Field Training B
| Title | ΑΣΚΗΣΕΙΣ ΥΠΑΙΘΡΟΥ Β / Field Training B |
| Code | GGN 213Υ |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Antonios Koronaios |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40002897 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600285668
|
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/1/600285668
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of field practice, students will be able to (per relevant lesson)
- correlate theoretical data and concepts to geological phenomena and formations on field
- observe and interpret geological field data
- get familiar with instruments and equipment
- collect field data
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work in teams
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. Field Practices Asvestochori and Exochi (1st Semester). The field practices take place within the framework of the Compulsory Course "Introduction to Geology". The purposes of the exercises are:
- Purpose and guidelines of fieldwork
- Topographical maps (orientation, contour lines, scale, etc.)
- Geological maps (symbols, ages, etc.)
- Rock identification. Bedding vs. schistosity
- Tectonic structures identification
- Geological compass. Geometrical elements of surfaces (strike, dip direction, dip angle)
- Erosional processes (weathering-transportation-deposition)
- Depositional facies
2. Field Practice Stratoni (1st Semester). The field practice takes place within the framework of the Compulsory Course "Mineralogy". It includes the route Thessaloniki - Stratoni, Chalkidiki - Thessaloniki. It includes a visit to the mining facilities of the company "Hellas Gold" and to the deposit area of the mine. The purposes of the exercise are:
- Macroscopic identification of minerals and rocks in the field
- Discussion on the genesis of minerals and rocks
- Collection of minerals and rocks
The mixed sulfite minerals are presented and the way of their recognition and genesis is analyzed.
3. Field Practice Chortiatis (2nd Semester). The field practice takes place within the framework of the Compulsory Course "Geography". The purposes of the exercise are:
- Use of topographic and geological map in digital and analog format (orientation, relief, morphological sections)
- Measurements of angles, distances and inclinations, with instruments such as: compass, slider, laser distance meters, theodolite, etc.
- Using GNSS (Horizontal Coordinates, Elevations).
Keywords
Introduction to Geology, Mineralogy, Geography
Educational Material Types
- Notes
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
1) All Field Practice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldwork | 60 | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 60 | 2 |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Report (Summative)
Last Update
14-04-2020
