GEOMORPHOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY

Course objectives

Ability to analyze the cause / effect relationship between geomorphological processes and morphodynamics. Knowledge and ability to observe and recognize the landforms and their genesis. Ability to evaluate the geomorphological evolution in fluvial basins and slopes. Knowledge and ability to apply methods to evaluate natural resources. Ability to carry on field survey. Evaluation of human impact on territory. Capability of thematic maps compilation analysis. Knowledge and understanding (A): Ability to analyze the terrestrial landforms. Application capabilities (B): Knowledge and ability to create geomorphological maps and professional relationships. Ability to evaluate the geomorphological hazard in river basins and on slopes. Knowledge and ability to apply methods for the assessment natural risk. Autonomy of judgment (C): Ability to analyze the cause / effect relationships between morphodynamic processes and geomorphological instabilities. Ability to collect and analyze the data necessary to express objective opinions in an autonomous form. Communication skills (D): Ability to communicate in a rational and consequential way, adapting the language according to the cultural level of the listeners. Ability to learn (E): Develop the skills necessary to tackle subsequent studies on geomorphological dynamics with the ability to assess the consequences of erosion processes over time and space with a sufficient degree of autonomy.

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MAURIZIO DEL MONTE Lecturers' profile

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Course program
GEOMORFOLOGIA E GEOLOGIA AMBIENTALE (GEOMORPHOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY) Professor: Maurizio Del Monte, Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, II floor, room 206, ph. 06-49914920 e-mail: maurizio.delmonte@uniroma1.it Students target: 3rd year Unit Level: introductory/specialist Pre-requisites: Basic knowledge of Geology and Physical Geography Credits: 9 CFU Description of content: Geomorphology: Geomorphology and climate. Weathering. Slope processes and landforms. Runoff landforms. Fluvial processes and landforms. Karst geomorphology. Aeolian geomorphology. Glacial geomorphology. Periglacial geomorphology. Coastal processes and landforms. Structural geomorphology. Volcanic geomorphology. Geomorphological maps Environmental geology: Environmental geology and land management. Environmental resources. Resources and reserves. Renewable and nonrenewable resources. Genesis and geo location of resources. Population growth and resources. The hydrological cycle and water resources. Surface water and groundwater. Energy resources. Fossil fuels. Alternative and complementary energy resources. Environmental risk. Hazard, vulnerability and elements at risk. The vulnerability of groundwater. Seismic risk. The seismic risk in Italy. Volcanic risk. The volcanoes in Italy. Flood hazard. The risk for landslide. Beach erosion and coastal defense. Remote sensing. Geographic information systems. Geothematic maps: basic carthography and hazard and risk maps.
Books
Ciccacci S.- Atlante di Geomorfologia , Mondadori –Sapienza, Milano, 2011 Lupia Palmieri E., Parotto M.- Il Globo terrestre e la sua evoluzione – Risorse minerarie ed energetiche (Edizione blu – e-book), Zanichelli Ed., Bologna, 2014 Montgomery C.W., Environmental Geology, McGraw-Hill, 2000
Exam mode
The assessment of the knowledge acquired by the student and his / her ability to autonomous interpretation will take place through oral discussion and practical tests. The determination of the final vote will take into account: a) the logic followed in resolving the question; b) the correctness of the procedure identified; c) the adequacy of the proposed solution according to the skills that the student should have acquired; d) the use of an appropriate language. The satisfaction of the first three aspects (a, b, c) is a necessary condition for passing the exam; higher grades will be awarded to students whose tests meet all four aspects listed above.During these tests may be used thematic maps, aerial photos, technical tools.
FRANCESCA VERGARI Lecturers' profile

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Frequency
Attendance: warmly suggested.
  • Lesson code1020293
  • Academic year2024/2025
  • CourseEnvironmental Sciences
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year3rd year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDGEO/04
  • CFU9
  • Subject areaDiscipline ecologiche