Description

Theory/Practice
2

Field Work
2

Instructors

Helder I. Chaminé

Contents

1. General introduction and overview
2. Basic methodologies and techniques on mapping: applications in geology, engineering geosciences, and geotechnics
3. Applied Geomorphology and Mapping: an overview
4. Geological mapping and remote sensing
5. Applied mapping for engineering geosciences and geotechnics
6. Fieldwork classes: practical geology, geological mapping, and applied mapping for engineering geosciences and geotechnics

Laboratory of practical geology and mapping fieldwork classes. Laboratory and several field sessions related to basic techniques and geological mapping methodologies on several geotechnical environments.

Learning Outcomes

The course presents practical methods and techniques of topographic, geological, and geotechnical mapping. This course is taught based on slides, short educational movies, practical exercises, and fieldwork classes. The methodology will be followed mainly based on practical lectures and field talks, primarily using explanatory, interrogative, and brainstorming methods. They will also be used to create some interactivity with the students. This unit is taught based on field trips, talks, slides, short educational movies, and critical topical bibliographies.
In addition, the course aims to develop the skills needed to perform field observations before any interpretive geological or geotechnical studies. The system is focused on providing, especially during the fieldwork, a broad selection of basic geological information that may be required at the interface between applied geology and geoengineering. Students will be challenged to solve practical and real mapping exercises using practical, graphical, and active techniques.