Thematic mapping in geosciences

Recommended Prerequisites

Basic formation in geosciences that allows to distinguish different structures and geological materials in the field. Knowledge of field geology and cartography techniques.

Teaching Methods

Lectures on the preparation of field activities.

Development of intensive field activities in small groups, applying techniques of positioning and measurement of geological data with description of the compositional and structural characteristics of outcropping units.

Carrying out exercises cartography of processes and geological resources for detailed scales.

Representation and treatment of geographic and directional data with specific software.

Classes to support the preparation of reports and presentations and discussion of the materials created

Learning Outcomes

1. Performing cartography of geological themes autonomously in new contexts for the student

2. Acquisition of skills in analysis and synthesis of field data with geological significance

3. Improvement of representation techniques and adequate transmission of information in the form of thematic maps, reports and summary communications on cartography.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Identification of geological objects in the field and their interpretation in terms of geological processes and resources

Preliminary exercises to map geological objects, processes and resources

Application of specific software for the analysis, representation and interpretation of geological data

Creation of thematic charts, reports and summary communications on geological data

Discussion of cartography works.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 50.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 50.0%

Bibliography

Barnes, J.W. (2005) – Basic Geological Mapping. Geological Society of London. The Geological Field Guide Series.

Coe, A.L., (2010) – Geological Field Techniques, Wiley-Blackwell, 310p.

Compton, R.R. (1985) – Geology in the field. John Wiley & Sons, 398p.

Powell, D. (1992) – Interpretation of geological structures through maps. An Introductory practical manual. Longman Scientific & Technical.176p.