Interpretation and Analysis of Geological Maps

Posted in Eighth-Semester

School

Natural Sciences

Academic Unit

Geology Department

Level of Studies

Undergraduate

Course Code

GEO_810E

Εξάμηνο σπουδών

8^ο

Course Title

Interpretation and Analysis of Geological Maps

Independent Teaching Activities

Lectures, laboratory work and tutorial work

Weekly Teaching Hours

2Θ+1ΕΡΓ+1T

Credits

Course Type

General Knowledge/ Field of Science

Prerequisite Courses

Language of Instruction & Examinations

Greek. Teaching may be however performed in English in case foreign students attend the course.

Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students

Yes

Course Web-Page (URL)

Learning Outcomes

The course aims at undergraduate students who understand and have the basic skills and knowledge in Geology. The aim of the course is to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in the analysis and synthesis of simple geological maps.

The student with the successful completion of the course will be able:

To know the different types of thematic-geological maps
To know and be able to use the geological compass in combination with topographic/geological maps
To construct simple structural contour maps in areas of moderate difficulty
Construct simple geological cross-sections by using structural contours, surface data and wellbore data.
Perform simple geometric calculations on geological maps and cross sections.
Perform synthetic interpretations from geological maps and stereographic projection data.

General Competences

Search, analyze and synthesize data and information using the necessary technologies,
Autonomous work,
Teamwork,
Promote free, creative and inductive thinking.

Syllabus

The content of the course includes the following chapters:

Types of thematic-geological maps
Introduction to the topographic-geologic map
Chartographic projections
Coordinate systems
Geomorphology and topography
Geological compass and navigation on maps.
Interpretation and analysis in areas of dipping beds, unconformities, faults and folds.
Geological mapping in complex areas
Interpretation of photogeological maps
Methods of construction of simple geological cross-sections with various techniques.
Geometric calculations on geological maps and cross-sections

Delivery

Lectures, laboratory work and tutorials face to face

Use of Information & Communication Technology

Teaching Methods

Activity	Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)	2×13=26
Laboratory Work	1×13=13
Tutorial	1×13=13
Students Report	26
Hours for private study of the student	47
Total number of hours for the Course	125

Student Performance Evaluation

Written examinations at the end of the semester, in Greek, which include problem solving as well as short answer questions

Attached Bibliography

Recommended Literature :

Maltman Α. 1990. Geological Maps - An Introduction. Open University Press
Miller V. C. and Miller C. F.: Photogeology- McGraw-Hill Books