Learning objectives
<p>The couse is aimed to connect (1) stratigraphy and sedimentology of alluvial plains to applications in hydrogeology and (2) sedimentology of coasts to applications in beach conservation and defence.</p>
Prerequisites
<p>Advanced course in Geomorphology</p>
<p>Advanced course in Surficial Geophysical Prospections<br />
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Course unit content
<p>The course is composed of three units:</p>
<p>1. Quaternary sedimentation: tectonic influence and climatic control</p>
<p>2. Alluvia sedimentary systems: fluvial deposits and groundwater resources</p>
<p>3. Coastal sedimentary systems: dynamic equilibrium, natural and anthropogenic modifications, interventions for beach reconstruction </p>
<p><strong>Sedimentation processes</strong></p>
<p>The control of tectonics and climate on sediment transport and sedimentation during Quaternary<br />
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<p><strong>Alluvial plains</strong></p>
<p>Depositional environments, sedimentary processes and deposits</p>
<p>Quaternary sedimentary successions of the Po river plain</p>
<p>Hydrostratigraphy and groundwater reseirvoirs of the Po river plain</p>
<p><strong>Coasts</strong></p>
<p>Sedimentary environments, processes and deposits</p>
<p>Pyhisiographic sedimentary units, coastal cells and sedimentary balance</p>
<p>Pollutants transport and dispersal</p>
<p>Subsidence and ingression of marine grounwater </p>
<p>The influence of coastal costructions on sediment transport</p>
<p>Coastal erosion and beach replenishment</p>
<p>Granulometric and petrographic characterization of artificial nourishment sands<br />
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Bibliography
C.N.R., M.U.R.S.T. (CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE, MINISTERO DELL'UNIVERSITA' E DELLA RICERCA SCIENTIFICA E TECNOLOGICA), 1997. Atlante delle spiagge italiane: Dinamismo - Tendenza evolutiva - Opere umane (a cura di G. Fierro). S.EL.CA., Firenze, 108 Fogli scala 1:100.000. <br />
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REGIONE EMILIA ROMAGNA, ENI - AGIP, 1998. Riserve idriche sotterranee della Regione Emilia-Romagna. A cura di G. Di Dio, Selca, Firenze, 120 pp pp (con sei carte 1:250.000 e tre tavole sezioni geologiche). <br />
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REGIONE LOMBARDIA, ENI DIVISIONE AGIP, 2002. Geologia degli acquiferi padani della Regione Lombardia. A cura di C. Carcano e A. Piccin. S.EL.CA. Firenze, 130 pp (con otto carte 1:250.000 e due tavole sezioni geologiche). <br />
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U.S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 1984. Shore Protection Manual (Fourth Edition). Department of the Army, Coastal Engineering Research Center. U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C., 20402. Two volumes. <br />
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VALLONI R., CALDA N., 2006. Late Quaternary Fluvial Sediment Architecture and Aquifer Systems of the Southern Margin of the Po River Plain. In R. Valloni ed: Proceedings Italian National Workshop "Developments in Aquifer Sedimentology and Ground Water Flow Studies in Italy”, Parma June 2004, Memorie Descrittive Carta Geologica d'Italia, Roma, 76, 289-300. <br />
Teaching methods
<p>TEACHING</p>
<p>Oral lessons</p>
<p>Field activity for a total of five days</p>
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EVALUATION</p>
<p>Two-three written exams in itinere<br />
Final oral exam </p>
