Speleology
| Title | ΣΠΗΛΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Speleology |
| Code | NGGE 632E |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Konstantinos Vouvalidis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019059 |
Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma Geōlogías (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 55
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| TEKTONIKĪ GEŌLOGIA KAI STRŌMATOGRAFIA | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| EFARMOSMENĪ GEŌLOGIA | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| ORYKTOLOGIA - PETROLOGIA | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| PERIVALLONTIKĪ GEŌGRAFIA | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600215538
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Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600215538
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
1) Understand the Speleology
2) Recognize the natural processes that create and shape the caves
3) Understand the principles of Speleology and apply basic Speleological Research methods
4) To achieve the interconnection of theoretical knowledge with the protection and development of caves
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Speleogenesis in carbonate and non-carbonate rocks.
Hydrologic, lithologic, tectonic and geomorphic control in speleogenesis.
Cave morphology.
Cave classification.
Cave deposits, classic sediments, chemical sediments, ice.
Cave geochemistry.
Cave climate and paleoclimate.
Cave paleontology.
Protection and exploitation of caves.
The caves of Greece.
Keywords
Caves, Speleogenesis, Speleothems
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
1) All class material is available in electronic form to all students through the course web page
2) The teacher communicates with students through email and Facebook
3) The class evaluation is performed through the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 52 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 20 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 75 |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Περιβαλλοντική Καρστική Γεωμορφολογία, Μιλιάνα Γκολούμποβιτς Δεληγιάννη, Εκδοτικός Όμιλος ΙΩΝ
Additional bibliography for study
Σημειώσεις διδάσκοντα
Last Update
09-03-2020
