Terrestrial Geomorphic Systems
| Title | Χερσαία Γεωμορφολογικά Συστήματα / Terrestrial Geomorphic Systems |
| Code | EPGM101 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Konstantinos Vouvalidis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600023247 |
Programme of Study: PMS Efarmosménī kai Perivallontikī Geōlogía kai Geōkíndynoi
Registered students: 2
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geōmorfologikés Diergasíes kai Geōperivállonta se Synthīkes Klimatikīs Metavlītótītas | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600272305
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Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600272305
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
•Students will be able to deeply understand the geomorphological processes that shape the Earth's relief.
•They will be able to analyze the impacts of allogenic factors, such as climate and human activities, on the morphology and dynamics of geomorphological systems.
•They will be trained in the application of quantitative methods and tools for the analysis and management of river systems, such as assessing the impacts of degradation and designing restoration measures.
•They will be able to understand the role of glaciers and periglacial phenomena in shaping the earths landscape.
• They will be able to interpret the morphology and genetic formation of karst phenomena, as well as their significance in paleoclimatic studies.
• They will be able to evaluate the impacts of climate change on geomorphological systems and propose adaptation strategies.
• They will combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications, developing field and laboratory skills, while also enhancing critical thinking and data analysis capabilities to solve complex geomorphological problems.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
Course Content (Syllabus)
•Fluvial Systems. Morphological types of riverbeds and drainage basins. Morphometric parameters of river systems. Methodological approach and tools for river management to determine the impacts of degradation, restoration, flood behavior, and protection, to optimize morphological continuity, land use, and ecological requirements, while considering the impacts of climate change.
•Glacial Systems. Types of glaciers, glacial and periglacial landforms. Glacial erosion and glacial deposits. Glacial hydrology. Mass balance. The glacial imprint on the surface relief. Climatically induced expansion and retreat of glaciers during the Quaternary.
•Karstic Systems. Surface and subsurface karst. Karst chemical dissolution and controlling factors. Cave genesis. Karst deposits – speleothems. Karst as an indicator of geomorphological evolution. Applications for environmental monitoring of caves. Karst as a climatic and paleoclimatic indicator.
Keywords
Fluvial geomorphology, glacial geomorphology, karstic geomorphology
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory 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, as well within the E-Learning platforms of the Aristotle Univ. Thessaloniki
2) The teacher communicates with students through email and Facebook
3) The teacher/class evaluation is performed by the students through the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 26 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 13 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 50 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Project | 25 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 8 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 125 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written final examination with short questions in combination to a given project and a written report. Oral examination for students with learning disabilities.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
•ΦΥΣΙΚΗ ΓΕΩΓΡΑΦΙΑ, Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 12596683, Έκδοση: 1/2011, Συγγραφείς: ΒΟΥΒΑΛΙΔΗΣ ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ, ISBN: 978-960-9495-12-7, Τύπος: Σύγγραμμα, Διαθέτης (Εκδότης): Μούργκος Ιωάννης
Additional bibliography for study
•Richard John Huggett, 2007. Fundamentals of Geomorphology, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
Last Update
16-10-2025
