General Geology
0
2024-2025
01003694
Área Científica do Menor
Portuguese
English
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Elective
1st Cycle Studies
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)
NoSyllabus
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
Exam: 50.0%
Frequency: 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.