INSTRUCTORS
Lectures: | K. Soukis, Assoc. Prof. E. Skourtsos, Assist. Prof |
Lab. Training: | E. Skourtsos, Assist. Prof K. Soukis, Assoc. Prof. D. Theocharis, Laboratory Teaching Staff I. Bantekas, Laboratory Technical Staff G. Danamos, Laboratory Teaching Staff C. Filis, Laboratory Teaching Staff |
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COURSE KEY ELEMENTS
LEVEL / SEMESTER: | EQF level 6; NQF of Greece level 6 / 5th |
TYPE: | Scientific Area, General Background, Skill Development |
TEACHING ACTIVITIES - HOURS/WEEK - ECTS: | Lectures, Practical exercises, Fieldwork
3 hours of lecturing,
4 hours of practical exercises per week,
6 ECTS credit |
Prerequisites: | Υ3205 - Tectonic Geology (recommended) |
Language of instruction and Assessment: | Greek (V.S.1 English) |
Availability to Erasmus+ Students: | YES in English |
COURSE CONTENT:
A. Lectures
- INTRODUCTION TO THE GEOTECTONIC FRAME OF GREECE. Greece within the alpine orogenic system of Tethys. Organization and evolution of the alpine system of Tethys. Orogenetic mechanisms – shallow and deep geodynamic phenomena.
- THE HELLENIC ARC. The current geodynamic -geotectonic regime in the Hellenic arc.
- POST_ALPINE AND MOLASSIC SEDIMENTS OF GREECE (Mollasic formations, age and evolution. Post-alpine basins and formations).
- THE HELLENIDES Alpine and Pre-alpine formations of the Hellenic Arc. Description of Tectonostratigraphic domains and geotectonic units of Greece.
- SYNTHESIS. Models of Paleogeographical Organization of the Greeks. Orogenic circles. Orogenetic evolution of the Hellenides.Basic concepts and methods.
B. Practice Exercises
- PART A: A Geological formations, geotectonic units, stratigraphic and tectonic structures. Stratigraphic columns. Construction of geological cross-section in excerpts of geological maps of 1: 50,000 IGME. Geotectonic evolution.
- PART B: Construction of geological cross-section and stratigraphic columns on 1: 50,000 scale maps of the Geological Survey of Greece.
C. Fieldwork exercises
Field Exercises (Outdoor): TWO SINGLE-DAY FIELD EXERCISES in selected areas of Greece: Geological Formations, Geotectonic Units, Structures, and Evolution
LEARNING ACTIVITIES - TEACHING METHODS:
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
| Activity | Student’s effort |
| Lectures | 39 hours |
| Pracical exercises | 52 hours |
| Fieldwork | 20 hours |
| Unguided Study | 19 hours |
| Preparation for final Assessment | 20 hours |
| Total student effort | 150 hours |
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
The assessment process is conducted in Greek (there is the possibility of examination in English for Erasmus students), either with progressive exams in separate sections of the course content or with the final examination of the entire course material which includes:
I. LECTURES (50%)
- Oral exams or
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions and Multiple Choice Test and/or
II. PRACTICE EXERCISES (40%)
- Written exam with Solving Exercises and Problems
II. FIELD EXERCISES (10%)
- Oral examination in the field and with evaluation of required Report or Essay
The evaluation criteria of the course and the participation rates are described in the student handbook
RECOMMENDED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Texts in Greek:
- Papanikolaou D.J., (2015) The Geology of Greece, 443pp Patakis Publications
- Mountrakis D.M., (2010), Geology and Geotectonic evolution of Greece, University Studio Press, 373 pp.
- Katsikatsos, G.,. 1992. Geology of Greece, Papasotiriou Publications, 451 pp.
Suggested Bibliography:
Related Scientific Journals:
1 V.S.: Visitor Students (e.g. ERASMUS)