Lithological Maps

The aim of the course is to provide the basic concepts about the use of geological maps as a support for the correct and sustainable management of the territory, the ability to extract geological information from geological maps and the skills necessary to collect information from existing material and from its elaboration for specific targets.

Knowledge and understanding: basic knowledge and ability to read a geological map and to recognize the main characteristics on the distribution of rock types in a territory. Ability to identify the main geological processes that shape a landscape and the consequences on its characteristics, including stability, resources and local problems. Ability to extract the main information on substrate, surface deposits and tectonic phenomena.
Ability to retrieve data (in analogical and digital format), to basically analyse and process them with digital tools (GIS), integrating databases of different content
Applied knowledge and skills: students should be able to apply their knowledge and skills by demonstrating a basic geological approach for the identification of geological issues important for their work. Acquisition of adequate skills both to interact with geologists using a common language and to understand the importance of geological knowledge for the protection and management of the territory
Making judgements: the training is expected to develop a critical approach to basic geological problems, developing the ability for a preliminary assessment of the possible geological problems of a land. Skills in developing autonomous judgments, including elaboration of the geological information useful for land management.
Communication skills: students must develop a correct language for the description of the geological elements of the territory form the study of geological maps, in order to communicate correctly with specialists.