Foreign Language Geological Terminology I
| Title | ΞΕΝΟΓΛΩΣΣΗ ΓΕΩΛΟΓΙΚΗ ΟΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ Ι / Foreign Language Geological Terminology I |
| Code | NGGN 521Ε |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Vasilios Melfos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019038 |
Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma Geōlogías (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 133
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| ORYKTOLOGIA - PETROLOGIA | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| KOITASMATOLOGIA - OIKONOMIKĪ GEŌLOGIA | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| GEŌFYSIKĪ | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600285580
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Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2016-2020
- General Knowledge
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/1/600285580
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/user/view.php?id=2396&course=657
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Reference level B2 is required according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1) Understand the basic technical terminology of the science of Geology.
2) Translate and render into Greek geological texts written in English.
3) Translate and render into English geological texts written in Greek.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
1) The Earth, Geological time
2) Geological history
3) Paleontology
4) Hydrogeology
5) Glossary of Geomorphology
6) Glacial-Eolian Environments
7) Minerals
8) Rocks
9) Glossary of Seismology
10) Glossary of Geophysics
11) Atmospheric composition, Atmosphere Circulation, Atmospheric pollutants
12) Climatic system
13) Climate models
Keywords
English vocabulary, Geology, Mineralogy, Geophysics, Meteorology, Physical Geography
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
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
All class material is available in electronic form to all students through the course web page
2) The teacher communicates with students through email
3) The class evaluation is performed through the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 26 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 23 | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | 23 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 75 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written Exam with short-answer and multiple choise questions on topics taught at theory. It makes up 100% of the overall score.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
08-07-2025
