Learning objectives
Aims: <br />
To introduce students to geological and geophysical aspects of forces shaping our planet, <br />
To present plate tectonics as an unifying theory explaning the major geological features of the Earth, <br />
To examine the major geological features associated with each tectonic environment <br />
Prerequisites
Advanced knowledges of Structural Geology, Tectonics, Geophysics and Stratigraphy
Course unit content
Introduction, Morphology of the continents and oceans, Plate Tectonics, Rifting processes, Genesis and evolution of the passive margins, Genesis and evolution of the active margins, Continental collision and orogenes, Strike-slip motion and final remarks
Full programme
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Bibliography
Textbook <br />
Kearey & Vine, Tettonica Globale. Zanichelli (1994). <br />
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Reference Books <br />
Cox & Hart, La Tettonica delle Placche, Zanichelli (1990) <br />
Moores & Twiss, Tectonics, Freeman & Company, NY (1995). <br />
Open University Team, The Ocean Basins: Their structure and evolution, 2nd edition , Uk (1998). Fowler, The Solid Earth: An introduction to global geophysics, Cambridge University Press, Uk (1990).
Teaching methods
The course consists of oral lectures, practicals and homeworks concerning Global Tectonics and analysis of major morpho-structural environments occurring on Earth surface <br />
The final grading will be based on oral exam, participation, practicals and homework . <br />
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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