Geodynamics

Code:

G113

Acronym:

G113

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2011/2012 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Biology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:AST	1	Plano de Estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	7,5	70	202,5
L:B	13	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	7,5	70	202,5
L:CC	5	Plano de estudos de 2008 até 2013/14	3	-	7,5	70	202,5
L:F	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	2	-	7,5	70	202,5
L:M	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2009	3	-	7,5	70	202,5
L:Q	0	Plano de estudos Oficial	3	-	7,5	70	202,5

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

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To acquire basic and fundamental concepts of Earth internal and external dynamic processes, to understand their relationship and consequences.

TP

To acquire basic and fundamental concepts of geologic compass utilization, topographic and geologic map analysis and interpretation, and stereographic net utilization.

Program

1. Introduction and basic concepts
1.1. Geology as a Science
1.2. The planet Earth: a first look of earth’s structure.
1.3. The lithological cycle.
1.4. From minerals to rocks: the more usual minerals.
2. Earth internal structure
2.2. Earthquakes, seismology and earth interior: behavior of the seismic waves
2.2. The Earth’s structure: crust, mantle and core.
2.3. Earth’s composition.
3. Earth’s dynamic
3.1. From continental drift to plate tectonics
3.2. Paleomagnetism and sea-floor spreading
3.3. Plate tectonics and consequences
4. Internal geodynamic processes
4.1. Introduction of igneous processes and igneous rocks.
4.2. Volcanism: Types, products and associated landforms.
4.3. Introduction to metamorphic processes and associated rocks.

5. External geodynamic processes
5.1.Introduction to sedimentary processes and sedimentary rocks.
5.2. Slope processes: slope stability, erosion and slope evolution. Mass wasting.
5.3. Stream processes: stream dynamic and erosion processes. Fluvial morphology, and concept of longitudinal and equilibrium profile. Drainage basins and drainage networks. Erosion cycle and landscape evolution.
5.4. Coastal processes: dynamic of waves and marine streams. Erosion and deposition in coastal environments.
5.5. Glacial processes. Glaciations and climatic changes. Mechanisms of glacial flow. Glacial landscapes.
5.6. Eolian processes. Wind mechanisms of erosion and deposition. Landscapes in arid environments.
5.7. Karst processes: Structural, lithologic and climatic constrains in karsts. Morphology of karsts.







TP
1. Introduction and basic concepts
1.1. Type of maps used in geology and applications
1.2. Codes used in structural planes and lines representation
1.3. The use of compass for measure geological structures and as a tool in orientation
2. Interpretation of topographic and geologic maps
2.1. Methods in topographic and geologic maps analysis
2.2. Interpretation of topographic maps and draw of cross sections
2.3. Interpretation of geologic maps and draw of cross sections
3. Stereographic projection
3.1. Basic and fundamental concepts. Type of projection nets and applications
3.2. Stereographic projection of structural planes and lines using different methods.
3.3. The use of stereographic projection to solve basic geological problems


Chernicoff,S. & Venkatakrishnan,R., 1995. Geology. An introduction to Physical Geology. Worth publishers. New York.
Dercout, J. & Paquet, J., 1981. Geologia. Objectos e métodos. Livraria Almedina. Coimbra.
Grotzinger,J., Jordan,T.H. & Siever, R., 2005. Understanding Earth (5 th edition) W.H. Freeman and Company, New York.
Wyllie, P. J., 1976. A Terra. Nova geologia global. Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian. Lisboa.

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http://www.geopor.pt/index.html

http://www.apgeologos.pt/index.html


http://earthquake.usgs.gov/


http://www.meteo.pt/pt/sismologia/actividade/


http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/


http://www.usgs.gov/science/science.php?term=639

http://medinaswcd.org/streams.htm

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam