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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
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 |
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 |
7 Commissione 2019/20 |
01/12/2019 |
30/11/2020 |
D'ALPAOS
ANDREA
(Presidente)
GHINASSI
MASSIMILIANO
(Membro Effettivo)
AGNINI
CLAUDIA
(Supplente)
FABBRI
PAOLO
(Supplente)
ZATTIN
MASSIMILIANO
(Supplente)
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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)
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5 Commissione 2017/18 |
01/12/2017 |
30/11/2018 |
D'ALPAOS
ANDREA
(Presidente)
GHINASSI
MASSIMILIANO
(Membro Effettivo)
BREDA
ANNA
(Supplente)
ZATTIN
MASSIMILIANO
(Supplente)
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Prerequisites:
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Basic mathematics and physics (Calculus 1 and 2, Experimental Physics). |
Target skills and knowledge:
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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:
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Written and oral exam. |
Assessment criteria:
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The knowledge of the course program will be evaluated, also with reference to field activities and laboratory analyses. |
Course unit contents:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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Power point slides and books. |
Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings) |
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Gerd Masselink, Michael Hughes, Jasper Knight, Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology. --: Hodder Education, 2011.
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Gerd Masselink,Roland Gehrels, Coastal Environments and Global Change. --: AGU, WILEY, 2014.
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Innovative teaching methods: Teaching and learning strategies
- 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
Innovative teaching methods: Software or applications used
- Moodle (files, quizzes, workshops, ...)
- Top Hat (active quiz, quiz)
- Matlab
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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