Methods in Geological Cartography

Code:

G122

Acronym:

G122

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2015/2016 - 2S

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:G	41	P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula anterior a 09/10	1	-	5	-
		P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula em 09/10	1	-	5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

It is intended to familiarize the student with reading military maps and geological maps at various scales. It is intended that the student be able to perform geological maps geological profiles in current use, as well as the learner to solve simple problems in geology geological maps. Intends to give the basis for the interpretation photogeological an area. It is intended that the student knows the principles of conducting a geological survey. 

Learning outcomes and competences

It is intended that students learn the basics of geological mapping and that it is competent to perform work of geological mapping in areas of simple geology .

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Study of Military Maps scale 1:25000: geographic and rectangular coordinates . Observation of Geological Maps at with different scales. Thematic Geological Maps. Hydrographic basins.
2. Execution of geological profiles in Geological Maps scale 1:50000. Profiles in areas of granitic rocks, metasedimentary rocks and sedimentary rocks.
3. Determination of the outcrop of a layer known three points in outcrop on different levels.
4. Photogeology. Observation of stereoscopic aerial photographs. Note the differences in geology and geomorphology of faults and fractures, veins, folds, salt domes, river terraces, glacial moraines, etc..
5. Introduction to geological mapping in the field. Identification of lithologies and structures. The use of compass.
6. Sampling

Mandatory literature

REBELO, J.A., ; As Cartas Geológicas ao Serviço do Desenvolvimento, Inst. Geol. Min., Lisboa. , 1999
Manual de leitura de cartas, Instituto Geográfico do Exercito., 2004. ISBN: 972-790-896-9
Coe Angela L. 340; Geological field techniques. ISBN: 978-1-4443-3062-5
Compton Robert R.; Geology in the field. ISBN: 0-471-84324-5
Moseley F.; Methods in field geology

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical problem solving by the teacher, the students in the classroom and proposals to solve exercises outside the classroom.
Fieldwork orientation and introduction to geological mapping of lithology and geological structures, using the compass.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	80,00
Trabalho de campo	20,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Examination: 16; field examination: 4.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According with the UP regulation.

Classification improvement

According to UP regulations.