Field Geological Mapping
| Title | ΧΑΡΤΟΓΡΑΦΗΣΕΙΣ ΥΠΑΙΘΡΟΥ / Field Geological Mapping |
| Code | NGGG 830E |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Markos Tranos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019094 |
Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma Geōlogías (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| TEKTONIKĪ GEŌLOGIA KAI STRŌMATOGRAFIA | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600215562
|
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/1/600215562
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=12667
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
•Understanding the purpose of geological mapping and the importance of integrated approach to field geological problems
•Grasping the entirety of the geological processes that affect the geological structure of an area through time.
•Associating data and field observations to the broader geotectonic framework
•Applying new technologies in geological mapping and in the presentation of its results
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
Course Content (Syllabus)
•Types of special geological mapping
•Principles of large-scale geological mapping
•Tectostratigraphy based on geological mapping
•Identification of geological and tectonic structures in geological maps
•Construction of detailed geological cross sections
•Contribution of geological maps in understanding the geotectonic structure and evolution
•Technical specifications of geological mapping studies
•Methods of digital field mapping
•Large-scale field mapping of a specific area
•Preparation of a digital geological map and drafting its accompanying technical report
Keywords
Field mapping, digital chartography, geotectonics, tectonostratigraphy
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- 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, e-learning platform and social media
3) The class evaluation is performed through the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 26 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 39 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Fieldwork | 40 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 17 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 125 |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Ηλεκτρονική Εξέταση και υποβολή εργασιών μέσω πλατφόρμας elearning
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Γεωλογικές χαρτογραφήσεις. Γεωλογικοί χάρτες και τομές
Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 12831175
Έκδοση: 1η έκδ./2011
Συγγραφείς: Μάρκος Δ. Τρανός
ISBN: 978-960-12-2040-6
Τύπος: Σύγγραμμα
Διαθέτης (Εκδότης): UNIVERSITY STUDIO PRESS - ΑΝΩΝΥΜΟΣ ΕΤΑΙΡΙΑ ΓΡΑΦΙΚΩΝ ΤΕΧΝΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΕΚΔΟΣΕΩΝ
Additional bibliography for study
Σημειώσεις διδάσκοντα
Last Update
10-03-2020
