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Geology
| Code: | EMG0034 | Acronym: | GEO |
| Keywords | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Keyword |
| OFICIAL | Earth Sciences |
Instance: 2022/2023 - 2S 
| Active? | Yes |
| Responsible unit: | Mining Engineering Department |
| Course/CS Responsible: | Bachelor in Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering |
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.EMG | 17 | Plano de estudos oficial a partir de 2008/09 | 1 | - | 6 | 52 | 162 |
Fields changed: Eligibility for exams
Teaching language
PortugueseObjectives
To introduce the main concepts and methods used in Geology that aims to provide a fundamental knowledge of the Earth system and its internal and external geodynamic processes, in order to enable both, the application of this knowledge in local and regional contexts, and the acquisition of field work methods.
Learning outcomes and competences
1. Understand the fundamental concepts about: 1.1 the Earth system as a dynamic system and its components; 1.2 the global dynamics of the planet, the processes of internal and external geodynamics and their interrelationship between the lithological cycle, as well as the various geotectonic environments considered in a Wilson Cycle; 1.3 geological time. 2. Analyze and characterize each of the geotectonic environments in relation with the main geological processes (e.g. sedimentation, magmatism, metamorphism, metallogenesis, deformation and tectonics) occurring therein, and the genesis of associated mineral resources. 3. Know fieldwork methodologies. 4. Be capable to read and summary interpret geological charts in a field work basis. 5. Know how to transform structural problems into solvable geometric analysis problems with different projections, namely, the stereographic projection.
Working method
PresencialProgram
1. The planet Earth. General considerations about Earth’s structure. Earth's systems. Internal structure of the Earth
2. Earth’s dynamics. Continental drift. Plate tectonics theory. The Wilson cycle
3. Principles of stratigraphy. Geological time - the Chronostratigraphic Chart
4. Internal geodynamics. Magmatic processes. Volcanism. Metamorphic processes
5. External geodynamics. Sedimentary processes, land movement, river processes, coastal processes, glacial processes, wind processes, karst processes
6. Genesis of geological structures
7. Orogenic cycle. Orogeny in the context of Wilson's cycle
8. Reading, analysis and interpretation of topographic maps and geological charts. Geological profiling
9. Stereographic projection
2. Earth’s dynamics. Continental drift. Plate tectonics theory. The Wilson cycle
3. Principles of stratigraphy. Geological time - the Chronostratigraphic Chart
4. Internal geodynamics. Magmatic processes. Volcanism. Metamorphic processes
5. External geodynamics. Sedimentary processes, land movement, river processes, coastal processes, glacial processes, wind processes, karst processes
6. Genesis of geological structures
7. Orogenic cycle. Orogeny in the context of Wilson's cycle
8. Reading, analysis and interpretation of topographic maps and geological charts. Geological profiling
9. Stereographic projection
Mandatory literature
Bennison, G.; An introduction to geological structures and maps, Routledge, 2017Stanley Chernicoff; Geology. ISBN: 1-57259-017-3
Coe, A., Argles, T., Rothery, D. and Spicer, R.; Geological field techniques, Langara College, 2018
John Grotzinger; Understanding Earth. ISBN: 0-7167-6682-5
Charles C. Plummer; Physical geology. ISBN: 0-07-240246-6
Teaching methods and learning activities
The classes will be theoretical and theoretical-practical, with practical work activities.Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation without final examAssessment Components
| Designation | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Teste | 70,00 |
| Trabalho de campo | 10,00 |
| Trabalho prático ou de projeto | 20,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| Designation | Time (hours) |
|---|---|
| Estudo autónomo | 80,00 |
| Frequência das aulas | 45,50 |
| Trabalho de campo | 6,50 |
| Trabalho escrito | 17,00 |
| Trabalho laboratorial | 13,00 |
| Total: | 162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
A class presences’ ratio of 75% and proposed practical work completion. Frequency completion (both, presences and practical work) is necessary to require an Appeal Exam.Calculation formula of final grade
Components of the Distributed Evaluation: tests + practical work.Final grade for the Distributed Evaluation: 70% of the average marks get in 2 tests plus 30% of the average marks get in office and field practical work, parceled by 10 % for field work and 20 % for office work.
Appeal Exam: for students who were not approved in the Distributed Evaluation or to improve a final grade of a positive evaluation.
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
Accordingly with FEUP general rules.Classification improvement
Accordingly with FEUP general rules.
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