GEOSPHERE AND GEOPROSPECTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2021/2022
Year: 
3
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2023/2024
Course type: 
Supplementary compulsory subjects
Seat of the course: 
Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
Language: 
English
Credits: 
6
Period: 
Second semester
Standard lectures hours: 
56
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (40 hours), Exercise (16 hours)
Requirements: 

No prerequisite are needed

Final Examination: 
Orale
Assessment: 
Voto Finale

The course aims to explain how to recognize, characterize and map rocks and geological structures that characterize the environments with a critical and scientific view.
The student will get:
Knowledge about the main mineralogical phases and rocks of the Earth, as well as environments and mechanisms controlling their formation and diagenesis;
Capacity to combine field-based experiences and theoretical knowledge;
Capacity to communicate results obtained during field activity on the base of what has been learnt during theoretical lessons.
Capacity to use a proper geological language

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