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| School of Science | ||
| GEOLOGY AND TECHNICAL GEOLOGY | ||
Course unit
MORPHODYNAMICS OF LAGOONS, DELTAS AND ESTUARIES UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE
SCP3051173, A.A. 2018/19
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2017/18
MORPHODYNAMICS OF LAGOONS, DELTAS AND ESTUARIES UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE
SCP3051173, A.A. 2018/19
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2017/18
Information on the course unit
| Degree course |
Second cycle degree in GEOLOGY AND TECHNICAL GEOLOGY SC1180, Degree course structure A.Y. 2009/10, A.Y. 2018/19 |
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| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 6.0 | |
| Type of assessment | Mark | |
| Course unit English denomination | MORPHODYNAMICS OF LAGOONS, DELTAS AND ESTUARIES UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE | |
| Website of the academic structure | http://www.geoscienze.unipd.it/corsi/corsi-di-laurea-di-secondo-livello | |
| Department of reference | Department of Geosciences | |
| E-Learning website | https://elearning.unipd.it/geoscienze/course/view.php?idnumber=2018-SC1180-000ZZ-2017-SCP3051173-N0 | |
| Mandatory attendance | Sì | |
| Language of instruction | English | |
| Branch | PADOVA | |
| Single Course unit | The Course unit can be attended under the option Single Course unit attendance | |
| Optional Course unit | The Course unit can be chosen as Optional Course unit |
Lecturers
| Teacher in charge | ANDREA D'ALPAOS | ICAR/02 | |
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| Other lecturers | MASSIMILIANO GHINASSI | GEO/02 |
ECTS: details
| Type | Scientific-Disciplinary Sector | Credits allocated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational activities in elective or integrative disciplines | ICAR/02 | Maritime Hydraulic Construction and Hydrology | 6.0 |
Course unit organization
| Period | First semester |
|---|---|
| Year | 2nd Year |
| Teaching method | frontal |
| Type of hours | Credits | Teaching hours |
Hours of Individual study |
Shifts |
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| Group didactic activities | 1.0 | 16 | 9.0 | 2 |
| Lecture | 5.0 | 40 | 85.0 | No turn |
Examination board
| Board | From | To | Members of the board |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Commissione 2018/19 | 01/12/2018 | 30/11/2019 |
D'ALPAOS
ANDREA
(Presidente)
GHINASSI MASSIMILIANO (Membro Effettivo) AGNINI CLAUDIA (Supplente) FABBRI PAOLO (Supplente) ZATTIN MASSIMILIANO (Supplente) |
| 5 Commissione 2017/18 | 01/12/2017 | 30/11/2018 |
D'ALPAOS
ANDREA
(Presidente)
GHINASSI MASSIMILIANO (Membro Effettivo) BREDA ANNA (Supplente) ZATTIN MASSIMILIANO (Supplente) |
| Prerequisites: | Basic mathematics and physics (Calculus 1 and 2, Experimental Physics). |
| Target skills and knowledge: | The aim of the course is to provide basic concepts for the analysis of the long-term morpohodynamic evolution of coastal systems like e.g., lagoons, deltas, and estuaries. These coastal environments are first presented focussing on role of biogeomorphic processes on their morphological equilibrium and dynamics. The response of such systems to changes in the governing environmental forcings is then analyzed. The student learns how to carry out quantitative analyses on the response of coastal systems to current climate changes. |
| Examination methods: | Written and oral exam. |
| Assessment criteria: | The knowledge of the course program will be evaluated, also with reference to field activities and laboratory analyses. |
| Course unit contents: | - Morphodynamics and biogemorphodynamics. Short introduction to coastal systems and to their morphodynamic evolution in response to physical and biological forcings (0.5 credits).
- Relative sea level and its variations. Tides, waves, currrents, and sediment transport processes in shallow water systems (1.5 credits).. - Morphology and evolution of lagoons, deltas, and estuaries (2.5 credits). - A case study: The Venice Lagoon and its morphological evolution during the past centuries. Will Venice survive? (0.5 credits). - General effects of a rising sea level. Natural and anthropogenic forcings. Effects of a changing climate. Effects on lagoons, deltas, and estuaries (1.0 credit). |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods: | - Classes during which theoretical issues will be introduced together with the analysis of actual case studies.
- Two field trips to the Venice Lagoon, analysis of the typical morphological structures of a lagoonal system (salt marshes, tidal flats and channel networks) and collection of soil samples to be analyzed in the laboratory. - Analysis of soil samples in the lab. - Use of morphodynamic models to analyze the evolution of tidal systems in response to changes in the forcings. |
| Additional notes about suggested reading: | Power point slides and books. |
| Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings) |
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- Lecturing
- Laboratory
- Case study
- Interactive lecturing
- Working in group
- Questioning
- Auto correcting quizzes or tests for periodic feedback or exams
- Active quizzes for Concept Verification Tests and class discussions
- Video shooting made by the teacher/the students
- Use of online videos
- Moodle (files, quizzes, workshops, ...)
- Top Hat (active quiz, quiz)
- Matlab
