The Activity consist in a period of 10 days to be carried out in an area characterized by geological conditions of particular educational value. The students, in pairs, will carry out activities of geological survey (on a area of about 1.5 km2), finalized to drawing a geological map in 1:10.000 scale.
Guide Geologiche Regionali - Appennino Umbro-Marchigiano, a cura della Soc. Geol. It., 7: 103-118, 1994
Learning Objectives
Realization of geological maps. Application of the basic principles acquired during Geological Survey.
Prerequisites
Basic geological knowledge, use of the compass, interpretation of geological maps.
Teaching Methods
Experience in the field and theoretical lectures in the structures that host "field"
Type of Assessment
Revision in the field of the mapped areas.
Course program
Cartography and use of the compass. Basic principles of geological mapping, tracking of geological limits, geological cross-sections and preparation of final report.
