PTE04B - GEOMORPHOLOGY

courses
ID:
PTE04B
Duration (hours):
60
CFU:
6
SSD:
GEOGRAFIA FISICA E GEOMORFOLOGIA
Located in:
PESCARA
Url:
PROFESSIONAL DEGREE IN BUILDING AND LAND MANAGEMENT/CORSO GENERICO Year: 1
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Overview

Date/time interval

Primo Semestre (22/09/2025 - 23/12/2025)

Syllabus

Course Objectives


The purpose of Applied Geomorphology is to achieve an understanding of the nature of the landforms of the terrestrial landscape, suitable for engineering works to be constructed safely, predictable and efficient. This stems from concept that the Earth's surface is a sensitive indicator of the most recent geological and geomorphological events and that its surface’s morphology is an extremely valuable source of information (Hutchinson, 1979).

Course Prerequisites


none

Teaching Methods


Lectures.
Field and laboratory activities; field activities of geomorphological analysis and mapping for quantitative characterization of the main physiographic units and geomorphological environments.

Assessment Methods


Exam consisting of a written test and an oral exam.
Oral exam: It will verify the knowledge and understanding of the student, as well as the ability in collecting data and in its subsequent analysis and in making appropriated judgements.
Written test: written essay on a regional and local area (and related topographic and geotematic maps) chosen during the year with the professor. It will include the elements acquired during the course showing the ability of applying knowledge and understanding and the data communication/presentation skills. Importance will be given to the mapping of a drainage basin area on the chosen topographic map.
The grade is in thirtieths. The oral exam is worth 40% of the exam and the written exam is 60%.

Texts


Handouts provided by the teacher.
Textbooks
- Fookes, P. G. , Lee, E. M., Griffiths, J. S; Engineering geomorphology : theory and practice; Whittles Publishing, 2007.
- Cooke R.U. and Doornkamp J.C.. (1990) - Geomorphology in environmental management: a new introduction. Oxford: Clarendon Press.
- Panizza M. (2005) - Manuale di geomorfologia applicata. Franco Angeli.
- Summerfield M. (1991) - Global Geomorphology. Longman Scientific & Technical.
- APAT (2002) - Atlante delle opere di sistemazione dei versanti. APAT Manuali e linee guida 10/2002. http://www.isprambiente.gov.it/it/pubblicazioni/manuali-e-linee-guida/atlante-delle-opere-di-sistemazione-dei-versanti-2
- APAT (2003) - Atlante delle opere di sistemazione fluviale. APAT Manuali e linee guida 27/2003. http://www.isprambiente.gov.it/it/pubblicazioni/manuali-e-linee-guida/atlante-delle-opere-di-sistemazione-fluviale
- APAT (2007) - Atlante delle opere di sistemazione costiera. APAT Manuali e linee guida 44/2007. http://www.isprambiente.gov.it/it/pubblicazioni/manuali-e-linee-guida/atlante-delle-opere-di-sistemazione-costiera
- Rinaldi M., Surian N., Comiti F., Bussettini M. (2014): IDRAIM – Sistema di valutazione idromorfologica, analisi e monitoraggio dei corsi d'acqua – ISPRA – Manuali e Linee Guida 113/2014. Roma, giugno 2014. http://www.isprambiente.gov.it/it/pubblicazioni/manuali-e-linee-guida/idraim-sistema-di-valutazione-idromorfologica-analisi-e-monitoraggio-dei-corsi-dacqua
- Highland L.M., & Bobrowsky P. (2008) - The landslide handbook—A guide to understanding landslides. Geological Survey Circular 1325, 129 p. http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1325/

Contents


Knowledge of the fields of application of engineering geomorphology. Analysis and management of the environment: lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. Principles and methods of geomorphological analysis for the realization of studies for engineering works, for local and regional analysis and for environmental impact assessment. Knowledge of the main geomorphological hazards, and related risks, connected to different types of geomorphological environments and for the proper land management.
Tools for applied and engineering geomorphology: geomorphological mapping applied to land management and geomorphological hazards. Examples of studies and applications of engineering geomorphology.

Course Language

Italian

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Lectures.
Field and laboratory activities; field activities of geomorphological analysis and mapping for quantitative characterization of the main physiographic units and geomorphological environments.

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