General Geology

Recommended Prerequisites

High School classes of Geology (10th, 11th and 12th years).

Teaching Methods

Theoretical: lectures with theoretical contents based in audiovisual supports with participation of the classroom for discussion of ideas and theme.

Practical: application of theoretical knowledge to practical problems through the resolution of  elemental exercises based in geologic maps and sections.

Fieldwork: students will be present in two filed-trips with emphasis to the observation of minerals, rocks, structures and geologic units.

Tutorial support: Teaching help answering questions, and support on the resolution of exercises and  preparation of  examinations.

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to provide to the 1st grade student a generalist introduction to Geological Sciences and its main scientific areas. Special emphasis will be give to a diversity of subjects related with the knewledge of Earth's and Life's dynamics and history, as well as to the relevance of Geology in modern civilization.

Skills to develop:

Instrumental: competence in analysis and synthesis, skills to solve problems, competence in oral and written communication, computer knowledge concerning the scope of the study.

Personal: competence in critical thinking and competence in working in interdisciplinary teams.

Systemic: competence in applying theoretical knowledge in practice, competence in planning and managing, concern for quality, competence in autonomous learning.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

I. Introduction; II. Origin of earth and life; III. Earth's system internal and external dynamics; IV. Seismic activity; V. Igneous and volcanic activity; VI. Weathering, erosion and sedimentation; VII. Metamorphism and deformation of rocks; VIII. Continental drift and plate tectonics; IX. The geological record and the history of earth.     

Head Lecturer(s)

Luís Vítor da Fonseca Pinto Duarte

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Frequency: 50.0%
Exam: 50.0%

Bibliography

Press, F., Siever, R., Grotzinger, J. e Jordan, T.H. (2003) - Understanding Earth. 4th ed. Freeman and Company, USA.

Plummer, C. C. & Mcgeary, D. (1996) - Physical Geology. Edição de Web Publishers.

Skinner, B. J. & Porter, S. C. (1995) - The Dynamic Earth. John Wiley & Sons, UK.

Castilho, A. (1995) - Cartas topográficas e geológicas. Uma introdução ao seu estudo. Coimbra.

Regêncio Macedo & Bernardo de Sousa (1986) - Leitura e Interpretação de cartas geológicas. Coimbra.