Environmental geology for mountain areas

The aim of the course is to guide the student to an effective understanding of studies concerning geological problems related to mountain environment issues (hazard, resources , development).

The student will be able to use main instruments and methods for geological hazard assessment at different scales, to undestand the importance of natural resources and their connections with sustainable development and to evaluate the environmental implications of land use. They will be able to analyze and interpret the landscape of mountainous areas, to identify agents and processes responsible for geomorphological modifications in the short and medium-term and to manage hydrogeological risks related to both natural and anthropogenic causes.