundwater Geochemistry A Practical Guide to Modeling of Natural and Contaminated Aquatic Systems. Springer, Berlin Heidelberg. 230 p. (http://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2F978-3-540-74668-3.pdf)
4) Sarkar, Dibyendu., Datta, Rupali., Hannigan, Robyn (2007). Concepts and applications in environmental geochemistry. Elsevier Science, Amsterdam ; London.
5) McSween, Harry Y., Richardson, Steven McAfee., Uhle, Maria E., Richardson, Steven McAfee (2003) Geochemistry : pathways and processes. Columbia University Press.
6) Albarede, Francis (2003) Geochemistry : an introduction. Cambridge University Press.
7) Ottonello, Giulio (1997) Principles of geochemistry. Columbia University Press.
Last Update
10-12-2016
