Semester: | 5th |
Course Type: | Elective |
Course Code: | Ε5207 |
eClass URL | ➽ |
Hours per Week | |
- Lecturing: | 2 |
- Practical/Lab Exersices: | 1 |
Total Hours of Fieldwork Exersice: | 6 |
ERASMUS: | ✔ |
ECTS: | 4 |
Teaching Units: | 3 |
Prerequisites: | - |
Expected Prior Knowlegde: | - |
This course specializes in the broader field of Geomorphology and more specifically in Karst Geomorphology within the framework of Speleology principles, which are intricately linked at a practical level. Karst Geomorphology explores the landforms associated with karstic processes and their significance in terrain formation. This course delves into the scientific and economic importance of karst geomorphs, with a particular emphasis on caves and karstic aquifers.
Introduction to the concept of karst, processes, surface forms, evolution stages; Karst processes, conditions, effects on the creation and formation of karst: lithology, stratigraphy, tectonics, eustatism, climate, paleogeography and human activities; Karst and climate zones. Global spread of karst; Karst landforms, surface and underground karst forms, correlation with stages of evolution; Principles of speleology, types of caves, speleogenesis, cave deposits, cave microclimate; Mapping methods, 3D visualization, new technologies and equipment in cave research; Cultural value of the caves. Management, protection and sustainable development (Geotourism,, legislation-studies, preliminary studies, monitoring conditions during operation).