Undergraduate Program

Chemistry

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 Geol_004
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 1ο
Course Title
 Chemistry
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures and seminars
Weekly Teaching Hours
 4 (3 lect. and 1 sem.) 
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science ( General Chemistry) 
Prerequisite Courses
 Typically, there are not 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
 Υes
Course Web-Page (URL) 
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Make and record measurements of the properties and chemical behavior of matter and describe the periodic table
  2. Determine the chemical formula using the mass percentage of the elements in chemical substances and calculate the reactants and products in a chemical equation
  3. Establish a critical relationship between the mass of a chemical substance and the quantity of that substance (in moles). Develop a molar interpretation of chemical equations, which then allows for calculation of the quantities of reactants and products.
  4. Recognize the various types of reactions occur in aqueous solutions. Determine the substances present in materials using these chemical reactions
  5. Recognize gases, liquids and solids. Define the intermolecular forces in a compound. Describe the crystal lattices and unit cells
  6. Describe the factors that make one substance soluble in another. Define ways of expressing solutions concentration. Determine the colligative properties of molar and ionic solutions.
  7. Define acid and base according to various concepts. Decide whether reactants or products are favored in an acid–base reaction. Calculate the concentrations of Η3Ο+, ΟΗ– and define the pH value in solutions of a strong acid or base
  8. Obtain an equilibrium constant from reaction composition. Calculate concentrations of species and pH value in a weak acid or base solution, as well as in a salt solution. Determine the Κα and Κb Calculate the pH value of a buffer solution
  9. Calculate the solubility product constant, Ksp and the solubility of slightly soluble (or nearly insoluble) ionic compounds. Predict if an ionic salt can precipitate when the ion concentrations are known
General Competences

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills (general abilities):

  1. Ability to exhibit knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and applications which are related to General Chemistry.
  2. Ability to apply this knowledge and understanding the solution of problems related to General Chemistry
  3. Αbility to adopt and apply methodology to the solution of non familiar problems of General Chemistry.
  4. Study skills needed for continuing professional development.
  5. Ability to interact with others in chemical or of interdisciplinary nature problems.

Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have develop the following general abilities (from the list above):

  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Adaptation to new situations
  • Decision making
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Excercise of criticism and self-criticism
  • Promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking
  • Respect to natural environment
  • Work design and management
Syllabus
  • Chemistry and Measurements

A brief look in modern Chemistry. Experiments and their interpretation. Measurements and significant figures.

  • Atoms, Molecules and Ions

Atomic Theory of Matter. Nuclear Structure; Isotopes. Periodic Table of the Elements. Molecular and Ionic Substances. Naming Simple Compounds. Writing Chemical Equations. Balancing Chemical Equations

  • Calculations with Chemical Formulas and Equations

Molecular Mass and Formula Mass. Determining Chemical Formulas. Stoichiometry: Quantitative Relations in Chemical Reactions. Limiting Reactant in a Chemical Equation; Theoretical and Percentage Yields

  • Chemical Reactions

Molecular and Ionic Equations. Precipitation Reactions. Acid–Base Reactions. Oxidation–Reduction Reactions. Balancing Simple Oxidation–Reduction Equations

  • States of Matter; Liquids and Solids

Comparison of Gases, Liquids, and Solids. Changes of State Intermolecular Forces; Explaining Liquid Properties. Crystalline Solids; Crystal Lattices and Unit Cells

  • Solutions

Solubility and the Solution Process. Colligative Properties. Ways of Expressing Solutions Concentration. Colloids Formation

  • Acids and Bases

Arrhenius and Brønsted–Lowry Concepts of Acids and Bases. Relative Strengths of Acids and Bases. Self-Ionization of Water and the pH of a Solution

  • Acid-Base Equilibria

Prediction of the Direction of a Reaction using the Equilibrium Constant. Acid or Base-Ionization Equilibria in Solutions of a Weak Acid or Base. Acid–Base Properties of Salt Solutions. Buffers

  • Solubility and equilibria of slightly soluble (or nearly insoluble) ionic compounds
The Solubility Product Constant. Precipitation Calculations and criterion for precipitation.
Delivery Lectures and seminars face to face. 
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. PowerPoint, video etc) in teaching. The lectures content of the course for each chapter, all problems, in the form of a series of ppt files, and announces are uploaded on the internet, from where the students can freely download them. 
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (3 conduct hours per week ´ 13 weeks) 39
Seminars (1 conduct hour per week ´ 13 weeks) – solving of representative problems  13
Hours for private study of the student and optional problems solving given in each lecture (3 hours per week ´ 13 weeks)  39+30=60
Final written examination at the end of semester (3 conduct hours ´ 1 time)  3
Two optional tests during the semester (1/2 conduct hour ´ 2 times) 1
 Total number of hours for the Course  125 hours
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. At the end of the semester there is a final written examination with multiple choice questions and short answer questions (open text books). Minimum passing grade: 5
  2. Optional participation in two written “tests” with multiple choice questions and short answer questions during the semester (open text books). The 1/10 of the grade of each test is added to the final examination grade (if it’s higher than 5)
  3. Optional delivery of solved problems (at least 2) each week, given in each lecture. Addition of 1 grade to the final exam grade (if it’s higher than 5) of the students who have delivered all the solved problems and the percentage of the unit to the others, according to the number of solved problems each person has delivered.
Attached Bibliography
  1. «Chemical Principles, The Quest For Insight», Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman, 7η Edition, (Greek Translation by Petros Koutsoukos, Violeta Konstantinou, Paulos Klepetsanis, Christos Kontogiannis, Nikolaos Mpouropoulos, Kelly Velonia, Christos Pappas), Utopia Publications, Athens / 2018
  2. «GENERAL CHEMISTRY», Brown, Lemay, Bursten, Murphy, Woodward, Stoltzfus, 13η Edition, (Greek Translation by Periklis Akrivos), TZIOLA Publications, Thessaloniki / 2016
  3. «MODERN GENERAL CHEMISTRY»,, Ebbing and Gammon, 10η Edition, (Greek Translation by Nikolaos Klouras), P. ΤRΑΥLΟS Publications, Athens / 2014
  4. «INORGANIC CHEMISTRY», Pneumatikakis, Ch. Mitsopoulou, Κ. Μethenitis, Α. STAMOULIS Publications, Athens / 2005 (in Greek)
  5. «CHEMISTRY”, Jones and Atkins, 4th Edition, W.H. FREEMAN AND COMPANY Publications, New York 2000
  6. «BASIC INORGANIC CHEMISTRY», Nikolaos D. Klouras, KOSTARAKI Publications, Athens 1995 (in Greek).

English for Geology I

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEOL_007
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 1ο
Course Title
 English  for  Geology I
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, seminars and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 3Lect
Credits 3
Course Type
 Scientific Area and Skills Development
Prerequisite Courses
 There are no prerequisites for the course
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 English
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Υes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO349
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Students  Improve English reading skills ,making feasible the reading of  various text types related to their discipline, including  textbook extracts,  popularized  articles and scientific articles.
  2. students develop a number of language and cognitive skills (most of which are transferable) necessary for participating in the academic discourse community,
  3. students develop further their language skills using the technology available in addition to classroom training. In other words they are prepared for autonomous learning.  
General Competences

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills (general abilities):

  1. At the end of the course students should be able to comprehend advanced level  related  texts and determine the meaning of academic vocabulary in context.
  2. Students  expand /enrich  Geology English Terminology
  3. Improve  all  four language skills – reading ,listening ,speaking ,writing  to a satisfactory level.
Syllabus Geomorphology, Minerals , Rocks, The Rock cycle-weathering ,  Erosion, Fossils, Geology and the environment
Delivery Face to face (Lectures in class)
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. The study material of the course for each chapter isuploaded on the internet, in the form of a series of ppt files, where from the students can freely download them using a password which is provided to them at the beginning of the course. 
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures (3conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  3X13 = 39
 plenty of in-class activities  36
 Total number of hours for the Course  75 hours
 Student Performance Evaluation
  • Final exam (90%)
  • Attendance and participation (10%)
Attached Bibliography
  1. A Dictionary of Earth Sciences (3rd ed.) (2008), OUP.
  2. A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences (4th ed), (2013) OUP.
  3. The Penguin Dictionary of Geology by Philip Kearey.

Mathematics-Statistics

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEOL_005
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 1ο
Course Title
 Mathematics-Statistics
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Laboratoty work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2L, 2LW
Credits 5
Course Type
 Basic Background, General Knowledge, Field of Science, Skills Development
Prerequisite Courses
 
Language of Instruction & Examinations
Greek
 the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Υes (in english)
Course Web-Page (URL) 
Learning Outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide to the students of the Department of Geology all the necessary knowledge of Applied Mathematics and Statistics that are needed to their science in the areas of Differential and Integral Calculus of one variable and many variables, Differential Equations and  Statistics. During the course students will get familiar with mathematical applications in Geology and Environmental Sciences. This knowledge is necessary for many subsequent specialty courses of the Department of Geology.

At the end of the course the students will have acquired the following skills:

  1. To be able to effectively use Differential and Integral Calculus of one variable and many variables and basic notions of Statistics during their studies at the Department of Geology.
  2.  To be able to competent in mathematical modeling of problems in geology.
General Competences

Generally, by the end of this course the students will, furthermore, have develop the following general abilities (from the list above):

  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information
  • Decision making
  • Adaptation to new situations
  • Production of new research ideas
  • Working in an interdisciplinary environment
Syllabus
  1. Differential Calculus of functions of one variable  (Limit, Continuity and Derivative function, Study of functions)
  2. Integral Calculus of functions of one variable (Indefinite integrals, definite integrals,  Improper Integrals)
  3. Sequences – Series
  4. Differential Equations (An Introduction to Differential Equations, First order Linear Differential Equations, Differential Equations of Separate Variables, Mathematic models)
  5. Linear Algebra (Determinants, Matrices, Linear Systems)
  6. Elements of Statistics (Combinatorics, Presentation of statistical data, Position and distribution measures, Linear regression)
  7. 6. Applications in topics of Geology and Environmental Sciences. Mathematic modeling in issues of Geology.
Delivery Lectures
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Support  of learning proceedings and shedding of educational material through e_class
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures   26
 Laboratory work  26
 Study (non-guidance)  73
 Total number of hours for the Course  125 hours
 Student Performance Evaluation
  • Language: Greek (English for erasmus)
  • Written final examination after the end of the semester (100%):
  • Including 2 questions on theory and 3 questions on applications of mathematics in Geology
Attached Bibliography
  1. Dimitrios Georgiou, Stavros Iliadis and Athanasios Megaritis, Real Analysis, Tziolas 2017.
  2. Vasilios Zafiropoulos, Mathematical Analysis and its applications, Patra 2012.
  3. 3. John Ferguson, Mathematics in Geology, Springer 1988.

Mineralogy I

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 Geol_001
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 1ο
Course Title
 Mineralogy I
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, seminars and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.) 3 (lab.)
Credits 6
Course Type
 Field of Science (Introduction to Mineralogy) 
Prerequisite Courses
 Typically, there are not prerequisite course.
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
 Υes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO300 
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course the student should be able to :

  1. To know the distribution of chemical elements in the crystal structure of minerals.
  2. Confirm the elements of crystals symmetry and arrangement with one of the crystal systems.
  3. Determinate the physical properties of minerals and their microscopic optical properties.
Learn the theory and recognize the minerals using  X-Ray Diffraction.
General Competences

At the end of the course the student will have further developed the following skills/competences

  1. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts,
    concepts, principles and theories a) of crystallography, b) optical properties of minerals and c) relating to chemistry of minerals and correlation with their crystal structure
  2. Ability to apply such knowledge and understanding to the solution of
    problems of an unfamiliar nature.
  3. Ability to adopt and apply methodology to the solution of unfamiliar
    problems.
  4. Study skills needed for continuing professional development.
  5. Ability to interact with others on inter or multidisciplinary problems.
Syllabus
  1. Introduction to Mineralogy
  2. Origin of chemical elements
  3. Crystallography Part I
  4. Crystallography Part II
  5. Chemistry of minerals Part I
  6. Chemistry of minerals Part II
  7. Physical properties of minerals Part I
  8. Physical properties of minerals Part II
  9. Optical properties of minerals Part I
  10. Optical properties of minerals Part II
  11. Study of the minerals using optical microscopy Part I
  12. Study of the minerals using optical microscopy Part II
  13. Study of the minerals using X-Ray Diffraction.
Delivery Lectures, seminars and laboratory work face to face. 
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Teaching using Power point laboratory exercises, examples.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) 2X13 = 26 
 Laboratory work (3 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) 3X13 = 39 
 Tutorial (1 conduct hour per week x 13 weeks)

1X13 = 13
 Hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works  72
 Total number of hours for the Course  150 hours
 Student Performance Evaluation
 Written final examination and problem solving. Exams on Petrographic Microscope. 
Attached Bibliography
  1. Π.Τσώλη-Καταγά, Χ. Καταγάς, Εισαγωγή στην Ορυκτολογία, 2009. 238 p.
  2. Π.Τσώλη-Καταγά, Β. Τσικούρας, Εισαγωγή στις Εργαστηριακές Ασκήσεις, 2003. 107σελ.
  3. Perkins, D., Mineralogy. Prentice-Hall, Inc. New Jersey. 484p, 1998.
  4. Nesse, W.D., Introduction to Mineralogy. Oxford University Press. New York, Oxford, 442p. 2000.
  5. Dyar, M.D., Gunter, M.E., Tasa, D. Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America, Chantilly, VA. 708p, 2008.
  6. 6. MacKenzie, W.S., Guilford, C., Atlas of the Rock-forming Minerals in Thin Section, Lonman, 98p, 1980.

Planet Earth

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 Geol_002
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 1ο
Course Title
 Planet Earth 
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Laboratory Work, Fieldwork
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2(L), 2(LW)
Credits 6
Course Type
 General knowledge, Skills development
Prerequisite Courses
 No
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek. Teaching
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 No
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO339/
Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course , the students will be able to:

  • Define, explain and summarize the basic physical geography and surface geological processes
  • Analyze and evaluate survey topographic data and maps as well as to draw and design topographic cross sections
  • Clarify the dynamics of surface processes
  • Introduce them to the main minerals and sedimentary rocks
  • Introduce them to the water cycle and glacier, groundwater, streams and drainage systems 
General Competences
  • Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary geological tools (maps, bibliography, reports etc)
  • Introduce the students to the main topics of Geology 
Syllabus

Theory

  • The external earth processes – surface of earth
  • Strata and Stratigraphy
  • Geological time and methods of determination
  • Soils weathering and mass movements, landslides
  • Streams and Drainage systems
  • Glacial and groundwater
  • Sediments and sedimentary rocks
  • The dynamic earth
  • Earth and internal properties
  • Main tectonic structures
  • History of the continents – plate tectonics
  • Bowens reaction series
  • Magma, Volcanoes and Igneous rocks
  • Metamorphism and metamorphic rocks
  • Earthquakes

Laboratory

  • The use of topographic and geological maps, geological compass and draw-design geological cross sections
  • The main sedimentary rocks
  • The main volcanic, igneous and metamorphic rocks
Delivery In classroom and in laboratory (face-to-face) and in the field, as well as preparation of field work reports 
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (power point) in teaching
  • Support of Learning Process and Dissemination of educational material through the University of Patras e_class  platform.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  13*2=26
Laboratory work (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  13*2=26
Interpretation and writing of the exercises  13*3=39
Project preparation   13*2=26
Individual Study 39
 Total number of hours for the Course  156
 Student Performance Evaluation

Final Exam, written, of increasing difficulty, which may include Multiple choice test, Questions of brief answer, Questions to develop a topic, Judgment questions and Exercise solving.

Students are obliged to attend all scheduled laboratory classes and to deliver all the laboratory exercises, during the semester in order to be able to participate to the final exams.

Marking Scale: 0-10.

Minimum Passing Mark: 5.

Students are obliged to attend all laboratory class and to deliver the results of all exercises.

Maximum number of non delivered laboratory exercises: 2  
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography mainly  in Greek:

  1. Σημειώσεις Μαθήματος Θεωρίας και Εργαστηρίου που παρέχονται σε pdf μέσω e-class.
  2. Γεωλογία Αρχές και Εφαρμογές, Θ. Δούτσος 421 σελ, Παρέχεται μέσω ΕΥΔΟΞΟΣ
  3. Γεωλογία Η επιστήμη της Γης, Παπανικολάου και Σιδέρης 291 σελ Παρέχεται μέσω ΕΥΔΟΞΟΣ
  4. Διερευνώντας τη Γη, Δερμιτζάκης και Λέκκας 593 σελ.
  5. Physical Geology, Skimmer- Porter, John Wiley & Sons 1987
  6. 6. Earth Surface Processes Landforms and Sediment Deposits, Bridge and Demicco, Cambridge Univ. Press 2008.

Principles of Oceanography

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEOL_003
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 1ο
Course Title
 Principles of Oceanography 
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Laboratory Work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2(L), 2(LW)
Credits 5
Course Type
 General knowledge, Scientific Area, Skills development
Prerequisite Courses
 No
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek. Teaching may be however performed in English in case that foreign students attend the course
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Υes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO369/
Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course , the students will be able to:

  • Define, explain and summarize the basic principles of Oceanography
  • Analyze and evaluate scientific data to create a conclusion about oceanographic processes
  • Clarify the dynamics of the oceans
  • Discuss and combine techniques for the management of the oceans
General Competences
  • Data retrieval, analysis and synthesis of data and information through the use of new information technologies
  • Adapting to new situations.
  • Decision making.
  • Individual work
  • Production of new research ideas.
  • Respect for the natural environment.
  • Promotion of free, creative and inductive way of thinking 
Syllabus

Theory

  • Introduction to the oceans, including a history of oceanography and its early development
  • Practices and methods in oceanography
  • Introduction to the study of the seafloor and marine sediments
  • Geological aspects related to ocean basins
  • Basic properties of the oceans

Laboratory

  • Navigation and positioning in the sea, production of maps related to the seafloor relief
  • Analysis and interpretation of marine sediments
  • Analysis and interpretation of physical properties of sea water (temperature, salinity, density)
Delivery In classroom and in laboratory (face-to-face)
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (power point) in teaching
  • Support of Learning Process and Dissemination of educational material through the e_class  platform.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2X13 = 26 (hours)
Laboratory work (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2X13 =26 (hours)
Individual Study 34 (hours) 
Interpretation and writing of the exercises   3X13 =39 (hours)
 Total number of hours for the Course  125
 Student Performance Evaluation

Ι. Theory

  • Final Exam, written, of increasing difficulty, which may include Multiple choice test, Questions of brief answer, Questions to develop a topic, Judgment questions and Exercise solving.
  • Students are obliged to attend all scheduled laboratory classes and to deliver all the laboratory exercises, during the semester in order to be able to participate to the final exams.
  • Marking Scale: 0-10.
  • Minimum Passing Mark: 5.

ΙΙ. Laboratory

  • Students are obliged to attend all laboratory classe and to deliver the results of all exercises.
  • Maximum number of non delivered laboratory exercises: 3  
Attached Bibliography

Books :

  1. «Μηχανική των ωκεανών», υπό Παπαθεοδώρου Γ., Φερεντίνος Γ., Γεραγά Μ., Εκδόσεις Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, ISBN: 978-960-530-142-2, Ιστότοποι,

Relative scientific journals:

  1. Marine Geology
  2. Deep-Sea Research
  3. Journal of Physical Oceanography
  4. Global and Planetary Change.

School Psychology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_006
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 1ο
Course Title
 School Psychology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, seminars and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 3 (lectures)
Credits 3
Course Type
 Theoretical, General Knowledge
Prerequisite Courses
 
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek. Teaching may be however performed in English in case foreign students (through the Erasmus+ programme) attend the course.
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Υes
Course Web-Page (URL) http://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/PDE1310/
Learning Outcomes
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to understand the activities of the division of School Psychology and the counselling and psychological services offered by school psychologists in the school community. In addition, because of the particularities of the Greek educational system (where school psychologists are not available in mainstream schools), students will be able to understand the role of teachers in the provision of psychological and counselling services in the schools.
General Competences

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills (general abilities):

  1. Ability to comprehend and respect the “different” and the multicultural.
  2. Ability to adapt to new conditions
  3. Ability to demonstrate social, professional and ethical responsibilities with regards to issues of gender.
Syllabus The course consists of an introduction to the field of School Psychology and the work of school psychologists in the provision of psychological services in the schools following the mental community delivery model. In addition, the course presents the various facilities for the delivery of psychological and counselling services in the Greek educational system placing emphasis in the most recent Special Needs Education Laws. More, by recognizing the particularities of the Greek Educational system and the limited staffing of public schools (at all levels) with support personnel, the course also focuses on the role (roles) teachers are called upon to play daily in the schools (beyond their teaching duties), such as counselling of students, counselling for parents, educational assessment and implementation of educational interventions.
Delivery Lectures
Use of Information & Communication Technology

SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. Additional information is available through the eclass system of the University.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures (3 hours per week x 13 weeks)  39
 Hours of private study by the student  36

Total number of hours for the Course

(25 hours of work-load per ECTS credit)		  75 hours (total student work-load)
 Student Performance Evaluation

SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (SOC)

Written examination after the end of the semester. Minimum passing grade:  5.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Dowling, J., & Osborne, E. (Επιμ.) (2000). Η οικογένεια και το σχολείο: Μια συστημική προσέγγιση από κοινού σε παιδιά με προβλήματα (μτφ. Ι. Μπίμπου-Νάκου). Αθήνα: Gutenberg.
  2. Μπίμπου-Νάκου, Ι. και Στογιαννίδου, Α. (2006). Πλαίσιο συνεργασίας ψυχολόγων και εκπαιδευτικών για την οικογένεια και το σχολείο. Αθήνα: Gutenberg.
  3. Χατζηχρήστου, Χ. (2011). Εισαγωγή στη Σχολική Ψυχολογία. Αθήνα: Γ. Δαρδανός – Κ. Δαρδανός.
  4. Χατζηχρήστου, Χ. (2011). Πρόγραμμα Κοινωνικής και Συναισθηματικής Αγωγής στο Σχολείο. Αθήνα: Γ. Δαρδανός – Κ. Δαρδανός
  5. In addition, a selected list of articles from leading scientific journals is provided to Erasmus students attending the class.

Studying in the Department of Geology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 Geol_082
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 1ο
Course Title
 Studying in the Department of Geology 
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2
Credits 
Course Type
 General knowledge, Skills development
Prerequisite Courses
 
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek. Teaching
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 No
Course Web-Page (URL) 
Learning Outcomes

This seminar course is compulsory and is considered a prerequisite for the student to be able to participate and attend safely the lab exercises and fieldtrips. The aim of the seminar is to enable the student:

  • To get acquainted with the different topics of Geology and especially those covered by the Department of Geology of Patras
  • To be aware of the activities, the organization and operation of the Department and all issues related to the educational process
  • To learn about the Erasmus program mobility actions
  • To learn about potential vocational training
  • To be informed about the safety and hazard rules in the premises of the Department
  • To be informed about the Laboratories of the Department, their equipment and its safe use, the practical exercises, the instruments to be used (eg. Microscopes) and their proper and safe use, as well as the corresponding safety and hazard rules
  • To be informed about fieldtrips, an essential learning tool for the proper and complete training of a geologist, as well as to learn the respective safety and hazard rules.
General Competences
  • Learn about the geology topics offered by the Department of Geology, as well as the activities, the organization and operation of the Department and all issues related to the educational process
  • Understand and use safety and hazard when using laboratory units and during fieldtrips
  • Working safely during practicals, using instruments and equipment as well as during fieldtrips
Syllabus
  1. The scientific field of Geology
  2. The different topics of Geology
  3. The Department of Geology: actions, organization and operation
  4. Laboratories, equipment and geology topics covered in our Department
  5. Erasmus: Mobility Opportunities
  6. Vocational training
  7. Safety and hazard rules on the premises of the Department
  8. Proper and safe use of instruments and equipment during practical exercises. Safety and hazard rules
  9. Fieldtrips. Safety and hazard rules 
Delivery Lectures and laboratory practice face to face.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (powerpoint) in teaching. 
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures  10*2=20 
 Course total  90
 Total number of hours for the Course  90
 Student Performance Evaluation
 There is no evaluation, but it is mandatory to attend the seminar
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography mainly  in Greek:

Notes of lecturers in Greek.

The Science of Biology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 Geol_008
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 1ο
Course Title
 The Science of Biology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures
Weekly Teaching Hours
 3
Credits 3
Course Type
 BACKGROUND
Prerequisite Courses
 Typically, there are not prerequisite course.
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Υes (in English)
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/BIO369/
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Understand the basic principles and processes of the Science of Biology
  2. Comprehend the cell functioning and to gain basic knowledge in Genetics and Biotechnology
  3. Comprehend the plant and animal organisms functioning
  4. Gain basic knowledge on evolution and life diversity
  5. Gain basic knowledge on ecology, biological communities and ecosystems, the biosphere and the biodiversity at multiple scales.

At the end of this course the student will have further developed the following skills/ competences:

  1. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories of the Science of Biology
  2. Ability to apply such knowledge and understanding to the solution of biological issues
  3. Ability to interact with others on biological multidisciplinary problems
  4. Study skills needed for continuing professional development
General Competences

Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have develop the following general abilities (from the list above):

  • Adaptation to new situations
  • Decision making
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
  • Work in multidisciplinary conditions
Syllabus
  • An Introduction to the Science of Biology
  • How are the cells functioning? Elements on Genetics and Biotechnology
  • How are the plant organisms functioning?
  • How are the animal organisms functioning?
  • Elements on Evolution and Diversity of Life
  • Populations, Communities and Ecosystems – An introduction to Ecology
  • Biodiversity and Biosphere
Delivery Lectures, seminars (face to face). 
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint, videos) in teaching.
  • The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the internet, in the form of a series of ppt files, where from the students can freely download them.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures  39
 Autonomous study  50
 Total number of hours for the Course  89
 Student Performance Evaluation
 Written examination at the end of semester (100%)
Attached Bibliography
  1. Starr Cecie, Evers Christine, Starr Lisa (2014). Βιολογία, Βασικές Έννοιες και Αρχές . Utopia Publishing.
  2. CAMPBELL NEIL A., REECE JANE B. (2015). ΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ, ΤΟΜΟΣ Ι Η χημεία της ζωής – Το κύτταρο – Γενετική (μετάφραση: Κοκκορόγιαννης Θόδωρος, Βακάκη Βασιλική). Πανεπιστημιακές Εκδόσεις Κρήτης.
  3. ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΝΙΚΑ ΜΑΘΗΜΑΤΑ Η ΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΗ ΤΗΣ ΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ– (BIO-ΑΥ06, eclass.upatras.gr).

ECTS Units : 30

Basic Computer Applications in Geology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 Geol_017
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 2ο
Course Title
 Basic Computer Applications in Geology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 1 (Lect.) +2 (lab.)
Credits 3
Course Type
 Basic General knowledge
Prerequisite Courses
 No
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 aim of the course is to acquire the basic knowledge on widely-used software, which are essential tools for studying geosciences.
General Competences
  • Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have develop the following general abilities:
  • Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology
  • Working independently
  • Team work
  • Production of free, creative and inductive thinking
Syllabus

The course content includes the following chapters:

Spreadsheets of the MS-Office

  • Data entry
  • Basic functions and calculations
  • Complex functions and their graphs

Software for two-dimensional plots

  • Correlation of two geological parameters
  • Graphical representation of univariate geological data

Software for three-dimensional plots

  • Coordinate systems and data entry
  • Building of contour maps
  • Building simple digital elevation models
  • Map overlap

Software for the spatial variation of geological parameters

  • Basic principles of mapping
  • Boundaries of surface distributions
  • 2D and 3D graphical representations
  • Examples of spatially-varying geological data

Software for  processing XRD data

  • Evaluating results from XRD data using specific software package and  related databases
  • Use of specialized software package for the management and processing of raw mineralogical and petrological data.
  • Use of open source digital image processing software (Java platform) for the qualitative and quantitative processing of mineral and textural features of mineralogical and petrographic data.

Matlab software, basic applications

  • Matlab, basic principles, basic commands
  • Data files, loading and processing, diagrams in Matlab
  • Gridded data processing, contour maps
Delivery
  • Face-to-face in the classroom.
  • Lab exercises using the relevant software in the department’s computer center. 
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of  e-class platform including all the lectures and lab exercises in digital format. Seminars will be given in the department’s computer center for the application of suitable software on lab exercise solution.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures  1 X 13 = 13
 Laboratory practice  2 X 13 = 26
 Study  13 X 3 = 39
 Total number of hours for the Course 78
 Student Performance Evaluation

Ι. Theory (50% of the final mark)

Final Exam, written, of increasing difficulty, which may include multiple choice test, questions of brief answer, questions to develop a topic, judgment questions and exercise solving.

Students are obliged to attend all scheduled laboratory classes and to deliver all the laboratory exercises, during the semester in order to be able to participate to the final exams.

Marking Scale: 0-10.

Minimum Passing Mark: 5.

ΙΙ. Laboratory(50% of the final mark)

Oral Examination. Students are obliged to attend all laboratory classes and to deliver the results of all exercises.

Percentages are valid t only when the student secures the minimum mark of 5 in the final written examination

Greek grading scale: 1 to 10. Minimum passing grade: 5.

Grades <3 correspond to ECTS grade F.

Grade 4 corresponds to ECTS grade FX.

For the passing grades the following correspondence normally holds:

5 <-> E, 6 <-> D, 7 <-> C, 8 <-> Β and >9 <-> A
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

Notes and software manuals

English for Geology II

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEOL_016
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 2ο
Course Title
 English  for  Geology II
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, seminars and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 3 Lect
Credits 3
Course Type
 Scientific Area and Skills Development
Prerequisite Courses
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Language of Instruction & Examinations
English
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
Υes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO349/
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  • Students who have already attended the first term  comprehend  different types of discourse -academic texts ,lectures 
  • Practise further all four skills, that is, speaking, listening, reading and writing.
General Competences

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills (general abilities):

  • At the end of the course students should be able to listen and understand   lectures   
  • Students  expand /enrich  more advanced  Geology English Terminology
  • Improve speaking for communication in professional settings
Syllabus Energy sources -Renewable sources of Energy, Seismology, Volcanology ,Petrol
Delivery Face to face (Lectures in class)
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. The study material of the course for each chapter is uploaded on the internet, in the form of a series of ppt files, where from the students can freely download them using a password which is provided to them at the beginning of the course
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures (3conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) 3×13=39 
 Plenty of in-class activities   36
 Total number of hours for the Course  75 hours
 Student Performance Evaluation
  • Final exam (90%)
  • Attendance  and participation (10%)
Attached Bibliography

A Dictionary of Earth Sciences (3rd ed.) (2008), OUP.

A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences (4th ed), (2013) OUP.

The Penguin Dictionary of Geology by Philip Kearey.

Evolution of Life – Palaeontology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 Geol_010
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 2ο
Course Title
 Evolution of Life – Palaeontology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.), 2 (lab.)
Credits 5
Course Type
 Basic and Skills Development 
Prerequisite Courses
 Typically, there are not prerequisite courses
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Υes, teaching may be however offered in English in case foreign students attend the course.
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO326/ (in Greek)
Learning Outcomes

This module is a basic introduction in the field of Palaeontology. Students become acquainted with fossils, which consist the evidence of evolution, and their use in geological research. Also, during this module information concerning the main groups of organisms that are commonly found as fossils are provided.

Since the first moment that life appeared on earth 4 billion years ago, life on earth is under constant evolution. New species appear, while others disappear. Fossils are the unquestionable testimony of this evolution through the geological ages, thus due to their continuous change they allow us to record and understand the age of the rocks that they were found in, as well as the prevailing palaeoenvironmental conditions when they were still alive, or when they died and were deposited in the sediments.

 Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:

  1. Identify fossils.
  2. Understand, implement and discuss the basics of Palaeontology, what fossil and fossilisation is, how the fossilisation and preservation processes work and finally what taphonomy is.
  3. Understand, implement and discuss information on the origin, development and evolution of life, what mass extinctions are, when they occur and what their impact is on the evolution of life.
  4. Learn about the main groups of organisms that first appeared and prevailed during the Phanerozoic eon.
  5. Understand that the earth is a changing world and these changes have a direct impact on the evolution and making of life on earth.
  6. Become competent in identifying some of the most important and common groups of organisms that can be found as fossils.
  7. Correlate organisms with certain environments which could be used to define the respective depositional environments.
  8. Use these methods in order to contribute in the stratigraphic research and the understanding of the palaeoenvironment when stratigraphic methods such as biostratigraphy and chronostratigraphy are used.  
General Competences

Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following general abilities:

  1. Search, analyse and synthesize data and information, using the necessary technologies.
  2. Working in a multidisciplinary environment
  3. Working in an international environment.
  4. Independent work.
  5. Group work.
  6. Generating new research ideas.
  7. Respecting the environment.
  8. Criticism and self-criticism.
  9. Promoting free and creative thinking.
  10. Respecting diversity and multiculturalism.
Syllabus
  1. Fossils – Fossilisation – Categories of fossils – Ways of fossilisation
  2. Species – Systematics – Phylogenesis – Determination of of species – Nomenclature.
  3. Palaeoecology – Taphonomy.
  4. What life is – Origin and evolution of life on earth – Mass extinctions.
  5. Protists – Metazoans – Invertebrates – Chordates.
  6. Bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods, brachiopods, echinoderms, trilobites, corals
  7. Vertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, hominids.
  8. Palaeobotany
Delivery Lectures and laboratory practice face to face. Observation and study of real fossils (hand specimens) during laboratory practice
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (powerpoint) in teaching. Supporting teaching and communication through e-class. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the e-class platform, in the form of a series of ppt files, from where the students can freely download them. 
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2X13 = 26
 Laboratory work (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2X13 = 26
 Hours for the preparation of laboratory work reports (3h per week x 13 weeks) 3Χ13= 39 
 Hours for private study of the student (3h per week x 13 weeks)  39
 Total number of hours for the Course 130 hours 
 Student Performance Evaluation

Ι) Oral final examination. The mark consists 50% of the final grade.

 The examination will include:

  • Short answered questions.
  • Short essays of combined approach.

ΙΙ. Written reports following the completion of each laboratory practical. The mean mark of the reports consists the other 50% of the final grade.

Minimum passing grade:  5.

Final Course Grade (FCG)

FCG = ( Oral exam + practical reports ) / 2

The language of assessment is in Greek. If foreign students attend the course, their assessment in English.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Prothero, R.D., 1998, Bringing fossils to life: An introduction to palaeobiology, WCB/McGraw-Hill
  2. Clarkson, E., 1998, Invertebrate Palaeontology and evolution, Wiley-Blackwell
  3. Armstrong, H.A., Brasier, M.D., 2005, Microfossils, Blackwell.
  4. Benton M.J., 2005, Vertebrate Paleontology, Blackwell Science Ltd
  5. Benton M. J., Harper D., A.T., 2009, Introduction to Paleobiology and the Fossil Record , Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester.
  6. Levin, H.,2013, The Earth through time, Wiley
  7. Notes of lecturers in English.

Field Work I

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 Geol_014
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 2ο
Course Title
 Field Work I
Independent Teaching Activities
  Fieldwork – Field trips
Weekly Teaching Hours
  4 +1 + 1 days
Credits 3
Course Type
General knowledge, Skills development
Prerequisite Courses
Planet Earth, Geomorphology, Palaeontology
Language of Instruction & Examinations
Greek. Teaching
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 No
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/field-trips/Geol_014
Learning Outcomes

For course Field work I the following fieldwork days will be required: four (4) days for the course “Planet Earth”, one (1) day for the course “Geomorphology” and one (1) day for the course “Paleontology”.

The four daily field trips take place at:

  1. Kalavrita, Aroanios River springs, Kastria caves (within the courses Planet Earth and Geomorphology)
  2. Corinth channel, Sousaki volcano (within the courses Planet Earth and Paleontology)
  3. Charadros River – Ortos hill (within the courses Planet Earth and Paleontology)
  4. Outcrops at Proastio area in Patras (within the course Planet Earth)

The purpose of the above mentioned field-trips is to help the student to understand the topics of the studied courses, such as:

  1. To understand the dynamics of surface earth processes
  2. Introduction to the main minerals and sedimentary rocks
  3. The water cycle, groundwater, surface water, streams and drainage systems
  4. Glacial and periglacial geomorphology, Karstic geomorphology, fluvial geomorphology and morhotectonics
  5. Volcanicity: Types of volcanic activity, Magma, Volcanoes and Igneous rocks. Types of volcanic vents, the example of Sousaki.
  6. Main tectonic structures such as faults, and the respective extensional regimes that affect sedimentary basins. The example of the isthmus of Corinth
  7. Earthquakes and their effect on humans
  8. To distinguish and to identify fossils in the rocks
  9. To understand that fossils consist clasts of the sedimentary rocks
  10. To learn how to extract them from the sediments and collect them properly
  11. To familiarize with some of the most important and common groups of organisms we encounter as fossils
  12. To be able to associate organisms with specific living environments which can define the respective depositional environments
General Competences
  • Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary geological tools (maps, bibliography, reports etc.)
  • Introduce the students to the main topics of Geology
Syllabus
  1. Kalavryta, Springs of Aroanios River, Cave of Kastria: Understanding the mechanisms of erosion, weathering and transport, gravitational movements and landslides. The surface water at the springs of Aroanios river, and the groundwater in the caves of Kastria, water. Glaciers and kartification phenomena
  2. Corinth, Sousaki: Tectonism with the presence of extensional faults and how these affect the sedimentary basins of the Isthmus of Corinth, Marine fossils. Types of volcanic activity, produced products, texture and rock structure, Volcanic vents and their types, the example of Sousaki
  3. Haradros River – Ortos: Sediments and sedimentary rocks, the bedding, the uncomformities, the different lithologies, the plant and animal fossils, the geological outcrops
  4. Brick factory at Proastio, Patras: Lacustrine and lagoonal environments, coal horizons, fossils, uncomformities
DeliverySix daily field-trips for three prerequisite courses aiming to the better understanding of teaching elements provided during lectures and practicals
Use of Information & Communication Technology
Support of Learning Process and Dissemination of educational material through the University of Patras e-class  platform  from where the respective guidebook for the field-trips can be downloaded.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures for field-trip preparation 6*2=12
Field-trips 6*8=48
Writing of the reports 6*5=30
 Total number of hours for the Course  90
 Student Performance Evaluation

Students must write for each filed-trip a report in order to prove that they understood in each field trip the demonstrated geological features.

Marking Scale: 0-10.

Minimum Passing Mark: 5.
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography mainly  in Greek:

  1. Σημειώσεις Μαθήματος Θεωρίας και Εργαστηρίου που παρέχονται σε pdf μέσω e-class.
  2. Γεωλογία Αρχές και Εφαρμογές, Θ. Δούτσος 421 σελ, Παρέχεται μέσω ΕΥΔΟΞΟΣ
  3. Γεωλογία Η επιστήμη της Γης, Παπανικολάου και Σιδέρης 291 σελ Παρέχεται μέσω ΕΥΔΟΞΟΣ
  4. Διερευνώντας τη Γη, Δερμιτζάκης και Λέκκας 593 σελ.
  5. Physical Geology, Skimmer- Porter, John Wiley & Sons 1987
  6. Earth Surface Processes Landforms and Sediment Deposits, Bridge and Demicco, Cambridge Univ. Press 2008
  7. Γεωργιάδου-Δικαιούλια, Ε., Συμεωνίδης, Ν.Κ., Θεοδώρου, Γ.Ε., 2003, Παλαιοντολογία, ΜΕΡΟΣ Α. Εκδόσεις – Γραφικές Τέχνες ΓΚΕΛΜΠΕΣΗΣ ΑΝΤ. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ
  8. 8.Γεωργιάδου-Δικαιούλια, Ε., Συμεωνίδης, Ν.Κ., Θεοδώρου, Γ.Ε., 2003, Παλαιοντολογία, ΜΕΡΟΣ Β. Εκδόσεις – Γραφικές Τέχνες ΓΚΕΛΜΠΕΣΗΣ ΑΝΤ. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ
  9. 9.Γεωργιάδου-Δικαιούλια, Ε., Συμεωνίδης, Ν.Κ., Θεοδώρου, Γ.Ε.. 2003, Παλαιοντολογία, ΜΕΡΟΣ Γ. Εκδόσεις – Γραφικές Τέχνες ΓΚΕΛΜΠΕΣΗΣ ΑΝΤ. ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ
  10. 10.Prothero, R.D., 1998, Bringing  fossils to life: An introduction to palaeobiology, WCB/McGraw-Hill
  11. 11.Clarkson, E., 1998, Invertebrate Palaeontology and evolution, Wiley-Blackwell

Geomorphology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 Geol_011
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 2ο
Course Title
 Geomorphology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory work, Feldwork
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.), 1 (lab.)
Credits 4
Course Type
 Special background, Skill development
Prerequisite Courses
 
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes (in English and Italian)
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO365/
Learning Outcomes

Geomorphology (from Ancient Greek: γῆ, gê, “earth”; μορφή, morphḗ, “form”; and λόγος, lógos, “study”) is the scientific study of the origin and evolution of topographic and bathymetric features created by physical, chemical or biological processes operating at or

near the Earth’s surface.
The course is a basic part of Earth sciences and its’ purpose is the systematic study of morphological and evolutional processes that form the Earth’s surface in time.

The aim of this subject is to introduce to the students the basic principles and methodology of the landforms creation and   evolution. The major morphogenetic processes that contribute to the formation of the earth’s surface are analyzed, along with the morphogenetic environments in which these processes act.
Finally, the course aims at the thorough understanding of the importance of the evolution and landform creation processes, through the analysis of the major methods and techniques followed during geomorphological research.
Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:

  • Analyze and interpret the evolution and creation of landforms, morphogenetic processes and their classification
  • Study the genesis and evolution of landforms that are closely linked to the prevailing physical, chemical, geological and biological processes that take place on the earth’s surface in order to be able to contribute to the creation and establishment of conceptual models.
  • Develop their skills into processing, recording and presenting various relevant subjects, individually or in grups. 
General Competences
  1. Search, analyze and synthesize data and information, using the necessary technologies.
  2. Decision making.
  3. Independent work.
  4. Group work.
  5. Working in an international environment.
  6. Respect the environment.
  7. Criticism and self-criticism.
  8. 8. Promoting free and creative thinking.
Syllabus
  1. Basic principles of geomorphology. Meaning and evolution of primary landforms, endogenous and exogenous processes.
  2. Control of landform factors, directions and methods of studying.
  3. Relation between morphology and geological structure, types of sedimentary rocks.
  4. Rift processes and the value of neotectonics on the earth’s surface.
  5. Mass movement.
  6. Climate effect on geomorphic processes and fluvial networks.
  7. Fluvial morphology
  8. Glacial and periglacial morphology.
  9. Conceptual models.  
Delivery In-class lectures, practical lab courses. Exercises and lab courses with the use of topographic maps and aerial photos.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Learning procedure support with the use of e-class platform.
  • Multimedia use and PowerPoint presentations
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures  2×13=26
 Practical Lab Courses that focus on the application of methodologies and case studies. Taught in smaller groups of students.  2×13=26
 Fieldwork  8
 Individual studying  6×8=48
 Total number of hours for the Course  108
 Student Performance Evaluation

Written final examination that will include:

  • Multiple choice questions
  • Problem solving questions
  • Comparative evaluation of lecture data
  • Exercises practiced in lab courses
Presentations of independent and group work.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Lecture notes uploaded on E-Class
  2. Konstantinos Vouvalidis, Physical Geography Disigma Pubs., 2011.

GIS and Remote Sensing in Applied Geology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEOL_012
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 2ο
Course Title
 GIS and Remote Sensing in Applied Geology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory, Tutorial
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.) / 2 (lab.)/ 1T
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science (GIS & Remote Sensing)
Prerequisite Courses
 
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes (in English)
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO307/
Learning Outcomes

The course aims at introducing students with Cartography and Geographic Information Systems technologies. By the end of this course the students will be able to:

  • recognize different types of maps and to interpret their contents.
  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic principles and concepts related to Cartography and GIS.
  • define the geographical data as vectors and rasters and information as spatial and non- spatial.
  • study maps of Greece and to recognize the projection systems.
  • use geographic data in a GIS environment, to process it and to produce maps.
  • generate DEM from digitized contour lines and to construct topographic and elevation profiles.
  • value the significance of maps as tools of communication, information exchange and decision-making on a diachronic basis.

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills:

  • Locate his position in the field and on the map
  • Georeference satellite remote sensing data, airphotos, maps and digitize data
  • Import, save, process spatial and non spatial data in GIS environment
  • Produce simple digital maps
General Competences
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Decision making
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Work in an international enviroment
  • Work in an interdisciplinary enviroment
  • Work design and management
  • Respect to natural environment 
Syllabus

The course is organized in 4 teaching circles which are described below. 

The course is organized in 3 teaching circles which are described below. 

 Circle Α:

  • Cartography – Typology and components of maps.
  • History of Cartography.
  • Basic principles of cartographic design – Scale – Spatial Resolution.
  • Map Projection. Introductory concepts (geoid, spheroid, ellipsoid, geographic coordinates, datum, grid systems, types of projection, parameters).
  • Hellenic Geodetic Reference Systems.
  • Distortions, Mathematic models for geometric correction and resampling. Geometric correction of maps and satellite images.

Circle Β:

  • Theory of GIS, History, Structure.
  • Spatial and non- spatial data, Digitization,
  • Raster and vector data, structure of GIS system
  • Transformation of vector data to raster data
  • Thematic layer and thematic maps

Circle C:                               

  • Topology
  • Introduction to Spatial Analysis
  • Introduction to Digital Elevation/ Surface Models
  • Construction of topographic and elevation profiles.

Circle D:

  • Case studies of the use of Geographic Information Systems in Geology.
  • Global Navigation Satellite Systems or Global Positioning Systems.
  • Combined use of GIS and GNSS
Delivery Lectures with the use of PowerPoint slideshow.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Laboratories with the use of specialized software for GIS (ESRI, ARCGIS) and Image Processing (ERDAS IMAGINE) in the departmental computer lab.  Training in the use of GPS in the field.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures in Theory 2X13 = 26 
Laboratory exercises in GIS and RS 2X13 = 26 
Writing reports of the laboratory exercises 2X13 = 26 
  day field practice in the use of GNSS  12
Hours for private study and bibliography analysis of the student 35
 Total number of hours for the Course  125
 Student Performance Evaluation

Written examination after the end of the semester (Gth70%)

Written reports for each laboratory exercise (Glab30%)

Minimum passing grade:  5.

Final Course Grade (FCG)

FCG = ( Gth + Glab ) / 2
Attached Bibliography
  1. “Cartography and introduction to GIS)” Nikolakopoulos, 2018.University of Patras Editions (in Greek language)
  2. Laboratory Notes: “Laboratory exercise of cartography and GIS”, K. Nikolakopoulos, H Simoni, 2018.University of Patras Editions (in Greek language)
  3. Laboratory Notes: “Laboratory exercise of digital processing of Remote Sensing data combined with GIS”, D. Vaiopoulos G. Skianis K. Nikolakopoulos, Athens University Publ. 2006, p. 178. (in Greek language).

Mineralogy II

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 Geol_009
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 2ο
Course Title
 Mineralogy II 
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, seminars and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.) 3 (lab.)
Credits 6
Course Type
 Field of Science (Mineralogy) 
Prerequisite Courses
 Typically, there are not prerequisite course.
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
 Υes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO311 
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

At the end of this course the student should be able to :

  1. Know essential facts, concepts, principles and theories of mineralogy.
  2. Recognise the minerals in thin sections.
  3. 3. Understand the dependence of the physical and optical properties of minerals, as well as their crystal habit from their chemistry
General Competences

At the end of the course the student will have further developed the following skills/competences

  1. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts,
    concepts, principles and theories relating to mineralogy
  2. Ability to apply such knowledge and understanding to the solution of
    problems of an unfamiliar nature.
  3. Ability to adopt and apply methodology to the solution of unfamiliar
    problems.
  4. Study skills needed for continuing professional development.
  5. 5.    Ability to interact with others on inter or multidisciplinary problems.
Syllabus
  1. Formation of minerals in the Earth and the various environments
  2. Binary phase systems
  3. Classification of minerals
  4. Framework silicates Part I
  5. Framework silicates Part II
  6. Sheet silicates
  7. Chain silicates Part I
  8. Chain silicates Part II
  9. Nesosilicates
  10. Cyclosilicates
  11. Sorosilicates
  12. Some non-silicate minerals (carbonates)
  13. Some non-silicate minerals (oxides)
Delivery Lectures and laboratory work face to face. 
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Power  Point,  Laboratory exercises, examples.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2X13 = 26
 Laboratory work (3 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) 3X13 = 39 
 Tutorial  (1 conduct hour per week x 13 weeks) 1X13 = 13 
 Hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works.  72
 Total number of hours for the Course  150 hours
 Student Performance Evaluation
 Written final examination and problem solving. Exams on Petrographic Microscope.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Δ. Παπούλης, Π. Λαμπροπούλου. Ορυκτολογία: Συστηματική Ταξινόμηση των Ορυκτών2016. 155σελ.
  2. Perkins, D., Mineralogy. Prentice-Hall, Inc. New Jersey. 484p, 1998. Nesse, W.D., Introduction to Mineralogy. Oxford University Press. New York, Oxford, 442p. 2000.
  3. 3. Dyar, M.D., Gunter, M.E., Tasa, D. Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America, Chantilly, VA. 708p, 2008. 4. MacKenzie, W.S., Guilford, C., Atlas of the Rock-forming Minerals in Thin Section, Lonman, 98p, 1980.

Physics

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 Geol_013
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 2ο
Course Title
 Physics 
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures
Weekly Teaching Hours
 4 THEORY
Credits 4
Course Type
 Field of Science (Mechanics, Waves, Fluids, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism and Optics)
Prerequisite Courses
 No
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 No
Course Web-Page (URL) 
Learning Outcomes
  • To gain the fundamental knowledge and understand the basic, known principles of Classical Mechanics, Waves, Fluids, Thermodynamics, as well as of Electromagnetism and Optics.
  • To develop synthetic thinking and get familiarized with solving more complex physics problems and interpreting physical phenomena, also related to the science of Geology.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyze and synthesize data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Syllabus
  • Physics and Measurement. Vectors. Motion in one and two dimensions, Circular motion. The concept of force and the laws of motion. Energy and energy transfer. Conservative and nonconservative forces. Linear Momentum and Collisions. Rotation of a Rigid Object about a Fixed Axis. Angular Momentum. Fluid Mechanics. Oscillatory Motion. Wave Motion. Sound Waves. Superposition and Standing Waves. Temperature. Laws of thermodynamics.
  • Electric Field, Gauss’ Law, Electric potential, Current and resistance, Electrical circuits (DC), Magnetic Field,
  • Faraday’s law, Magnetic properties of matter, Electromagnetic Waves, Nature of Light, Geometrical Optics.
Delivery Face to face (Lectures in class)
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of ICT in teaching and communication with students
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures  4×13=52
 Tutorial exercises  9
 Individual study  3×13=39
 Total number of hours for the Course  100
 Student Performance Evaluation
 Written Exams (Multiple choice, short answer questions, problem solving)
Attached Bibliography
  • Physics for Scientists and Engineers, R. Serway, J. Jewett, Brooks Cole.
  • Physics, Volume 1, 5th Edition, Resnick, Halliday, Krane, Wiley.
  • University Physics with Modern Physics, Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, Pearson
  • .Physics for Scientists and Engineers, R. Serway, J. Jewett, Brooks Cole.
  • Fundamental of Physics, D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker, 10th Edition, Wiley.

School Counseling

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
GEOL_015
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 2ο
Course Title
School Counseling
Independent Teaching Activities
Lectures and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
3 (lect.) 
Credits 3
Course Type
 Field of Science (Counseling Psychology) and Skills Development (Counseling skills)
Prerequisite Courses
 Typically, there are not prerequisite course.
Language of Instruction & Examinations
Greek.
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 No
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/PDE1359/
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the students will be able to:

  1. Understand teacher’s role as a counselor
  2. Understand children and adolescents’ psychosocial needs.
  3. Understand how a counselling group is formed, carried out and evaluated. Also they will acquire an understanding of the therapeutic factors and group leader skills that make a group effective.
  4. Present the principles of designing and conducting a psychoeducational group for children with various socioemotional difficulties
  5. Apply group counseling skills
  6. Apply the principles and the methods of evaluating a psychoeducational group for children and adolescents.
General Competences

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills (general abilities):

  1. Ability to exhibit knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and applications which are related to Group Counseling.
  2. Ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to the management of social and emotional problems related to school environment.
  3. Αbility to adopt and apply methodology to the management of less familiar school problems regarding students.
  4. Ability to prepare and carry out a psychoeducational group
  5. Study skills needed for conducting a group for children and adolescents.
  6. Ability to evaluate a psychoeducational group and make the necessary adjustments.
SyllabusThe importance of guidance and counselling programmes in schools today. Children’s and adolescents’ psychosocial characteristics and their counselling needs. The teacher’s role as a counselor. Psychoeducational groups for children and adolescents. Planning for a psychoeducational group. Group leadership skills and group processes (therapeutic factors, group climate, group alliance). Evaluating psychoeducational groups.
DeliveryLectures and practice through use of a counseling log.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the internet (e-class), in the form of a series of ppt files, where from the students can freely download them.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (3 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) 3×13=39
Counseling log (3 hour per week x 12 weeks) – counseling an individual or leading a psychoeducational group 36
 Total number of hours for the Course 75 hours
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. Evaluation of the counseling log, which is handed to the course instructor 1 week before the exams (30%). The mark is given provided that the student has secured at least the grade 5 in written examinations.
  2. Written examination after the end of the semester (70%)
Minimum passing grade:  5.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Vassilopoulos, S. P., Brouzos, A., & Baourda, V. (2016). Psychoeducational group programs for children and adolescents. Athens: Gutenberg [in Greek]
  2. Vassilopoulos, S. P., Koutsopoulou, Ι., & Regli, D. (2011). Psychoeducational groups for children. Athens: Grigoris [in Greek].
  3. Brown, N. W. (2004). Psychoeducational groups: Process and practice. NY: Brunner-Routledge.
  4. Corey, M. S. & Corey, G. (2006). Groups: process and practice. Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole.

-journals:

  1. Journal for specialists in group work. Routledge
  2. European Journal of Counselling Psychology.

ECTS Units : 30

Computer applications in Earth Sciences

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_307
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 3ο
Course Title
 Computer applications in Earth Sciences
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.), 2 (lab.) 
Credits 4
Course Type
 General Background, Field of Science (Petrology) and Skills Development (software use)
Prerequisite Courses
 No
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) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO320/
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:                    

  1. Elaborate X-ray Diffraction analysis data and perform qualitative mineralogical analysis using X-ray Diffraction patterns.
  2. Treat mineralogical and petrological raw data and classify them by using relevant built in diagrams (classification diagrams) or by constructing new ones (binary, ternary, spider, etc.).
  3. Use digital images of mineralogical and petrological samples (mainly from thin or thic sections) for evaluating their mineral modes and textural characterization.

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following general comptence):

  • Develop skills needed for the elaboration of X-ray analysis data and their evaluation through the dedicated databases (PDF databases of the ICDD)
  • Ability to manipulate mineralogical and petrological raw data for classification and characterization purposes.
  • Ability to treat images of mineralogical and petrological samples in digital form in order to deduce significant characterization parameters.
General Competences
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
Syllabus

Lectures and Laboratory exercises (hands-on)

  • Evaluation of XRD analysis data through the implementation of dedicated software package and its complemented diffraction databases
  • Use of Software package dedicated to the treatment and elaboration of mineralogical and petrological raw data.
  • Use of a public domain Java image processing program for the modal and textural analysis of mineralogical and petrological materials.
Delivery Lectures and laboratory work face to face.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2×13=26
 Laboratory work (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2×13=26
 Hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works and preparation for the Laboratory   48
 Total number of hours for the Course  100
 Student Performance Evaluation
  • Written examination (50% of the final mark)
  • Oral examination (50% of the final mark)

Percentages are valid t only when the student secures the minimum mark of 5 in the final written examination

Greek grading scale: 1 to 10. Minimum passing grade: 5.

Grades <3 correspond to ECTS grade F.

Grade 4 corresponds to ECTS grade FX.

For the passing grades the following correspondence normally holds:

5 <-» E, 6 <-> D, 7 <-> C, 8 <-> Β and >9 <-> A
Attached Bibliography
  1. Notes of lecturers in Greek.
  2. Various relevant scientific papers
  3. Sections of the user manuals of the various analytical instruments and their dedicated software packages

– Related academic journals:

  1. Computers & Geosciences (Elsevier)

Earth Materials II: Crystal Chemistry and Mineral Systematics

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_205
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 3ο
Course Title
 Earth Materials II: Crystal Chemistry and Mineral Systematics 
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, seminars and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.) 3 (lab.)
Credits 6
Course Type
 Field of Science (Mineralogy)
Prerequisite Courses
  Typically, there are not prerequisite course.
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
 Υes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO311 
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

At the end of this course the student should be able to :

  1. Know essential facts, concepts, principles and theories of mineralogy.
  2. Recognise the minerals in thin sections.
  3. Understand the dependence of the physical and optical properties of minerals, as well as their crystal habit from their chemistry

At the end of the course the student will have further developed the following skills/competences

  1. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts,
    concepts, principles and theories relating to mineralogy
  2. Ability to apply such knowledge and understanding to the solution of
    problems of an unfamiliar nature.
  3. Ability to adopt and apply methodology to the solution of unfamiliar
    problems.
  4. Study skills needed for continuing professional development.
  5. 5.    Ability to interact with others on inter or multidisciplinary problems.
General Competences
 Autonomous work, Teamwork, Work in an interdisciplinary environment, Production of new research ideas.
Syllabus
  1. Formation of minerals in the Earth and the various environments
  2. Binary phase systems
  3. Classification of minerals
  4. Framework silicates Part I
  5. Framework silicates Part II
  6. Sheet silicates
  7. Chain silicates Part I
  8. Chain silicates Part II
  9. Nesosilicates
  10. Cyclosilicates
  11. Sorosilicates
  12. Some non-silicate minerals (carbonates)
  13. Some non-silicate minerals (oxides)
Delivery Lectures and laboratory work face to face
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Power  Point,  Laboratory exercises, examples
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) 2X13 = 26 
Laboratory work (3 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  3X13 = 39
Tutorial  (1 conduct hour per week x 13 weeks)  1X13 = 13
Hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works. 72
 Total number of hours for the Course  150 hours
 Student Performance Evaluation
 Written final examination and problem solving. Exams on Petrographic Microscope.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Δ. Παπούλης, Π. Λαμπροπούλου. Ορυκτολογία: Συστηματική Ταξινόμηση των Ορυκτών2016. 155σελ.
  2. Perkins, D., Mineralogy. Prentice-Hall, Inc. New Jersey. 484p, 1998.
  3. 3  Nesse, W.D.,. Introduction to Mineralogy. Oxford University Press. New York, Oxford, 442p. 2000.
  4. Dyar, M.D., Gunter, M.E., Tasa, D. Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America, Chantilly, VA. 708p, 2008.
  5. MacKenzie, W.S., Guilford, C., Atlas of the Rock-forming Minerals in Thin Section, Lonman, 98p, 1980.

Journals:

  1. American Mineralogist, Mineralogical Magazine, Mineralogy and Petrology, Reviews in Mineralogy and Petrology, Elements, Minerals.

Evolution of Life – Palaeontology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 Geo_304
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 3ο
Course Title
 Evolution of Life – Palaeontology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.), 2 (lab.)
Credits 5
Course Type
 Basic and Skills Development 
Prerequisite Courses
 Typically, there are not prerequisite courses
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Υes, teaching may be however offered in English in case foreign students attend the course.
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO326/ (in Greek)
Learning Outcomes

This module is a basic introduction in the field of Palaeontology. Students become acquainted with fossils, which consist the evidence of evolution, and their use in geological research. Also, during this module information concerning the main groups of organisms that are commonly found as fossils are provided.

Since the first moment that life appeared on earth 4 billion years ago, life on earth is under constant evolution. New species appear, while others disappear. Fossils are the unquestionable testimony of this evolution through the geological ages, thus due to their continuous change they allow us to record and understand the age of the rocks that they were found in, as well as the prevailing palaeoenvironmental conditions when they were still alive, or when they died and were deposited in the sediments.

 Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:

  1. Identify fossils.
  2. Understand, implement and discuss the basics of Palaeontology, what fossil and fossilisation is, how the fossilisation and preservation processes work and finally what taphonomy is.
  3. Understand, implement and discuss information on the origin, development and evolution of life, what mass extinctions are, when they occur and what their impact is on the evolution of life.
  4. Learn about the main groups of organisms that first appeared and prevailed during the Phanerozoic eon.
  5. Understand that the earth is a changing world and these changes have a direct impact on the evolution and making of life on earth.
  6. Become competent in identifying some of the most important and common groups of organisms that can be found as fossils.
  7. Correlate organisms with certain environments which could be used to define the respective depositional environments.
  8. Use these methods in order to contribute in the stratigraphic research and the understanding of the palaeoenvironment when stratigraphic methods such as biostratigraphy and chronostratigraphy are used.  
General Competences

Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following general abilities:

  1. Search, analyse and synthesize data and information, using the necessary technologies.
  2. Working in a multidisciplinary environment
  3. Working in an international environment.
  4. Independent work.
  5. Group work.
  6. Generating new research ideas.
  7. Respecting the environment.
  8. Criticism and self-criticism.
  9. Promoting free and creative thinking.
  10. Respecting diversity and multiculturalism.
Syllabus
  1. Fossils – Fossilisation – Categories of fossils – Ways of fossilisation
  2. Species – Systematics – Phylogenesis – Determination of of species – Nomenclature.
  3. Palaeoecology – Taphonomy.
  4. What life is – Origin and evolution of life on earth – Mass extinctions.
  5. Protists – Metazoans – Invertebrates – Chordates.
  6. Bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods, brachiopods, echinoderms, trilobites, corals
  7. Vertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, hominids.
  8. Palaeobotany
Delivery Lectures and laboratory practice face to face. Observation and study of real fossils (hand specimens) during laboratory practice
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (powerpoint) in teaching. Supporting teaching and communication through e-class. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the e-class platform, in the form of a series of ppt files, from where the students can freely download them. 
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2X13 = 26
 Laboratory work (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2X13 = 26
 Hours for the preparation of laboratory work reports (3h per week x 13 weeks) 3Χ13= 39 
 Hours for private study of the student (3h per week x 13 weeks)  39
 Total number of hours for the Course 130 hours 
 Student Performance Evaluation

Ι) Oral final examination. The mark consists 50% of the final grade.

 The examination will include:

  • Short answered questions.
  • Short essays of combined approach.

ΙΙ. Written reports following the completion of each laboratory practical. The mean mark of the reports consists the other 50% of the final grade.

Minimum passing grade:  5.

Final Course Grade (FCG)

FCG = ( Oral exam + practical reports ) / 2

The language of assessment is in Greek. If foreign students attend the course, their assessment in English.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Prothero, R.D., 1998, Bringing fossils to life: An introduction to palaeobiology, WCB/McGraw-Hill
  2. Clarkson, E., 1998, Invertebrate Palaeontology and evolution, Wiley-Blackwell
  3. Armstrong, H.A., Brasier, M.D., 2005, Microfossils, Blackwell.
  4. Benton M.J., 2005, Vertebrate Paleontology, Blackwell Science Ltd
  5. Benton M. J., Harper D., A.T., 2009, Introduction to Paleobiology and the Fossil Record , Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester.
  6. Levin, H.,2013, The Earth through time, Wiley
  7. Notes of lecturers in English.

Geochemistry

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_305
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 3ο
Course Title
 Geochemistry
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, seminars and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect., 2 (Lab)
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science (Synthetic Organic Chemistry) and Skills Development (Experimental Organic Chemistry-2)
Prerequisite Courses
 No
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 No
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO349/
Learning Outcomes

The training of the students in the geochemical processes,  which are taking place in the hydrosphere ,lithosphere  and biosphere,. In the laws  which control the translocation and movement of the elements from one part  of land to another, and their  significant effects on   the  climate and humans. Also, the students will be prepared to understand the genesis  of rocks  ,soils and sediments

The students posses the intellectual  capacity and practical skills and has the ability:

  • To apply the knowledge and   constructive thinking in the solution of the geochemical problems, in   decision   making in relation to critical technical  selection on crucial  subjects,   and in  management of specific environmental areas
  •      Also the student in the  working environment  has the  ability to respond:
  • With sufficiency in the  interscientific   knowledge required for the solution of the geochemical problems
  • With responsibility  and trustworthiness in the  case of autonomous working in the  professional sector
General Competences
  • Reach, analysis and synthesis of data with the use of  the  required  modern technologies
  • Decision making
  • Adjustment to new situations
  • Working in  interscientific  environment
Syllabus
  • Basic geochemical principles and processes, lithosphere, hydrosphere,biosphere,atmosphere.
  • Physical characteristics of sediments and their importance in the  geochemical processes
  • Chemical characteristics of sediments. Elements  and  geochemical phases as indices    of  sediment  genesis environment.
  • Chemical characteristics of rocks
  • Geochemical processes
  • Processes of chemical weathering
  • Processes of chemical diagenesis
  • Soils and sediments
  • The geochemistry of heavy metals
  • Sources of heavy metals ( natural and anthropogenic)
  • Behavior of heavy metals in soils and water( release, adsorption/desorption, fixation, immobilization, ion exchange, volatilization).
  • Factors affecting adsorption and desorption of heavy metals
  • The bioavailability of heavy metals
  • Relation of heavy metals to the biotic systems  of the environment  (plants, humans, animals)
  • Sea geochemistry: Chemical composition of the sea water, equilibrium of the  soluble components of sea water. Sources of entrance of  water  components in the sea environment. Water  Characteristic layers of the water  column. Geographical and perpendicular changes  of trace element in the water  column. Suspended matter, Geographic and perpendicular distributions. Composition of the  suspended matter Benthic layer. Resuspension of the sediments Sea sediments,  Composition, categories, sources, origin of the components. Hydrothermic  activity,Hydrothermic  metalliferous sediments.
  • Biogeochemistry: Biogeochemical processes in the water systems.. Importance of the dissolved oxygen. Organic matter.  Carbon  Formation and decomposition of the organic matter.. Biogenic elements and their significance  in the evaluation of  the environmental conditions.. Trace elements  cycles., , mineral carbon, characteristic elements.
  • Special extreme environments: The importance of knowledge of the  geochemical processes in  the management of extreme environments. Black  Sea, Lagoons ,Persian golf, Red sea, Undersea hydrothermic areas
  • Environmental pollution
Delivery Lectures, seminars and laboratory work face to face.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • e-teaching of the lab exercises on weakly basis  two (2) days before the  teaching process, personally to each student after his registration in the web page of  the Laboratory
  • Support of learning process and diffusion  of the  trainer via the electronic platform  e  class
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures   2×13=26
Lab exercise(13 exercises) Exercises conduction and  calculating the results  of (a):Lab exercises which  concern  the planning  of the geochemical research,  (b)  The solution of the exercises which concern   the  evaluation of the   environmental conditions  in various environments, (c)  Designing and interpreting of geochemical maps for the determination of the  pollution sources. Field exercises and visits of technical interest  2×13=26
 Field exercises in technical works (group work) 13
Independent study 60
 Total number of hours for the Course  125
 Student Performance Evaluation

I)Assessment of the  lab  exercise

  • Each exercise is reported completely solved, is corrected and graded
  • The mean vakue of all the exercises  is calculated

II) Final written exam of the Coarse

  • Eight out of 10 questions must   are synoptically responded, and among them  two lab  questions are included.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Σ. Π. Βαρνάβας, Γεωχημεία, Εκδόσεις Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών 2015
  2. Σ. Π. Βαρνάβας, Εφαρμοσμένη Γεωχημεία, Εκδόσεις Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών 2014
  3. I.K.Kαλαβρουζιώτης, Διαχείριση εδαφικών πόρων και αποβλήτων, Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα, 2015, Θεσσαλονίκη.
  4. Πρ. Κουκουλάκης, Ι. Κ. Καλαβρουζιώτης, Π. Κόκκινος, Γεωχημική συμπεριφορά βαρέων μετάλλων
  5.  στο περιβάλλον, Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα, 2017, Θεσσαλονίκη.
  6. Σ. Θεοδωρίκας , Γεωχημεία, Αρμός , 2015
  7. R. Chester, Marine Chemistry, Chapman and Hall,1990
  8. W. Salomons and U. Forstner. Metals in the hydrocycle , Springer- Verlag 1984
  9. D.S. Cronan , Underwater minerals, Academic Press, 1980
  10. S. Gerlach, Marine Pollution, Springer- Verlag 1981
  11. U. Forstner, G. Wittmann, Metal pollution in the aquatic environment Springer- Verlag 1981

Geophysics

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_404
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 3ο
Course Title
 Geophysics
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lectures),  2 (laboratory)
Credits 6
Course Type
 Basic, General Knowledge, Scientific area 
Prerequisite Courses
Physics I, Physics II.
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
Υes, (in English)
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO343/
Learning Outcomes

This course is introductory to the concepts and applications of geophysics, after its successful completion the student should be able to:

  • Have knowledge of the principles of Geophysics/ applied geophysics
  • Solve problems concerning geophysics applying acquired knowledge

Knowledge

Understanding of principles of Solid Earth geophysics and subjects concerning geoelectrics, geomagnetism, gravitational field of the Earth, heat flow in earth’s interior etc In addition, understanding of the theoretical basis/ principles of the main geophysical methods (seismic, geoelectric, geomagnetic, gravity, electromagnetic, GPR)

Skills

  • Application of acquired knowledge in understanding/ solving geophysical problems
  • Application of acquired knowledge for selecting appropriate geophysical method or combing geophysical methods for solution of problems
  • Basic skills in geophysical data processing

Abilities

  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to geophysical theory and problems
  • Ability to solve geophysical problems, using acquired knowledge and understanding of geophysics
  • Ability of basic processing and interpretation of geophysical data.
  • Ability to interact with other students in order to solve geophysical problems
  • Ability to work in a team
General Competences

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills (general abilities):

  • Ability to apply acquired knowledge and understanding to the solution of problems related to geophysical data processing
  • Ability to solve problems.
  • Ability to prepare and execute searching, analysis and synthesis of data and related information
  • Ability to interact with others in problem solving
Syllabus
  1. Introduction to Geophysics Principles, Branches of geophysics. Geophysical survey design.
  2. Seismic Methods : Principles, introduction, elastic constants, seismic waves and their propagation. Seismic refraction, seismic reflection.
  3. Gravity method : Principles, Earth’s gravity field, Shape of the earth. Isostasy. Gravity filed measurements. Gravity meters. Gravity measurements corrections. Gravity anomalies of simple bodies
  4. Magnetic methods : Earth’s magnetic field, Geomagnetic measurements and corrections. Paleomagnetism Magnetometers. Magnetic anomalies of simple bodies
  5. Geoelectrical methods : Electric current propagating in earth, Resistance-Resistivity- Apparent resistivity. Geoelectrical arrays and measurements Geoelectrical data processing and analysis. Self Potential method IP method.
  6. Electromagnetic methods : Principles, Natural source EM methods, controlled source EM methods. GPR
  7. Well Logging : Principles, methods and applications
  8. Radiometry – Heat flow in the Earth’s interior, Age of the Earth, radiochronology
Delivery Lectures in class, laboratory exercises and field demonstrations 
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in teaching.
  • The lectures content of the course, for each chapter, are uploaded in the eclass platform. The same is done for laboratory exercises together with the appropriate presentation. Interaction with students is done through email and the eclass platform as well.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures  2×13=26
Laboratory exercises with focus on understanding of basic principles  2×13=26
Field demonstrations of the equipment 10
Solution of exercises and detailed analysis of them 20
Study of literature 20
Hours for private study of the student 48
 Total number of hours for the Course  150 hours
 Student Performance Evaluation

The assessment is done in the following way:

  • Written examination after the end of the semester which includes
  • Short answer theory based questions
  • Essay answer questions
  • Assessment questions
  • Problem solving questions
Attached Bibliography
  1. Lecture notes (eclass)
  2. «Applied Geophysics», Tselentis G-A., Paraskevopoulos P., Pub. Liberal Books, Athens, 2013. (In Greek)
  3. «Introduction to Geophysics», Papazachos B., Pub. Ziti, 2008. (In Greek)

Seminar-English for Geology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_308
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 3ο
Course Title
 Seminar-English for Geology 
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, seminars and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 3 L
Credits 3
Course Type
 Scientific Area and Skills Development
Prerequisite Courses
 Good knowledge of English is recommended towards students’ successful completion of the course (B1/B2 level).  Attendance and participation is compulsory . Participants should have a good passing grade (over 7/10) in English for Geology 1 and 2 courses .
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 English
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Υes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO349/
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student:

  • will have practised and improved all four English language skills
  • will have acquired the skills to approach texts in Geology(text comprehension, linguistic practice, vocabulary building, written speech production)
  • Comprehend pertinent lectures, presentations, carried out in English
General Competences
  • Develop further all skills and micro-skills by making a power-point presentation based on a topic of their choice.  This will in addition equip them with the presentation skills and confidence required to make presentations in English in their postgraduate studies and in Erasmus courses abroad
  • Deal effectively with interviews
  • Write an impressive C.V 
Syllabus
  • ACADEMIC ENGLISH  – ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
  • INTERVIEW SKILLS
  • PRESENTATION SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
  • HOW TO WRITE AN IMPRESSIVE C.V
Delivery Face to face (Lectures in class)
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. The study material of the course for each chapter isuploaded on the internet, in the form of a series of ppt files, where from the students can freely download them using a password which is provided to them at the beginning of the course.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Seminar (3 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  3×13=39
Provide  extensive  exercise work to reinforce material comprehension, listening  skills ,oral communication skills, writing skills. Provide a variety of exercise work to reinforce the unit  terminology  36
 Total number of hours for the Course  75 hours
 Student Performance Evaluation
Assessment is based on final exam + class participation and Powerpoint presentation
Attached Bibliography
  1. A Dictionary of Earth Sciences (3rd ed.) (2008), OUP.
  2. A Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences (4th ed), (2013) OUP.
  3. The Penguin Dictionary of Geology by Philip Kearey.

ECTS Units : 30

Hydrochemistry

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GE0_507
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 4ο
Course Title
 Hydrochemistry
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, seminars and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (L), 2 (LAB)
Credits 4
Course Type
 Field of Science  and Skills Development 
Prerequisite Courses

Typically, there are not prerequisite course.

For a better understanding of the course, it would be advisable for students to have attended first the following courses:

(a) Applied Hydrogeology

(b) Environmental Hydrogeology
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
Υes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO360/
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  • Understand the natural chemical composition of water
  • Understand the hydro-geo -chemical processes that form the natural chemical composition of the groundwater as well as the water – rock interaction
  • Identify the effect of pollution on the chemical composition of water.
  • Be aware of the ways and methodologies for analyzing water samples in the Laboratory.
  • Evaluate the results of laboratory analyzes
  • Use these results in practice.
  •  Learn the standards of drinking water according to EU directives.
General Competences

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills (general abilities):

  1. Ability to exhibit knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and applications which are related to groundwater quality.
  2. Ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to the solution of problems related to groundwater quality

Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have develop the following general abilities (from the list above):

  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Adaptation to new situations
  • Decision making
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
  • Excercise of criticism and self-criticism
  • Promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking
  • Respect to natural environment
  • Work design and management
Syllabus
  • Natural chemical composition of groundwater
  • Introduction to thermodynamic systems – activity
  • Mineral Dissolution (Minerals and Water)
  • Reduction – Oxidation Processes
  • Ion exchange
  • Carbonates and carbon dioxide
  • Physicochemical Parameters of Water (pH, electrical conductivity, redox potential, alkalinity, hardness, saturation indexes)
  • Presentation od hydrochemical data (Hydrochemical diagrams – Hydrochemical maps)
  • Classification of waters
  • Geochemistry of groundwater
  • Standards of drinking water 
Delivery Lectures, hydrochemical exercises and laboratory work face to face.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the internet, e-class platform, in the form of a series of ppt files, where from the students can freely download them.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2Χ13=26
Laboratory exercises of hydrochemistry and work  at the Laboratory (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2Χ13=26
Writing reports on laboratory exercises  2Χ13=26
Hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works (finally) 2Χ11=22
 Total number of hours for the Course  100
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. Written examination during the examination period and
  2. 2. Written reports for each laboratory exercise. The average of the grades is 10% of the final grade.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Lambrakis, N., 2015. Introduction to Hydrochemistry, University of Patras
  2. Apello and Postma, 2006. Geochemistry, groundwater and pollution, Balkema Publishers.

– Related academic journals:

Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer Publishers; Environmental Monitoring and Assessment,  Springer Publishers.

Petrography of Igneous rocks

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_302
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 4ο
Course Title
 Petrography of Igneous rocks
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Laboratory Exercises, Tutorial
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2TH+2LAB+2T
Credits 6
Course Type
 Background, Field of Science and Skills Development 
Prerequisite Courses
Physic, Chemistry, Introduction in Geology, Mineralogy I,II
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

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  • Understanding of basic processes of magma which take place in the upper mantle and in the crust of Earth.
  • Consolidation of basic mineralopetrographic meanings.
  • Familiarization of students about different classification methods of igneous rocks.
  • Ability of macroscopic description and identification of Petrogenetic minerals.
  • Ability of microscopic description and identiufication of igneous rocks according to Streckeisen
  • Connection between theoretical knowledge with practical applications of rocks, for their use as industrial minerals and rocks.
  • Ability to present the knowledge of igneous rocks to scientific audience.
General Competences
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
Syllabus Structure and composition of the interior of the earth and moon- meteorites- characteristic features of rocks- methods of petrographic identification and study- petrographic identification and study- petrogenetic minerals- categories of rocks- igneous rocks- granitic rocks- syenitic rocks- dioritic and gabbroic rocks- ultramafic and ophiolites- rocks with feldspathoid-  veins rocks and rare igneous rocks.
Delivery Face to Face
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Lectures (power point), exercises, field exercises.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures 2×13=26 
Laboratory exercises  2×13=26
Tutorial   2×13=26
Independent study 72
 Total number of hours for the Course  150
 Student Performance Evaluation

Ι. Theory (50%  of total rate)

Final Examination: Written examination of graded difficulty (multiple choice, short growth questions, development questions, exercises)

ΙΙ. Laboratory (50% of total rate)

  • Laboratory study of thin sections and rocks (25% of total rate)
  • Oral examination : Macroscopical identification of minerals and rocks (25%)
Attached Bibliography
  • Hatzipanagiotou,Κ.G. (1985):Petrography Ι.University of Patras.
  • Raymond,L.A. (1997): Petrology. The study of Igneous Sedimentary Metamorhic Rocks. The MCGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. 2460 Kerper Blvd. Dubuque, IA 52001.

Sedimentology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_408
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 4ο
Course Title
 Sedimentology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Laboratory Work, Fieldwork
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2(L), 2(LW)
Credits 5
Course Type
 Special background, Skills development
Prerequisite Courses
 No
Language of Instruction & Examinations
Greek. Teaching
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 No
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO337/
Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course , the students will be able to:

  • Define, explain and summarize the basic sedimentary processes and depositional environments
  • Understand the formation processes and the main types of sediments and sedimentary rocks.
  • Describe and analyze the main sedimentary structures as well as grain size and particle morphology of clastic sedimentary rocks  
General Competences
 Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information with the use of the necessary technology, working independently 
Syllabus

Theory

  • Introduction to Sedimentology and stratigraphy
  • Clastic and Non- Clastic (chemical and biochemical sedimentation) sedimentary rocks, sandstone, claystone siltstone, conglomarates – Carbonates, evaporites etc  
  • Processes of transport and sedimentary structures
  • Sedimentary depositional environments (alluvial fans, river, deltas ,lakes and lagoons, marine)
  • Sedimentary facies and depositional environments analysis
  • Borehole stratigraphy and sedimentology

Laboratory

  • Grain size distribution and statistical parameters, ternary diagrams
  • Palaeocurrents indices and their interpretation (rose diagrams)
  • Roundness, spherisity and shape characteristics of grains
  • Borehole sedimentology – Log profile (SedLog software)
  • Data analysis and Statistical analysis
  • Packing proximity
  • Facies correlation (fence diagrams, facies maps etc)
Delivery
  • In classroom and in laboratory (face-to-face) and in the field, as well as preparation of field work reports
  • Laboratory groups of 30-35 students
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (power point) in teaching
  • Support of Learning Process and Dissemination of educational material through the University of Patras e_class  platform
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) 13*2=26 
Laboratory work (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  13*2=26
Interpretation and writing of the exercises  13*2=26
Project preparation 5*7= 35
Seminar 3*4= 12
Fieldwork 16
 Total number of hours for the Course  141
 Student Performance Evaluation

Final Exam, written, of increasing difficulty, which may include Multiple choice test, Questions of brief answer, Questions to develop a topic, Judgment questions and Exercise solving.

Students are obliged to attend all scheduled laboratory classes and to deliver all the laboratory exercises, during the semester in order to be able to participate to the final exams.

Marking Scale: 0-10.

Minimum Passing Mark: 5.

Students are obliged to attend all laboratory class and to deliver the results of all exercises.

Maximum number of non delivered laboratory exercises: 2  
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography mainly in Greek:

  1. Σημειώσεις Μαθήματος Θεωρίας και Εργαστηρίου που παρέχονται σε pdf μέσω e-class.
  2. Ιζηματολογία, Ψιλοβίκος Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα 358 σελ, Παρέχεται μέσω ΕΥΔΟΞΟΣ
  3. Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, G. Nichols, 355 σελ. Blackwell publ.

– Related academic journals:

  • Sedimentology
  • Basin Research
  • Quaternary International

Seismology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_409
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 4ο
Course Title
 Seismology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lectures),  2 (laboratory)
Credits 6
Course Type
 Basic, Skills Development, Science field
Prerequisite Courses
 Basic knowledge of Phycics related subjects e.g. waves, oscillations etc
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Υes, in English
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO351/
Learning Outcomes

During this course the student acquires basic knowledge in Seismology, after successful completion the student will:

  • Know the basic principles of Seismology
  • Solve, simple problems related to Seismology, e.g. earthquake location, travel times, earthquake magnitude etc

Knowledge

The course aims to provide knowledge related to the structure of the Earth, the generation and propagation of seismic waves, the characteristics of seismicity in time and space, the seismic source, the seismic instruments and the seismotectonics of Greece.

Abilities

  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to earthquake generation, wave propagation, source properties, seismotectonics
  • Ability to apply such knowledge and understanding to the solution of qualitative and quantitative problems
  • Ability to adopt and apply methodology to the solution of unfamiliar problems.
  • Ability to apply basic seismological principles in problems related with this subject
  • Ability to solve simple seismological problems, using seismological software
  • Ability to work in a team
General Competences

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills (general abilities):

  1. Ability to apply acquired knowledge and understanding to the solution of problems
  2. Ability to interact with others in problem solving as a team
Syllabus
  1. Introduction, history and general overview of seismology
  2. Principles of elasticity, stress strain, elastic moduli. Basic principles of wave propagation theory.
  3. Theory of oscillations, wave equation
  4. Stress and Strain
  5. Seismic waves, types, wave propagation and the structure of the Earth
  6. Seismometry, types of seismometers, modern seismographs, analog digital conversion, seismic networks
  7. Causes, occurrence and properties of earthquakes.
  8. Earthquake location and magnitude, seismic scales.
  9. Seismology of Greece, seismotectonics of Greece and adjacent areas
  10. Seismic moment, focal mechanism, rupture models
  11. Earthquake prediction, seismic sequences
  12. Seismographs and interpretation of earthquake records
Delivery Lectures and computer laboratory training using seismological software
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in teaching. The lectures content of the course, for each chapter, are uploaded in the eclass platform. Students are trained in seismological software use in the Department’s computer lab. Interaction with students is done through eclass platform also.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures 2×13=26 
 Laboratory work 2×13=26 
 Preparation of laboratory exercise  26
 Hours for private study of the student 72
 Total number of hours for the Course 150
 Student Performance Evaluation

The assessment is done in the following way:

Written examination after the end of the semester which includes

  • Theory based questions
  • Assessment questions
  • Problem solving questions
Minimum passing grade:  5
Attached Bibliography
  1. Lecture notes (eclass)
  2. Tselentis Akis, Modern Seismology, Pub. Papasotiriou, 1997.
  3. Papazachos B, Karakaisis G., Chatzidimitriou P., Introduction to Seismology, Pub. Ziti, 2005
  4. Stein, Seth, Wysession, Michael, An Introduction to Seismology, Earthquakes and Earth Structure 1st edition, Blackwell, 2002
  5. Shearer M. Peter, Introduction to Seismology, Cambridge Univ. Press

Stratigraphy – Historical Geology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_301Α
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 4ο
Course Title
 Stratigraphy – Historical Geology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures and laboratory work, Fieldwork
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.), 2 (lab.)
Credits 5
Course Type
 Basic and Skills Development 
Prerequisite Courses
Typically, there are not prerequisite courses, however, for the better understanding of the course it would be considered appropriate students to have attended the following modules: Palaeontology, Planet Earth: Extrinsic Processes, Planet Earth: Intrinsic Processes Sedimentary  Rocks and Structural Geology 
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
Υes, teaching may be however offered in English in case foreign students attend the course.
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO325/  (in Greek)
Learning Outcomes

This is a basic module for the disciplines of Stratigraphy and Historical Geology, providing information on the use of the main stratigraphic methods and the evolution of earth through geological time. 

Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:

  1. Understand, implement and discuss the principles of Stratigraphy.
  2. Apply the principles of stratigraphy in geological studies.
  3. Apply stratigraphic methods such as lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, chronostratigraphy etc. for the solution of stratigraphic problems.
  4. Become familiar with the main stratigraphic units, used in the main stratigraphic methods and mainly the chronostratigraphic and geochronologic ones.
  5. Obtain basic knowledge of depositional environments, lithofacies and biofacies.
  6. Obtain basic knowledge on the main geological events that occurred and stigmatised the history of the earth from the Precambrian until today.
General Competences

Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following general abilities:

  1. Search, analyze and synthesize data and information, using the necessary technologies.
  2. Adapting to new situations.
  3. Working in a multidisciplinary environment
  4. Working in an international environment.
  5. Independent work.
  6. Group work.
  7. Generating new research ideas.
  8. Respecting the environment.
  9. Criticism and self-criticism.
  10. Promoting free and creative thinking. 
Syllabus
  1. Principles of Stratigraphy – Sedimentary rocks and bedding – Types of bedding – Discontinuities – Unconformities – Hiatuses – Stratigraphic sections
  2. Stratigraphic methods – Lithostratigraphy – Biostratigraphy – Chronostratigraphy – Geochronology – Radiometric dating  – Magnetostratigraphy – Chemostratigraphy
  3. Facies Analyses – Depositional environments – Stratigraphic correlation
  4. History of the earth from the Precambrian till the Quaternary – Stratigraphic distributions, rocks, organisms, extinctions, palaeogeography, palaeobiogeography, palaeoecology, palaeoclimatology, orogenies, with special reference to the respective formations of the  Greek Penninsula.  
Delivery Lectures and laboratory practice face to face. Solving Stratigraphical problems during laboratory practice
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (powerpoint) in teaching. Supporting teaching and communication through e-class. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the e-class platform, in the form of a series of ppt files, from where the students can freely download them.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2X13 = 26
Laboratory work (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2X13 = 26
Hours for the preparation of laboratory work reports (3h per week x 13 weeks)  3Χ13= 39
Hours for private study of the student (3h per week x 13 weeks) 39
Fieldwork 8
 Total number of hours for the Course 138
 Student Performance Evaluation

Ι) Oral final examination. The mark consists 50% of the final grade.

 The examination will include:

– Short answered questions.

– Short essays of combined approach.

ΙΙ. Written reports following the completion of each laboratory practical. The mean mark of the reports consists the other 50% of the final grade.

Minimum passing grade:  5.

Final Course Grade (FCG)

FCG = ( Oral exam + practical reports ) / 2

The language of assessment is in Greek. If foreign students attend the course, their assessment in English.
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. Miall, A.D., 2015, Stratigraphy: A Modern Synthesis, Springer
  2. Brookfield, M.E., 2004, Principles of Stratigraphy, Willey
  3. Levin, H., 2013, The Earth through time, Wiley
  4. Wicander, R., Monroe, J.,S., 2010, Historical geology: evolution of earth and life through time, Brooks/Cole
  5. Notes of lecturers in English.

Structural Geology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_405
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 4ο
Course Title
 Structural Geology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory work, fieldwork 
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (Lect.) +2 (lab.) 
Credits 4
Course Type
 Basic General knowledge / Field of Science
Prerequisite Courses
 No
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) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO315/
Learning Outcomes

The course is addressed to undergraduate students who know and understand the basic principles of Geology. The aim of the course is for students to acquire advanced knowledges and skills on themes related with the tectonic structures as well as with the processes, movements and forces that produce the structures.

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  • Know the most common deformation structures in rocks
  • Recognize and describe the most common deformation structures in natural rock outcrops
  • Understand and discriminate deformation structures which have been developed under different stress regimes
  • Understand and discriminate deformation structures which have been developed in different crustal levels
  • Classify the deformation structures in terms of their geometry and kinematics
  • Combine various orientation data of deformation structures and calculate various geometric elements of them
  • Present the 3D geometry of deformation structures using simple azimuthal projections
General Competences

Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have develop the following general abilities (from the list above):

  • Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology
  • Working independently
  • Team work
  • Production of free, creative and inductive thinking
Syllabus

The course content includes the following chapters:

Basic concepts; Mechanical properties of rocks; Stress and rocks; Deformation mechanisms; Introduction to tectonic faults; Normal faults; Thrust faults; Strike-slip faults; Joints; Shear zones; Folds-basic concepts; Fold generation mechanisms; Cleavage2D and 3D graphical representations

Delivery Face-to-face
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures 2 X 13 = 26 
 Laboratory practice 2 X 13 = 26 
 Fieldwork  2days X 8 = 16
Study and analysis of bibliography 48
 Total number of hours for the Course  116
 Student Performance Evaluation
 Written examination after the end of the semester. The examinations includes both essay and computational questions.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Xypolias P. 2009. Azimuthal projections in Structural Geology. Symmetria Publ., Athens.
  2. Koukouvelas I. 1998. Structural Geology. Leader Books Publ., Athens.
  3. Fossen H. 2010. Structural Geology. Cambridge University Press.
  4. Davis G., Reynolds S. 1996. Structural Geology of rock and regions. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  5. van der Pluijm B., Marshak S. 2004. Earth Structure. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.

– Related academic journals:

  1. Journal of Structural Geology
  2. Tectonics
  3. Tectonophysics

ECTS Units : 30

Applied Hydrogeology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_603
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 5ο
Course Title
 Applied Hydrogeology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.) 2 (lab.)
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science (Hydrogeology)
Prerequisite Courses
Basic knowledge of geology, chemistry, physics and mathematics
Language of Instruction & Examinations
Greek. Teaching may be however performed in French and English in case foreign students attend the course.
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes
Course Web-Page (URL) The name of the Hydrogeology laboratory Website is http://www.hydrolab.gr
Learning Outcomes

APPLIED HYDROGEOLOGY

The course entitled “Applied Hydrogeology” is designed as an application of the geological knowledge to the exploitation of groundwater in order to meet the water needs, for example of a city or an agricultural or a tourist activity etc. This is a course of specialization which, in conjunction with the other relevant courses that are taught in the Department of Geology, aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge of:

  1. The understanding of the hydrological cycle and water budget.
  2. The utility and use of devices that measure the parameters associated with the surface and groundwater.
  3. The water hosted in geological formations and the presence of aquifers.
  4. The understanding of the movement of groundwater.
  5. Addressing hydrogeological and environmental problems, by compiling data, with the ultimate view of professional self-reliance and successful job positioning in the professional arena.
General Competences
 Analysis and synthesis of data and information using the necessary technologies. Project design and management.
Syllabus
  • Subject of Hydrogeology, Origin of water. Hydrogeology in relation to natural sciences. The hydrological budget of the planet. Estimation of water needs for drinking water supply, irrigation and the water supply to industrial and tourist facilities.
  • Introduction to the hydrological cycle and hydrological budget. Statistical processing of precipitation and construction of rainfall maps. Potential and actual evapotranspiration and methods for their calculation. Measurement of runoff, statistical processing of runoff measurements, unit hydrograph and its use.
  • Groundwater movement in porous media, Darcy’s law and its validity criteria, porosity and permeability, transmissivity and storativity, empirical ways of estimating water permeability with tracer tests and grain size analysis, flow networks and their applications.
  • Groundwater Hydraulics. Groundwater mitigation works. Vertical, horizontal and mixed mitigation works. Borehole construction: various techniques, advantages and disadvantages of each one. Boreholes construction stages and the role of the geologist. Selection of technical hydrogeological characteristics of a borehole according to the intended abstraction volume. Borehole protection, cost estimation, pumping assemblies.
Delivery Lectures, seminars and laboratory work face to face.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 With the use of power point, and instrument samples demonstration
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
The teaching process includes 26 hours of lectures, and 26 hours of lab courses. Lectures are powered by PowerPoint slides, while educational videos are also projected. Other materials are also used in the classroom, e.g. water level meters, or borehole casing samples. During the lab courses, students are divided into groups of two to three people, working independently, and under the supervision of the teachers, to complete the exercises they are given each time. The course also includes a field trip, during which students have the opportunity to see hydrogeological structures in the field and discuss about specific hydrogeological subjects.  
Lectures  2X13 = 26
Lab courses- exercises  2X13 = 26
Writing of laboratory exercises 2X13 = 26
Daily Study 15
Preparation of examinations 32
 Total number of hours for the Course  125
 Student Performance Evaluation
The examination of the course is in writing. Students are given eight to ten questions of different difficulty level, including questions that require judgment, and exercises with a specific score for each of them. The lab exercises are corrected and graded. Intermediate scheduled tests are often carried out in order to consolidate the content of the course and to bring students closer to its most important subjects. The intermediate tests are positively taken into consideration in the overall assessment of the students
Attached Bibliography
  1. N. Lambrakis, Κ. Νικολακόπουλος, Κ. Κατσάνου, 2016. Hydrology with the use of GIS tools and Remote sensing data. Kallipos, pp, 227, ISBN 978-960-603-106-9
  2. Lambrakis, Applied and Environmental Hydrogeology, Patra’s University Editions, 130pp
  3. Lambrakis, Lessons in Applied and Environmental Hydrology, To appeared, 450pp
  4. Kallergis, 1999. Applied – Environmental Hydrogeology. Technical chamber Editions, Volumes A,B,C.
  5. Soulios, 1996. General Hydrogeology. University Studio Press. First, Second and third Volume

Related academic journals:

  1. Hydrogeology Journal, Springer
  2. Journal of Hydrology, Elsevier

Engineering Seismology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_703
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 5ο
Course Title
 Engineering Seismology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lectures),  2 (laboratory)
Credits 3
Course Type
 Science field, Skills Development
Prerequisite Courses
Basic knowledge of Seismology
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
Υes, in English
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO342/
Learning Outcomes

During this course the student acquires basic knowledge in Engineering Seismology and especially in subjects like seismic hazard, seismic risk and soil response, after successful completion the student will:

  • Know the basic principles of Engineering Seismology
  • Solve, simple problems related to Engineering Seismology

Knowledge

The course aims to provide knowledge related to the methods and principles used by Engineering Seismology in seismic risk mitigation. Through the class the students will become familiar with modern methodologies in  Engineering Seismology and how these can be applied to antiseismic construction.

Abilities

  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to earthquake hazard, wave propagation in soil layers, earthquake statistics
  • Ability to apply such knowledge and understanding to the solution of qualitative and quantitative problems
  • Ability to solve simple engineering seismology problems, using related seismological software
  • Ability to work in a team
General Competences

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills (general abilities):

  1. Ability to apply acquired knowledge and understanding, to the solution of problems
  2. Ability to interact with others in problem solving as a team
Syllabus
  1. Introduction, Engineering Seismology history, advances due to major quakes.
  2. Seismic Intensity, Intensity scales.
  3. Accelerometers, processing of accelerometer records.
  4. Statistical analysis of seismicity, application to seismic hazard
  5. Earthquake Hazard – Risk assessment, Probabilistic and Deterministic methodologies
  6. Acceleration spectrum, response spectrum, Fourier spectrum of strong motion records
  7. Ground motion prediction equations, Synthesis of strong ground motions
  8. Design spectra and Building codes
  9. Microzonation studies, geophysical techniques, ground response analysis
  10. Microtremor analysis, methods, relation to ground response.
  11. Seismic landslides

Laboratory exercises in Engineering Seismology subjects: earthquake statistics, processing of strong ground motion records, seismic hazard, microzonation methods etc

Delivery Lectures and computer laboratory training using specific seismological software
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in teaching. The lectures content of the course, for each chapter, are uploaded in the eclass platform. Students are trained in seismological software use in the Department’s computer lab. Interaction with students is done through eclass platform also.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures  2×13=26
 Laboratory work  2×13=26
 Hours for private study of the student  23
 Total number of hours for the Course  75
 Student Performance Evaluation

The assessment is done in the following way:

Written examination after the end of the semester which includes

  • Theory based questions
  • Assessment questions
  • Problem solving questions
Minimum passing grade:  5
Attached Bibliography
  1. Lecture notes (eclass)
  2. Tselentis Akis, Modern Seismology, Pub. Papasotiriou, 1997.
  3. Papazachos B, Karakaisis G., Chatzidimitriou P., Introduction to Seismology, Pub. Ziti, 2005
  4. Kramer, S.L. Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Prentice Hall, 1996.

GIS and Remote Sensing in Applied Geology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_610E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 5ο
Course Title
 GIS and Remote Sensing in Applied Geology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory, Tutorial
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.) / 1 (lab.)/ 1T
Credits 3
Course Type
 Field of Science (GIS & Remote Sensing)
Prerequisite Courses
 No
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes (in English)
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO307/
Learning Outcomes

The course aims at familiarizing students with geo spatial data and at introducing them in  Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing technologies. By the end of this course the students will be able to:

  1. Distinguish the concepts of analogue and digital image and calculate the digital image statistical parameters.
  2. Distinguish the geographical data as vectors and rasters and information as spatial and non- spatial.
  3. Understand the interactions of electromagnetic radiation with materials and atmosphere.
  4. Study maps of Greece and to recognize the projection systems.
  5. Recognize the most common satellite images and to digitally process them.
  6. Use geographic and geological data in GIS environment, to process it and produce maps.

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills:

  1. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic concepts, about GIS and RS.
  2. Importing, storing, processing, managing satellite data with the use of specialized software.
  3. Enhancing the quality of images, creating colored composites and interpreting them.
  4. Implementing geometric correction, georeferencing and digitization of satellite images.
  5. Importing, storing, processing, managing geographic and geological data in GIS environment.
  6. Creation of DEM out of digitized contour lines and production of topographic and elevation profiles.
  7. Creating maps with the combined use of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing data.
General Competences
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Decision making
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Work in an international enviroment
  • Work in an interdisciplinary enviroment
  • Work design and management
  • Respect to natural environment 
Syllabus

The course is organized in 4 teaching circles which are described below. 

 Circle Α:

  • Analogue and digital image, histogram and image statistical parameters
  • Theory of GIS, History, Structure.
  • Raster and vector data, structure of GIS system, spatial and non spatial data, topolology.
  • Sensors and platforms, electromagnetic spectrum.
  • Interactions of electromagnetic radiation with materials and atmosphere.

Circle Β:

  • Image classification. Supervised/ unsupervised multispectral classification.
  • Spatial, radiometric, spectral, temporal resolution of Remote Sensing data.
  • Digital image restoration, basic principles of image interpretation,, coloured composites, radiometric corrections, atmospheric correction of Remote Sensing data.                

Circle C:                               

  • Map Projection. Introductory concepts (geoid, spheroid, ellipsoid, geographic coordinates, datum, grid systems, types of projection, parameters).
  • Hellenic Geodetic Reference Systems. Distortions, Mathematic models for geometric correction and resampling. Geometric correction of maps and satellite

Circle D:

  • Mapping with the combined use of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing data.
  • Contour lines digitization, Digital Elevation Model generation, Topographic relief impact theory, orthophotos.
  • Image enhancement, digital histogram enhancement, image segmentation, , image enhancement filters.
  • Creation of topographic and elevation profiles.
  • Case studies of the use of  Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing in Applied Geology.
Delivery Lectures with the use of PowerPoint slideshow.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Laboratories with the use of specialized software for GIS (ESRI, ARCGIS) and Image Processing (ERDAS IMAGINE) in the departmental computer lab.  Training in the use of GPS in the field.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures in Theory  2X13 = 26
 Laboratory exercises in GIS and RS  1X13 = 13
 Writing reports of the laboratory exercises  1X13 = 13
Hours for private study and bibliography analysis of the student 23
 Total number of hours for the Course  75
 Student Performance Evaluation

Written examination after the end of the semester (Gth70%)

Written reports for each laboratory exercise (Glab30%)

Minimum passing grade:  5.

Final Course Grade (FCG)

FCG = ( Gth + Glab ) / 2
Attached Bibliography
  1. “Remote Sensing (Principles, Image processing,Applications)” G. Skianis K. Nikolakopoulos, D. Vaiopoulos, ION Publ. 2012. p.336. (in Greek language)
  2. ” Remote Sensing –Photointerpretation in Geo-scienses”, Theodoros Astaras, Aivazi Publ. 2011, p. 484. (in Greek language)
  3. Laboratory Notes: “Laboratory exercise of digital processing of Remote Sensing data combined with GIS”, D. Vaiopoulos G. Skianis K. Nikolakopoulos, Athens University Publ. 2006, p. 178. (in Greek language).

Industrial Minerals

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_503E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 5ο
Course Title
 Industrial Minerals
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, tutorials and laboratory work, fieldwork
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.) 1 (lab.) 
Credits 3
Course Type
 Field of Science (Mineralogy-Petrology) and Skills Development (determination of physical and chemical properties through the use of analytical instruments)
Prerequisite Courses

Typically, there are not prerequisite course.

Essentially, the students should possess:

(a) knowledge provided through the previously taught theoretical courses:  ‘’Physics”, “Chemistry”, “Earth Materials I”, “Earth Materials II”, “Petrography I” and “Petrography”.

(b) laboratory skills obtained through the previously attended laboratories included in the courses outlined above.
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) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO312/
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:             

  1. understand the fundamentals of the application of mineralogy to technology via the use of the non-metallic minerals and rocks for the development of mineral based materials, new products and new uses according to their physical and chemical properties.
  2. will be familiarized with the analytical methods of research to identify and evaluate the industrial minerals,  by applying  all of their geological knowledge they have acquired during their studies.
  3. understand the possibilities offered by the exploitation of the industrial mineral resource in national economic development, as well as their importance in the global economy.

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills (general abilities):

  1. Ability to exhibit knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and applications which are related to Industrial Minerals.
  2. Ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to the solution of problems related to Industrial Minerals and their uses.
  3. Αbility to adopt and apply methodology to the solution of non familiar problems of Industrial Minerals
  4. Study skills needed for continuing professional development.
  5. Ability to interact with others in issues concerning indedification, exploitation and use of industrial mineral resources.
General Competences
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
Syllabus

Lectures

  • Analysis of common and special industrial minerals and rocks and their uses (mineralogy, mineral chemistry, formation environment, classification schemes, properties and industrial uses)
  • Description of production of industrial minerals for their use in industry: consturction materials, insulating materials, glass industry, ceramic manufacture, molding sands, fillers, aggregates, filters, fertilizers, cement, concrete, mortars.
  • Outcrops of Industrial minerals in Greece.
  • Case studies of Melos and Yalli islands
  • Contribution of Industrial Minerals and Rocks in the national economy and the opportunities of financial development they offer.
  • Contribution of Industrial Minerals and Rocks in the global economy.

Laboratory work

  • Industrial minerals in our everyday life.
  • Industrial minerals in the construction industry.
  • Identification and recognition of geological outcrops suitable for industrial uses
  • Constraints of open front exploitation of industrial minerals and rocks. Feasibility parameters.
  • Semester laboratory report
Delivery
  • Lectures, seminars and laboratory work face to face.
  • Lectures: using slides for overhead projector and/or power-point presentations.
  • Open eClass – Asynchronous eLearning Platform: storage and presentation of teaching material.
  • Laboratories: Students are assigned a couple of commercially available industrial materials (eg. Pharmaceuticals, foods, cosmetics, detergent s, modeling clays, cat litters, personal hygiene products, etc.) to be analysed using a variety of analytical techniques in order to identify uses of various industrial minerals. Alternatively, a common raw material can be chosen from which they are asked to produce specific products. A final essay will include their result as well as other possible industrial uses and application of their research materials.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the internet, in the form of a series of ppt files, where from the students can freely download them using a password which is provided to them at the beginning of the course.
  • Use of specialized software packages (DIFFRACplus EVA software Bruker-AXS, USA, based on the ICDD Powder Diffraction File 2006 version) for the qualitative and quantitative characterization of industrial minerals
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2×13=26
Laboratory work (1 conduct hour per week x 13 weeks) – identification of potential industrial mineral resources using geological maps, identification of mineral uses in various commercial products, characterization of industrial minerals by means of analytical techniques)   

1×13=13
Fieldwork  1×8=8
Hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works and reports, for the Laboratory, and preparation for the Laboratory  (study of techniques and theory) 28
 Total number of hours for the Course  75
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. Written examination (70% of the final mark)
  2. An essay comprising the outcome of the exercise assignments on the commercial products analysed and a report on various additional uses of the industrial uses recongised therin (30% of the final mark).

Percentages are valid t only when the student secures the minimum mark of 5 in the final written examination

Greek grading scale: 1 to 10. Minimum passing grade: 5.

Grades <3 correspond to ECTS grade F.

Grade 4 corresponds to ECTS grade FX.

For the passing grades the following correspondence normally holds:

5 <-» E, 6 <-> D, 7 <-> C, 8 <-> Β and >9 <-> A
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. “Applied Petrology – Industrial Minerals”, A. Katerinopoulos & M. Stamatakis, 2005, Univ. Athens [A textbook in Greek language)
  2. “Mineral Wealth of Greece”, A. Tsirambidis, 2005, Giahoudis Publications, Thessaloniki.
  3. “Industrial Minerals and their uses”, P.A. Ciullo, 1996, Elsevier
  4. “Introduction to industrial minerals”, D.A.C. Manning, 1995, Chapman & Hall, 1995

– Related academic journals:

  1. Minerals
  2. Industrial minerals

Petrography of Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_402
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 5ο
Course Title
 Petrography of Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Laboratory Exercises+Tutorial, Fieldwork
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2TH+2LAB+1T
Credits 5
Course Type
 Background, Field of Science and Skills Development 
Prerequisite Courses
Physic, Chemistry, Introduction in Geology, Mineralogy I,II, Petrography I.
Language of Instruction & Examinations
Greek. Teaching may be however performed in English in case foreign students attend the course
s the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes
Course Web-Page (URL) 
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  • Macroscopical and microscopical identification of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
  • Classification of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks according to international standards.
  • Use of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks in various industrial and environmental applications.
  • Acquisition of basic knowledge, necessary for the attendance of the course: Petrology of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
General Competences
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
Syllabus
  • Sedimentary rocks (weathering stages, physical, chemical, biochemical factors, stage of transport, deposit and diagenesis)- characteristic features of sedimentary rocks- systematic classification and description (clastic, chemical and biochemical sediments, structure of limestones and basic principles of coal petrography).
  • Metamorhic rocks (types of metamorphism, categories of met. Rocks-factors-degrees and phases of metamorphism- structure of met. Rocks- systematic classification and descriptuion of met. Rocks)
Delivery Face to Face
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Lectures (power point), exercises, field exercises.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures  2×13=26
Laboratory exercises  2×13=26
Tutorial  1×13=13
Fieldwork 3×8=24
Independent study 60
 Total number of hours for the Course  149
 Student Performance Evaluation

Ι. Theory (50%  of total rate)

Final Examination: Written examination of graded difficulty (multiple choice, short growth questions, development questions, exercises)

ΙΙ. Laboratory (50% of total rate)

  • Laboratory study of thin sections and rocks (25% of total rate)
  • Oral examination : Macroscopical identification of minerals and rocks (25%)
Attached Bibliography
  1. Hatzipanagiotou,Κ.G. (2005):Petrography IΙ.University of Patras.
  2. Raymond,L.A. (1997): Petrology. The study of Igneous Sedimentary Metamorhic Rocks. The MCGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. 2460 Kerper Blvd. Dubuque, IA 52001.

Remote sensing in the marine environment

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_401
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 5ο
Course Title
 Remote sensing in the marine environment
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Laboratory Work and Field Work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 1(L), 1(LW) 
Credits 4
Course Type
 General knowledge, Scientific Area
Prerequisite Courses
 No
Language of Instruction & Examinations
Greek. Teaching may be however performed in English in case that foreign students attend the course
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO346/
Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course , the students will be able to:

  • Define, explain and summarize the basic principles of marine remote sensing techniques
  • Analyze and evaluate scientific data to create a conclusion about mapping of the seafloor
  • Discriminate possible marine geohazards
  • Evaluate the dynamics of the seafloor
  • Adapt new marine sensing techniques
General Competences
  • Data retrieval, analysis and synthesis of data and information through the use of new information technologies
  • Adapting to new situations.
  • Decision making.
  • Individual work
  • Team work
  • Work in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Respect for the natural environment.
  • Promotion of free, creative and inductive way of thinking 
Syllabus

Theory & Laboratory

  • Navigation and Positioning of a research vessel
  • Techniques for the mapping of the seafloor relief: Echo Sounders (single and multibeam)
  • Techniques for the mapping of seafloor morphology: Side Scan Sonars
  • Techniques for the mapping of seafloor stratigraphy: Subbottom Profilers
  • Echo types, Seismostratigrphic maps
  • Marine Geohazrds
  • Applications of remote sensing techniques on underwater structures
  • Applications of remote sensing techniques on marine cultural heritage sites
  • Applications of remote sensing techniques on the management of marine resources.

Field work

Marine geophysical survey so the students will be able to practice on the acquisition of marine remote sensing data sets
Delivery In classroom and in laboratory (face-to-face)
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (power point) in teaching
  • Support of Learning Process and Dissemination of educational material through the e_class platform.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 2Lectures (1 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2X13 = 26 
 Laboratory work (1conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2X13 = 26 
 Field work  1X8 =8
Individual study 6X8 =48
 Total number of hours for the Course  108
 Student Performance Evaluation

Ι. Theory

Final Exam, written, of increasing difficulty, which may include Multiple choice test, Questions of brief answer, Questions to develop a topic, Judgment questions and Exercise solving.

Students are obliged to attend all scheduled laboratory classes and to prepare and present laboratory exercises during the semester.

Marking Scale: 0-10.

Minimum Passing Mark: 5. 
Attached Bibliography

Books :

Notes and lectures within the framework of the academic project: “open courses”

Relative scientific journals:

Marine Geology, Geo-Marine letters.

Sedimentary Basins Analysis

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_603E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 5ο
Course Title
 Sedimentary Basins Analysis
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures,  laboratory work, two days field work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.) 1 (lab), 2 days field
Credits 3
Course Type
 Scientific area and the development of skills in understanding the evolution of a sedimentary basin in space and time
Prerequisite Courses
 Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, Structural Geology
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
 If necessary Yes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO335/
Learning Outcomes

This course requires knowledge of courses of sedimentology, tectonic and Stratigraphy-Palaeontology. The combination of knowledge of the above, who were taught in previous courses, will help him on the particularities of this course.  

At the end of this course the student will be able to understand the way of the evolution of a sedimentary basin, in space and time. Student could monitor the progress of sedimentation environments, coupled with the knowledge of the tectonic regime and the age of the sediments.

In particular, the collection of information related to the sedimentation environments, their evolution, the particularities of sub-environments within a basin, combined with the time that these changes are taking place, but also of the tectonic regime, which affects the above changes, would give the ability to synthesize the geological model of the evolution of a sedimentation basin.
General Competences

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills (general abilities):

  • Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information, using and necessary technologies
  • Teamwork
  • Production technologies of new research ideas

Design and project management at the end of this course the student will have further developed the following skills:

  1. Ability to process sedimentological information.
  2. Ability to process structural information.
  3. Ability to process paleontological-stratigraphic information.
Ability to synthesize and propose the geological evolutionary model for a sedimentary basin
Syllabus
  1. Six basins are studied with different sedimentary environments, different tectonic regimes and time of evolution.
  2. Mesohellenic Piggy-back basin in Central Greece.
  3. Pindos Foreland in western Greece.
  4. Patras-Corinth extensional basin.
  5. The Complex (foreland and piggy-back) Zakynthos basin – Ionian Foreland Basin.
  6. Kalamata extensional Basin.
  7. Extensional basins in NW Crete Island (Platanos-Kasteli-Maleme sub-basins) – Mediterranean Ridge.
 B. Methods of constructing three-dimensional visualizations of a basin using underground and outcropped information (e.g. Geological sections, lithostratigraphic columns from wells).
Delivery
  1. Teaching using power point presentations, workshops with exemplary construction solving three-dimensional visualizations and models of evolution.
  2. 2. Field-trip exercises in areas of Zakynthos island, around Patras, Egion –  Corinth, Messologgi (in three of the above described basins) while valued and information from field-trip exercises within other courses in previous years ( Kalamata basin, Corinth basin).
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Students are informed of all new developments in the application of methodologies for sedimentary basin analysis, in the interpretation and evaluation of seismic data, and have the ability to search through electronic sources into equivalent basins around the world aimed to compare the evolutionary models of sedimentation with what they are taught. Through the platform of e-class where it is posted all the presentations of courses is done and communicating with students to resolve on a daily basis problem.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures – seminars  2 Χ 13 = 26 
Reference study and analysis 1 Χ 13 = 13  
Field trip  2 days X 8 = 16 
Writing work 1 Χ 13 = 13
Workshop-Laboratory Exercise 1 Χ 13 = 13
 Total number of hours for the Course  81
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. The students are divided into groups of 2-3 people and undertake the drafting work on one of these basins. They present their work to their colleagues with power point, is examining with questions and answers from both the instructor and between groups.
  2. Written examination on general knowledge, tasks that were given for the six basins, and the content of all written and presented tasks for the six basins. Right to participate in the written exam are those who have authored and presented the work assigned.
  3. Minimum pass grade: 5.
    The language of assessment is in Greek
Attached Bibliography

Mesohellenic Piggy-back basin in Central Greece:

  1. Zelilidis, A., Piper, D.J.W. & Kontopoulos, N. 2002: Sedimentation and basin evolution of the Oligocene – Miocene Mesohellenic basin, Greece. – American Association of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin, 86 (1), 161-182.
  2. Zelilidis, A. & Kontopoulos, N. 1996: Significance of fan deltas without toe-sets within rift and piggy-back basins: examples from the Corinth graben and the Mesohellenic trough, Central Greece. – Sedimentology, 43, 253-262.
  3. Doutsos, T., Koukouvelas, I., Zelilidis, A. & Kontopoulos, N. 1994: Intracontinental wedging and post-orogenic collapse in Mesohellenic Trough. – Geol.Rundsch., 83, 257-275.

Pindos Foreland in western Greece:

  1. Maravelis, A., Makrodimitras, G. & Zelilidis, A. 2014: Stratigraphic evolution and source rock potential of a Late Oligocene-Early/Middle Miocene continental slope system, Diapondia Islands, Ionian Sea, NW Greece. Geological Magazine, 151(3):394-413.
  2. Konstantopoulos, P. & Zelilidis, A., 2013: Sedimentation of submarine fan deposits in the Pindos foreland basin, from late Eocene to early Oligocene, west Peloponnesus peninsula, SW Greece. Geological journal, 48(4), 335-362.
  3. Konstantopoulos, P. & Zelilidis, A., 2013: Provenance analysis of Eocene-Oligocene turbidite deposits in Pindos foreland basin, fold and thrust belt of SW Greece: Constraints from framework petrography and bulk-rock geochemistry. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 6(12), 4671-4700.
  4. Konstantopoulos, P., Maravelis, A. & Zelilidis, A., 2013: The implication of transfer faults in foreland basin evolution: Application on Pindos Foreland Basin, West Peloponnesus, Greece. Terra Nova
  5. Konstantopoulos, P. & Zelilidis, A. 2012: The geodynamic setting of Pindos foreland basin in SW Greece: Tectonic and sedimentary evolution. Episodes, v.35, no4, 501-512
  6. Avramidis, P., Zelilidis, A. & Kontopoulos, N. 2000: Thrust dissection control of deep-water clastic dispersal patterns in the Klematia-Paramythia foreland basin, Western Greece. -Geol.Mag., 137, 667-685.
  7. Zelilidis, A. 2003: The geometry of fan-deltas and related turbidites in narrow linear basins. Geological Journal, 38, 31-46.
  8. Kokinou, Ε., Kamberis, Ε., Vafidis, Α., Monopolis, D., Ananiadis, G. & Zelilidis, Α. 2005: Deep seismic reflection data from offshore western Greece: a new crustal model for the Ionian Sea. – Journal of Petroleum Geology, 28, 81-98.
  9. Avramidis, P., Zelilidis, A. 2001: The nature of deep-marine sedimentation and palaeocurrent trends as an evidence of Pindos foreland basin fill conditions. Episodes, 24, No4, 252-256.
  10. Avramidis, P., Zelilidis, A., Vakalas, I. & Kontopoulos, N. 2002: “Interaction between tectonic activity and eustatic sea-level changes in the Pindos and Mesohellenic Basins, NW Greece: basin evolution and hydrocarbon potential. -Journal of Petroleum Geology, 25 (1), 53-82.

Patras-Corinth extensional basin:

  1. Vakalas, I., Zelilidis, A., Barkooky, A., Darwish, M. & Tewfik, N. 2015: Comparison between fan deltas in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt, and in the Gulf of Corinth, Greece. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 8:3603-3613.
  2. Zelilidis, A. 2003: The geometry of fan-deltas and related turbidites in narrow linear basins. Geological Journal, 38, 31-46.
  3. Kontopoulos, N. & Zelilidis, A. 1997: Depositional environments of the coarse-grained lower Pleistocene deposits in the Rio-Antirio basin, Greece. – In: Engineering Geology and the Environment (Eds. by Marinos,P.G., Koukis,G.C., Tsiambaos,G.C. and G.C.Stournaras). Proceedings of Intern. Symp.Engin.Geol.Envir., 199-204.
  4. Zelilidis, A. & Kontopoulos, N. 1996: Significance of fan deltas without toe-sets within rift and piggy-back basins: examples from the Corinth graben and the Mesohellenic trough, Central Greece. – Sedimentology, 43, 253-262.
  5. Poulimenos, G., Zelilidis, A., Kontopoulos, N. & Doutsos, T. 1993: Geometry of trapezoidal fan deltas and their relationship to extensional faulting along the south-western active margins of the Corinth rift. -Basin Research, 5, 179-192.
  6. Kontopoulos,N. & Zelilidis,A.1992: Upper Pliocene lacustrine environments in the intramontane Rio graben basin, NW Peloponnesus, Greece.  Jb. Palaont. Mh., 2, 102 114. 
  7. Zelilidis,A., Koukouvelas,I. & Doutsos,T.1988: Neogene paleostress changes behind the forearc fold belt in the Patraikos Gulf areas Western Greece.  Jb. Geol. Palaont. Mh., 5: 311 325

The Complex (foreland and piggy-back) Zakynthos basin – Ionian Foreland Basin:

  1. Zelilidis, A., Papatheodorou, G., Maravelis, A., Christodoulou, D., Tserolas, P., Fakiris, E., Dimas, X., Georgiou, N. & Ferentinos, G., 2016: Interplay of thrust, back-thrust, strike-slip and salt tectonics in a Fold and Thrust Belt system: an example from Zakynthos Island, Greece. Intr.J.Earth Sciences. 105: 2111-2132.
  2. Zelilidis, A., Kontopoulos, N., Piper, D.J.W. & Avramidis, P. 1998: Tectonic and sedimentological evolution of the Pliocene-Quaternary basins of Zakynthos island, Greece: Case study of the transition from compressional to extensional tectonics. – Basin Research, 10, 393-408.
  3. Κontopoulos, N., Zelilidis, A., Piper, D.J.W. & Mudie, P.J. 1997: Messinian evaporites in Zakynthos, Greece. -Palaeog., palaeocl., palaeoec, 129, 361-367.

Kalamata Extensional Basin:

  1. Zelilidis, A. & Kontopoulos, N. 1999: Plio-Pleistocene architecture in marginal extensional narrow sub-basins: examples from Southwest Geeece. – Geol.Mag., 136(3), 241-262.
  2. Zelilidis, A. & Kontopoulos, N. 1994: Pliocene-Pleistocene fluvial/wave dominated deltaic sedimentation: the Pamisos delta in SW Peloponnesus, GREECE. -Geol.Mag.,131,653-668.
  3. Zelilidis, A. & Kontopoulos, N. 2001: Post-Miocene sedimentary evolution of south Peloponnesus, Greece. –GAIA, No 16 (1-2), 1-12.

Extensional basins in NW Crete Island (Platanos-Kasteli-Maleme sub-basins) – Mediterranean Ridge:

  1. Maravelis, A., Panagopoulos, G., Piliotis, I., Pasadakis, N., Manutsoglou, E. & Zelilidis, A., 2016: Pre-Messinian (sub-Salt) Source-rock potential on Back-stop Basins of the Hellenic Trench system (Messara Basin, Central Crete, Greece). Oil and Gas Science and Technology-Rev.IFP Energies nouvelles 71, 6. (DOI: 10.2516/ogst/2013130).
  2. Kontopoulos, N. & Zelilidis, A. 1997: Depositional processes in outer arc marginal sub-basins during the Messinian. Examples from the western Crete Island, Greece. -Geologica Balcanica, 27, 1-2, 91-100.
  3. Kontopoulos, N., Zelilidis,A. & Frydas,D. 1996: Late Neogene sedimentary and tectonostratigraphic evolution of southwestern Crete island, Greece. – N. Jb. Geol.Palaont. Abh., 202, 287-311.

ECTS Units : 30

Applications of Remote Sensing in Geology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_608E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 6ο
Course Title
 Applications of Remote Sensing in Geology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (Lect.) +1 (lab.) 
Credits 3
Course Type
 Basic General knowledge / Skills development
Prerequisite Courses
 No
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 is addressed to undergraduate students who sufficiently know and understand the principles of Geology. The aim of the course is for students to acquire advanced knowledges and skills on the analysis and composition of simple geological maps using remote sensing techniques

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  • Know the basic principles of remote sensing
  • Know and understand the usage of aerial-photographs in geological research
  • Know and understand the usage of photogeological analysis
  • Carry out photogeological mapping in areas of medium difficulty
  • Compose simple geological cross-sections using photogeological data
  • Carry out geometrical calculations in photogeological maps
General Competences

Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have develop the following general abilities (from the list above):

  • Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology
  • Working independently
  • Team work
  • Production of free, creative and inductive thinking
Syllabus

The course content includes the following chapters:

  1. Introduction to remote sensing and the photogeological analysis
  2. Photogeological mapping of rock units and unconformities
  3. Photogeological analysis in faulted areas
  4. Photogeological analysis in folded areas
  5. Photogeological mapping in complex areas
  6. Interpretation of photogeological maps
  7. Geometric calculations in photogeological maps
Delivery Face-to-face
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures 2 X 13 = 26 
Laboratory practice 1 X 13 = 13 
Written report  16
Study and analysis of bibliography 20
 Total number of hours for the Course 75 
 Student Performance Evaluation
 Written examination after the end of the semester. The examinations includes computational questions as well as short answer questions
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

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

Coal Geology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_703E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 6ο
Course Title
 Coal Geology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, seminars, laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.) + 1 (lab.) + 1 (tut.)
Credits 3
Course Type
 Field of Science and Skills Development
Prerequisite Courses
 Typically, there are not prerequisite courses. Essentially, the students should possess knowledge provided through the theoretical courses Mineralogy, Petrology, Geochemistry, Tectonics, Sedimentology.
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
Υes, in English
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO374/
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will

  • Have a spherical view of the geology of peat and coal deposits and the factors controlling their formation.
  • Be acquainted with the methods and techniques applied in the exploration and the exploitation of peatlands and coal deposits.
  • Be aware of the major world and domestic peatlands and coal deposits.
  • Be able to assess the potential environmental impacts from the use of peat and coal.

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills:

  • Ability to exhibit knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and applications which are related to peat/coal formation.
  • Ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to the solution of problems related to peatlands and coal deposits.
  • Ability to adopt and apply new methodologies/techniques to solve problems dealing with the peat/coal exploration.
  • Study skills needed for continuing professional development.
  • Ability to interact with others in geological or interdisciplinary problems.
General Competences

Generally, by the end of this course the student will have developed the following general abilities:

  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Adaptation to new situations
  • Decision making
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
  • Exercise of criticism and self-criticism
  • Promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking
  • Respect to natural environment
  • Work design and management
Syllabus
  • Origin of coal.
  • Peat-forming controls.
  • Coalification.
  • Types and components of coal.
  • The coal deposit.
  • Coal exploration
  • Exploitation, reserves, production, utilisation
  • Coal deposits in Greece
  • Environmental Impacts
Delivery Lectures, seminars and laboratory work face to face. 
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (e.g. power point presentations) in teaching. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the e-class webpage of the University, in the form of a series of pdf files; the students can freely download them using a password.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2 X 13 = 26
Laboratory work (1 conduct hour per week x 13 weeks)  1 X 13 = 13
Tutorial   1 X 13 = 13
Hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works 23
 Total number of hours for the Course 75 
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. Exercises
  • During the semester the students have to do homework; the exercises have to be given to the teaching staff on time. This is the basic prerequisite for allowing participation in the final examination.
  1. Final Examination, including
  2. Written examination after the semester end, including questions of short and extended replies, diagramme interpretation etc. The mark of the written examination constitutes 50% of the final mark
  3. Oral examination on the microscope including
  • Determination of macerals.
  • Questions on the origin of the certain macerals.

The mark of the oral examination constitutes 50% of the final mark.

Minimum passing grade:  5.
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. Christanis K., 1998. Coal Geology. Textbook, University of Patras.
  2. Diessel C.F.K., 1995. Coal-bearing Depositional Systems. Springer Verlag, Berlin.
  3. Taylor, G.H., Teichmüller, M., Davis, A., Diessel, C.F.K., Littke, R., Robert, P., 1998. Organic Petrology. Gebrüder Borntraeger, Berlin.
  4. Thomas, L., 2012. Coal Geology. 2nd Edition, Wiley-Blackwell.

Related academic journals:

  1. International Journal of Coal Geology (https://www.journals.elsevier.com/international-journal-of-coal-geology).

Geological Mapping

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_602
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 6ο
Course Title
 Geological Mapping
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory work, fieldwork
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (Lect.) +2 (lab.) 
Credits 4
Course Type
 Basic General knowledge / Skills development
Prerequisite Courses
 No
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) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO602/
Learning Outcomes

The course is addressed to undergraduate students who sufficiently know and understand the principles of Structural Geology and Petrography. The aim of the course is for students to acquire advanced knowledges and skills on the geological mapping.

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  • Know and understand the methods of geological mapping
  • Know and understand the methods of data collection in the field
  • Carry out geological mapping in areas of medium difficulty
  • Analyze and describe the orientation of structural elements appeared in the geological map which she/he produced
  • Compose geological cross-sections using data from the geological map which she/he produced
  • Compose the tectonostratigraphy of the area appeared the geological map which she/he produced
  • Prepare a professional report for the geological map which she/he produced
General Competences

Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have develop the following general abilities (from the list above):

  • Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology
  • Adapting to new situations
  • Working independently
  • Team work
  • Respect for the natural environment
  • Production of free, creative and inductive thinking
Syllabus

The course content includes the following chapters:

Basic concepts in geological mapping of crystalline rocks; grouping of exposed lithologies based on the map scale; collection of orientation data of deformation structures in the field; mapping methods of geological contacts; mapping methods of deformation structures; presentation of structural elements on the geological map; construction of geological cross-sections; composition of tectonostratigraphic columns; azimuthal projections of structural elements of rocks; writing of the geological mapping report
Delivery Face-to-face
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures 2 X 13 = 26 
Laboratory practice 2 X 13 = 26 
Fieldwork 7days X 8 = 56 
Written report 12
 Total number of hours for the Course  120
 Student Performance Evaluation
 The student assessment is based on the score of the submitted report as well as on oral examination
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. Lisle R., Brabham P., Barnes J. 2011. Basic geological mapping. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  2. Xypolias P. 2009. Azimuthal projections in Structural Geology. Symmetria Publ., Athens. (in Greek)
  3. Koukouvelas I., Kokkalas S., Zygouri V. 2010. Geology & Earthquakes. Disigma Publ. Thessaloniki. (in Greek).

Geology of Technical Works and Environment

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_802
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 6ο
Course Title
 Geology of  Technical Works and Environment
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Laboratory Work, Fieldwork 
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2(L), 2(LW), 1F
Credits 6
Course Type
 Field of Science (Geology) and Skills Development (Technical Works and the Environment)
Prerequisite Courses
 Typically, there are not prerequisite course. It is however recommended that students should have at least a basic knowledge of Engineering Geology
Language of Instruction & Examinations
Greek. Teaching may be however performed in English in case that foreign students attend the course
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO349/
Learning Outcomes

The course gives the theoretical and objective knowledge related to the identification and description of the engineering geological conditions that prevail on technical works design and their environmental impacts. Particular emphasis is given to selecting and identifying the most “critical” geological parameters that will affect technical work construction and their safe operation.

By the end of this course the student will possess cognitive and practical skills and has the ability to:

  • Utilization of know – how to assess the physical – mechanical parameters of rock formations (rock material and rock mass) through laboratory and on – site methodologies and simulations (use of appropriate methods, materials and instruments)
  • Application of knowledge and creative thinking to solve problems related to the particular and unpredictable geological conditions that will be encountered in the design of the technical project (slope protection, tunnel supporting, dam grouting, etc.)

Also the student in the working environment has the ability to respond:

  • With competence in interdisciplinarity required by technical works (study – construction)
  • With responsibility and reliability in the case of autonomous employment
General Competences
  • Retrieve, analyze and synthesize data and information, using the necessary technologies
  • Decision making
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Working in an interdisciplinary environment 
Syllabus
  • Engineering behaviour of rock mass: rock mass classification systems RMR, Q and Geological Strength Index (GSI).  Applications on the design and construction of tunnels, slopes and foundations.
  • Landslides: terminology and classification, causal and triggering factors, remedial measures
  • Design and construction of dams: classification of dams, design criteria, engineering geological requirements, dam and reservoir waterproofing, monitoring techniques.
  • Design and construction of tunnels: geological conditions during construction, rockmass deformation and failure mechanism, construction methods (NATM and TBM) and supporting techniques.
  • Laboratory work in: (a) laboratory rock testing (Rock Mechanics) according to ASTM, BS and Ε103-84 standards, (b) evaluation of in situ testing results according to ASTM, ISRM and Ε103-84 standards
  • Field work in rock mass classification schemes for tunnel and slope design requirements.
Delivery Lectures and laboratory work face to face. 
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (power point) in teaching.
  • Electronic Delivery of Laboratory Exercises in PDF files, individually to each student, weekly, two (2) days prior to the educational process, that can freely download using a password which is provided to them after the initial registration on the website of the Laboratory of Engineering Geology using a personal password
  • Support of Learning Process and Dissemination of educational material through the e_class  platform 
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) 2×13=26 
Laboratory work (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) including practice in testing procedure and apparatuses as regards (a) Rock  Mechanics and (b) in situ rockmass measurements for geotechnical design 2×13=26 
Field work (group practice work)  13
Autonomous study 85
 Total number of hours for the Course  150
 Student Performance Evaluation

Ι) Laboratory and field work exercise and exams (30%):

(a) Each lab exercise is resolved and delivered the next week after its educational process. After it is corrected, marked and returned to the student.  Field Work is immediately delivered just after the completion of the training process.

The average mark of both lab and filed work exercise is calculated.

(b) Final written examination on laboratory exercises.

Final Lab and Field Work Grade =(a)*9% + (b)*21%

ΙΙ) Final Written Course Exams (70%):

Ten (10) questions of short answer related to lectures
Attached Bibliography

Text Books

  1. Γεωλογία Τεχνικών έργων (2007). Γ. Κούκης, Ν. Σαμπατακάκης Εκδόσεις Παπασωτηρίου, σελ. 575.
  2. Engineering Geology. Principle and practice (2009). D.G. Price, Springer.
  3. Engineering Geology (2007). F.G. Bell. Second edition. B.H.

Scientific International Journals:

  1. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment. Springer
  2. Engineering Geology. Elsevier.
  3. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering.

Hydrology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_403E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 6ο
Course Title
 Hydrology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory exercises
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.) / 1 (lab.)
Credits 3
Course Type
 Field of Science (GIS, Remote Sensing & Hydrology)
Prerequisite Courses
 GIS and Remote Sensing in Applied Geology  (optional, 5th semester)
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes in English
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO306/
Learning Outcomes

The course aims at familiarizing students with basic concepts of Hydrology, and the use of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing data for implementing integrated hydrological studies. By the end of this course the students will be able to:

  1. Understand the concepts of hydrological cycle and hydrological balance.
  2. Understand the concepts of spatial analysis and to use tools of spatial interpolation..
  3. Study, process and analyse statistically hydrological data from stations or databases.
  4. Process digital elevation models for extracting hydrological elements in GIS environment.
  5. Process thermal and multispectral Remote Sensing data for calculating evapotranspiration

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills:

  1. Analogue and digital calculation of basic parametres of the hydrological balance in GIS environment.
  2. Analogue and digital calculation of morphometric parametres of drainage basins and drainage networks in GIS environment.
  3. Implementation of integrated hydrological studies.
  4. Buiding drainage and flood models in GIS environment.

In total, students after successful completion of the semester will be able to demonstrate their knowledge in hydrology,  to solve hydrological problems with the use of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing data, to write independently integrated hydrological studies, and to produce thematic maps for information transfer to the public and the related services. 

General Competences
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Decision making
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Work in an international enviroment
  • Work in an interdisciplinary enviroment
  • Work design and management
  • Respect to natural environment
Syllabus

The course is organized in 4 teaching circles which are described below. 

  • Hydrologic Cycle (Precipitation, Evaportranspiration, Runoff, Infiltration)
  • Statistical processing of rainfall observations.
  • Average Rainfall Estimation over a drainage basin(Average Rainfall method, Thiessen’s Method, Isohyet Method).
  • Calculating evaporation – transpiration (Τhornthwaite, TURC, Burdon-Papakis, Coutagne).
  • Spatial Analysis and Spatial Interpolation methods
  • Application of spatial interpolation in Hydrology
  • Digital Elevation Models.
  • Methods for the creation of Digital Elevation Models
  • Drainage basins and drainage network extraction from digital elevation models.
  • Hydrological and quantitative basin analysis.
  • Stream ordering (Sthrahler and Shreve).
  • Horton parameters calculation.
  • Calculation of morphometric parametres of drainage basins and drainage networks.
  • Thermal Remote Sensing data
  • Multispectral Remote Sensing data
  • Calculating evapotranspiration with the use of thermal and multispectral Remote Sensing data.
  • Buiding drainage models in GIS environment.
  • Estimation of flood risk in GIS environment.
Delivery Lectures with the use PowerPoint slideshow
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Laboratories with the use of specialized software for GIS (ESRI, ARCGIS) and Image Processing (ERDAS IMAGINE) in the departmental computer lab.  Training in the use of GPS in the field.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures in Theory  2 X 13 = 26
Laboratory exercises in Hydrology  1 X 13 = 13
Writing reports of the laboratory exercises   1 X 13 = 13
Hours for private study of the student 23
 Total number of hours for the Course 75 
 Student Performance Evaluation
  • Written examination after the end of the semester (Gth70%)
  • Written reports for each laboratory exercise (Glab30%)

Minimum passing grade:  5.

Final Course Grade (FCG)

FCG = ( Gth + Glab ) / 2
Attached Bibliography
  1. “Hydrology with the use of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing data”, Labrakis, Nikolakopoulos, Katsanou, Kallipos publ. 2015, p. 225 (in Greek language)
  2. “Technical hydrology of surface water”,D. Papamichael , Yahoudi publ. Thessaloniki 2004 (in Greek language).

Marbles and aggregate materials

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_609E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 6ο
Course Title
 Marbles and aggregate materials
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Laboratory exercises
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2th+1lab
Credits 3
Course Type
 Scientific field
Prerequisite Courses
 Petrography I,II, Sedimentology
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

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  • Use and exploitation of aggregate materials.
  • Ability of drawing up mineralopetrographic and physicomechanical study of rocks.
  • Management of dangerous quarry wastes and delimination of new possible areas.
  • Maintenance and restoration of ancient monuments.
General Competences
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
  • Respect of the physical environement 
Syllabus
  • Marbles and ornamental rocks– physical features, physicomechanical properties of marbles- allocation and varieties of marbles- applications of rocks- the marble in ancienty and in nowdays- databases.
  • Aggregate materials and rocks- mineralopetrographic examination, laboratory tests and classification of aggregates for their different uses. – existing legislative framework and environmental restoration.
Delivery Face to Face
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Lectures (power point), exercises, field exercises
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures  2×13=26
 Laboratory exercises 1×13=13 
 Independent study  36
 Total number of hours for the Course 75 
 Student Performance Evaluation

Α. Writing examination(20%) which includes short growth questions.

Β. Oral examination (80%) which includes the writing and the presentation of scientific thesis.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Hatzipanagiotou,Κ.G. (1985):Petrography Ι.University of Patras.
  2. Hatzipanagiotou,Κ.G. (2005):Petrography Ι.University of Patras.
  3. Tsirampidis, Α.Ε. (2005):The mineral richness of Greece..Yiachoudi, Thessaloniki.

Ore geology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_607
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 6ο
Course Title
 Ore geology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures of Theory, Tutorial, Lab exercises, field exercise
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (Lect.), 2 (Lab), 1 (Tut), 
Credits 4
Course Type
 Scientific area and skills development 
Prerequisite Courses
 Mineralogy, Petrography, Geochemistry, Petrology, Tectonics, Geodynamics, Historical Geology
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes in English
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO347/
Learning Outcomes

The course is a basic introductory course in Ore Geology subjects, dealing with the most common deposits of ore-minerals. Partly comprises also Economic Geology in introductory level.

The learning goals include:

  • Knowledge of the geological characteristics of ore-minerals deposits and understanding of the “descriptive or emperical model”of each type of deposit.
  • Analysis of the “descriptive mode” by combining macropetrographical, petrological, tectonical and geochemical aspects, including microscopical observations. Application of this analysis to categorise the style of the deposits according to their “metallogenic model”.
  • Ability in evaluating and interpreting exploration results and data, ability to compare the outcome to “known metallogenic models” and to synthesise all the available data towards discovering new deposits.
General Competences
  • Search, analyze and synthesizedataand information,using thenecessary technologies
  • Independent work.
  • Group work
  • Work in international environment
  • Work in multidisciplinary environment
  • Generating newresearch ideas
  • Exercise of criticism and self-criticism
  • Promote free, creative and inductive thinking
Syllabus
  • Ore Geology and its themes
  • The different styles of mineralizations and their formation
  • Deposits in Greece and Internationally
  • Macro- and microcharacteristics of main metallic minerals
Delivery Direct face to face lecturing in classroom, in Lab of Microscopic observations and field.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of IT (power point, pdf) και blackboard.
  • Support through e-class platform.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Theory Lectures   2×13=26
Lab macroscopical identification of ores and microscopical examination of polished blocks of metallic minerals  1×13=13
Field work exercises with delivering of reports.  2×13=26
Autonomous study 35
Field work exercises with delivering of reports. 20
 Total number of hours for the Course  120
 Student Performance Evaluation

Α. Written final exam test (60%) that includes:

  1. Multiple choise questions
  2. Questions of short answers

iii.            Synthesis of short essays

  1. Understanding and interpreting metallogenic maps and sections
  2. Sketching metallogenic maps and sections
  3. Solving problems related to geochemical and economical geology data.

Β. Oral exam (10%) that includes:

  1. Ore identification
  2. Description of an ore genetical model in relation to the texture and fabric of ore specimens

iii.            Interpretation of geological maps – Correlated to field work activities.

Γ. Lab exam (30%) that includes:

  1. Identification of metallic minerals under the microscope
  2. Identification of metallic minerals textures under the microscope

Evaluation criteria:

  • During the semester two simulations of the lab exams are conducted.
  • Students have the oportunity of self-evaluation with material provided to them through eclass.
Attached Bibliography

Greek

  1. Melidonis, Ν., 1992. General ore-geology (Γενική Κοιτασματολογία). University of Patras, 516p.
  2. Skarpelis, Ν., 2006. Introduction to ore-geology (Εισαγωγή στην Κοιτασματολογία). University of Athens 268p.

Ξενόγλωσση

  1. Robb, L., 2004. Introduction to ore-forming processes. ISBN: 978-0-632-06378-9, Wiley-Blackwell, 384 p.

Journals

  1. Economic Geology Journal http://www.segweb.org/

Petrology of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_608
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 6ο
Course Title
 Petrology of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, tutorials and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.), 2 (lab.) 1 (tut)
Credits 4
Course Type
 General Background, Field of Science (Petrology) and Skills Development (microscopic characterization)
Prerequisite Courses

Typically, there are not prerequisite course.

Essentially, the students should possess:

(a) knowledge provided through the previously taught theoretical courses:  ‘’Physics”, “Chemistry”, “Earth Materials I”, “Earth Materials II”, “Petrography I” and “Petrography ΙΙ”.

(b) laboratory skills obtained through the previously attended laboratories included in the courses outlined above.
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO308/
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:             

  1. Identify minerals and textures of igneous and metamorphic rocks
  2. Apply the thermodynamic rules and evaluate the thermodynamic equilibrium in igneous and metamorphic chemical systems.
  3. Use binary and ternary systems for the interpretation of igneous rock systems (granites, basalts, etc.)
  4. Use compositional diagrams and petrogenetic grids to infer the P-T-t paths of metamorphic rocks.

By the end of the course the student will have further developed the following skills:

  1. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts,
    concepts, principles and theories relating to rock formation
  2. Ability to construct and use geochemical diagrams for petrological interpretation
  3. Develop skills needed for the identification and interpretation of critical textures and assemblages.
  4. Ability to apply such knowledge and understanding for the interpretation of processes that produce chemical / mineralogical diversity of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
  5. Ability to place petrogenetic processes in the frame of the theory of the lithospheric plates.
General Competences

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following general comptence):

  1. Ability to exhibit knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and applications which are related to Petrology of Igneous and Metamorphic Systems.
  2. Ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to the solution of problems related to Petrology of Igneous and Metamorphic Systems of non familiar nature.
  3. Αbility to adopt and apply methodology to the solution of non familiar problems of Petrology of Igneous and Metamorphic Systems.
  4. Study skills needed for continuing professional development.
  5. Ability to interact with others in petrological issues.

Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have develop the following general abilities (from the list above):

  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
Syllabus

Part A: Igneous Petrology

Origin of the elements and minerals in the universe. Fundamental petrological concepts. Study of the Earth mantle. Classification of igneous rocks. Fundamental thermodynamic concepts. Unary, binary and ternary phase diagrams, the phase rule. Liquid-crystal equilibria in magmatic systems. Processes of magma production and evolution. Basalts, Granites. Geochemical processes in the igneous rocks. Magmatic evolution models. Mantle metasomatism. Magmatic environments.

Laboratorial exercises:

Εach student is assigned a thin section suite to work out exercise assignments on identifying and interpreting rock textures and mineral assemblages:

  • LAB A1: Igneous textures and rock classification: a review.
  • LAB A2: Fundaments thermodynamic concepts. Study of binary phase diagrams.
  • LABS A3-4: Study of binary and ternary phase diagrams.
  • LABS A5-6: Geochemical processes in the igneous systems, Petrogenesis

Part B: Metamorphic Petrology

Physical and chemical processes of metamorphism. Metamorphic zones, isograds and facies. Metamorphism and plate tectonics. Chemographic projection of mineral assemblages. Composition diagrams, reactions and petrogenetic grids of metamorphic rocks of high, intermediate and low pressure facies series. Geothermobarometry and P–T- t paths of metamorphic rocks.

Laboratory Exercises:

Each student is requested to answer in specific problems emerging through the study of thin sections of metamorphic rocks at the end of each laboratory exercise.

  • LAB B1 Microtextural characteristics of metamorphic rocks.
  • LAB B2 Characteristic parageneses of metamorphic zones and facies.
  • LAB B3 Construction and use of ACF, AKF and AFM diagrams.
  • LAB B4–6 Determining the metamorphic grade of rocks of different composition from areas subjected to metamorphism of intermediate, high and low pressure facies series.
  • LAB B7  The use of proper reactions for the determination of the equilibrium P-T conditions of rocks.
Delivery Lectures, seminars and laboratory work face to face. Open courses (all lectrures and laboratories are freely accessible and freely available to everyone over the Internet as videos).
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the internet, in the form of a series of ppt files, where from the students can freely download them using a password which is provided to them at the beginning of the course.
  • Teleconferencing software packages (skype, google hangouts) are ordinarily  used throughout the semester for online continuing training of the students
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) 2×13=26 
 Laboratory work (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) – thin section analysis under the polarizing microscope and use of phase diagrams for the study of petrological systems  2×13=26
 Seminars (1 conduct hour per week x 13 weeks) – solving of representative problems through the use binary and ternary phase diagrams  1×13=13
2-days fieldwork on igneous and metamorphic terrains and preparation of fieldwork report  (1 conduct hour per  week x 9 weeks) 2×8=16
Hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works and reports, for the Laboratory, and preparation for the Laboratory  (study of techniques and theory; use of OPEN COURSES) 3×13=39
 Total number of hours for the Course  120
 Student Performance Evaluation
  • Written examination (50% of the final mark)
  • An essay comprising the outcome of the exercise assignments on the Igneous Petrology (25% of the final mark)
  • Oral examination in Metamorphic Petrology (25% of the final mark)

Percentages are valid t only when the student secures the minimum mark of 5 in the final written examination

Greek grading scale: 1 to 10. Minimum passing grade: 5.

Grades <3 correspond to ECTS grade F.

Grade 4 corresponds to ECTS grade FX.

For the passing grades the following correspondence normally holds:

5 <-» E, 6 <-> D, 7 <-> C, 8 <-> Β and >9 <-> A
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. «Πετρολογία Μεταμορφωμένων», Καταγάς, Χ., 2017, Πανεπιστημιακές Σημειώσεις, Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών.
  2. «Mαγματική Πετρολογία», Κοτοπούλη, Κ.Ν. 2009, Πανεπιστημιακές Σημειώσεις, Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών.
  3. «Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology», M. Best, 2003, Blackwell Publishing.
  4. «An introduction to Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology», J.D. Winter,2001, Pentice Hall.
  5. «An Introduction to Metamorphic Petrology», B.W.D. Yardley, 1989, Longman/Wiley.
  6. «Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks Under the Microscope: Classification, Textures, Microstructures and Mineral Preferred Orientation», D. Shelley, 1992, Springer.

Related academic journals:

  1. Journal of Petrology
  2. Metamorphic Geology University of Patras Publications Centre, Patras, 2005.

ECTS Units : 30

Applied Geomorphology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_ 710Ε
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 7ο
Course Title
 Applied Geomorphology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Tutorials  and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2(Lec.), 1 (Lab., 1(T)
Credits 5
Course Type
 Special background, Skill development, Specialty
Prerequisite Courses
 No
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, in English and Italian
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO366/
Learning Outcomes

The “Special Topics in Geomorphology” course is using the basic principles of Geomorphology to solve man-made problems regarding the environment.

The geomorphological processes in combination with land use are causing catastrophic events like floods, landslides, etc. The aim of this course is to highlight the relation and dependence between the geological environment and human activity.

The false selection of project locations, doesn’t only create construction problems but it’s possible to be the cause of establishment of new erosion and deposition processes and disturb the balance of morphodynamic conditions in the areas where the constructions are taking place.

The aims of this course, in order for the students to comprehend the instances in which geomorphology can

be applied to, are:

  • The research of dynamic processes and the pointing out of dangers in small and large scale projects.
  • The comprehension of environmental consequences from construction projects and land use.
  • Risk management from natural and man-made geological destructions.
General Competences
  • Search, analyze and synthesizedataand information,using thenecessary technologies.
  • Decision making.
  • Independent work.
  • Group work.
  • Working in an international environment.
  • Respect the environment.
  • Criticismandself-criticism.
  • Promoting free and creative thinking. 
Syllabus

The course includes:

  • In-class lectures, practical lab courses.
  • Exercises and lab courses with the use of topographic maps and aerial photos
Delivery In-class lectures, practical lab courses. Exercises and lab courses with the use of topographic maps and aerial photos.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Learning procedure support with the use of e-class platform.
  • Multimedia use and PowerPoint presentations.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2 x 13=26
Practical Lab Courses that focus on the application of methodologies and case studies. Taught in smaller groups of students 1 × 13=13 
Group class reports and presentations of conceptual models.
Plan drawing and application of project management.		  1 × 13=13
Educational trip/ minor individual practice exercises. 19
Individual studying 54
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation

Written final examination that will include:

  • Multiple choice questions
  • Problem solving questions
  • Comparative evaluation of lecture data
  • Exercises practiced in lab courses
  • Presentations of independent and group work.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Lecture notes uploaded on E-Class
  2. Geological Society of London: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/
  3. Use of E-Libraries
  4. Notes of lecturers in Greek. 

Disposal of solid an Luqid Wastes in the Geoloigcal Environment

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GE0_715
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 7ο
Course Title
 Disposal of solid an Luqid Wastes in the Geoloigcal Environment
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, seminars, laboratory work and field trip
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (L), 1 (LAB), 1 (SEM)
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science  and Skills Development
Prerequisite Courses
 Typically, there are not prerequisite course
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) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO361/
Learning Outcomes

The lecture is a basic introductory lecture on the disposal of solid and liquid wastes in the geological environment.

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  • Understand the concept of pollution and contamination
  • Understand the impact of pollutants on the environment in general and on the quality of groundwater in particular.
  • Understand the different ways of disposal of urban, industrial and agricultural wastes.
  • Assess which of the waste disposal ways have the least impact on the environment.
  • To prepare a geological and hydrogeological study of suitability for the construction of landfill (landfill site).
General Competences
 

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills (general abilities):

  1. Ability to exhibit knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and applications which are related to disposal of solid and liquid wastes.
  2. Ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to the solution of problems related to groundwater pollution coming from the disposal of wastes.
  3. Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  4. Adaptation to new situations
  5. Decision making
  6. Autonomous (Independent) work
  7. Group work
  8. Exercise of criticism and self-criticism
  9. Promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking
  10. Respect to natural environment
  11. Work design and management
Syllabus
  • The concepts of pollution and contamination
  • Pollutants and their physicochemical properties
  • Sources of pollution of groundwater and surface water
  • Waste categories – Legislation for the management of wastes
  • Urban pollution
  • Solid wastes, hazardous, non-hazardous, hospital wastes
  • Alternative ways of managing solid waste. Recycling, Burning, Bio-stabilization
  • Sanitary Landfill Sites
  • Geological-Hydrogeological Study of suitability for finding a region for the construction of landfills
  • Sewage – Biological Treatment – Artificial Wetlands
  • Agricultural Pollution
  • Industrial Pollution
  • Disposal of Radioactive Wastes
  • Microbial pollution
Delivery Lectures, laboratory work and seminar face to face. 
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the internet, e-class platform, in the form of a series of ppt files, where from the students can freely download them. 
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2Χ13=26
 Laboratory work (1 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  1Χ13=13
 Seminars (1 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  1Χ13=13
Field trip (10 hours per one  day) 10
Homework in teams 23
Hours for private study of the student and preparation of the final project in teams  50
 Total number of hours for the Course 135 
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. Written examination during the examination period and
  2. 2. Examination of the presentation and the report of the final team project.
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. Zagana, E., 2015. Disposal of solid wastes and sewage in the geological environment, University of Patras

Related academic journals:

  1. Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer Publishers
  2. Water Resources Management, Springer Publishers
  3. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment,  Springer Publishers

Earthquake Geology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_502E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 7ο
Course Title
 Earthquake Geology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory work,  tutorial, Fieldwork
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2L+1Lab+1 Tutor 
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science
Prerequisite Courses
 In general, there are no prerequisite courses. However, students knowing basic principles provided through the previously taught of theoretical courses ‘’Geomorphology’’,  ‘Structural Geology’’ and ”Seismology” are strongly benefited in understanding the issues of the course.
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) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO344/
Learning Outcomes
 The course is aimed at undergraduate students who understand basic principles of Geomorphology, Structural Geology and Seismology. The aim of the course is to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in topics related to deformation of active faults as it is imprinted on the Earth’s landscape. In particular, the educational objectives of the course will include recognition of the landscape changes that accompany different types of active faults in deformed geotectonic environments. Identification of active faults will be based on special landscapes close to the fault trace, on the fluvial geomorphology and on the drainage pattern. Furthermore, in order the students to understand the concepts and the key landscapes attesting to the active deformation a series of examples from active faults in Greece and key slides from active faults worldwide are presented. Furthermore we use examples of ground failures during recent earthquakes of Greece. The analysis and implementation of the concepts to be learned will also be done within the workshop with calculations and classifications of geomorphological indices. The composition and assessment of the knowledge in the course will result in students being able to recognize active faults and their capability in hosting strong earthquakes.
General Competences

By the end of this course the student will have develop the following skills (general abilities)

  • Search; analyze key observations regarding active faults. Synthesize geological  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:

  1. Introductory concepts
  2. Quotation of Earthquake Geology
  3. Methodologies for analysis of Active Structures
  4. Joints and Faults
  5. Rocks within Fault Zones
  6. The role of active faults and the Earthquake Processes
  7. Geomorphological expression of active faults
  8. Palaeoseismology
  9. Tectonic Geomorphology
  10. Morphotectonics
  11. Secondary effects of earthquakes
  12. Seismic hazard and geology of earthquakes
Delivery Lectures, laboratory work and fieldwork face to face
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the internet, in the form of a series of pdf files. The students can freely download them using a password which is provided to them at the beginning of the course
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2 X 13 = 26
Seminars (1 conduct hour per week X13 weeks)  1 X 13 = 13
Tutorial  1 X 13 = 13
Students Report based on the data collected during the fieldwork.

11 (1 Χ 8 fieldwork)= 8 Total 19 hours
Hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works (4 per semester). One report dealing for a recent earthquake sequence. One report from the fieldwork and two reports for the Laboratory exercises. 54
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. Optionally, preparation of four in total home-works from groups of two students each.  20% of the mean mark of the home-works is added to the grade obtained in the final written examination, provided that the student has secured at least the grade 4.
  2. Written examination after the end of the semester – final grade (GSOC), unless the student participated in the preparation of home-works during the semester. In that case, the 20% of the mean mark of the home-works is added to the final examination mark.
Minimum  passing grade:  5.
Attached Bibliography

Recommended Literature :

  1. Κουκουβέλας Ι., Κοκκάλας Σ., Ζυγούρη Β. 2010. Γεωλογία & Σεισμοί, Εκδόσεις Δίσιγμα, Θεσσαλονίκη, σελ. 415.
  2. Κουκουβέλας Ι. 1998. Τεκτονική Γεωλογία. Εκδόσεις Leader Books, Αθήνα.
  3. Yeats R., Sieh K., Allen C. 1997. The Geology of Earthquakes, Oxford University Press, pp. 568
  4. Keller E., Pinter N. 1996. Active Tectonics, Prentice Hall.
  5. Παυλίδης Σ. 2003. Γεωλογία των Σεισμών. Uiversity Studio Press, σελ. 378

Related Scientific Journals:

  1. Journal of Structural Geology
  2. Tectonics
  3. Tectonophysics
  4. Journal of Geodynamics

Elements of Geotechnical Engineering

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_806
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 7ο
Course Title
 Elements of Geotechnical Engineering
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Laboratory Work, Τtutorials  
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2L, 1LW, 1T 
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science and Skills Development
Prerequisite Courses
 Typically, there are not prerequisite course. It is however recommended that students should have at least a basic knowledge of Engineering Geology
Language of Instruction & Examinations
Greek. Teaching may be however performed in English in case that foreign students attend the course
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO368/
Learning Outcomes

The course gives the theoretical and objective knowledge related to the determination of basic soil parameters – characteristics for foundation purposes, as well as the design methodologies of technical work foundations. Additionally, combining quality control topics as regards geomaterials for embankments, aggregates and geosynthetics are examined.  

By the end of this course the student will possess cognitive and practical skills and has the ability to:

  • Utilization of know – how as regards the quality control of geomaterials (aggregates and embankments) as well as geosynthetics through laboratory and on – site methodologies and simulations (use of appropriate methods, materials and instruments)
  • Application of knowledge and creative thinking to solve problems related to safe design of technical works foundations under difficult geological conditions

Also the student in the working environment has the ability to respond:

  • With competence in interdisciplinary required by technical works (study – construction)
  • With responsibility and reliability in the case of autonomous employment
General Competences
  • Retrieve, analyze and synthesize data and information, using the necessary technologies
  • Decision making
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Working in an interdisciplinary environment 
Syllabus
  • The state of stress at soil mass: Stress distribution, geostatic stresses, effective and total stresses
  • Shear strength of soils : soil material failure, determination of shear strength parameters – laboratory testing, shear strength of cohesive and cohesionless soils
  • Deformation of soils – Consolidation.  Laboratory testing
  • Foundation of technical works: bearing capacity of soils, types of foundation, design parameters, allowable bearing capacity, soil settlements
  • Soil compaction – construction of embankments
  • Aggregates and quality control
  • Geosynthetic materials: types, characteristics, quality control, uses and applications
  • Laboratory work in: (a) laboratory soil testing (Soil Mechanics) for foundations (b) soil suitability for embankment construction (c) quality control for aggregates, according to ASTM, BS and EN standards
Delivery Lectures and laboratory work face to face. 
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (power point) in teaching.
  • Support of Learning Process and Dissemination of educational material through the e_class  platform 
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2Χ13=26
Laboratory work (1 conduct hour per week x 13 weeks) including practice in testing procedure and apparatuses as regards (a) foundations (b) soil suitability for embankment construction (c) quality control for aggregates    1Χ13=13
Tutorials  1Χ13=13
Autonomous study 73
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation

Ι) Laboratory exercise and exams (30%):

(a) Each lab exercise is resolved and delivered the next week after its educational process. After it is corrected, marked and returned to the student.

The average mark of all lab exercises is calculated.

(b) Final written examination on laboratory exercises.

Final Lab Work Grade =(a)*9% + (b)*21%

ΙΙ) Final Written Course Exams (70%):

Five (5) questions of short answer related to lectures 
Attached Bibliography

Textbooks :

  • Τεχνική Γεωλογία (2002). Γ. Κούκης, Ν. Σαμπατακάκης Εκδόσεις Παπασωτηρίου, σελ. 514.
  • Εφαρμογές της Τεχνικής Γεωλογίας και Γεωτεχνικής στα Τεχνικά Έργα (2015). Ν. Σαμπατακάκης, Γ. Κούκης, Ν. Δεπούντης. Εκδόσεις Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, σελ. 131
  • Element of soil mechanics, Ian Smith, 8th edition
  • Geotechnical Engineering Handbook, Braja Das, Ross Publishing

Scientific international Journals:

  • Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment. Springer
  • Engineering Geology. Elsevier.
  • Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. Springer

Environmental Hygiene- Environmental Microorganisms

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_821E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 7ο
Course Title
 Environmental Hygiene- Environmental  Microorganisms
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures ,Laboratory ,tutorial and fieldwork
Weekly Teaching Hours
 (2 lect, 1 Lab, 1tut) 
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science ( General Chemistry) 
Prerequisite Courses
There are not 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) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/geo316
Learning Outcomes
 Obtaining the required theoretical and practical training for the correct assessment of water quality and protection from a microbiological point of view.
General Competences
  • Search, analyze and synthesize data and information, using the necessary technologies
  • Decision making
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Working in an interdisciplinary environment
Syllabus
  • Introduction
  • Diagnosis of microbiological pollution
  • Immediate approach to bacteriological problems
  • Management of microbiological pollution
  • Sampling methodologies
  • Procedures for estimating the degree of biological pollution
  • Continuous control procedures.
Delivery Face to face (Lectures in the class). 
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Lectures with electronic slides presentations, exemplary problem solving tutorials, solving crisis exercises by students during lectures, Dissemination of the teacher through the e_class electronic platform
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week ´ 13 weeks)  2×13=26
Laboratory exercises (2 conduct hour per week ´ 13 weeks)   1×13=13
Tutorials  1×13=13
Fieldwork 1 x 8=8
Non-guided study 65
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation
  • Language: Greek (English for Erasmus)
  • Written Final Course Examination (100%).
Attached Bibliography
 Suggested Bibliography:Microbiology and Microbial Technology G. Aggelis, A. Stamoulis Publishing 2007.

Geodynamics

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_504
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 7ο
Course Title
 Geodynamics
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory and tutorial
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.) + 1 (lab.) + 1(T) 
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science 
Prerequisite Courses
 No
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) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO315/
Learning Outcomes

The course is addressed to undergraduate students who know and understand the basic principles of Geology and Structural Geology. The aim of the course is for students to acquire advanced knowledges and skills on themes related with the motions of the lithospheric plates, the mechanism that control the motions as well as the processes (e.g., deformation, magmatism, metamorphism) that are associated with that motions.

  • By the end of this course the student will be able to:
  • Know and understand the earth structure
  • Know and understand the structure and variation in the earth crust
  • Know and understand the types of plate motions
  • Know and understand the forces and the mechanisms that control the plate motions
  • Know and understand the processes such as deformation, magmatism and metamorphism, which are related with the divergent, convergent and collision of lithospheric plates
  • Distinguish regions of the earth crust, which have been formed due to plate motions, from regions which are characterized by limited plate motion
  • Understand the importance of plate motions in the development of orogenic belts
General Competences
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
  • Promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking 
Syllabus

The course content includes the following chapters:

Historical development of theories about the orogenesis; Structure of the earth; The architecture of lithospheric plates; The motions of lithospheric plates; Divergent lithospheric plates; Convergent lithospheric plates; Collision of lithospheric plates and orogeny; Structure of orogenic belts.
Delivery Lectures, laboratory and filed work face to face.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures   2 X 13 = 26
Laboratory work  1 X 13 = 13
Tutorial  1 X 13 = 13
Report preparation 19
Literature study 54
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation
 Student assessment is based on: (a) written examination after the end of the semester, which mainly includes essay questions (80% of the final grade) and (b) written report (20% of the final grade).
Attached Bibliography
  1. Kokkalas, S. 2012. Geodynamics. Univ. Patras Publ.
  2. Frisch W, Meschede M., Blakey R., 2011. Plate Tectonics: Continental Drift and Mountain Building. Springer.

Geothermal Energy

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_805
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 7ο
Course Title
 Geothermal Energy
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory work and tutorials 
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.) + 1 (lab.) + 1 (tut.)
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science and Skills Development
Prerequisite Courses
 Typically, there are not prerequisite courses. Essentially, the students should possess knowledge provided through the theoretical courses of Mineralogy, Petrography, Geochemistry, Hydrochemistry, Tectonics and Geodynamics.
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes, in English
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO377/ 
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will

  • Have a spherical view of the geothermal activity and the factors controlling the geothermal field formation.
  • Be acquainted with the methods and techniques applied in the exploration and the exploitation of geothermal fields.
  • Be aware of the major world and domestic geothermal fields.
  • Estimate the potential environmental impacts from the exploitation of geothermal energy.

Moreover, the student will have further developed the following skills/competences

  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relative to geothermal energy.
  • Ability to apply such knowledge and understanding to practical issues concerning the exploration and exploitation of geothermal fields.
  • Ability to refer to relative literature to enhance the already possessed knowledge.
  • Study skills needed for continuing professional development.
  • Ability to interact with others on inter or multidisciplinary problems.
General Competences
  • Generally, by the end of this course the student will have developed the following general abilities:
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Adaptation to new situations
  • Decision making
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
  • Exercise of criticism and self-criticism
  • Promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking
  • Respect to natural environment
  • Work design and management 
Syllabus
  • Earth’s Heat: Origin, heat flow, geothermal gradient.
  • Regions with geothermal activity. The geothermal Field: Surface manifestations.
  • Geothermal fluids. Geothermometers.
  • Geothermal exploration and exploitation.
  • Geographical distribution of major geothermal fields worldwide and in Greece.
  • Geothermal Energy and environment.
Delivery Lectures, seminars and laboratory work face to face.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (e.g. power point presentations) in teaching. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the e-class webpage of the University, in the form of a series of pdf files; the students can freely download them using a password.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2 X 13 = 26
Laboratory work (1 conduct hour per week x 13 weeks)  1 X 13 = 13
Preparation of presentation  35
Private study of the student and preparation of home-works 51
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. Exercises : During the semester the students have to do homework; the exercises have to be given to the teaching staff on time. This is the basic prerequisite for allowing participation in the final examination.
  2. Presentation : Shortly before the semester end the students have to present in the class certain subjects of the course (certain geothermal fields, geological-technical issues to face in geothermal exploration or exploitation). The mark of the presentation constitutes 30% of the final mark.
  3. Written examination : After the semester end, including questions of short and extended replies, exercise, diagramme interpretation etc. The mark of the written examination constitutes 70% of the final mark.
Minimum passing grade:  5.
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. Christanis K., Geothermics. University of Patras (textbook in Greek).
  2. Fytikas M. & Andritsos N., 2004. Geothermics. Tziolas Publ., Thessaloniki (in Greek).
  3. Huenges Ε., 2010. Geothermal Energy Systems. Exploration, Development, and Utilization. Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.

Related academic journals:

  1. Geothermics (https://www.journals.elsevier.com/geothermics)

Insights in Ore Geology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_711E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 7ο
Course Title
 Insights in Ore Geology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Theory lectures, Tutorial and lab exercises
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 lect./1 lab/1 T 
Credits 5
Course Type
 Scientific area and skills development
Prerequisite Courses
 Mineralogy, Petrography, Geochemistry, Petrology, Ore geology, Coal Geology
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes in English
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO363/
Learning Outcomes

This course is a selection module and an insight to ore geology. The modules covered include genetic models of the Fe-V-Ti systems, scarn mineralizations and metallurgical coals. Emphasis is given to the application of various laboratory examinations and data evaluation for ore’s processing studies.

The Teaching goals include:

  • Knowledge of the modern research methods for assessing the physicochemical conditions of ore-forming processes, as well as of the laboratory parameters for financial evaluation of ore deposits; pros and cons of each technique.
  • Life Cyrcle Analysis of ore processing techniques, data acquisition for mineral liberation studies. Optimization techniques for minerals recovery
  • Ability in evaluation and interpretation of mineralogical, petrographical and geochemical data, as well as in presenting the studies in useful format for the mining and processing engineers.
General Competences
  • Search, analyze and synthesizedataand information,using thenecessary technologies
  • Independent work
  • Group work
  • Work in international environment
  • Work in multidisciplinary environment
  • Development of new research ideas
  • Work design and management
  • Respect of natural environment
  • Exercise of criticism and self-criticism
  • Promote free, creative and inductive thinking
Syllabus
  1. Mineralogical data of ore deposits, liberation of metalic minerals, textures under the microscope.
  2. Metals in metallurgical processes, studies on tailings, characteristics of concentrates, balance calculations and metals distribution in various processing stages.
  3. Evaluation of industrial minerals (e.g. wollastonite, micas) for modern industrial applications.
  4. Principle characteristics of metallurgical coals and the respective produced cokes.
  5. Evaluation of critical metals (e.g. V, Nb, Ta, Y, Zr), recovery and modern industrial applications
  6. Economic Geology data in relation to processing and metallurgical techniques.
  7. Economic Geology data in relation to environmental studies related to the extraction industry (e.g. Acid Rock Drainage, Neutralization).
Delivery Direct face to face lectures in class and in the Labs of Petrographical Examinations and Geochemical Lab.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Usage of IT (power point, pdf) and blackboard. Lab exercises on maps and drilling
  • Support of tutoring through e-class platform.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Theory Lectures  2 x 13=26
Tutorial lectures and exercises 1 x 13=13
Practical Lab Courses  1 x 13=13
Group paper-report 23
Autonomous study 50
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation

Α. Written final exam test (70%) that includes:

  1. Multiple choise questions
  2. Question of short answers

iii.            Synthesis of short essays

  1. Understanding and interpreting geochemical/petrographical data of mining companies
  2. Designing of lab tests
  3. Interpreting minerals liberation data.

Β. Oral exam on Practical issues (20%) that includes:

  1. Interpretation of metals processing data
  2. Description of textures and fabrics under the microscope

iii.            Designing of lab tests for sustainable mineral extraction.

Γ. Group Presentation of working paper (10%)

Team Oral presentation of a subject within Economic Geology.

Evaluation criteria:

Students have the oportunity of self-evaluation with material provided to them through eclass.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Petruk, W., 2000. Applied Mineralogy in the mining industry. Elsevier, 287p.

Journals

  1. Economic Geology Journal http://www.segweb.org/

Metamorphism in the Hellenic Region

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_706E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 7ο
Course Title
 Metamorphism in the Hellenic Region
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, tutorials and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.), 1 (lab)., 1(t) 
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science (Petrology) and Skills Development (characterization of the metamorphic conditions in a specific area and identification of the parent materials)
Prerequisite Courses

Typically, there are not prerequisite course.

Essentially, the students should possess:

(a) knowledge provided through the previously taught theoretical course of ‘’Petrology of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks”.

(b) laboratory skills obtained through the previously attended laboratories included in the course of ‘’Petrology of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks”
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) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO302/
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:                    

  1. Understand the distribution and petrogenesis of metamorphic rocks within the Hellenide orogen
  2. Develop skills for writing a scientific report on metamorphism and the metamorphic rocks of an area

By the end of the course the student will have further developed the following skills/competences:

  1. Capability of using the polarizing microscope for recognizing the metamorphic processes through the study of thin sections of metamorphic rocks.
  2. Develop skills needed for the interpretation of metamorphic processes within the Hellenide orogen and its relations with adjacent regions and their geotectonic regime. 
General Competences

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills (general abilities):

  1. Ability to exhibit knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and applications which are related to the metamorphic conditions of a specific area.
  2. Ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to the solution of problems related to the metamorphic processes in the Hellenic region.
  3. Αbility to adopt and apply methodology to the solution of non familiar problems of other metamorphic terrains
  4. Study skills needed for continuing professional development.
  5. Ability to interact with others in issues concerning the metamorphic processes in an area and its relation to the wider geotectonic regime.

Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies

  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
Syllabus

Lectures

  1. The metamorphic history and metamorphic rocks of the Rhodope Massif.
  2. The metamorphic history and metamorphic rocks of the circum-Rhodope zone.
  3. The metamorphic history and metamorphic rocks of the Serbo-Macedonian massif.
  4. The metamorphic history and metamorphic rocks of the Cyclades.
  5. The metamorphic history and metamorphic rocks of the external HellenidesPlate tectonics and metamorphism in Greece.

Laboratory work

  • Microscopic and petrological characterization study of sets of thin sections from each one  of the main metamorphic terrains comprised in the Internal and External Hellenides 
Delivery
  • Lectures, seminars and laboratory work face to face.
  • Lectures: using slides for overhead projector and/or power-point presentations.
  • Open eClass – Asynchronous eLearning Platform: storage and presentation of teaching material.
  • Laboratories:  Students are assigned a thin section suite to work out an essay on the metamorphic conditions and processes of a specific study area.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the internet, in the form of a series of ppt files, where from the students can freely download them using a password which is provided to them at the beginning of the course.
  • Use of polarizing microscope employed with a digital camera for capturing and analyzing representative images through the use of specialized software packages (ProgRes CapturePro 2.9.0.1 by JENOPTIC)
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2 x 13=26
 Laboratory work (1conduct hour per week x 13 weeks) – recognizing the metamorphic processes through the study of thin sections of metamorphic rocks by means of polarizing microscopy  

1 x 13=13
 Tutorials about writing reports on laboratory exercises; demonstration of photographic microscope; use of phase diagrams   1 x 13=13
Sample preparation for their study in the laboratory 1 x 8=8
Hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works and reports, for the Laboratory, and preparation for the Laboratory  (study of techniques and theory) 65
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation
  • Written examination (50% of the final mark)
  • An essay comprising the outcome of the exercise assignments on the metamorphic conditions of a specific study area (50% of the final mark).

Percentages are valid t only when the student secures the minimum mark of 5 in the final written examination

Greek grading scale: 1 to 10. Minimum passing grade: 5.

Grades <3 correspond to ECTS grade F.

Grade 4 corresponds to ECTS grade FX.

For the passing grades the following correspondence normally holds:

5 <-> E, 6 <-> D, 7 <-> C, 8 <-> Β and >9 <-> A
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. Metamorphic Petrology», C. Katagas, Patras, 2009 [A textbook in Greek language)
  2. «Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology», M. Best, 2003, Blackwell Publishing.
  3. «An introduction to Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology», J.D. Winter,2001, Pentice Hall.
  4. «An Introduction to Metamorphic Petrology», B.W.D. Yardley, 1989, Longman/Wiley.
  5. «Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks Under the Microscope: Classification, Textures, Microstructures and Mineral Preferred Orientation», D. Shelley, 1992, Springer.

Related academic journals:

  1. Journal of Petrology
  2. Metamorphic Geology
  3. Bulletin of the Geological Society of Greece

Meteorology – Climatology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_713Ε
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 7ο
Course Title
 Meteorology – Climatology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, tutorial and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.)/2 (lab.)/ 1(t)
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science and Skills Development
Prerequisite Courses
 There are no prerequisite courses. It is however recommended that students should have at least a basic knowledge of Waves, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Optics and Calculus and also basic laboratory skills regarding the measurement of physical quantities and calculation of the uncertainties involved.
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes (in English
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/PHY1923/
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course the student should be able to

  • Identify the basic characteristics of the atmospheric environment and the principal laws that apply to it.
  • Apply these laws of physics in order to explain common weather and climatic phenomena and up-to-date issues in atmospheric physics, meteorology and climatology.
General Competences

At the end of the course the student will have further developed the following skills/competences:

  • to know and understand the basic theories and principles that are related with the atmosphere, its components and the phenomena that take place into it
  • to apply this knowledge for the quantitative and qualitative solutions of problems related with the contents of this course
  • to acquire the needed knowledge and experience to follow relevant courses that deal in depth with atmospheric physics, meteorology, climatology and atmospheric pollution
  • to acquire basic experimental skills related to the measurement of basic meteorological parameters (instrumentation – measurement procedures)
  • to interact with others on atmospheric physics and on inter or multidisciplinary problems
Syllabus

1 Earth’s atmosphere

  • General notions
  • Magnitude of the atmosphere
  • Composition of lower atmosphere
  • Atmospheric temperature
  • Vertical temperature profile
  • Atmospheric pressure
  • Geopotential
  • Simple atmospheric models
  • Water vapor in the atmosphere

2 Atmospheric Thermodynamics

  • State equation
  • Laws of thermodynamics
  • Thermodynamic processes in the atmosphere
  • Atmospheric Stability
  • Ctiteria of instability (Vertical temperature gradient, potential temperature, energy)

3 Cloud Physics

  • Water vapor condensation
  • Cloud classification
  • Rain formation theory

4 Atmospheric Dynamics

  • Forces defining the air motion
  • Equations of motion
  • Synoptic scale winds
  • Air motion in the atmospheric boundary layer
  • Thermal circulation
  • General atmospheric circulation
  • Planetary winds
  • Troposhperic winds – Ηadley cells
  • Tropospheric long (Rossby) waves

5 Air Masses

  • Characteristics of air masses
  • Fronts – Front types
  • Permanent fronts
  • Low pressure centers
  • High pressure centers

6 Climate Dynamics

  • Climate Classification
  • Climate Variability
  • Climate Equilibria, Sensitivity and Feedbacks
  • Climate Change 
Delivery Lectures, seminars and laboratory work face to face
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Lectures using power-point presentations. Problem-solving seminars for the instructive solution of synthetic problems. Solving of critical questions by the students during the lecture time. Laboratory experiments. Digital content in the eclass platform.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures 2 x 13=26 
Laboratory work  2 x 13=26 
Tutorials  1 x 13=13
Group paper-report 20
Autonomous study 40
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation
  • Language: Greek (English for Erasmus)
  • Written examination on the theoretical part (100% of the final mark). The weekly short-answer tests of 10 questions reconcile the final grade by up to 20%.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Courses of Meteorology and Climatology, Α. Α. Flocas, Ziti Editions, Thessaloniki, Greece, 1994.
  2. Courses in General Meteorology, Τ. Ι. Makrogiannis, C. S. Sahsamanoglou, Charis Editions, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2004.
  3. General Meteorology, C. S. Sahsamanoglou, Τ. Ι. Makrogiannis, Ziti Editions, Thessaloniki, Greece, 1998.
  4. Introduction to Atmospheric Physics and Climate Change, P. Katsafados, E. Mavromatidis, Kallipos Editions, 2015.
  5. Atmospheric Science: An Introductory Survey, J.M. Wallace, P.V. Hobbs, Academic Press, London, 2006.
  6. Meteorology for Scientists and Engineers, R. Stull, University of British Columbia, 2011.

Petrogenesis of ophiolite complexes

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_804E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 7ο
Course Title
 Petrogenesis of ophiolite complexes
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Laboratory Exercises, Tutorial 
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2TH+1LAB+1T
Credits 5
Course Type
 Background, Field of Science and Skills Development
Prerequisite Courses
 Petrography I,II, Tectonic geology, Petrology of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
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

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

Understanding of processes of genesis and evolution of ophiolite complexes- theory of lithospheric plates- identification geotectonic environments by using geochemical data- use of ophiolite rocks as strong aggregate materials- detection of PGM according to modern methods- asbestos.
General Competences
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work 
Syllabus Ophiolite complexes- theory of lithospheric plates and ophiolites- description of Petrogenetic processes for the formation of a complete ophiolite complex- identification of geotectonic models for the formation of ophiolite complexes- description of basic ophiolite complexes from Greece and all over the world.
Delivery Face to Face
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Lectures (power point), laboratory tests.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures  2×13=26
Laboratory exercises  1×13=13
Tutorial  1×13=13
Group paper-report 19
Autonomous study 54
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation

Α. Writing examination (20%) which includes short growth questions.

Β. Oral examination (80%) which includes: Writing and presentation of scientific thesis to audience.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Hatzipanagiotou,Κ.G. (1985):Petrography Ι.University of Patras.
  2. Hatzipanagiotou,Κ.G. (2005)):Petrography II.University of Patras.

Μagmatism in the Hellenic Region

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_601E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 7ο
Course Title
 Μagmatism in  the Hellenic Region
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory work, Tutorial
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.), 1 (lab.), 1(T) 
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science (Petrology) and Skills Development (characterization of the magmatism in a specific area and identification of the magma emplacement processes
Prerequisite Courses

Typically, there are not prerequisite course.

Essentially, the students should possess:

(a) knowledge provided through the previously taught theoretical course of ‘’Petrology of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks”.

(b) laboratory skills obtained through the previously attended laboratories included in the course of ‘’Petrology of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks”
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) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO388/
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:             

  1. Understand the distribution and petrogenesis of igneous rocks within the Hellenide orogen
  2. Develop skills for writing a scientific report on magmatism and the igneous rocks of an area

By the end of the course the student will have further developed the following skills/competences:

  1. Capability of using the polarizing microscope for recognizing the igneous processes through the study of thin sections of igneous rocks.
  2. Develop skills needed for the interpretation of igneous processes within the Hellenide orogen and its relations with adjacent regions and their geotectonic regime. 
General Competences

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills (general abilities):

  1. Ability to exhibit knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and applications which are related to the processes of magma emplacement at a specific area.
  2. Ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to the solution of problems related to the igneous processes in the Hellenic region.
  3. Αbility to adopt and apply methodology to the solution of non familiar problems of other igneous provinces
  4. Study skills needed for continuing professional development.
  5. Ability to interact with others in issues concerning the igneous processes in an area and its relation to the wider geotectonic regime.

Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have develop the following general abilities (from the list above):

  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
Syllabus

Lectures

  1. Geological and igneous evolution of the Eastern Meditteranean area
  2. Triassic magmatism
  3. Genesis of the Neotythean crust
  4. Subduction and arc volcanism
  5. Collision tectonics
  6. Tertiarry nappe tectonism of the Hellenides
  7. Neotectonic phases
  8. Aegean Volcanic arc

Laboratory work

  • Igneous petrological characterization study of sets of thin sections from the main igneous provinces of the Hellenides 
Delivery
  • Lectures, seminars and laboratory work face to face.
  • Lectures: using slides for overhead projector and/or power-point presentations.
  • Open eClass – Asynchronous eLearning Platform: storage and presentation of teaching material.
  • Laboratories:  Students are assigned a thin section suite to work out an essay on the metamorphic conditions and processes of a specific study area.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the internet, in the form of a series of ppt files, where from the students can freely download them using a password which is provided to them at the beginning of the course.
  • Use of polarizing microscope employed with a digital camera for capturing and analyzing representative images through the use of specialized software packages (ProgRes CapturePro 2.9.0.1 by JENOPTIC)
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2 x 13=26
 Laboratory work (1conduct hour per week x 13 weeks) – recognizing the igneous processes through the study of thin sections of igneous rocks by means of polarizing microscopy  

1 x 13=13
 Tutorial  1 x 13=13
Bibliographic research 1 x 13=13
Sample preparation for their study in the laboratory 1 x 6=6
Hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works and reports, for the Laboratory, and preparation for the Laboratory  (study of techniques and theory) 3 x 13=39
Weekend hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works and reports, for the Laboratory, and preparation for the Laboratory 1 x 13=13
Hours for private study of the student  during the week available for exam preparation and two weeks of  holidays 2 x 3=6
 Total number of hours for the Course  129
 Student Performance Evaluation
  • Written examination (50% of the final mark)
  • An essay comprising the outcome of the exercise assignments on the igneous conditions of a specific study area (50% of the final mark).

Percentages are valid t only when the student secures the minimum mark of 5 in the final written examination

Greek grading scale: 1 to 10. Minimum passing grade: 5.

Grades <3 correspond to ECTS grade F.

Grade 4 corresponds to ECTS grade FX.

For the passing grades the following correspondence normally holds:

5 <-> E, 6 <-> D, 7 <-> C, 8 <-> Β and >9 <-> A
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. Notes of lecturers in Greek.
  2. Various relevant scientific papers

Related academic journals:

  1. Journal of Petrology
  2. Bulletin of the Geological Society of Greece.

ECTS Units : 30

Applied Micropalaeontology – Palaeoenvironment

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_820E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 8ο
Course Title
 Applied Micropalaeontology – Palaeoenvironment
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory work, tutorial and fieldwork
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.), 2 (lab.), 1(t), 
Credits 5
Course Type
 Scientific Field and Skills Development
Prerequisite Courses
Typically, there are not prerequisite courses, however, for the better understanding of the course it would be considered appropriate students to have attended the following modules: Palaeontology, Stratigraphy and Historical Geology, Biomarkers and Palaeoenvironment
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
Υes, teaching may be however offered in English in case foreign students attend the course.
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO333/ (in Greek)
Learning Outcomes

This is an introductory module for special topics in the fields of applied Micropalaeontology and Palaeoenvironment .

 Upon successful completion of this module the students will be able to:

  1. Understand the importance of microfossils and micropalaeontology in the stratigraphic and geological research.
  2. Being aware of key groups of microfossils that are used widely in biostratigraphy and palaeoecology.
  3. Use adequately stereoscopes and optical microscopes for the observation, study and identification of microfossils.
  4. Being able to identify with the use of microscopy key groups of microfossils.
  5. Learn how to study microfossils for the extraction of biostratigraphical, palaeoecological and palaeoenvironmental conclusions.
  6. Be trained in topics concerning the taxonomy of organisms, the evolutionary mechanisms as well as the contribution of fossils in stratigraphic research.
  7. Apply methods of preparation, taxonomy and palaeoecology on sediment samples that they have collected.
  8. Compose their data collecting information from literature, making comparisons and writing a paper structured essay.
General Competences

Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following general abilities:

  1. Search, analyze and synthesize data and information, using the necessary technologies.
  2. Working in a multidisciplinary environment
  3. Working in an international environment.
  4. Independent work.
  5. Group work.
  6. Generating new research ideas.
  7. Respecting the environment.
  8. Criticism and self-criticism.
  9. Promoting free and creative thinking.
Syllabus
  1. Micropalaeontology – Microfossils – Applications – Marine environments – Palaeoecology – Microfossils and sedimentation – Preparation and observation methods
  2. Phylogenetics – Cladistics
  3. Applied Palaeontology
  4. The use of microfossils in biostratigraphy, chronostratigraphy and the determination of the palaeoenvironment
  5. Foraminifera
  6. Radiolaria
  7. Diatoms
  8. Calcareous nannoplankton
  9. Ostracods
  10. Microvertebrates
  11. Palynology
  12. Otoliths
Delivery Lectures and laboratory practice face to face. Observation and study of real microfossils during laboratory practice
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (powerpoint) in teaching. Supporting teaching and communication through e-class. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the e-class platform, in the form of a series of ppt files, from where the students can freely download them. 
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) 2 X 13 = 26 
Laboratory work (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2 X 13 = 26 
Hours for the preparation of laboratory work reports (2h per week x 13 weeks) 2 X 13 = 26  
Fieldwork 1Χ8=8
Hours for private study of the student, preparation and study of working sample in the laboratory and preparation of written long essay (3h per week x 13 weeks) 39
 Total number of hours for the Course  125
 Student Performance Evaluation

Ι) Written long essay, preparation and study of actual micropalaeontological sample collected during fieldwork. The mark consists 50% of the final grade.

ΙΙ) Written reports following the completion of each practical. The mean mark of the reports consists the other 50% of the final grade.

Minimum passing grade:  5.

Final Course Grade (FCG)

FCG = ( written long essay + practical reports ) / 2

The language of assessment is in Greek. If foreign students attend the course, their assessment in English.

Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. Armstrong, H., Brasier, M., 2005. Microfossils, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2nd edition, Oxford
  2. Saraswati, P.K., Srinivasan, M.S., 2016: Micropaleontology: Principles and Applications, Springer.
  3. Martin, R.E. (Ed.), 2000: Environmental Micropaleontology: The Application of Microfossils to Environmental Geology, Springer.
  4. Notes of lecturers in Greek.

Environmental and Applied Geochemistry

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_819E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 8ο
Course Title
 Environmental and Applied Geochemistry
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory work and tutorial
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.), 1 (lab.), 1(T) 
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science (Geochemistry) and Skills Development (characterization of the magmatism in a specific area and identification of the magma emplacement processes
Prerequisite Courses

Typically, there are not prerequisite course. Essentially, the students should possess:

(a) knowledge provided through the previously taught theoretical course of ‘Geochemistry”.

(b) laboratory skills obtained through the previously attended laboratories included in the course of ‘Geochemistry”
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) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO389/
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:                    

  • Understand the use of geochemical exploration for resolving environmental problems and to identify sources of metallic minerals on land and at sea, as well as for oil exploration.
  • Understand the design and implementation of research to determine environmental conditions.
  • Compose a scientific report on environmental problems of an area associated with the exploration of mineral resources.
General Competences

Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have develop the following general abilities (from the list above):

  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
Syllabus

Lectures

  1. Geochemical survey for ore exploration on land: basic principles of geochemical exploration. Geochemical environments. Primary dispersions. Affinity forms and epigenetic forms of dispersion. Territories, secondary geochemical dispersions. Forms of secondary geochemical dispersion. Geochemical abnormalities in aqueous systems, runoff sediments, residual soils. Biogeochemical survey.
  2. Geochemical survey for the detection of underwater deposits. Modern underwater deposits. Metalliferous sediments. Manganese nodules. Alluvial Phosphorus deposits.
  3. Geochemical survey for oil exploration. Methods of surface geochemical exploration. Use of volatile hydrocarbons of special mineral carbonaceous adhesives. γ-irradiation measurements, iodine geochemical anomalies, biogeochemical abnormalities.
  4. Environmental – Medical Geochemistry: types of pollutants, organic and inorganic pollutants, composition, behavior and fate of dispersible pollutants in water systems. Metal levels in organisms. Toxicity of metals. Sources of metal origin in the environment. Harmful effect of metals on human health. Characteristic metals, lead, cadmium, nickel, chromium, arsenic, mercury.

Laboratory work

  1. Geochemical mapping
  2. Utility of geochemical maps: agriculture, environmental protection, water supply, medicine, public health.
  3. Soil quality and public health – Harmful effect of polluted soils. Water quality and public health.
  4. Measures to protect public health.
  5. Geochemical environmental quality criteria.
  6. Specific criteria for food production environments.
  7. Methodologies for estimating environmental geochemical conditions in soils.
  8. Methods of estimating environmental geochemical conditions in aqueous systems.
  9. Environmental conditions in special environments.
  10. Methods of water body remediation.
  11. Wastewater management. • Solid waste management.
  12. Estimation of the impact of the disposal of solid waste in water systems.
  13.  Assessment of the impact of the disposal of waste water on water systems. 
Delivery
  • Lectures, seminars and laboratory work face to face.
  • Lectures: using slides for overhead projector and/or power-point presentations.
  • Open eClass – Asynchronous eLearning Platform: storage and presentation of teaching material.
  • Laboratories:  Students are assigned a thin section suite to work out an essay on the metamorphic conditions and processes of a specific study area.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the internet, in the form of a series of ppt files, where from the students can freely download them using a password which is provided to them at the beginning of the course.
  • Use of polarizing microscope employed with a digital camera for capturing and analyzing representative images through the use of specialized software packages (ProgRes CapturePro 2.9.0.1 by JENOPTIC)
Teaching Methods
 
Activity  Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2 x 13=26
Laboratory work (1conduct hour per week x 13 weeks) 1 x 13=13
 Tutorial  1 x 13=13
 Bibliographic research  1 x 13=13
Sample preparation for their study in the laboratory 1 x 6=6
Hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works and reports, for the Laboratory, and preparation for the Laboratory  (study of techniques and theory) 3 x 13=39
Weekend hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works and reports, for the Laboratory, and preparation for the Laboratory 1 x 13=13
Hours for private study of the student  during the week available for exam preparation and two weeks of  holidays 2 x 3=6
 Total number of hours for the Course  129
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. Written examination (75% of the final mark)
  2. An essay comprising the outcome of the exercise assignments on the igneous conditions of a specific study area (25% of the final mark).

Percentages are valid t only when the student secures the minimum mark of 5 in the final written examination

Greek grading scale: 1 to 10. Minimum passing grade: 5.

Grades <3 correspond to ECTS grade F.

Grade 4 corresponds to ECTS grade FX.

For the passing grades the following correspondence normally holds:

5 <-> E, 6 <-> D, 7 <-> C, 8 <-> Β and >9 <-> A
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. Σημειώσεις του διδάσκοντα.
  2. Σχετικές επιστημονικής δημοσιεύσεις
  3. Κουκουλάκης, Πρ., Καλαβρουζιώτης, Ι., Κόκκινος, Π., (2017). Η Γεωχημική Συμπεριφορά των Βαρέων Μετάλλων στο Περιβάλλον. ISBN: 978-960-418-710-2
  4. De Vivo, Harvey E. Belkin and Annamaria Lima (Eds) (2008) Environmental Geochemistry

Related academic journals:

  1. Environmental Geochemistry and Health

Environmental Oceanography

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_705
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 8ο
Course Title
 Environmental Oceanography
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Laboratory Work and Seminar
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (L),21(LW) 1S
Credits 5
Course Type
 General knowledge, Scientific Area, Skills development
Prerequisite Courses
 No
Language of Instruction & Examinations
Greek. Teaching may be however performed in English in case that foreign students attend the course
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO322/
Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course , the students will be able to:

  • Define, explain and summarize the human activities that lead to the degradation of the oceans
  • Adapt new technologies to estimate the impact of the human activities to the oceans
  • Discuss and compile methods for the management of these effects.
General Competences
  • Data retrieval, analysis and synthesis of data and information through the use of new information technologies
  • Individual work
  • Team work
  • Work in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Respect for the natural environment.
  • Promotion of free, creative and inductive way of thinking 
Syllabus

Theory and laboratory

  • Marine pollution and water pollutants.
  • Typology of pollutants
  • Sources of marine pollutants
  • Marine litter
  • Physical and Biological parameters of pollutants
  • Effects of pollutants to the oceans. Examples in national and international level
  • Methodologies for the evaluation of the marine pollution
Delivery In classroom and in laboratory (face-to-face)
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (power point) in teaching
  • Support of Learning Process and Dissemination of educational material through the e_class  platform.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2 X 13 = 26 
Laboratory work (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) 1 X 13 =13 
Seminar  1 X 13 =13
Interpretation and writing of the exercises 30
Individual study 43
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation

Ι. Theory

Final Exam, written, of increasing difficulty, which may include Multiple choice test, Questions of brief answer, Questions to develop a topic, Judgment questions and Exercise solving.

Students are obliged to attend all scheduled laboratory classes and to deliver all the laboratory exercises, during the semester in order to be able to participate to the final exams.

Marking Scale: 0-10.

Minimum Passing Mark: 5.

ΙΙ. Laboratory

Students are obliged to attend all laboratory classes and to deliver the results of all exercises.

Maximum number of non delivered laboratory exercises: 3  
Attached Bibliography

Books :

  1. «Περιβαλλοντική Ωκεανογραφία», Εκδόσεις Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών

Relative scientific journals:

  1. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Environmental Earth Sciences

Geology of Greece

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_823E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 8ο
Course Title
 Geology of  Greece
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory work,  tutorial, Fieldwork
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2Θ+1ΕΡΓ+1T
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science / Επιστημονικής Περιοχής
Prerequisite Courses

Typically, there are not prerequisite courses. Essentially, the students should possess basic principles provided through all the previously taught theoretical courses.

Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek. Teaching
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO356/
Learning Outcomes

The course is aimed at undergraduate students who understand the basic principles of Geology. The aim of the course is to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in subjects related to the geological evolution of Greece and its prolongation in countries bordering Greece. Students will learn the geological evolution of the Greek mountain ranges from the Paleozoic to the Cenozoic Eras. Also the objective of the course is to acquire advanced knowledge and skills on issues related to the structure of the Hellenic Palaeogeographic province during the Alpine orogeny. The creation of the mountain ranges in Greece that has formed during the convergence of a series of lithospheric plates being bordering the Tethys Ocean and its splays. The complexity of this palaeogeographic province and its structural evolution is high. The Hellenides mountain range includes magmatic, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks that amalgamated in a complex collage of rocks with peculiar grading in their deformation and metamorphism.

The students after the successful completeness of the course will be able to know:

  • The paleogeographic and structural variability within the various branches of Tethys (i.e. the Palaeo-Tethys and Neo-Tethys) those that were important for the final complexity of the Greek mountain ranges.
  • The ways of moving the individual lithospheric units that compiled the Greek mountain ranges.
  • The rocks deformation, magmatism and metamorphic processes that occurred in the Tethys Ocean area and when the rift-drift procedure of the lithospheric units that eventually led to the formation of the Greek mountain ranges.
General Competences
  • Search and analyze key observations regarding tectonostratigraphy and stratigraphy of the Hellenides mountain range. Synthesize geological  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 (for simplicity we will refer only to the parts of thecourse):

  1. Introductory concepts for the Hellenides mountain range
  2. Stratigraphy, palaeogeography and structural evolution of the External Hellenides
  3. Orogenic model of the evolution of the External Hellenides
  4. Tectono-stratigraphy of the Internal Hellenides mountain range
  5. Provinces in the Hellenides mountain range bearing oceanic rock assemblages.
Delivery Lectures, laboratory work and fieldwork face to face
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the internet, in the form of a series of pdf files. The students can freely download the pdf files
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 based on the field work in a province of Greece

1Χ8 field work  5 hours for preparation of homework
Report by students for a province of Greece and its geological evolution (project) 32
Hours for private study of the student 33
 Total number of hours for the Course 130 
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. Optionally, preparation of two in total home-works from groups of two students each. 30% of the mean mark of the home-works is added to the grade obtained in the final written examination, provided that the student has secured at least the grade 4.
  2. Written examination after the end of the semester – final grade (GSOC), unless the student participated in the preparation of home-works during the semester. In that case, the 30% of the mean mark of the home-works is added to the final examination mark.
Minimum  passing grade:  5.
Attached Bibliography

Recommended Literature :

  1. Koukouvelas I., Xypolias P. and Kokkalas S.  2007.Geology of Greece (in Greek).

Related Scientific Journals :

  1. Journal of Geological Society of London
  2. Tectonics
  3. Tectonophysics
  4. Gondwana Researh

GIS and Remote Sensing in Applied Geology.Data Analysis and modelling

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_822E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 8ο
Course Title
 GIS and Remote Sensing in Applied Geology.Data Analysis and modelling.
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory, tutorial
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.) / 2 (lab.) / 1 (T)
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science (GIS, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry)
Prerequisite Courses
 GIS and Remote Sensing in Applied Geology  (optional, 5th semester)
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes in English
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO307/
Learning Outcomes

The course aims at training students in creation and management of databases and at familiarizing them with advanced digital image processing techniques. Furthermore the course introduces students to spatial data analysis,spatial queries formulation and decision making. By the end of this course the students will be able to:

  1. Distinguish RS data based on the wavelength.
  2. Use airphoto or satellite stereopairs to create Digital Surface Models.
  3. Process thermal, hyperspectral, as well as radar data in a Geographical Information Systems environment and produce maps.+
  4. Perform GPS measurements in the field and process them
  5. Recognize the most common satellite images and to digitally process them.
  6. Create geodata bases and process multilayered information.

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills:

  1. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic concepts, about GIS and RS.
  2. Importing, storing, processing, managing thermal and hyperspectral satellite data with the use of specialized software.
  3. Importing, storing, processing, managing radar satellite data with the use of specialized software.
  4. Importing, storing, homogenizing, processing, managing geographic and geological data in single geospatial data bases.
  5. Creating Digital Surface Models using photogrammetric methods from both aerial and satellite stereo images.
  6. Creating maps with the combined use of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing data.
General Competences
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Decision making
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Work in an international enviroment
  • Work in an interdisciplinary enviroment
  • Work design and management
  • Respect to natural environment
Syllabus

The course is organized in 4 teaching circles which are described below. 

 Circle Α:

  • Change Detection Mapping Using Satellite Images and GIS, (Change Detection Theory, Change Detection Techniques, Using Geographic Information Systems to map changes).
  • The Principal Component Analysis method.
  • Spectral band ratios for the detection of minerals and rocks.

Circle Β:

  • Geodesy, projection,
  • Collecting and using GPS data,
  • Geographic database design, topology, data standardization and topological correlations, introduction to automatic vectorization
  • Spatial queries, decision making,
  • Structure and development of geobases.

Circle C:                               

  • Radar imaging theory, radar imaging geometry, antenna types, radar image characteristics, polarization, dielectric constant, roughness, depth of penetration, radar image deformation, interferometry, radar-application systems in geology, filters used in radar images.
  • Data fusion theory, major data fusion techniques, examples of fusing high resolution panchromatic data with multi-spectral data.
  • Spatial autocorrelation of digital remote sensing data. Autocorrelation function and semi-bar graph function, Applications in satellite imagery, The bar chart surface.

Circle D:

  • Thermal Remote Sensing data,
  • Hyperspectral remote sensing data
  • Photogrammetry, Introduction to Basic Concepts of photogrammetry, Creation of Three-Dimensional maps, Digitization in 3D Environment
  • Examples of complex applications of Remote Sensing data and GIS data in Mapping, Seismology, Geophysics, Geomorphometry, Hydrogeology and geotechnical works.
Delivery Lectures with the use of PowerPoint slideshow
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. Lab exercises using specialized GIS (ESRI ArcGIS) and digital image processing software (ERDAS IMAGINE) in the Computer Center of the Department. Student training in GPS in the field.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures in Theory  2 X 13 = 26
Laboratory exercises in GIS and RS  1 X 13 = 13
Writing reports of the laboratory exercises 1 X 13 = 13
Tutorial 1 X 13 = 13
Training in the use of GPS in the field. 2 Χ 6= 12
Hours for private study and bibliography analysis of the student 48
 Total number of hours for the Course  125
 Student Performance Evaluation

Written examination after the end of the semester (Gth70%)

Written reports for each laboratory exercise (Glab30%)

Minimum passing grade:  5.

Final Course Grade (FCG)

FCG = ( Gth + Glab ) / 2
Attached Bibliography
  1. “Remote Sensing (Principles, Image processing,Applications)” G. Skianis K. Nikolakopoulos, D. Vaiopoulos, ION Publ. 2012. p.336. (in Greek language)
  2. ” Remote Sensing –Photointerpretation in Geo-scienses”, Theodoros Astaras, Aivazi Publ. 2011, p. 484. (in Greek language)
  3. Laboratory Notes: “Laboratory exercise of digital processing of Remote Sensing data combined with GIS”, D. Vaiopoulos G. Skianis K. Nikolakopoulos, Athens University Publ. 2006, p. 178. (in Greek language).

Interpretation and Analysis of Geological Maps

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_810E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 8ο
Course Title
 Interpretation and Analysis of Geological Maps
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, laboratory work and  tutorial work 
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2Θ+1ΕΡΓ+1T
Credits 5
Course Type
 General Knowledge/ Field of Science
Prerequisite Courses
 No
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 :

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

Introduction to Exploration and Mining Geology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_825E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 8ο
Course Title
 Introduction to Exploration and Mining Geology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Theory lectures, Tutorial, lab exercises and field work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 lect./1 lab/1 T 
Credits 5
Course Type
 Scientific area and skills development
Prerequisite Courses
Geophysics, Tectonics, Geodynamics, Geological Mapping, Energy Sources and Raw Materials, Coal Geology, Ore Geology
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes in English
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO348/
Learning Outcomes

The course is a selection one and is an introduction in the field of Exploration and Mining Geology, with significant elements of Economic Geology.

The Teaching goals include:

  • Acquiring Knowledge of the “best practices”in the mining industry within a global context, in relation to the profession of the Exploration Geologist and Mining Geologist; to comprehend the available tools and systems used to evaluate in terms of financial viability and to develop deposits, as well as the Standards of Health & Safety required in the field and on minesites.
  • Analysis of the main methods of field exploration and application of modern techniques in the fields of geochemistry, geophysics, and petrology, as well as the 3D modeling techniques and software regarding the spatial and quality features of the deposits.
  • Ability in organising and executing geological exploration in the field, as well as the ability for initial evaluation and synthesis of collected data in order to provide input in the scoping and pre-feasibility studies, taking into consideration aspects of sustainable mining.
General Competences
  • Search, analyze and synthesizedataand information,using thenecessary technologies
  • Adaption to new circumstances / conditions
  • Independent work
  • Group work
  • Work in international environment
  • Work in multidisciplinary environment
  • Respect of diversity and multiculturalism
  • Respect of natural environment
  • Demonstration of social, professional and moral responsibility and gender sensitivity
  • Exercise of criticism and self-criticism
  • Promote free, creative and inductive thinking
Syllabus
  • The role of Exploration Geologist & Mining Geologist
  • Stages of Mining Exploration: from Reconnaissance to Feasibility Study
  • Methods and Techniques of field exploration
  • Principles of Project Geology
  • Principles of Mining Geology
  • Evaluation and Reporting of Recourses and Reserves
  • Economic Geology Principles
  • Health & Safety and Community Responsibility in the Field and Minesites
Delivery Direct face to face lectures in class and field.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Usage of IT (power point, pdf) and blackboard. Lab exercises on maps and drilling
  • Support of tutoring through e-class platform.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Theory Lectures 2 x 13=26 
Tutorial lectures and exercises   1 x 13=13
Practical Lab Courses    1 x 13=13
Field work exercises and writing of reports 38
Group paper-report 25
Autonomous study 35
 Total number of hours for the Course 150 
 Student Performance Evaluation

Α. Written final exam test (70%) that includes:

  1. Multiple choice questions
  2. Question of short answers
  3. Synthesis of short essays
  4. Understanding and interpreting metallogenic maps and sections
  5. Understanding and interpreting of geophysical logs
  6. Planning exploration
  7. Solving problems of Economic Geology nature.

Β. Oral exam on Practical issues (20%) that includes:

  1. Interpretation of geological maps and geophysical logs
  2. Core logging
  3. Planning of certain exploration stages

Γ. Group Presentation of working paper (10%)

  1. Team Oral presentation of a subject within Economic Geology area..
  2. Evaluation criteria:
  3. Students have the opportunity of self-evaluation with material provided to them through e-class.
Attached Bibliography
  1. Moon, C.L., Whateley, M.E.G. and Evans, A.M., 2006. Introduction to Mineral Exploration. Blackwell, 499 p.
  2. Robb, L., 2004. Introduction to ore-forming processes. ISBN: 978-0-632-06378-9, Wiley-Blackwell, 384 p.
  3. Journals Economic Geology Journal http://www.segweb.org/

Landslide Phenomena in Terrastrial and Marine Environment

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_714Ε
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 8ο
Course Title
 Landslide Phenomena in Terrastrial and Marine Environment
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, Laboratory Work, Tutorial Work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2L, 1LW, 1TW
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science (geology) and Skills Development (Landslide phenomena)
Prerequisite Courses
 Typically, there are not prerequisite course. It is however recommended that students should have at least a basic knowledge of Engineering Geology
Language of Instruction & Examinations
Greek. Teaching may be however performed in English in case that foreign students attend the course
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO350/
Learning Outcomes

The course gives the theoretical and objective knowledge related to the identification, classification and estimation of basic parameters – characteristics of landslides (terrestrial and marine) on soil and rock, natural and man-made slopes, as well as their design methodologies. Additionally, the remedial – stabilized measures are discussed and the relevant technical works that contribute to landslide stabilization are presented

 By the end of this course the student will possess cognitive and practical skills and has the ability to:

  • Utilization of know – how as regards the recording and monitoring of slope movement and their safe design (use of appropriate methods, materials and instruments)
  • Application of knowledge and creative thinking to solve problems related to slope stability and safe design and construction of technical works against the landslide phenomena (in roads, villages e,tc.)

Also the student in the working environment has the ability to respond:

  • With competence in interdisciplinarity that required by the protection against landsliding
  • With responsibility and reliability in the case of autonomous employment
General Competences
 Retrieve, analyze and synthesize data and information, using the necessary technologies
  • Decision making
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Working in an interdisciplinary environment 
Syllabus
  • LandslideClassification, causal and triggering factors, landslide failure mechanism
  • Ground movement monitoring (inclinometers, Satellite Geodesy)
  • Slope stability analyses, Limit Equilibrium Analyses
  • Remedial measures: Design and construction
  • Landslide susceptibility, hazard and risk. Landsliding in the Hellenic region
  • Submarine landslides: causal factors, sliding mechanism, classification, recording techniques
  • Liquefaction phenomena
  • Laboratory work: testing for shear strength determination in (a) soil (peak – residual) and (b) rock mass discontinuities
  • Seminars on (a) Slope Stability analyses using the relevant software (b) soil susceptibility to liquefaction 
Delivery Lectures, laboratory work and seminars face to face. 
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (power point) in teaching.
  • Support of Learning Process and Dissemination of educational material through the e_class  platform 
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2 X 13 = 26
 Laboratory (1 conduct hour per week x 13 weeks) including practice in testing procedure and apparatuses as regards shear strength of soil and rockmass discontinuities   1 X 13 = 13
 Seminar  work on slope stability analyses using software and soil susceptibility to liquefaction    1 X 13 = 13
Autonomous study 73
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation

Final Written Course Exams:

Ten (10) questions of  short  answer related to lectures 
Attached Bibliography

Textbooks :

  • Τεχνική Γεωλογία (2002). Γ. Κούκης, Ν. Σαμπατακάκης Εκδόσεις Παπασωτηρίου, σελ. 514.
  • Γεωλογία Τεχνικών Έργων (2007). Γ. Κούκης, Ν. Σαμπατακάκης Εκδόσεις Παπασωτηρίου, σελ. 575.
  • Εφαρμογές της Τεχνικής Γεωλογίας και Γεωτεχνικής στα Τεχνικά Έργα (2015). Ν. Σαμπατακάκης, Γ. Κούκης, Ν. Δεπούντης. Εκδόσεις Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, σελ. 131
  • Engineering Geology. Principle and practice (2009). D.G. Price, Springer.
  • Engineering Geology (2007). F.G. Bell. Second edition. B.H.
  • Rock Slope Engineering. 4th edition. Wyllie, Mah, CRC Press

Scientific international Journals:

  • Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment. Springer
  • Engineering Geology. Elsevier.
  • Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. Springer
  • Springer
  • Natural Hazards. Springer

Management and Protection of Water Resources

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GE0_818Ε
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 8ο
Course Title
 Management and Protection of Water Resources
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, seminar, laboratory work and field trip
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (L), 1 (LAB), 1 (SEM)
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science  and Skills Development 
Prerequisite Courses
 Typically, there are not prerequisite course.
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) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO362/
Learning Outcomes

The acquisition of skills related to the methodologies and techniques of sustainable management of water resources and their protection from environmental pollution. 

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  • Understand the concept of sustainable management of water resources
  • Understand the uses of water and the natural ability of water resources
  • Understand the European Water Framework Directive 2000/60 / EC about water resources management.
  • Understand the concept of protection of water resources from pollution 
  • Prepare a water resources management study
  • Ability to exhibit knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and applications which are related to management and protection of water resources
  • Ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to the solution of problems related to management and protection of water resources
General Competences
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Adaptation to new situations
  • Decision making
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
  • Exercise of criticism and self-criticism
  • Promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking
  • Respect to natural environment
  • Work design and management
Syllabus
  • Analysis of the European Water Framework Directive 2000/60 / EC
  • Presentation of the institutional structure of Water Resources Management in Greece
  • Systematic analysis of water resources. Simulation Models of water management.
  • Planning and decision-making processes.
  • Uses of water.
  • Financial mechanisms for the management of water resources.
  • Drought and water supply management.
  • Reservoir operation and management
  • Artificial Recharge of aquifers
  • Protection of water resources.
Delivery Lectures, laboratory work and seminar face to face.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)     2 Χ 13=26 
Laboratory work (1 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  1 Χ 13=13
Seminars (1 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  1 Χ 13=13
Field trip (10 hours per one  day) 10
Homework in teams 23
Hours for private study of the student and preparation of the final project in teams  50
 Total number of hours for the Course 135 
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. Written examination during the examination period and
  2. 2. Examination of the presentation and the report of the final team project. 
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. Soulios, G. 2004, General Hydrogeology, Water Resources and management of water resources, Kyriakidi Publishers, Thesaaloniki

Related academic journals:

  1. Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer Publishers
  2. Water Policy, IWA Publishing
  3. Water Resources Management, Springer Publishers
  4. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Springer Publishers

Methods on Research and Analysis of Minerals and Rocks

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_814E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 8ο
Course Title
 Methods on Research and Analysis of Minerals and Rocks
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, tutorials and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.), 1 (lab)., 1(t) 
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science and Skills Development (theoretical background and use of the main analytical techniques used in the study of earth materials)
Prerequisite Courses

Typically, there are not prerequisite course. Essentially, the students should possess:

(a) knowledge provided through the previously taught theoretical courses of “Earth Materials I”, “Earth Materials I”,  “Chemistry” and “Physics”.

(b) laboratory skills obtained through the previously attended laboratories included in the courses outlined above.
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) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO317/
Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:                    

  1. Decide the proper method for mineral or rock analys (including organic sediments) is according to the demands of a specific application, having acquired knowledge on the principles of some of the most common qualitative and quantitative methods used for mineralogical and geochemical analysis.
  2. Use and know how to prepare samples to be analysed by each method

By the end of the course the student will have further developed the following skills /competences:

  1. Ability to interpret the data obtained by each of the methods using dedicated software.
  2. Ability to manage analytical data.
  3. Ability to exhibit knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and applications of the main analytical techniques employed during the study of earth materials
  4. Ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to the solution of problems related to material analysis
  5. Αbility to adopt and apply the appropriate analytical methodology for studying materials non familiar with
  6. Study skills needed for continuing professional development.
  7. Ability to interact with others in issues concerning analytical techniques and their application in earth materials analysis.
General Competences
  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
Syllabus

Lectures 

Principles and uses of X-ray powder diffraction, X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Electron microprobe analysis, Infrared, Raman and Mössbauer spectroscopy, ICP-AES and ICP-MS, differential thermal analysis, optical cathodoluminescence

Laboratory work

Interpretation of the results obtained through each method by the dedicated software packages and the accompanying databases.
Delivery
  • Lectures, seminars and laboratory work face to face.
  • Lectures: using slides for overhead projector and/or power-point presentations.
  • Open eClass – Asynchronous eLearning Platform: storage and presentation of teaching material.
  • Laboratories:  Students are assigned a thin section suite to work out an essay on the metamorphic conditions and processes of a specific study area.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the internet, in the form of a series of ppt files, where from the students can freely download them using a password which is provided to them at the beginning of the course.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
 Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2 x 13=26
 Laboratory work (2 conduct hour per week x 13 weeks) – analyzing a suite of materials (mainly petrological and archaeological) by means of various analytical methodologies and evaluation of the results obtained  

1 x 13=13
 Writing of scientific reports for communicating the analytical results obtained through the laboratory exercises  1 x 13=13
Sample preparation for their study in the laboratory 1 x 8=8
Hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works and reports, for the Laboratory, and preparation for the Laboratory  (study of techniques and theory) 5 x 13=65
 Total number of hours for the Course  125
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. Written examination (75% of the final mark)
  2. An essay comprising the outcome of the exercise assignments on the analyzed materials (25% of the final mark).

Percentages are valid t only when the student secures the minimum mark of 5 in the final written examination

Greek grading scale: 1 to 10. Minimum passing grade: 5.

Grades <3 correspond to ECTS grade F.

Grade 4 corresponds to ECTS grade FX.

For the passing grades the following correspondence normally holds:

5 <-> E, 6 <-> D, 7 <-> C, 8 <-> Β and >9 <-> A
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. Notes of lecturers in Greek.
  2. Various relevant scientific papers
  3. Sections of the user manuals of the various analytical instruments and their dedicated software packages

Nanogeosciences

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_824E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 8ο
Course Title
 Nanogeosciences
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, tutorials and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.), 1 (lab.), 1 (Tut)
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science (Nanogeoscience)
Prerequisite Courses

Typically, there are not prerequisite course. Essentially, the students should possess:

knowledge provided through the previously taught courses : ‘Mineralogy I, Mineralogy II, Petrography I, Petrography II
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

At the end of this course the student should have knowledge of :

  1. The introduction to Nanogeoscience.
  2. The interdisciplinary character of the most important environmental applications of nanogeoscience.
  3. The most significant determination and characterization methods of nanocomposites

At the end of the course the student will have further developed the following skills/competences

  1. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories nanogeoscience
  2. Ability to apply such knowledge and understanding to the solution of problems of an unfamiliar nature.
  3. Ability to adopt and apply methodology to the solution of unfamiliarproblems.
  4. Study skills needed for continuing professional development.
  5. 5.  Ability to interact with others on inter or multidisciplinary problems
General Competences
 Autonomous work, Teamwork, Working in an interdisciplinary environment, Producing new research ideas, Respecting the natural environment
Syllabus
  1. Introduction to nanogeoscience
  2. Occurrence and distribution of nanominerals and mineral nanoparticles in oceans
  3. Occurrence and distribution of nanominerals and mineral nanoparticles in surface waters
  4. Occurrence and distribution of nanominerals and mineral nanoparticles in soils
  5. Structure, Chemistry and properties of mineral nanoparticles
  6. Naturally occurring amorphous nanomaterials
  7. Nanoparticles in the atmosphere and their effects on climate and human health
  8. Nanoparticles in soils and rocks
  9. The effect of organic nanoparticles and microorganisms on weathering
  10. Nanomaterials beyond earth
  11. The interdisciplinary character of nanogeoscience
  12. The most important environmental applications of nanoparticles
  13. Identification and characterization methods in Nanogeoscience (XRD,  SEM,  DTA-TG,  FT-Raman,  Raman,  FTIR,  NMR).
Delivery Lectures and laboratory work face to face.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Power  Point,  Laboratory exercises, examples
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) 2 X 13 = 26 
Laboratory work (1 conduct hour per week x 13 weeks) 1 X 13 = 13
Tutorial  1 X 13 = 13
Hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works  73
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation
 Written final examination and problem solving 
Attached Bibliography
  1. Peter Baláž: Mechanochemistry in Nanoscience and Minerals Engineering, 2008. 413 p.

Scientific Journals:

  1. Nature Geoscience,
  2. Nature Nanotechnology,
  3. ACS Nano,
  4. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces,
  5. Environmental Science-Nano,
  6. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental,
  7.  Applied Clay Science

Petroleum Geology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_702E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 8ο
Course Title
 Petroleum  Geology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, seminars, laboratory work and field trip exercises
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.), 1 (lab.), 3 days field trip
Credits 5
Course Type
 Scientific area and the development of skills
Prerequisite Courses
 Sedimentary Basin Analysis
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
 If necessary Yes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO353/
Learning Outcomes
  • At the end of this course the student will be able to recognize structures through seismic sections, and with the knowledge of the evolution of a sedimentary basin to propose places with hydrocarbon fields development in a basin.
  • In particular, the collection of geological information through underground seismic sections, like the thickness of sediments, existing structures (faults, unconformities, change of grain size and organization of sediments) in conjunction with the geochemistry of sediments will give them the opportunity to recognize/predict the source, reservoir and sealing rocks, migration processes and trapping of potential produced hydrocarbons.
General Competences

Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information, using the necessary technologies

  • Adaptation to new situations.
  • Autonomous decision.
  • Preparing – organizing work either alone or in as teamwork.
  • Production of new research ideas.
  • Design and project management.

In the end in this course the student will have to further develop the following skills:

  1. Ability to use the model of evolution of a basin in the direction of recognition of potential hydrocarbon fields.
  2. Ability to “read” seismic sections.
  3. Ability to recognize potential source rocks.
  4. 4. Ability to recognize possible reservoir and hydrocarbon traps.
Syllabus

The content of the course is divided into three sections:

  1. Theory of Petroleum Geology. Includes all processes for developing hydrocarbon fields, from the development processes of source rocks, reservoirs, sealing rocks, trapping, hydrocarbon migration and examples from around the world for hydrocarbons fields in different tectonic regimes and different times of their development.
  2. Study and interpretation of seismic sections, sequence stratigraphy.
The application of theory to the Mesohellenic piggy-back basin in central Greece for which there are available seismic sections. Reporting and evaluation is also done in other basins that studied in the previous course of sedimentary basin analysis. 
Delivery
  1. Teaching using power point presentations, workshops with exemplary study and interpretation of seismic sections.
  2. 2. Field-trip exercises in areas of Western Greece and in Mesohellenic piggy-back basin in Central Greece.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
 Students are informed of all new developments in the application of methodologies for sedimentary basin analysis, in the interpretation and evaluation of seismic data, and have the ability to search through electronic sources into equivalent basins around the world aimed to compare the evolutionary models of sedimentation with what they are taught. Through the platform of e-class where it is posted all the presentations of courses is done and communicating with students to resolve on a daily basis problem.  
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures – seminars  2 Χ 13 = 26
Laboratory Exercise  1 Χ 13 = 13 
Field trip exercises  3 days X 8 hours = 24 
Reference study and analysis 3 X 13 hours = 26
Writing work 36
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. The students are divided into groups of 2-3 people and undertake the drafting work on the same basin. They present their work to their colleagues with power point, is examining with questions and answers from both the instructor and between groups.
  2. Written examination on general knowledge in petroleum geology
  3. Right to participate in the written exam are those who have authored and presented the work assigned.
  4. Minimum pass grade: 5.
    The language of assessment is in Greek
Attached Bibliography

Mesohellenic Piggy-back basin in Central Greece:

  1. Avramidis, P., Zelilidis, A. 2007: Potential source rocks, organic geochemistry and thermal maturation in the southern depocenter (Kipourio-Grevena) of the Mesohellenic Basin, central Greece. – International Journal of Coal Geology, 71 (4), pp. 554-567.
  2. Zelilidis, A., Piper, D.J.W. & Kontopoulos, N. 2002: Sedimentation and basin evolution of the Oligocene – Miocene Mesohellenic basin, Greece. – American Association of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin, 86 (1), 161-182.
  3. Zelilidis, A. & Kontopoulos, N. 1996: Significance of fan deltas without toe-sets within rift and piggy-back basins: examples from the Corinth graben and the Mesohellenic trough, Central Greece. – Sedimentology, 43, 253-262.
  4. Doutsos, T., Koukouvelas, I., Zelilidis, A. & Kontopoulos, N. 1994: Intracontinental wedging and post-orogenic collapse in Mesohellenic Trough. – Geol.Rundsch., 83, 257-275.

Pindos Foreland in western Greece:

  1. Zelilidis, A., Maravelis, A.G., Tserolas, P. & Konstantopoulos, P.A. 2015: An overview of the Petroleum systems in the Ionian zone, onshore NW Greece and Albania. Journal of Petroleum Geology, vol. 38 (3), 331-348.
  2. Maravelis, A., Koukounya, A., Tserolas, P., Pasadakis, N. & Zelilidis, A. 2015: Geochemistry of Upper Miocene-Lower Pliocene source rocks in the Hellenic Fold and Thrust Belt, Zakynthos Island, Ionian Sea, western Greece. Marine and Petroleum Geology 66, 217-230.
  3. Maravelis, A., Makrodimitras, G. & Zelilidis, A. 2014: Stratigraphic evolution and source rock potential of a Late Oligocene-Early/Middle Miocene continental slope system, Diapondia Islands, Ionian Sea, NW Greece. Geological Magazine, 151(3):394-413.
  4. Konstantopoulos, P. & Zelilidis, A., 2013: Sedimentation of submarine fan deposits in the Pindos foreland basin, from late Eocene to early Oligocene, west Peloponnesus peninsula, SW Greece. Geological journal, 48(4), 335-362.
  5. Konstantopoulos, P. & Zelilidis, A., 2013: Provenance analysis of Eocene-Oligocene turbidite deposits in Pindos foreland basin, fold and thrust belt of SW Greece: Constraints from framework petrography and bulk-rock geochemistry. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 6(12), 4671-4700.
  6. Konstantopoulos, P., Maravelis, A. & Zelilidis, A., 2013: The implication of transfer faults in foreland basin evolution: Application on Pindos Foreland Basin, West Peloponnesus, Greece. Terra Nova Konstantopoulos, P. & Zelilidis, A. 2012: The geodynamic setting of Pindos foreland basin in SW Greece: Tectonic and sedimentary evolution. Episodes, v.35, no4, 501-512
  7. Avramidis, P., Zelilidis, A. & Kontopoulos, N. 2000: Thrust dissection control of deep-water clastic dispersal patterns in the Klematia-Paramythia foreland basin, Western Greece. -Geol.Mag., 137, 667-685.
  8. Zelilidis, A. 2003: The geometry of fan-deltas and related turbidites in narrow linear basins. Geological Journal, 38, 31-46.
  9. Kokinou, Ε., Kamberis, Ε., Vafidis, Α., Monopolis, D., Ananiadis, G. & Zelilidis, Α. 2005: Deep seismic reflection data from offshore western Greece: a new crustal model for the Ionian Sea. – Journal of Petroleum Geology, 28, 81-98.
  10. Avramidis, P., Zelilidis, A. 2001: The nature of deep-marine sedimentation and palaeocurrent trends as an evidence of Pindos foreland basin fill conditions. Episodes, 24, No4, 252-256.
  11. Avramidis, P., Zelilidis, A., Vakalas, I. & Kontopoulos, N. 2002: “Interaction between tectonic activity and eustatic sea-level changes in the Pindos and Mesohellenic Basins, NW Greece: basin evolution and hydrocarbon potential. -Journal of Petroleum Geology, 25 (1), 53-82.

Patras-Corinth extensional basin:

  1. Vakalas, I., Zelilidis, A., Barkooky, A., Darwish, M. & Tewfik, N. 2015: Comparison between fan deltas in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt, and in the Gulf of Corinth, Greece. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 8:3603-3613.
  2. Zelilidis, A. 2003: The geometry of fan-deltas and related turbidites in narrow linear basins. Geological Journal, 38, 31-46.
  3. Kontopoulos, N. & Zelilidis, A. 1997: Depositional environments of the coarse-grained lower Pleistocene deposits in the Rio-Antirio basin, Greece. – In: Engineering Geology and the Environment (Eds. by Marinos,P.G., Koukis,G.C., Tsiambaos,G.C. and G.C.Stournaras). Proceedings of Intern. Symp.Engin.Geol.Envir., 199-204.
  4. Zelilidis, A. & Kontopoulos, N. 1996: Significance of fan deltas without toe-sets within rift and piggy-back basins: examples from the Corinth graben and the Mesohellenic trough, Central Greece. – Sedimentology, 43, 253-262.
  5. Poulimenos, G., Zelilidis, A., Kontopoulos, N. & Doutsos, T. 1993: Geometry of trapezoidal fan deltas and their relationship to extensional faulting along the south-western active margins of the Corinth rift. -Basin Research, 5, 179-192.
  6. Kontopoulos,N. & Zelilidis,A.1992: Upper Pliocene lacustrine environments in the intramontane Rio graben basin, NW Peloponnesus, Greece.  Jb. Palaont. Mh., 2, 102 114. 
  7. Zelilidis,A., Koukouvelas,I. & Doutsos,T.1988: Neogene paleostress changes behind the forearc fold belt in the Patraikos Gulf areas Western Greece.  Jb. Geol. Palaont. Mh., 5: 311 325

The Complex (foreland and piggy-back) Zakynthos basin – Ionian Foreland Basin:

  1. Zelilidis, A., Papatheodorou, G., Maravelis, A., Christodoulou, D., Tserolas, P., Fakiris, E., Dimas, X., Georgiou, N. & Ferentinos, G., 2016: Interplay of thrust, back-thrust, strike-slip and salt tectonics in a Fold and Thrust Belt system: an example from Zakynthos Island, Greece. Intr.J.Earth Sciences. 105: 2111-2132.
  2. Maravelis, A., Makrodimitras, G. & Zelilidis, A. 2012: Hydrocarbon prospectivity in the Apulian platform and Ionian zone, in relation to strike-slip fault zones, foreland and back-thrust basins of Ionian thrust, in Greece. – Oil and Gas European Magazine, 38, 2, 64-89
  3. Zelilidis, A., Kontopoulos, N., Piper, D.J.W. & Avramidis, P. 1998: Tectonic and sedimentological evolution of the Pliocene-Quaternary basins of Zakynthos island, Greece: Case study of the transition from compressional to extensional tectonics. – Basin Research, 10, 393-408.
  4. Κontopoulos, N., Zelilidis, A., Piper, D.J.W. & Mudie, P.J. 1997: Messinian evaporites in Zakynthos, Greece. -Palaeog., palaeocl., palaeoec, 129, 361-367.

Kalamata Extensional Basin:

  1. Zelilidis, A. & Kontopoulos, N. 1999: Plio-Pleistocene architecture in marginal extensional narrow sub-basins: examples from Southwest Geeece. – Geol.Mag., 136(3), 241-262.
  2. Zelilidis, A. & Kontopoulos, N. 1994: Pliocene-Pleistocene fluvial/wave dominated deltaic sedimentation: the Pamisos delta in SW Peloponnesus, GREECE. -Geol.Mag.,131,653-668.
  3. Zelilidis, A. & Kontopoulos, N. 2001: Post-Miocene sedimentary evolution of south Peloponnesus, Greece. –GAIA, No 16 (1-2), 1-12.

Extensional basins in NW Crete Island (Platanos-Kasteli-Maleme sub-basins) – Mediterranean Ridge:

  1. Zelilidis, A., Tserolas, P., Chamilaki, Ε., Pasadakis, N., Kostopoulou, S. & Maravelis, A.G., 2015. Hydrocarbon prospectivity in the Hellenic trench system: organic geochemistry and source rock potential of upper Miocene-lower Pliocene successions in the eastern Crete Island, Greece. Intr.J.Earth Sciences, 105: 1859-1878.
  2. Maravelis, A., Manutsoglou, E., Konstantopoulos, P., Pantopoulos, G., Makrodimitras, G., Zoumpoulis, E. & Zelilidis, A. 2015: Hydrocarbon plays and prospectivity of the Mediterranean ridge. – Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 37:347–355.
  3. Maravelis, A., Panagopoulos, G., Piliotis, I., Pasadakis, N., Manutsoglou, E. & Zelilidis, A., 2016: Pre-Messinian (sub-Salt) Source-rock potential on Back-stop Basins of the Hellenic Trench system (Messara Basin, Central Crete, Greece). Oil and Gas Science and Technology-Rev.IFP Energies nouvelles 71, 6. (DOI: 10.2516/ogst/2013130).
  4. Kontopoulos, N. & Zelilidis, A. 1997: Depositional processes in outer arc marginal sub-basins during the Messinian. Examples from the western Crete Island, Greece. -Geologica Balcanica, 27, 1-2, 91-100.
  5. Kontopoulos, N., Zelilidis,A. & Frydas,D. 1996: Late Neogene sedimentary and tectonostratigraphic evolution of southwestern Crete island, Greece. – N. Jb. Geol.Palaont. Abh., 202, 287-311.

Protection of the geological, geographic and human heritage

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_815E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 8ο
Course Title
 Protection of the geological, geographic and human heritage
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, tutorials and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.), 1 (lab)., 1(t) 
Credits 5
Course Type
 General knowledge, Scientific Area, Skills development
Prerequisite Courses
 No
Language of Instruction & Examinations
Greek. Teaching may be however performed in English in case that foreign students attend the course
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes
Course Web-Page (URL) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO338/
Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course , the students will be able to:

  • clarify the necessity for the protection of natural and cultural heritage sites
  • examine the practices and strategies for the managements of the sites under protection
  • investigate possible threats to the sites under protection
  • compose studies on issues relative to the management of sites under protection
  • material culture
  • recognize the importance of the cultural material to the human development
  • discuss the physical and chemical parameters of the cultural material
  • recognize the archaeological sites as the result of interaction between human and environment
  • identify the human characteristics at a landscape under protection
  • map remains of the cultural heritage sites and to link them with geographical and geological data sets
  • adapt and apply the legacy related to the natural and cultural heritage sites.
General Competences
  • Data retrieval, analysis and synthesis of data and information through the use of new information technologies
  • Adapting to new situations.
  • Decision making.
  • Individual work
  • Team work
  • Production of new research ideas.
  • Respect for the natural environment.
  • Promotion of free, creative and inductive way of thinking
  • Design and management of projects
Syllabus

Theory

  • Definition of the cultural and natural heritage sites
  • Regulations and strategies of the protected sites on national and international level
  • Marine natural and cultural heritage sites: Definitions, regulations and strategies for their management
  • Archaeological materials as markers for the cultural heritage
  • Archaeometric approach of the cultural materials
  • Categories of artifacts
    • Stone artifacts
    • Ceramic artifacts
    • Metallic artifacts
    • Glass artifacts
  • Conservation and protection of the cultural materials
  • Archaeology of the landscape
    • Regeneration of the landscape through time. Natural and human interferences –Elaborated and Metaelaborated theory
    • Nondestructive methods for the detection and management of the archeological remains

Laboratory

  • Detection and interpretation of marine natural and cultural heritage sites using marine remote sensing techniques
  • Mineral, petrological and geochemical analysis of various artifacts by means of analytical techniques (optical microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, X-ray Fluorescence etc.)
  • GIS applications for the onshore  mapping of cultural heritage sites 
Delivery In classroom and in laboratory (face-to-face)
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (power point) in teaching
  • Support of Learning Process and Dissemination of educational material through the e_class  platform.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2 X 13 = 26 
Laboratory work (1 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks) 1 X 13 =13
Tutorials  1 X 13 =13
Individual Study (Interpretation and writing of the exercises)  73
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation

Ι. Theory

  • Final Exam, written, of increasing difficulty, which may include Multiple choice test, Questions of brief answer, Questions to develop a topic, Judgment questions and Exercise solving.
  • Students are obliged to attend all scheduled laboratory classes and to deliver all the laboratory exercises, during the semester in order to be able to participate to the final exams.
  • Marking Scale: 0-10.
  • Minimum Passing Mark: 5.

ΙΙ. Laboratory

  • Students are obliged to attend all laboratory classe and to deliver the results of all exercises.
  • Maximum number of non delivered laboratory exercises: 3 

Percentages are valid t only when the student secures the minimum mark of 5 in the final written examination

Greek grading scale: 1 to 10. Minimum passing grade: 5.

Grades <3 correspond to ECTS grade F.

Grade 4 corresponds to ECTS grade FX.

For the passing grades the following correspondence normally holds:

5 <-> E, 6 <-> D, 7 <-> C, 8 <-> Β and >9 <-> A
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. Notes from the teachers
  2. Published scientific articles and technical reports
  3. Relative Websites

Related academic journals:

  1. Journal of Cultural Heritage
  2. Journal of Archaeological Science
  3. Remote Sensing
  4. Archaeometry

Special issues of Petrology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_811E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 8ο
Course Title
 Special issues of Petrology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Lectures, tutorials and laboratory work
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 (lect.), 1 (lab)., 1(t) 
Credits 5
Course Type
 Field of Science (Petrology) and Skills Development
Prerequisite Courses
 No
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) https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/GEO314/
Learning Outcomes

Under the framework of this course students

  • will deal for the first time with archaeological issues and releavant multidisciplinary approaches
  • will learn about ceramic manufacture technologies and pyrotechnology evolution from the Prehistoric times (Early Neolithic) up to historical times (Late Roman – Byzantine).
  • will understand the importance of ancient ceramics and ceramic technology as a tool for the reconstruction of past economies and societies
  • will learn about the modern analytical techniques which are routinely applied in the study of ancient ceramic technology
  • will be familiarized with writing technical reports and essays about material culture addressing to relevant scientific disciplines (conservators, archaeologists)
General Competences

By the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have developed the following skills (general abilities):

  1. Ability to exhibit knowledge and understanding of the essential facts, concepts, theories and applications which are related to the study archaological artifacts by employing analytical methods routinely used in the earth sciences.
  2. Ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to the solution of problems related to the study of ceramic artifacts as a product of “anthropogenic metamorphism”.
  3. Αbility to adopt and apply methodology to the solution of non familiar problems of other archaeological objects
  4. Study skills needed for continuing professional development.
  5. Ability to interact with others in issues concerning the study of ancient ceramic artifacts in an area and its relation to the wider cultural environment.

Generally, by the end of this course the student will, furthermore, have develop the following general abilities (from the list above):

  • Searching, analysis and synthesis of facts and information, as well as using the necessary technologies
  • Autonomous (Independent) work
  • Group work
Syllabus

Lectures

  1. Introduction to archaeology and the study of ceramic artifacts
  2. Ceramic Technology: ceramic raw materials, mixing techniques, tempering, ceramic modeling, firing techniques.
  3. Archaeometric approaches in the study of the ceramic technology (setting up an analytical program, archaeological questions, archaeological and geological contexts)
  4. Analytical techniques employed for the study of ceramic artifacts (optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), inductively plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), newtron activation analysis (NAA).
  5. Case Studies: Prehistory, Classic times, Roman-Byzantine  

Laboratory work

  • Microscopic and petrological characterization study of sets of thin sections from various cases studies
  • Petrographic grouping techniques
  • Ceramic provenance and its relation to the geological context with the use of geological maps
  • Reconstruction of ceramic technology by means of petrographic analysis
  • Correlation of the relative archaeological data (dating, typological inventory, decoration) for the establishment of techno-petrographic groups
Delivery
  • Lectures, seminars and laboratory work face to face.
  • Lectures: using slides for overhead projector and/or power-point presentations.
  • Open eClass – Asynchronous eLearning Platform: storage and presentation of teaching material.
  • Laboratories:  Students are assigned a thin section suite to work out an essay on provenance and technology of specific ceramic assemblages.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (e.g. powerpoint) in teaching. The lectures content of the course for each chapter are uploaded on the internet, in the form of a series of ppt files, where from the students can freely download them using a password which is provided to them at the beginning of the course.
  • Use of polarizing microscope employed with a digital camera for capturing and analyzing representative images through the use of specialized software packages (ProgRes CapturePro 2.9.0.1 by JENOPTIC)
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Lectures (2 conduct hours per week x 13 weeks)  2 x 13=26
Laboratory work (1conduct hour per week x 13 weeks) – recognizing the ceramic petrographic groups and inferring about the ceramic technology by means of polarizing microscopy and other analytical techniques available in the local facilities  

1 x 13=13
Tutorials about writing reports on laboratory exercises; demonstration of photographic microscope  1 x 13=13
Sample preparation for their study in the laboratory 1 x 8=8
Hours for private study of the student and preparation of home-works and reports, for the Laboratory, and preparation for the Laboratory  65
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation
  1. Written examination (50% of the final mark)
  2. An essay comprising the outcome of the exercise assignments on the ceramic assemblage provided from a specific study area (50% of the final mark).

Percentages are valid t only when the student secures the minimum mark of 5 in the final written examination

Greek grading scale: 1 to 10. Minimum passing grade: 5.

Grades <3 correspond to ECTS grade F.

Grade 4 corresponds to ECTS grade FX.

For the passing grades the following correspondence normally holds:

5 <-> E, 6 <-> D, 7 <-> C, 8 <-> Β and >9 <-> A
Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  1. Λυριτζής, Ι. (2005) Φυσικές Επιστήμες στην Αρχαιολογία. Αθήνα, Τυπωθήτω-Γ. Δάρδανος
  2. Λυριτζής Ι. και Ζαχαριάς Ν. (επιμ.) ΑΡΧΑΙΟ-ΥΛΙΚΑ: αρχαιολογικές, αρχαιομετρικές και πολιτισμικές προσεγγίσεις. Εκδ. Παπαζήσης
  3. Quinn, P.S. (2013) Ceramic Petrography: The Interpretation of Archaeological Pottery and Related Artefacts in Thin Section. Archaeopress, Oxford.
  4. Rice, P. M. (1987) Pottery Analysis: A Sourcebook. Chicago, University of Chicago Press.

Related academic journals:

  1. Archaeometry (Wiley)
  2. Geoarchaeology (Wiley)
  3. Journal of Cultural Heritage (Elsevier)
  4. Journal of Archaeological Science (Elsevier)
  5. Journal Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences (Springer).

Volcanology

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School Natural Sciences
Academic Unit
 Geology Department
Level of Studies
 Undergraduate
Course Code
 GEO_704E
Εξάμηνο σπουδών 8ο
Course Title
 Volcanology
Independent Teaching Activities
 Theory lectures, Tutorial and lab exercises
Weekly Teaching Hours
 2 lect./1 lab/1T 
Credits 5
Course Type
 Scientific area and skills development
Prerequisite Courses
 Petrography, Petrology, Geochemistry
Language of Instruction & Examinations
 Greek
Is the Course offered to Erasmus Students
 Yes in English
Course Web-Page (URL) 
Learning Outcomes

The course is a selection one and is an introduction in the field Volcanology.

The Teaching goals include:

  • Acquiring knowledge of the volcanic activities as an intrinsic part of earth as well as of other planets
  • Awareness of the benefits and risks of volcanoes in the Greek and European territories 
General Competences
  • Search, analyze and synthesizedataand information,using thenecessary technologies
  • Adaption to new circumstances / conditions
  • Independent work
  • Group work
  • Work in international environment
  • Work in multidisciplinary environment
  • Respect of natural environment
  • Exercise of criticism and self-criticism
  • Promote free, creative and inductive thinking
Syllabus
  • Physical Volcanology
  • Chemical Volcanology
  • Volcanoes, natural and anthropogenic environment,
  • Volcanic activity and natural resources and
  • Volcanic Hazard
  • Planetary volcanology 
Delivery Direct face to face lectures in class and field.
Use of Information & Communication Technology
  • Usage of IT (power point, pdf) and blackboard. Lab exercises on maps and drilling
  • Support of tutoring through e-class platform.
Teaching Methods
 
Activity Semester workload
Theory Lectures  2 x 13=26
Practical Lab Courses    1 x 13=13
Tutorial  1 x 13=13
Group paper-report 25
Autonomous study 48
 Total number of hours for the Course 125 
 Student Performance Evaluation

Α. Written final exam test (70%) that includes:

  1. Multiple choice questions
  2. Question of short answers
  3. Synthesis of short essays

Β. Oral exam on Practical issues (20%) that includes: 

  • Identification of volcanic rocks
  • Group Presentation of working paper (10%)

Team Oral presentation of a subject within Volcanology.

Attached Bibliography
  1. Cas, R., Giordano, G., Wright, J.V., 2018. Volcanology. Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-66612-9
  2. Parfitt, L., Wilson, L., 2008. Fundamentals of physical volcanology. Blackwell Science Ltd.

ECTS Units : 30