INSTRUCTORS
Lectures: | S. Lozios, Prof. H. Kranis, Assoc. Prof. E. Skourtsos, Assist. Prof K. Soukis, Assoc. Prof. E. Vassilakis, Assoc. Prof. M. Triantafyllou, Prof A. Godelitsas, Prof J. Alexopoulos, Assoc. Prof. Ap. Alexopoulos, Prof. Emeritus V. Antoniou, Laboratory Teaching Staff E. Besiou, Laboratory Teaching Staff |
Lab. Training: | S. Lozios, Prof. H. Kranis, Assoc. Prof. E. Skourtsos, Assist. Prof K. Soukis, Assoc. Prof. E. Vassilakis, Assoc. Prof. M. Triantafyllou, Prof A. Godelitsas, Prof J. Alexopoulos, Assoc. Prof. Ap. Alexopoulos, Prof. Emeritus M. Hatzaki, Assist. Prof V. Antoniou, Laboratory Teaching Staff G. Danamos, Laboratory Teaching Staff E. Andreadakis, Laboratory Technical Staff E. Kapourani, Laboratory Technical Staff D. Theocharis, Laboratory Teaching Staff I. Bantekas, Laboratory Technical Staff E. Besiou, Laboratory Teaching Staff |
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COURSE KEY ELEMENTS
LEVEL / SEMESTER: | EQF level 6; NQF of Greece level 6 / 6th |
TYPE: | Scientific Area, General Background, Skill Development |
TEACHING ACTIVITIES - HOURS/WEEK - ECTS: | Lectures, Practical exercises, Fieldwork
(*The weekly teaching hours include 9-day fieldwork training with 10-hour work per day )
2 hours of lecturing,
2 hours of practical exercises per week,
9-day fieldwork training
6 ECTS credit |
Prerequisites: | Recommended: - Υ2201 - Introduction to Geology
- Y3205 - Tectonic Geology
- Y5204 - Geology of Greece
- Y3202 - Petrology of Sedimentary Rocks
- Y3206 - Biogeosciences-Principles of Micropalaeontology
- Y5202 - Stratigraphy
- Y4201 - Petrology of Metamorphic Rocks
- Y3201 - Igneous Rocks-Magmatic Processes
- Y2204 - GIS and Introduction to Remote Sensing
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Language of instruction and Assessment: | Greek (V.S.1 English) |
Availability to Erasmus+ Students: | YES in English |
COURSE CONTENT:
A. Lectures accompanied by Practice Exercises
- GEOLOGICAL MAPPING OUTLINE (Field work and geological mapping; map and observation scales, the geological map: types and categories.
- FIELD WORK EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZATION, SAFETY AND CONDUCT (Equipment necessary for field work, topo maps, satellite images, aerial photographs; field notebook. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) issues during field work.
- THE FIELD NOTEBOOK AND THE GEOLOGICAL MAP (Field observations; structure and layout of field notebooks; types and categories of geological maps; traditional field notebook vs. tablet PC).
- THE USE OF GEOLOGICAL COMPASS (Types of compasses, settings, measurements of geological and morphological items, hits and tips, Apps, and smartphones vs traditional geological compass).
- TOPOGRAPHC MAPS AND LANDFORMS (Introduction to topography; the topographic map, relief terminology).
- FIELD RECOGNITION OF ROCK TYPES AND GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS (Rock types, formations, cartographic units).
- RECOGNITION AND MAPPING OF GEOLOGICAL BOUNDARIES (Types of geological boundaries and contacts; field-based recognition of the geometry of geological boundaries; Mapping techniques; Use of satellite and aerial imagery.
- FIELD RECOGNITION OF FAULTING STRUCTURS (Criteria of fault detection, recognition and mapping, fault kinematic criteria.
- FIELD RECOGNITION OF FOLDING STRUCTURE (Types of macro-folds; open, tight, isoclinal recumbent).
- RECOGNITION AND VISUALISATION OF STRUCTURAL DATA AND FORMS (Primary and secondary structures, visualization of structure on maps).
- FIELD SAMPLE COLLECTION (Sampling strategy, equipment, sample collection, recording, transport – safety and limitations).
- DATA EVALUATION AND COMPOSISITION OF A GEOLOGICAL MAP (data evaluation, petrographic analyses and sample determination, final synthesis, and map composition.
- MODERN (DIGITAL) TECHNOLOGY IN GEOLOGICAL MAPPING (Geographical Information Systems, Digital Map composition, digitally-assisted fieldwork).
- TECHNICAL REPORTS (City planning, technical works, environmental remediation).
B. Field course:
Ten-day Field course at Ano Doliana, Arcadia, central Peloponnese (or at Mt Hymmetos, Attica), including daily field work and roundup evening discussions and assessment (up to 10 hrs/day); field data evaluation and laboratory analyse
LEARNING ACTIVITIES - TEACHING METHODS:
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
| Activity | Student’s effort |
| Lectures | 26 hours |
| Practical exercises | 26 hours |
| Fieldwork | 80 hours |
| Unguided Study | 28 hours |
| Preparation for final Assessment | 15 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 (10%)
- Oral Examination and/or
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions and Multiple Choice Test and/or
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions
II. PRACTICE EXERCISES (10%)
- Written exam with Solving Exercises and Problems
II. FIELD EXERCISES (80%)
- Oral examination in the field and with evaluation of deliverables of required Work or Report
The evaluation criteria of the course and the participation rates are described in the student handbook.
RECOMMENDED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Suggested Bibliography:
- LOZIOS, S., SOUKIS, Κ. & ANTONIOU, V., 2015, Geological Mapping and Field Exercises, Academic textbooks (Kallipos), Hellenic Academic Libraries, 280 p. (e-book:PDF, e-pub, in Greek)[EUDOXUS code: 320091].
- BENNISON, M., G., OLVER, A., P. & MOSELEY, A., K., C., 2011, Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps, 168p., Routlege.
- COE, L. A. (editor), ARGLES, W. T., ROTHERY, A. D., SPICER, A. R., 2010, Geological Field Techniques, 323p., Wiley-Blackwell.
- FRY, N., 1997, The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks, 128p., John Wiley & Sons.
- JERAM, D. & PETFORD, N., 2011, The Field Description of Igneous Rocks (Geological Field Guide), 238p., Wiley-Blackwell.
- LISLE, J. R., BRABHAM, P., BARNES, J., 2011, Basic Geological Mapping, 217p., Wiley-Blackwell.
- Mc CLAY, K., 1991, The Mapping of Geological Structures, 168p., Wiley-Blackwell.
- TRANOS, M., 2011, Geological Mapping – Geological Maps and Geological Cross-Sections, 306 p., University Studio Press. (In Greek)
- TUCKER, E. M., 2011, Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Practical Guide (Geological Field Guide), 275p., Wiley-Blackwell.
Related Scientific Journals:
1 V.S.: Visitor Students (e.g. ERASMUS)