Introduction to Geology
| Title | ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ ΣΤΗ ΓΕΩΛΟΓΙΑ / Introduction to Geology |
| Code | GGG 105Y |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Alexandros Chatzipetros |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001732 |
| Academic Year | 2026 – 2027 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Class ID | 600305276
|
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/1/600305276
- At the Website of the School: www.geo.auth.gr/courses/ggg/ggg105y/
- eLearning (Moodle): elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=3806
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
After completion of this cours, students will be able to:
• Understand the fundamental principles of Geology and relevant scientific fields.
• Understand the interaction and interdependence of the geological phenomena.
• Learn fundamental definitions and principles of General Geology.
• Learning the use of basic geological field equipment (geological compass, geological hammer, etc).
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The main objects of this course are:
- History of Geology.
- Branches of Geology
- Methods of geological research
- Earthquakes and Earth's interior.
- The age of the Earth
- Rocks and minerals.
- Erosional processes.
- The rock circle.
- Tectonic structures: faults, joints and folds.
- Dating geological events
- Orogenetic processes.
- Lithospheric plate theory.
- Geological systems.
- Earth sciences.
- Earth as a system.
Keywords
Geology, Stratigraphy, Structural Geology, Paleontology, Lithospheric Plates
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Multimedia
- 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
2) The teacher communicates with students through email and social media
3) A digital class based on Moodle platform has been created.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 97 | 3.2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Laboratory Work | 50 | 1.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Γεωσύστημα Γαία
Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 77118093
Έκδοση: 1/2018
Συγγραφείς: Παυλίδης Σπύρος, Χατζηπέτρος Αλέξανδρος
ISBN: 9786185012359
Τύπος: Σύγγραμμα
Διαθέτης (Εκδότης): LIBERAL BOOKS ΜΟΝΟΠΡΟΣΩΠΗ ΕΠΕ
Γεωλογία: Αρχές και Εφαρμογές
Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 2976
Έκδοση: 1/2000
Συγγραφείς: Δούτσος Θεόδωρος
ISBN: 9607901215
Τύπος: Σύγγραμμα
Διαθέτης (Εκδότης): ΔΙΑΔΡΟΜΕΣ ΜΟΝΟΠΡΟΣΩΠΗ ΕΠΕ
Last Update
03-06-2021
