PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY WITH ELEMENTS OF CARTOGRAPHY
GEOGRAFIA FISICA CON ELEMENTI DI CARTOGRAFIA
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY WITH ELEMENTS OF CARTOGRAPHY
GEOGRAFIA FISICA CON ELEMENTI DI CARTOGRAFIA
| A.Y. | Credits |
|---|---|
| 2015/2016 | 6 |
| Lecturer | Office hours for students | |
|---|---|---|
| Olivia Nesci |
Assigned to the Degree Course
| Date | Time | Classroom / Location |
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Learning Objectives
This course represents a basic subject of geological disciplines. The main purpose of the course is to provide interpretive tools for understanding the environmental system through the analysis of the key elements of the geosphere. After completing this course the student will have assimilated the basic knowledge in the continental hydrology, physical oceanography, climatology and will have learned the basic techniques for the study of the landscape.
Program
Fluvial system. River basin elements. Quantitative analysis of river basins. General characteristics of the channels. Hydrologic measurement. . River transportation. Loading.Stream Capacity and Competence. Lakes. Marine and coastal system. The oceans and seas. The sea water. Wave motion, tides, currents. Transport and coastal tidal currents. Climate system. Composition, distribution and limits of the atmosphere. Solar radiation and heat balance. The air temperature, atmospheric pressure, winds. Humidity and precipitation. Classification and distribution of climates. The climate of Italy. Climate global changes. Natural landscapes. The concept of landscape. Landscape evolution: introduction to geomorphology. The study of the landscape with aerial photos.
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
Lectures and laboratory practices
- Attendance
Delivery of cartographic exercises before the examination
- Course books
Il Globo terrestre e la sua evoluzione. E. Lupia Palmieri, M.Parotto. Zanichelli Ed.
Geografia Fisica. Comprendere il paesaggio. T.L.McKnight, D.Hess. Piccin Ed.
Geocartografia. Guida alla lettura delle carte geotopografiche Elvio Lavagna, Guido Lucarno Seconda edizione 2014. Zanichelli Ed.
- Assessment
Practical test of Cartography. Oral examination.
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Teaching
Lectures and laboratory practices
- Attendance
Delivery of cartographic exercises before the examination
- Course books
Il Globo terrestre e la sua evoluzione. E. Lupia Palmieri, M.Parotto. Zanichelli Ed.
Geografia Fisica. Comprendere il paesaggio. T.L.McKnight, D.Hess. Piccin Ed.
Geocartografia. Guida alla lettura delle carte geotopografiche Elvio Lavagna, Guido Lucarno Seconda edizione 2014. Zanichelli Ed.
- Assessment
Practical test of Cartography. Oral examination.
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
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