GEOLOGY OF THE POLAR REGIONS

Anno accademico
2024/2025 Programmi anni precedenti
Titolo corso in inglese
GEOLOGY OF THE POLAR REGIONS
Codice insegnamento
R26021 (AF:553363 AR:315353)
Modalità
Online
Crediti formativi universitari
3
Livello laurea
Corso di Dottorato (D.M.226/2021)
Settore scientifico disciplinare
GEO/03
Periodo
Annuale
Anno corso
1
The course will provide the basic knowledge of the geological features of the Polar Regions of the Earth - Antarctica and Arctic. Lectures will focus on the geology under the ice and the interactions between lithosphere and cryosphere. Students will get also an overview of the main geological methods applied for the study of remote areas and case studies from lecturers' direct experiences.
This course will focus on: the geological history of the Polar Regions from Paleozoic to recent times; the lithological and tectonic features of the main geological provinces; interaction processes between lithosphere and cryosphere; exploration and scientific research expeditions; main geological methods of investigation applied in remote areas.
Programma definitivo.