Applied Geology to protection and sustainable development of territory

Educational objectives

This course describes the criteria and methods for determining the hydraulic parameters of aquifers by means of pumping tests. Provides elements to assess the effects of groundwater pumping, in steady and transient regime. Provides methods for calculating the pumping and the right use of groundwater resources. Explains the basis to assess the flow and the transport in the subsurface. A technical definition of needs for water wells project and management is developed.

Educational objectives

The general educational goals of the course, which is divided into two closely related and consequential
modules, can be traced to specific educational objectives of each module. The Numerical Cartography
module aims to provide basic knowledge for the acquisition and management of cartographic
representations of the territory and related geodatabases with specific reference to applications in the field
of Earth Sciences. The Geomatics module aims to provide students with theoretical foundations and
practical exemplifications on methods and techniques of analysis, processing, assimilation and fusion of
geographic data of different nature, but still with particular reference to applications in the field of Earth
Sciences.

Educational objectives

The general educational goals of the course, which is divided into two closely related and consequential
modules, can be traced to specific educational objectives of each module. The Numerical Cartography
module aims to provide basic knowledge for the acquisition and management of cartographic
representations of the territory and related geodatabases with specific reference to applications in the field
of Earth Sciences. The Geomatics module aims to provide students with theoretical foundations and
practical exemplifications on methods and techniques of analysis, processing, assimilation and fusion of
geographic data of different nature, but still with particular reference to applications in the field of Earth
Sciences.

Educational objectives

The general educational goals of the course, which is divided into two closely related and consequential
modules, can be traced to specific educational objectives of each module. The Numerical Cartography
module aims to provide basic knowledge for the acquisition and management of cartographic
representations of the territory and related geodatabases with specific reference to applications in the field
of Earth Sciences. The Geomatics module aims to provide students with theoretical foundations and
practical exemplifications on methods and techniques of analysis, processing, assimilation and fusion of
geographic data of different nature, but still with particular reference to applications in the field of Earth
Sciences.

Educational objectives

Educational Objectives: The course aims to provide students with the
fundamental principles and methods related to the most common geophysical
survey techniques in the fields of Applied and Environmental Geology.
Applications encompass various areas including engineering, hydrogeology,
pollution, seismicity, instability, water and geothermal resource utilization, etc.

Specific Objectives
 To understand the theoretical principles, data acquisition procedures,
and interpretation techniques of geophysical methods widely used in
subsurface exploration for geological, environmental, and engineering
purposes.
 To be able to assess the most suitable survey techniques for specific
problems in applied geology, with particular emphasis on modeling
subsurface behavior as a physical system and evaluating the risks
associated with the soil and groundwater domain (seismic and
hydrogeological risk, pollution, structural instability, water, and
geothermal resource utilization, etc.).
 To comprehend the fields and limitations of geophysical surveys, in
order to evaluate the choice of a geophysical investigation methodology
based on the investigation objective and the reliability of the results.
 To effectively communicate the results of geophysical surveys for
dissemination and interaction with other professional disciplines.

Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to analyze and interpret
geophysical data as a first approximation for various environmental, territorial,
and Near Surface issues.

Educational objectives

Educational goals:
Acquisition of competence in understanding the cause-effect relationships responsible for the stress-strain relations of geomaterials (in particular soils and rocks) through the use of elementary or combined mechanical behavior laws.
Acquisition of the basic principles of soil mechanics in order to predict the behavior of this type of rock in relation to boundary variations.

Educational objectives

GEOTECHNICAL SURVEY
Educational goals: Main goal of the class is to give technical basic skills for correct and thorough planning of engineering geological survey and investigations and basic elements and criteria of engineering geological mapping, also by means of field training and software practice.

Learning ouctomes: Capability of classifying soils and rocks by means of field procedures. Capability to transfer technical data to geological models, in order to produce engineering-geological models calibrated for specific purposes

GEOMORPHOLOGICAL SURVEY
Educational goals: Knowledge of the topics of Geomorphology that have a direct relationship with the sustainable use and protection of the territory. Knowledge of the methods and tools of Geomorphology for a correct management of the main territorial problems. Knowledge of the fundamental principles of geomorphological survey and the criteria for the landforms cartographic representation. Ability to identify the geomorphological units through the analysis of field and remote observations; ability to create geomorphological maps.

Learning ouctomes: Students will have acquired the main geomorphological investigation methodologies. They will be able to interpret optical satellite and aerial images and recognize landforms in the field and using remote sensing imagery, and to provide space-time correlations finalized to reconstructed the geomorphological evolution of the physical landscape. They will also be able to read and interpret geomorphological maps at different scales and with different types of legends. They will then be able to create geomorphological maps in a GIS environment at different scales, depending on their purpose.

Educational objectives

GEOTECHNICAL SURVEY
Educational goals: Main goal of the class is to give technical basic skills for correct and thorough planning of engineering geological survey and investigations and basic elements and criteria of engineering geological mapping, also by means of field training and software practice.

Learning ouctomes: Capability of classifying soils and rocks by means of field procedures. Capability to transfer technical data to geological models, in order to produce engineering-geological models calibrated for specific purposes

GEOMORPHOLOGICAL SURVEY
Educational goals: Knowledge of the topics of Geomorphology that have a direct relationship with the sustainable use and protection of the territory. Knowledge of the methods and tools of Geomorphology for a correct management of the main territorial problems. Knowledge of the fundamental principles of geomorphological survey and the criteria for the landforms cartographic representation. Ability to identify the geomorphological units through the analysis of field and remote observations; ability to create geomorphological maps.

Learning ouctomes: Students will have acquired the main geomorphological investigation methodologies. They will be able to interpret optical satellite and aerial images and recognize landforms in the field and using remote sensing imagery, and to provide space-time correlations finalized to reconstructed the geomorphological evolution of the physical landscape. They will also be able to read and interpret geomorphological maps at different scales and with different types of legends. They will then be able to create geomorphological maps in a GIS environment at different scales, depending on their purpose.

Educational objectives

GEOTECHNICAL SURVEY
Educational goals: Main goal of the class is to give technical basic skills for correct and thorough planning of engineering geological survey and investigations and basic elements and criteria of engineering geological mapping, also by means of field training and software practice.

Learning ouctomes: Capability of classifying soils and rocks by means of field procedures. Capability to transfer technical data to geological models, in order to produce engineering-geological models calibrated for specific purposes

GEOMORPHOLOGICAL SURVEY
Educational goals: Knowledge of the topics of Geomorphology that have a direct relationship with the sustainable use and protection of the territory. Knowledge of the methods and tools of Geomorphology for a correct management of the main territorial problems. Knowledge of the fundamental principles of geomorphological survey and the criteria for the landforms cartographic representation. Ability to identify the geomorphological units through the analysis of field and remote observations; ability to create geomorphological maps.

Learning ouctomes: Students will have acquired the main geomorphological investigation methodologies. They will be able to interpret optical satellite and aerial images and recognize landforms in the field and using remote sensing imagery, and to provide space-time correlations finalized to reconstructed the geomorphological evolution of the physical landscape. They will also be able to read and interpret geomorphological maps at different scales and with different types of legends. They will then be able to create geomorphological maps in a GIS environment at different scales, depending on their purpose.

Educational objectives

Each student may choose among the courses at La Sapienza University any combination of courses up to 12 credits, provided that the chosen courses are approved by the CAD

Educational objectives

Geological Sustainability
This course analyses the sustainability concept, and its three pillars of environmental, economic and social sustainability. The evalution of the applicability of SDGs in geological topics, the role of social components and final users, the relationships among sustainability and geological risks, as the sustainable use of natural resources will be investigated in a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary view.

Social Sustainability
The module aims to introduce the concept of sustainability starting from the social dimension in order to define its integration with the environmental and economic dimensions. In particular, through a redefinition of traditional paradigms for interpreting society, the concepts of equality, equity and inclusion will be presented in relation to fundamental rights on and within the territory. In a second phase, the module will be dedicated to analysing strategies for promoting social inclusion, ensuring that all voices, including those of vulnerable communities, are heard in decision-making processes relating to land use. The study of participatory governance models involving local communities in territorial planning and management will provide an in-depth understanding of intergenerational equity processes (exploring how current decisions affect future generations and promoting practices that ensure the equitable use of resources) and identify the skills needed to monitor and evaluate the social impact of land management policies and practices.

Educational objectives

Geological Sustainability
This course analyses the sustainability concept, and its three pillars of environmental, economic and social sustainability. The evalution of the applicability of SDGs in geological topics, the role of social components and final users, the relationships among sustainability and geological risks, as the sustainable use of natural resources will be investigated in a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary view.

Social Sustainability
The module aims to introduce the concept of sustainability starting from the social dimension in order to define its integration with the environmental and economic dimensions. In particular, through a redefinition of traditional paradigms for interpreting society, the concepts of equality, equity and inclusion will be presented in relation to fundamental rights on and within the territory. In a second phase, the module will be dedicated to analysing strategies for promoting social inclusion, ensuring that all voices, including those of vulnerable communities, are heard in decision-making processes relating to land use. The study of participatory governance models involving local communities in territorial planning and management will provide an in-depth understanding of intergenerational equity processes (exploring how current decisions affect future generations and promoting practices that ensure the equitable use of resources) and identify the skills needed to monitor and evaluate the social impact of land management policies and practices.

Educational objectives

Geological Sustainability
This course analyses the sustainability concept, and its three pillars of environmental, economic and social sustainability. The evalution of the applicability of SDGs in geological topics, the role of social components and final users, the relationships among sustainability and geological risks, as the sustainable use of natural resources will be investigated in a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary view.

Social Sustainability
The module aims to introduce the concept of sustainability starting from the social dimension in order to define its integration with the environmental and economic dimensions. In particular, through a redefinition of traditional paradigms for interpreting society, the concepts of equality, equity and inclusion will be presented in relation to fundamental rights on and within the territory. In a second phase, the module will be dedicated to analysing strategies for promoting social inclusion, ensuring that all voices, including those of vulnerable communities, are heard in decision-making processes relating to land use. The study of participatory governance models involving local communities in territorial planning and management will provide an in-depth understanding of intergenerational equity processes (exploring how current decisions affect future generations and promoting practices that ensure the equitable use of resources) and identify the skills needed to monitor and evaluate the social impact of land management policies and practices.

Educational objectives

Each student may choose among the courses at La Sapienza University any combination of courses up to 12 credits, provided that the chosen courses are approved by the CAD

Educational objectives

The student will attend about one month of external traineeship in professional offices related to applied geology, public and private agencies having geological application activities, consultant companies dealing with environmental-geological studies, as in research bodies and specialized laboratories related to topics of the MSc

Educational objectives

To acquire a robust methodology to dealt with engineering-geological case histories