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DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
GENERAL INFORMATION AND STRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT
Description of the Department
The Department of Geology, one of the three geology Departments in Greece,
was founded in 1977 at the University of Patras, School of Sciences, in place of the
pre-existing Chair of Geology. Undergraduate students were first admitted in 1978.
Since the first 65 undergraduate students admission in 1978, 715 bachelor’s degrees,
82 doctoral diplomas and 85 master’s degrees have been awarded.
The Department of Geology offers instruction in many aspects of the broad
field of earth sciences. Presently, there are twenty-six (26) faculty members:
Twelve (12) Professors, four (4) Associate Professors, four (4) Assistant
Professors and six (6) Lecturers. Support teaching and research staff includes two
scientific associates, instructors and members of administrative and technical
personnel.
Current enrollment is approximately 502 undergraduate and 150 postgraduate
students.
The laboratories, library, computing center and lecture rooms of the
Department of Geology are housed in the Geology Building.
The Seismological Laboratory is at a separate building in the old section of the
University Campus.
Laboratory facilities are available for a wide range of work in geochemistry,
mineralogy, petrography, ore microscopy, Nomarski microscopy, petrology, energy
resources, micropalaeontology, photogeology, engineering geology, hydrogeology,
hydrology, hydrochemistry, geophysics, seismology, oceanography and
sedimentology.
Instrumental facilities include equipment for calorimetric studies and
determination of physical properties of coals; measurement of physical properties of
industrial minerals; X-Ray powder diffraction studies; differential thermal analysis;
atomic absorption facilities and graphite furnace for analyzing precious metals;
marine geophysical equipment for water column and sea floor investigations; rock
cutting, grinding and ore polishing; measurement of physical and mechanical
properties of soils and rocks; quality assessment of soils and aggregate materials for
various engineering works.
The Department ranks high in number of research grants over the past ten
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years. Funding statistics published in the Annual Reports of the University of Patras
Research Committee place the Department of Geology in the top five Departments of
the University.
DEGREES OFFERED
Undergraduate: 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Geology
Graduate: Ph.D. in Geology; Master’s degree in Geosciences and Environment
CHAIRPERSON
Professor George Koukis
Telephone: +30 2610 997565
Fax: +30 2610 996277
Email: [email protected]
Vice-Chairperson: Professor Kimon Christanis
THE ECTS DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATOR:
Professor George Koukis
Department of Geology, University of Patras,
26504 Patras, Greece
Telephone: +30 2610 997565
Fax: +30 2610 996277
Email: [email protected]
SECRETARIAT
The Secretariat: Ms. Christina Kolokytha
University Campus
(Aristotelous Street)
Telephone: +30 2610 997.922, 997.590,997921
Fax: +30 2610 991.900
STRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT
Divisions
The Department of Geology consists of three divisions:
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1) Earth Materials
2) General and Marine Geology and Geodynamics
3) Applied Geology and Geophysics.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
The research activities of the faculty members of the Department are mainly
concentrated in the following topics:
The Division of Earth Materials teaches courses and undertakes research in
Mineralogy, Petrology, Ore Deposits, Geochemistry, Energy resources, Geothermics,
Volcanology, Petrogenesis and Metallogenesis of Ophiolitic complexes, Magmatism
and Metamorphism of the Hellenic Region, Environmental and Marine Geochemistry,
Investigation and Development of Industrial Minerals, Rocks and Aggregate
Materials, Applications of Mineralogy and Petrography to Archaeological
Investigations, Solid and Liquid Toxic Waste Management, Sustainable
Development.
Within this Section there are the laboratories of:
Minerals and Rocks Research
Applied Geochemistry
Ore Deposits
Applied Mineralogy
The Division of General and Marine Geology and Geodynamics teaches courses
and undertakes research in sedimentology, marine geology and physical
oceanography, stratigraphy, palaeontology and historical geology, structural geology
and tectonics, geological mapping and photogeology and environmental geology.
Within this Section there are the laboratories of:
Geological Mapping and Photogeology
Tectonic Geology
Palaeontology and Stratigraphy
Sedimentology
Marine Geology and Physical Oceanography
The Division of Applied Geology and Geophysics is focused, concerning research
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and teaching, in the fields on groundwater, hydrochemistry and management of water
recourses, engineering geology and geotechnics in relation to various engineering
works, catastrophic geological phenomena (landslides, earthquakes, subsidence and
erosion problems), landslide monitoring, quality assessment of soils and aggregate
materials, remote sensing and GIS in applied geology, planning of landfills, disposal
of solid and liquid wastes in the geological environment, geophysics, seismology.
Within this Section there are the laboratories of:
Engineering Geology
Hydrogeology
Geophysics
Seismology
STUDY PROGRAMME
The academic program from undergraduate through graduate levels, aims at
providing sound instruction in the Earth Sciences, while encouraging students to
develop their own intellectual needs and special abilities. The central aim is to aid
students fulfill their own educational goals; and prepare them for a professional career
in the teaching and practice of the science and for engagement in advanced learning
and research.
To this end, the undergraduate program integrates laboratory classes and field
work designed to provide students with (a) a sound grasp of geological principles and
scientific methodology; (b) skills in applying scientific disciplines to problems of
economic and social importance that range from the supply and management of
natural resources to issues of environmental protection; (c) the opportunity for
strengthening their own potential of originality, capacity for synthesis and critical
examination, and ability to contribute to the store of knowledge.
The graduate program offers formal instruction in graduate courses, mainly on
the master’s degree level. At the more advanced levels, individual supervision is the
exclusive method of instruction. At all levels, the spirit of individual inquiry into
areas previously unknown to the student is basic.
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PROGRAMME PLAN
Undergraduate Studies
The undergraduate program leads to the bachelor’s degree in geology. A
minimum of eight-semester course work and 198 credits is required for the bachelor’s
degree. During the 7th
and 8th
semesters, the students may opt to undertake a short
research project and submit a thesis (Diploma Work). This research, supervised by a
faculty member, is assigned a total of 14 credits (7 credits per semester).
COURSE SUMMARY TABLE
FIRST YEAR SEMESTER I (1
st)
ECTS Course code
Title Hours/Week ECTS CREDITS
L S L/Y
12101 Physics I 4 1 0 4
12102 Mathematics Ι 2 0 2 4
12103 Physical Geology (Surface Processes)
2 0 2 4
12104 Chemistry Ι 2 0 2 4
12106 Informatics Ι 2 0 2 4
12107 Oceanography 2 0 2 (2 groups) 4
ECTS Course code
Title (Selection of one)
Hours/Week ECTS CREDITS
L S L/Y
12101E Cognitive Psychology 2 0 1 3
12303Ε Interpersonal relations and education
3 0 0 3
12104E Europian Union Principles and Policies
3 0 0 3
Total : 27
SEMESTER II (2
nd)
ECTS Course code
Title Hours/Week ECTS CREDITS
L S L/Y
12201 Physics ΙΙ 3 1 2 4
12202 Mathematics ΙΙ 2 0 2 4
12203 Physical Geology (Internal Processes)
2 0 2 4
12204 Chemistry ΙΙ 2 0 2 4
12206 Informatics II 2 0 2 4
12105 Earth materials I: Crystal structures and properties of minerals
2 1(3.gr) 2(3gr) 4
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ECTS Course code
Title (Selection of one)
Hours/Week ECTS CREDITS
L S L/Y
12201Ε Adolescent Psychology and Guidance
3 0 0 3
12204Ε Terminology of Geology in English
2 0 2 3
12203Ε Europian law and Functional
3 0 0 3
Total: 27
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER III (3rd
)
ECTS Course code
Title Hours/Week ECTS CREDITS
L S L/Y
12301A Stratigraphy 2 0 2 4
12205 Earth materials II: Crystal Chemistry and Mineral Systematics
2 1(3gr 2(3gr) 4
12304 The evolution of life-Paleontology
2 0 2 4
12305 Geochemistry 2 0 2 (2gr) 4
12404 Geophysics 2 0 2 4
12307 Applied Informatics in Geology
2 0 2 4
Total: 24
SEMESTER IV(4
th)
ECTS Course code
Title Hours/Week ECTS CREDITS
L S L/Y
12407 Geomorphology 2 0 2 4
12408 Sedimentology 2 0 2 4
12405 Structural Geology 2 0 2(2τμ.) 4
12409 Sesmology 2 0 2 4
12302 Petrography of Magmatic Rocks
2 1(3gr) 2(3gr) 4
12507 Hydrochemistry 2 0 2 4
Total: 24
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THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER V (5th
)
ECTS Course code
Title Hours/Week ECTS CREDITS
L S L/Y
12402 Petrography of Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
2
1(3gr)
2(3gr)
4
12605 Energy sources 2
2
0
4
12401 Remote sensing in Marine environment
2
0
2(2gr).
4
12603 Applied Hydrogeology 2 0 2 4
12702 Engineering Geology 2 0 2(2gr) 4
ECTS Course code
Title (Selection of two)
Hours/Week ECTS CREDITS
L S L/Y
12603Ε
Sedimentary basin analysis
2
0
1
3
12703 Engineering Seismology
2 0 1 3
12602Ε Clay minerals and their environmental applications
2
0
1
3
12503Ε Industrial minerals 2 0 1 3
12403Ε Hydrology 2 0 1 3
12504Ε
The application of Biomarkers in the study of historical and prehistorical environment
2
0
1
3
Total: 26
SEMESTER VI (6th
)
ECTS Course code
Title Hours/Week ECTS CREDITS
L S L/Y
12602
Geological mapping
2
0
2
4
12608 Petrology of Magmatic and Metamorphic Rocks
2 1(3gr) 2(3gr) 4
12607 Ore Deposits 2 1(3gr) 2(3gr) 4
12704 Environmental Hydrogeology
2 0 2 4
12802 Geology of Engineering Works and the environment
2 0 2 4
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ECTS Course code
Title (Selection of two)
Hours/Week ECTS CREDITS
L S L/Y
12607Ε
Oceanography and applications in the management of the marine environment
2
0
1
3
12608Ε
Remote sensing, GIS and the environmental applications
2
0
1
3
12609Ε
Marbles and Aggregate materials
2
0
1
3
12703Ε
Coal Geology
2
1
1
3
12610Ε Remote sensing and GIS in Applied Geology
2
1
1(2Τμ)
3
12606
Applied Geophysics
2
0
1
3
Total: 26
FOURTH YEAR
SEMESTER VII (7th
)
ECTS Course code
Title Hours/Week ECTS CREDITS
12706 Diploma Work I 7
ECTS Course code
Title Selection of six
Hours/Week ECTS CREDITS
Division of G.MG.G
L S L/Y
12707E
Fluvial and lacustrine systems and their management
2
0
1
3
12708Ε Sequence stratigraphy and deep marine sedimentary environments
2
0
1
3
12709Ε The study of Neogene and Quaternary marine sediments with the use of foraminifera
2
0
1
3
12710Ε Applied Geomorphology
2 0 1 3
12504 Geodynamics 2 0 1 3
12520Ε Active tectonics 2 0 1 3
Division of E.M
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L S L/Y
12601Ε Magmatism in the Hellenic Region
2 0 1 3
12711Ε Special aspects of Ore Deposits
2 0 1 3
12804Ε Petrogenesis of Ophiolithic Complexes
2 0 1 3
12805 Geothermal Energy 2 0 1 3
12706Ε Metamorphism in the Hellenic Region
2 0 1 3
12712Ε Geochemical Processes and Environmental protection of pedogenic systems
2 0 1 3
Division of AG.G
12713Ε Meteorology-Climatology
2 0 1 3
12821Ε Environmental Microbiology
2 0 1 3
12817Ε Uses of geo-materials in Engineering Works
2 0 1 3
12806
Elements of Geotechnical Engineering
2 0 1 3
12715Ε Disposal of solid and liquid wastes in the geological environment
2 0 1 3
SEMESTER VIII (8th
)
ECTS Course code
Title Hours/Week ECTS CREDITS
12807 Diploma Work II 7
ECTS Course code
Title Selection of six
Hours/Week ECTS CREDITS
Division of G.MG.G L S L/Y
12705 Environmental Oceanography
2
0
1
3
12809Ε Mechanics and Management of coastal environments
2
0
1
3
12702Ε
Petroleum Geology
2
0
1
3
12820Ε Micropaleontology - Palaeonvironment
2 0 1 3
12823E Geology of Greece 2 0 1 3
12810Ε Thematic mapping 2 0 1 3
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Division of E.M
L S L/Y
12811Ε Special aspects of Petrology
2 0 1 3
12819Ε Environmental and Applied Geochemistry
2 0 1 3
12704Ε Volcanology 2 0 1 3
12812Ε Mineral Wealth and Environmental Protection
2 0 1 3
12813Ε Metamorphic Processes
2 0 1 3
12814Ε Physical methods in determinative Mineralogy and Petrology
2 0 1 3
Division of AG.G
12815Ε Protection of the geological, geographic and human heritage
2
0
1
3
12822E Remote sensing and GIS in Applied Geology. Analysis of data and models
2
0
1
3
12816Ε Studies of environmental consequences
2 0 1 3
12714Ε Landslide phenomena in terrestrial and marine environment
2 0 1 3
12818Ε Management and protection of water resourses
2 0 1 3
Postgraduate Studies
The program of postgraduate studies of the Department in “ Geosciences and
Environment” awards:
a) Master’s diploma in the following specialities
Applied and Environmental Geology
Environmental Oceanography
Earth Materials
Environmental and Marine Geochemistry
Geology of Land Planning
b) PhD in Geology
In the program are accepted graduates of Geology and relative to Geology sciences.
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Course title
Course code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Name of lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Geochemistry
12305
Compulsory
2
Fall
4
S. Varnavas, Professor
None
S. Varnavas : «Geochemistry»
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
The study of geochemical processes in lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and
biosphere.
Course contents
Geochemical characteristics of sediments, soils and waters
Geochemical processes leading to the weathering of the rocks
Geochemical diagenetic processes
Geochemical processes in evaporate environments
Marine environments. Hydrothermalism. Manganese nodules. Suspended
particulate matter. Water layers. Sediment resuspension.
Biogeochemistry. Organic matter. Biogenic elements. Element cycles.
Extreme environments
Environmental assessment
Course title
Course code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Name of lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Environmental and applied geochemistry
12819E
Optional
4
Spring
3
S. Varnavas, Professor
None
S. Varnavas : «Geochemistry»
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
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Objectives of the course
The study of the application of geochemical methods in environmental assessment
and in solving geological and environmental problems.
Course contents
Geochemical mapping
The use of geochemical maps in the protection of the environment. Other uses.
Criteria for quality of soils and waters and health protection.
Criteria for health protection.
Geochemical methods in environmental assessment.
Geochemical characterisation and management of toxic solid and liquid waste.
Remediation methodologies.
Geochemical mineral prospecting on land and on the seafloor.
Course title
Course code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Name of lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Geochemical processes and methodologies for the
environmental protection of soil systems
12712E
Optional
4
Fall
3
S. Varnavas, Professor
None
S. Varnavas : «Geochemistry»
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
The study of geochemical processes in soils in relation to the environmental
assessment, protection and remediation.
Course contents
Processes of soil genesis
Soil structure. Characterization of soils. Organic matter. Criteria for soil quality.
Ion exchange processes. pH conditions
Soil pollution. Pollutants. Toxic metals. Sources.
Methods for soil environmental assessments.
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Factors controlling the uptake of elements by plants. Bioavailability of elements.
Management of domestic sludge in soils.
Application of soil remediation methods.
Objectives of the course
Because the current earthly bas-relief is the result of the action of the Internal
Processes which has their source of energy in the interior of ground, the course is
drawn so as to gives in the student the fundamental background of knowledge of this
processes.
Course contents
Internal molten magma
Volcanism
Metamorphism
Transformation
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Physical Geology (Internal Processes)
12203
Compulsory
1st
Summer Semester
4
A. Zelilidis Associate Professor, N.kontopoulos
Professor
None
A. Zelilidis, Internal Processes
Lectures(2h/w), Laboratory(2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Sedimentary Basin Analysis
12603E
Optional
3rd
Fall semester
3
A. Zelilidis Associate Professor
None
Notes of Sedimentary Basin analysis (1993)
Lectures(2h/w), Laboratory(1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
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Objectives of the course
The knowledge of sedimentology, tectonics and stratigraphy of a sedimentary basin
will lead the students to understand the palaiogeographic evolution of this basin.
Course contents
Pleio-quaternary Kalamatas basin
Pleio-quaternary Patras- Korinthou sedimentary basin
Tertiary Pindos foreland basin
Zakinthos sedimentary basin
Objectives of the course
Objective of this course is the exploitation of the knowledge that resulted from the
course Sedimentary basin analysis in the direction of
Petroleum Geology
Course contents
Charge oil system. Types of oil.
Chemicals properties. Oil genesis. Expulsion and immigration of oil from the
maternal rock
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Petroleum Geology
12702E
Elective
4th
Spring
3
A. Zelilidis Associate Professor
None
A. Zelilidis, Petroleum Geology (1995)
Lectures(2h/w), Laboratory(1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
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Objectives of the course
The knowledge of deep sea sedimentary environments will help the students to
comprehend the importance of this environment in the growth
of hydrocarbons fields
Course contents
Concise description of deep sea sedimentary environments. Depositional
environment. Study of submarine fans
Course title
Course code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Name of lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Industrial Minerals
12503E
Elective
3rd
Spring
3
C. Katagas Professor, Κ.Kotopouli Professor
None
Lecture Notes
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written and oral examination at the end of the semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
The “Industrial minerals” course is designed to introduce 3rd
-year geology students to
the fundamentals of the application of mineralogy to technology via the use of the
non-metallic minerals and rocks for the development of mineral based materials, new
products and new uses according to their physical and chemical properties.
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Sequence stratigraphy and deep sea sedimentary
environments
12708Ε
Elective
4th
Fall semester
3
A. Zelilidis Associate Professor
None
A. Zelilidis, Deep sea sediments(2005)
Lectures(2h/w), Laboratory(1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
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Course contents
After an introduction to the industrial minerals (definition, their place and value and
their role to the national economy), the industrial rocks and minerals are examined
according to their major uses as raw materials in various industries e.g. in agricultural,
chemical, glass, paper, construction, ceramics, refractories and pollution control
applications.
Course title
Course code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Name of lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Metamorphism in the Hellenic Region
12706Ε
Elective
4th
Winter Semester
3
C. Katagas Professor
None
Lecture Notes
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written and oral examination at the end of the semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Understanding the distribution and petrogenesis of metamorphic rocks within the
Hellenide orogen
Develop skills for writing a scientific report on metamorphism and the
metamorphic rocks of an area.
Course contents
The metamorphic history and metamorphic rocks of the Rhodope Massif.
The metamorphic history and metamorphic rocks of the circum-Rhodope zone.
The metamorphic history and metamorphic rocks of the Serbo-Macedonian
massif.
The metamorphic history and metamorphic rocks of the Cyclades.
The metamorphic history and metamorphic rocks of the external Hellenides
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Plate tectonics and metamorphism in Greece.
Course title
Course code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Name of lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Metamorphic Processes
12813Ε
Elective
4th
Spring
3
C. Katagas Professor
None
Lecture Notes
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written and oral examination at the end of the semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Introducing basic principles and interpretations of the physical and chemical
processes underlying the petrogenesis of metamorphic rocks
Course contents
Chemical equilibrium and metamorphism
Basic principles and mechanisms of metamorphic reactions
Criteria for stable and unstable mineral assemblages
Experimental location of reaction curves
Metamorphic processes and metamorphic microstructures
Diffusion, nucleation and growth of minerals during metamorphism
Relationships between metamorphism and deformation
Speed of metamorphic reactions
Reactions in metapelitic, metabasic and other systems
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Geodynamics
12504
Optional
4th
Fall Semester
3
Sotiris Kokkalas-Lecturer
None
Geodynamics-(Plate Tectonics), S. Kokkalas, 2005
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w) and 2 day field trip
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Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Written exams
Greek
Objectives of the course
Understanding of the geodynamic processes in the lithosphere and mantle. Review of
plate tectonic motions on the different plate margins and the resulted crustal
deformation.
Course contents
Active plate motions
Wilson cycle
Types of plate margins
Convergent-Divergent-Collisional margins
Forces acting on plate margins
Orogenic evolution-Alps-Hellenides
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Geological Mapping
12602
Compulsory
3rd
Spring Semester
4
Sotiris Kokkalas-Lecturer
None
T. Doutsos-Geology (Principles and Applications), 2000
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (2h/w)
10 day field trip and written assignment
Greek
Objectives of the course
Every geological study is based on a small or large scale geological map. The
objective of the course is to teach the students the basic techniques
of geological mapping and introduce them to write a complete scientific-technical
report summarizing the main results of their field study.
Course contents
Topographic maps
Symbols and orientation maps
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Construction of cross sections
Geological maps and structures
Basic Techniques of mapping
Scales of geological mapping
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Remote Sensing, GIS and environmental applications
12 608E
Optional
3rd
Spring Semester
3
Sotiris Kokkalas-Lecturer
None
Remote Sensing, GIS and environmental applications-
Kokkalas & Xypolias, 2006
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written exams
Greek
Objectives of the course
Geological and tectonic interpretation of broad areas in detail, aided by remote
sensing techniques and GIS. Application of air-photographs
in environmental issues
Course contents
Air-photographs and satellite images
Stereoscopes and air-photo types
Photogeological interpretation
Construction of photogeological maps
Identification of tectonic structures
Physical and anthropogenic changes to the environment
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Engineering Geology
12702
Compulsory
3rd
Fall Semester
4
G. Koukis Professor, N.Sabatakakis Assistant Professor
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Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
None
G. Koukis - N.Sabatakakis 2002, Enginering Geology
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
The study of physical and mechanical behaviour of soils and rocks using laboratory
and site investigation techniques for engineering works.
Course contents
Role and main branches of engineering geology.
Physical and mechanical properties Laboratory testing of soil and rock formations.
Site investigations.
Secondary effects of earthquakes.
Rock as a construction material.
Geological hazards, landslides, stability of soil slopes, rock slope stability.
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Geology of Engineering Works and the Environment
12802
Compulsory
3rd
Spring Semester
4
G. Koukis Professor, N.Sabatakakis Assistant Professor
None
G. Koukis - N.Sabatakakis 2004, Geology of Enginering Works
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Basic skills concerning a) the evaluation of engineering geological conditions for the
safe design and construction of various engineering
works and b) environmental impacts from work construction
Course contents
Site investigation and foundation of industrial and public constructions.
Engineering geological applications on constructing roads, railways, tunnels, water
reservoirs and dams.
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The role of engineering geology in the preservation and protection of ancient works,
monuments and historical sites.
Environmental engineering geology.
Objectives of the course
The understanding of mechanical behaviour of soils and rocks, in relation to
geotechnical engineering applications for the foundation of various engineering
works.
Course contents
Shear strength of soils. Soil deformation – Consolidation.
Soil dynamics. Geotechnical site investigation.
Foundation of Engineering works.
Mechanical behavior of rockmass.
Examples-Applications.
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Landslide phenomena in terrestrial and marine environment
12714E
Elective
4th
Spring
3
G. Koukis Professor, N.Sabatakakis Assistant Professor, G.
Papatheodorou Assistant Professor, E. Sokos Lecturer
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Elements of Geotechnical Engineering
12806
Elective
4th
Fall Semester
3
G. Koukis Professor, N.Sabatakakis Assistant Professor
None
G. Koukis - N.Sabatakakis 2002, Engineering Geology ,G.
Koukis - N.Sabatakakis, 2005 Αpplications of Engineering
Geology and Geotechnics in Eng. Works
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
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Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
None
G. Koukis - N.Sabatakakis 2004 Geology of Engineering Works
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Theoretical and analytical knowledge for the determination, identification and
mitigation of landslide phenomena including the design of
remedial measures.
Course contents
Classification, causes, and investigations for the landslide risk. Landslide monitoring.
Slope stability analysis. Prevention and remedial
measures. Landslides in the Hellenic region. Social and economic impacts.
Environmental consequences. Statistical approach of landslaide
hazard.
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Protection of the geological, geographic and human heritage
12815E
Elective
4th
Spring Semester
3
G. Koukis Professor, S. Papamarinopoulos Professor, A.
Zelilidis Assistant Professor, N.Sabatakakis Associate Professor,
B. Tsikouras Lecturer
None
G. Koukis - N.Sabatakakis, Selected papers
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Possession of skills about methodologies and techniques for the preservation and
protection of geological and archaeological sites.
Course contents
Geological-geomorphological heritage. Reconnaissance, recording, assessment and
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mapping of geosites in Greece. Management
proposals –Environmental legislation. Geo preservation and environmental training.
Geographic environment. Water recourses,
geological formations, hydrographic network, erosion-corrosion processes, coastal
problems. Human heritage. The role of geology
in the protection of historical sites and monuments. Geological materials for the
construction of historical monuments. Earthquakes:
Seismicity and seismic hazard related to the study and protection of historical sites
and monuments. Environmental geology and
historical sites. Geology and ancient works.
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Uses of geo-materials in Engineering Works
12817E
Elective
4th
Spring Semester
3
G. Koukis Professor, N.Sabatakakis Associate Professor, None
None
G. Koukis - N.Sabatakakis, Selected papers
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
The understanding of geomaterial uses soil and rock formations for safe construction
in Engineering works.
Course contents
Soil Compaction .: Laboratory and in situ determination. Quality control. Design and
construction of embankment and earth dams. Clay liners.
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Use of aggregate materials: Laboratory tests for aggregate materials. Geosynthetic
materials (geotextiles,geogrids). Gabions-buttresses.
Reinforced earth. Soil improvement and reinforcement.
Objectives of the course
The goal of 12103 is the study of the fundamental concepts of the exogenous
processes, the resulting Landscapes and their Products.
Course contents
Planet Earth The age of the earth Geological action of Underground water
The definition and subject of Geology Plate tectonics Geological action of Wind
The history of the geological sciences Weathering and soils Geological Action of Glaciers
The solar system Mass-wasting
Geological Action of the Sea
The earth’s internal structure and composition Geological Action of Running
water Lake and Ponds Sedimentary rocks
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Planet earth: Exogenous processes
12103
Compulsory
1st
Fall semester
4
N.Kontopoulos Professor, A. Zelilidis
Assistant Professor
None
N.Kontopoulos 2005, Exogenous
Geodynamics (notes)
Lectures(2h/w), Laboratory(2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
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Objectives of the course
The goal of 12408 is to show how ancient environments may be reconstructed by
interpreting first the processes or processes which gave rise to facies and them the
environment in which the processes operated
Course contents
History of sedimentology. Weathering and the sedimentary cycle. Texture of
sediments. Sedimentary processes. Sedimentary structures.
Sedimentary Environment and Facies. Terrestrial sedimentary environments.
Coastal sedimentary environments. Marine sedimentary environments.
Objectives of the course
The goal of 12707Ε is the study and the description of the inner waters according to
the physical, chemical and sedimentological characters, the environmental problems
and their management.
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Sedimentology
12408
Compulsory
3rd
Summer semester
4
N.Kontopoulos Professor
None
N.Kontopoulos 2005, Sedimentology (notes)
Lectures(2h/w), Laboratory(2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
River and lake environments and their
management
12707Ε
Optional
4th
Fall semester
4
N.Kontopoulos, Professor
None
N.Kontopoulos 2005, Limnology notes
Lectures(2h/w), Laboratory(2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
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Course contents
Origin, morphology and types of Lake Basins. Lake water balance. Lake
Hydrodynamics. Chemical structure and cycle of nutrients in Lakes.
Lake sedimentary environments. Human impacts in lakes. Environmental
management of lake basins. River environment in the field.
Physical processes of river environment. Types of river Environments. Flood hazard
and human impacts in river. Environments.
Objectives of the course
Introducing the principles of rock formation
Understanding processes that produce chemical / mineralogical diversity of
igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Develop skills for identification and interpretation of critical textures and
assemblages.
Course contents
Part A: Igneous rocks.
Lectures and e-class:
Fundamental thermodynamic concepts. Descriptive and interpretive rock chemistry;
isotopic composition. Phase diagrams; the phase rule. Liquid-crystal equilibria in
magmatic systems. Phase relations in two-component systems. Textural relations in
binary systems with a eutectic point, a peritectic point, a solid solution series. Binary
Course title
Course code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Name of lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Petrology of Magmatic & Metamorphic Rocks
12608
Compulsory
3rd
Spring Semester
4
C. Katagas Professor, C.N. Kotopouli Professor
None
Katagas C. 2002. Metamorphic Petrology , Kotopouli C.N 2002.
Igneous Petrology
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (2h/w), recitation (1h/w)
Written and oral examination at the end of the semester
Greek
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feldspar systems, olivine-silica and diopside-anorthite. The basalt system. The ternary
feldspar system. The granite system. Magma generation and differentiation.
Laboratory:
Εach student is assigned a thin section suite to work out exercise assignments on
identifying and interpreting rock textures and mineral assemblages:
Exercises A1-2 Igneous textures and rock classification: a review. Exercise A3
Chemographic analysis; the phase rule. Exercise A4 Equilibrium vs. non-equilibrium
textures; eutectic textures. Exercises A5-6 Reaction relationships; resorption, reaction
rim, compositional zoning; exsolution. Exercise A7 Petrogenesis.
Recitation
Study questions and problems.
Part B: Metamorphic rocks
Lectures and e-class:
Physical and chemical processes of metamorphism. Metamorphic zones, isograds and
facies. Metamorphism and plate tectonics. Chemographic projection of mineral
assemblages. Composition diagrams, reactions and petrogenetic grids of metamorphic
rocks of high, intermediate and low pressure facies series. Geothermobarometry and
P–T- t paths of metamorphic rocks.
Laboratory:
Exercise B1 Microtextural characteristics of metamorphic rocks. Exercise B2
Characteristic parageneses of metamorphic zones and facies. Exercise B3
Construction and use of ACF, AKF and AFM diagrams. Exercises B4 – 6
Determining the metamorphic grade of rocks of different composition from areas
subject to metamorphism of intermediate, high and low pressures. Exercise B7 The
use of proper reactions for the determination of the equilibrium P-T conditions of
rocks.
Recitation
Study questions and problems.
Course title
Course code
Type of course
Year of study
Magmatism of Greece
12601E
Elective
4th
28
Semester
Number of credits
Name of lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Fall Semester
3
C.N. Kotopouli Professor
None
Kotopouli C.N 2002. Magmatism of Greece
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Τerm paper; oral presentation at the end of the
semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Understanding processes that produced igneous rocks in the Hellenic region.
Practicing petrological data processing software.
Improving skills for technical writing.
Course contents
Lectures and e-class
Overview of the geological evolution of eastern Mediterranean. Triassic magmatism.
Genesis of the Neotythean crust. Subduction and arc volcanism. Collisions. Tertiary
nappe tectonics in the Hellenides. Neotectonic phases. The Aegean volcanic arc.
Laboratory
Εach student will choose a rock suite from several available in the lab and write a
technical research style paper on the petrology of that particular suite. Students will
produce their own mineralogical and petrographic data in the lab; seek other relevant
information in research journal articles on reserve and the internet; and process their
data through software available at the department of Geology Computer Center
(Minpet, Igpet). The petrographic description will form an appendix to the paper.
Students are also required to give an oral presentation of their results.
Course title
Course code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Name of lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Special Aspects of Petrology
12811E
Elective
4th
Spring Semester
3
C.N. Kotopouli Professor
None
Journal articles
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
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Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Τerm paper; oral presentation at the end of the semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Developing skills needed to read the petrological research literature
Ιn-depth exploration of selected topics.
Bringing students closer to the goals and process of scientific research.
Course contents
Lectures
Landmark papers in igneous petrology. General guidelines for reading scientific
papers; objectives, methods, interpretation, hypothesis-testing.
Laboratory and Computer Center
Εach student will choose a research topic and write a term paper following a
procedure of guided reading. Students are required to give an oral presentation of
their findings.
Objectives of the course
The goal of 12405 is to introduce students to the principles of structural geology
including theories and methods of analysis of stress, strain, rheology, fractures,
faulting, shearing, folding, foliation and lineation.
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Structural Geology
12405
Compulsory
2nd
Spring
4
I. Koukouvelas Associate Professor
None
I. Koukouvelas 1998, Structural Geology
(book)
Lectures(2h/w), Laboratory(2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
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Course contents
Principles Stress Strain
Mechanical properties of rocks Faults Fault rocks
Shear zones Folds Joints
Magma intrusion Cleavage
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Active Tectonics
12520Ε
Elective
4th
Fall
3
I. Koukouvelas Associate Professor
None
Ι. Koukouvelas & S. Kokkalas 2003, Neotectonics
with Elements of Seismotectonics (notes)
Lectures(2h/w), Laboratory(1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
The goal of 12520Ε is to introduce students to the Geology of earthquakes and
Hazards related with the earthquakes.
Course contents
Principles, Lithospheric plates and Earthquakes. Earthquake geology.
Active Tectonics-Morphotectonics.
Active tectonics and Rivers. Earthquake Hazards.
Seismotectonics.
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Objectives of the course
The goal of 12823E is the study of the isopic zones of Greece. Furthermore, the
course target to the understanding of the palinspastic palaeogeographic evolution of
Greece from Triassic era, the significance of Apline orogenesis and the present day
deformation.
Course contents
PreApulian zone Ionian zone Tripolitza zone Pindos
zone
The Pindos Ocean Sub-Pelagonian zone Pelagonian zone
AtticoCycladic zone SerboMacedonian zone Circum Rhodope zone Rhodope
zone Neotectonics of Greece
Objectives of the course
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Geology of Greece
12823E
Elective
4th
Spring
3
I. Koukouvelas Associate Professor
None
I. Koukouvelas, S. Kokkalas & P. Xypolias,
2005, Geology of Greece (notes)
Lectures(2h/w), Laboratory(1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Thematic Mapping
12810E
Optional
4th
Spring
3
I. Koukouvelas Associate Professor, S. Kokkalas
Lecturer
None
I. Koukouvelas, S. Kokkalas 2006, Thematic
Mapping
(notes)
Lectures(2h/w), Laboratory(1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
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The goal of 12810E is the understanding of special techniques for mapping for
construction and hazard analysis.
Course contents
Mapping techniques Mapping for construction Mapping for Hazard
analysis
Tunnel mapping Mapping landslides Paleoseismology mapping
Small scale mapping
Course title
Course code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Name of lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Applied Hydrogeology
12603
Compulsory
3rd
Fall Semester
4
N. Lambrakis, Associate Professor
None
G. Kallergis «Operational Hydrogeology»
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Τhe study of the groundwater regime.
Course contents
The hydrological cycle, The groundwater horizontal and vertical distribution, The
groundwater movement and the Darcy low, Porosity,
The hydraulic conductivity and transmissivity, The flow nets, Equations of
groundwater flow, The groundwater flow to wells. Pumping tests.
Course title
Course code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Disposal of Solid and Liquid Wastes into the Geological
Environment
12715E
Elective
4
Fall Semester
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Name of lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
3
N. Lambrakis, Associate Professor or 407/80 EPEAEK
None
Lecture notes
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
The acquisition of theoretical knowledge about disposal of soil and liquid wastes into
geological environment, the protection of the aquifers and of the geological
environment generally.
Course contents
Sources of water Contamination – Hydrochemical Behavior of Contaminants – Urban
Contamination – Agricultural Contamination – Industrial Contamination –
Radioactive Waste – Other Sources - Bacterial Contamination – Sewage disposal on
land – Transport processes of contamination (Nonreactive Constituents in
Homogeneous Media, Transport of Reactive Constituents) – Aquifer vulnerability –
Methods of aquifer Remediation - Monitoring Stations of Groundwater quality –
Protection Areas.
Course title
Course code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Name of lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Environmental Hydrogeology
12704
Compulsory
3rd
Spring Semester
4
N. Lambrakis, Associate Professor
None
G. Kallergis «Operational Hydrogeology»
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Τhe study of the relationships between groundwater and the Environment.
Course contents
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Geology of Groundwater occurrence, Impacts of humans activities on groundwater
quality (septic tanks and cesspools, Landfills, Mining),
See water intrusion, Geothermal fluids, The hydrogeology of the karstic formations,
Artificial recharge.
Course title
Course code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Name of lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Hydrochemistry
12507
Compulsory
2
Spring
4
N. Lambrakis, Associate Professor
None
Ν. Lambrakis: «Introduction in
Hydrochemistry»
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Τhe study of the of the quality of groundwater and its relation with rocks.
Course contents
Chemical equilibrium, Chemical activities, Mineral dissolution, Redox potential, Ion
exchange, Study of the hydrochemical
parameters (pH, electrical, conductivity, alkalinity, hardness, Saturation coefficient,
Hydrochemical diagrams, Hydrochemical maps,
Water quality standards.
Course title
Course code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Name of lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Water resources management and Protection
12818E
Elective
4
Spring
3
N. Lambrakis, Associate Professor or 407/80 EPEAEK
None
Lecture notes
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Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
The acquisition of theoretical knowledge about the methodologies and the technical
rational management of water resources and their protection from environmental
pollution.
Course contents
Systematical analysis of water resources. Simulation models – Processes of planning
and decision taking – Water use – Economical mechanisms of water resources
management – Drought and management of water discharge rates – Function of
water reservoirs and their management – Artificial recharge of groundwater with the
use of lower quality waters – Protection of water resources.
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Hydrology
12403E
Οptional
3rd
Fall Semester
3
George Miliaresis Lecturer
None
G. Miliaresis Lab exercises & Lecture notes, http://hydrogis.geology.upatras.gr/HYD/HYDROLOGY.HTM Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Drainage basin hydrology from digital elevation models.
Course contents
Hydrologic Cycle
Drainage basins extraction & parametric representation from digital elevation
models, ,
Rainfalls ,
Evaporotranspiration,
Hydrographs
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Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
GIS and Remote Sensing in Applied Geology
12610E
Οptional
3rd
Spring Semester
3
George Miliaresis Lecturer
None
The book Miliaresis, G, 2003, Remote Sensing &
Photointerpretation, ION Publishers and G. Miliaresis Lab
exercises http://hydrogis.geology.upatras.gr/res_net/_REMOTE_SENSING.HTM Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Remote Sensing Theory and Applications in Geology..
Course contents
Satellite and Sensors
Radiometric corrections
Geometric corrections
Enhancement
Spatial filters
Classification
Applications
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Geographic Information Systems in Applied Geology
12822E
Οptional
4th
Spring Semester
3
George Miliaresis Lecturer
None
G. Miliaresis Lab exercises & Lecture notes, http://hydrogis.geology.upatras.gr/GIS/GIS.HTM Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Geographic Information Systems theory and applications in Applied Geology.
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Course contents
Cartography & Map Projections
Data Capture
Data Representation
Spatial Databases
Digital Geologic Map
Cluter maps
Spatial Analysis
Spatial Decision Making
Applications
Objectives of the course
The study of human impact to the marine environment.
Course contents
The sea as a dumping site. Marine pollution and pollutants. Pollutants classification
scheme. Sources of pollution in the marine environment. Physicochemical and
biological behavior of the pollutants. Human impacts on the marine environment.
Case studies. Multivariate statistical analysis of environmental data.
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Environmental Oceanography
12705
Elective
4
Spring semester
3
G. Papatheodorou, Assistant Professor
None
G. Papatheodorou 2005, Environmental
Oceanography (notes)
Lectures(2h/w), Laboratory(1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
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Objectives of the course
The study of the geological processes in the marine environment using remote sensing
techniques
Course contents
Global positioning system. Bathymetry and echo sounders, Seafloor mapping and side
scan sonar, Subbottom profiling systems, Marine geological map. Natural Hazards in
the marine environment and remote sensing methods. Offshore structures and remote
sensing techniques. Rational management of the marine environment using remote
sensing techniques.
Course Title
Course Code
Type of Course
Year of Study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended methods
Teaching methods
Assessments methods
Language of instruction
Geophysics
12404
Compulsory
2nd
Fall Semester
4
St. Papamarinopoulos Professer
None
V. Papazachos 1977, Introduction in Geophysics
Lectures (2h/w), Laboratory (2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
The acquisition of fundamental – inverted commas of origin, development and
place of Ground in the interval as well as her interior.
Course Contents
Geomagnetic origin, Nature Attributes. Geomagnetic Intensity and Intensity of
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Rational management of the marine environment
using remote sensing techniques
12401
Compulsory
3rd
Fall semester
4
G. Papatheodorou Assistant Professor
None
G. Papatheodorou 2005, Marine environment and
remote sensing techniques (notes)
Lectures(2h/w), Laboratory(2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
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geomagnetic field. Magnetic susceptibility, remanence magnetization. Geomagnetic
inversions and geomagnetic stratigraphy. Recomposition of Pangae via
palaeomagnetic measurements. Theory of lithosphere plates. The Gravity Earth field.
Relation between Earth and Moon. Theory of increments of Earth radius. Movements
of Earth axis. Theory of Millakonvitch and the glaciers. The electric Earth field.
Heating of Earth planet. Geochronology. About the internal Earth. Comets, asteroid
and course of Earth.
Course Title
Course Code
Type of Course
Year of Study
Semester
Number of Credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended methods
Teaching methods
Assessments methods
Language of instruction
Applied Geophysics
12606
Optional
3rd
Spring
3
St. Papamarinopoulos Professer
None
V. Papazachos 1986, Introduction in Applied
Geophysics
Lectures (2h/w), Laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
The acquisition of fundamental knowledge on geophysical propsection in applications
focused on Archaeometry, polluted water tables, economic deposits, tectonic problems
with non catastrophic way.
Course Contents
Geoelectric measurements, applications in Arcaheological and Environmental
problems. Mineral and Geothermic problems. Electromagnetic measurements.
Investigation of geotechnical problems. Georadar, Applications in Archaeometry and
Environment. Geomagnetic and gravity measurements. Explanation of produced maps.
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Clay Minerals and Environmental applications.
12602E
Optional
3rd
Fall semester
3
P.Tsolis-Katagas Professor, Dimitris Papoulis Lecturer
None
P. Tsolis-Katagas, Clays Properties and applications,
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Teaching Methods
Language of instruction
1990.
Lectures (Power Point), laboratory, exercises,
examples, experiments.
Greek
Objectives of the Course
Introduction to science of clays, inter-scientific character and Environmental
applications, study of the most important methods for
clay minerals.
Course Contents
Geological and industrial applications of clays and clay minerals, most
important environmental applications, ctystallinity and
chemical composition, natural and chemical properties of clay minerals,
petrology of clays, applied mineralogy of clays, corrosion
and soils, diagenesis, study the methods of clay minerals (XRD, SEM, DTA-TG,
FT-Raman, Raman, FTIR, NMR).
Course Title
Course Code
Type of course
Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Name of Lecturer
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching Methods
Language of instruction
Earth Materials Ι: Crystal structures and properties
of minerals
12105
Compulsory
2
Spring
4
P.Tsolis-Katagas Professor, Dimitris Papoulis
Lecturer
None
C. Katagas, P. Tsolis-Katagas, General
Mineralogy,2001. P. Tsolis-Katagas, V. Tsikouras,
Introduction to Laboratory Exersises, 2003.
Lectures (Power Point), laboratory, exercises,
examples, experiments.
Greek
Objectives of the Course
Determinate and distribute chemical elements in the crystal structure of minerals and
correlation with their structure. Confirm the elements
of crystals symmetry and arrangement with one of the crystal systems. Determinate
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the physical properties of minerals and their
microscopic optical properties. Learn the theory and recognize the minerals using X-
Ray Diffraction.
Contents
Origin of chemical elements - Crystallography - Chemistry of minerals - physical
properties of minerals - microscopic optical properties
of minerals. Study of minerals using optical microscopy. X-Ray Diffraction.
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Volcanology
12704E
Elective
4
Spring
3
Karen St. Seymour, Associate Professor
None
Volcanology, Karen St. Seymour
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written and oral examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Study of Volcanism and volcanic processes in the terrestrial planets
Course contents
Physical and Chemical Volcanology on Planet Earth.
Volcanism in the Eastern Mediterranean Basin.
Volcanism on other planets
Volcanism Hazard, Volcanoes and Ore Resources.
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Ore Deposits
12607
Compulsory
3
Spring
4
Karen St. Seymour, Associate Professor, A. Grammatikopoulos,
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Recommended reading
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Lecturer
Mineralogy, Petrology, Structural Geology
Magmatic and Hydrothermal Ore Deposits (K. St. Seymour-A.
Grammatikopoulos), Ore Deposits (N. Melidonis)
Lectures (2h/w), Tutorial (1h/w), laboratory (2h/w)
Theory exams Mid-Term and Final, Lab tests and Final Lab Exam,
Project. Presence in Tutorial and lab is obligatory
Greek
Objectives of the course
Principles of Ore Genesis. Methods of Mineral Exploration.
Course contents
Principles of Ore Genesis of magmatic, hydrothermal, residual sedimentary ore
deposits.
Examples in Hellas.
Mineral Exploration and evaluation methods.
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Special aspects of Ore Deposits
12711E
Elective
4
Fall
3
Karen St. Seymour, Associate Professor, A.
Grammatikopoulos, Lecturer
Ore Deposits.
W. Petruk, Applied Mineralogy
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Final exam at the end of the semester, Project (Research paper)
Greek
Objectives of the course
Modern Methods in Ore Deposits. Research and Applications of Ore Deposits study
in the Industry.
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Course contents
Methods of processing, enrichment and extractions of precious (Au-Ag), platinum
Group Elements and base metals from their ores.
Processing and use of industrial minerals.
Stable isotopes and the study of hydrothermal ore deposits.
Microthermometry and fluid inclusion study methods.
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Geomorphology
12407
Compulsory
2nd
Fall Semester
4
L. Stamatopoulos Assistant Professor
None
Lecture notes of Geomorphology L.
Stamatopoulos
Lectures (2h/w), Laboratory (2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
Aim of course is to provide the changes between land surface and the continuous
process which create it.
CONTENTS OF COURSE
• Fundamental concepts in geomorphology.
• Factors where control the land forms, branches and methods of study
• Relations between morphology and geological structure, land forms of
sedimentary rocks
• Landforms and tectonics
• Mass movements and slope,
• Climate process and landforms
• Fluvial morphology,
• Glacial and periglacial morphology.
Course Title Applied Geomorphology
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Type of course
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12710E
Elective
4rd
Fall Semester
3
L. Stamatopoulos Assistant Professor
None
Notes of Applied Geomorphology L.
Stamatopoulos
Lectures (2h/w), Laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
Objective of this course is to provide the relation and the interlock between the
geological environment and the human activities.
CONTENTS OF COURSE
The course is based on the fundamental concepts of geomorphology.
• Fundamental concepts in applied geomorphology.
• Man’s activity and their environmental consequences.
• Natural hazards
• Geomorphogic Risk.
• Vulnerability and Geomorphogical risk such as: Flooding, Landslides
• Glacial and periglacial hazard
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Engineering Seismology
12703
Optional
3rd
Fall Semester
3
G. Tselentis Professor, E.Sokos Lecturer
None
G. Tselentis, 1997, Modern Seismology (Volume II)
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
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Objectives of the course
Learn the principles of seismic hazard-risk, assessment and mitigation - Use
seismological data to estimate seismic hazard - Get familiar
with strong ground motion records processing and synthesis - Understand the role of
site effects and learn how to estimate it .
Course contents
Introduction, Engineering Seismology history, advances due to major quakes
Seismic Intensity, Intensity scales
Accelerometers, processing of accelerometer
Acceleration spectrum, response spectrum
Earthquake Hazard-Risk assessment, Probabilistic and Deterministic
methodologies
Synthesis of strong ground motions
Microzonation studies, geophysical techniques, ground response analysis
Microtremor analysis, methods, relation to ground response
Building codes EAK2000
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Seismology
12409
Compulsory
2nd
Spring Semester
4
G. Tselentis Professor, E.Sokos Lecturer
None
G. Tselentis, 1997, Modern Seismology (Volume I)
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
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Language of instruction Greek
Objectives of the course
Student’s should gain the following: basic understanding of modern theory of
seismology, earthquake parameter calculation, acquisition interpretation and
processing of seismological data, principles of signal processing, use of seismological
methods for seismotectonics and Earth’s interior studies.
Course contents
Introduction, history and general overview of seismology, objectives
Principles of elasticity, stress strain, elastic module
Seismic waves, types, propagation
Seismometry, types of seismometers, modern seismographs, analog digital
conversion, seismic networks
Causes, occurrence and properties of earthquakes
Seismology of Greece
Earthquake statistics
Earthquake prediction
Seismographs and interpretation of recordings
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Marbles and Aggregates
12609E
Optional
3
Spring
3
K. Hatzipanagiotou, Professor
None
K. Hatzipanagiotou, Marbles and Aggregates
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of the semester
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Language of instruction Greek
Objectives of the course
Study of marbles and aggregates.
Course contents
Marbles and decorative stones. Marble as mineral wealth indicator. Physical
characteristics, geological timescale. Physico-mechanical and technical properties.
Types of marble and distribution. Uses of rocks-marbles. Marbles in ancient and
modern times. Stages of exploitation and standardization. Data base. Aggregates for
construction and rock materials - Mineralogical and petrographical study. Physico-
mechanical properties determination and laboratory study of aggregates.
Classification of aggregates and their uses. Environmental compensation under Greek
law.
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Mineral Resources and Environmental Protection
12812E
Elective
4
Spring
3
B. Tsikouras, Lecturer
None
B. Tsikouras: “Mineral Resources and Environmental
Protection”
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of the semester, presentation
of an essay
Greek
Objectives of the course
Methods for using minerals and rocks in the solution of various environmental
problems and conservation of cultural heritage: Environmental management of wastes
from quarries and mining regions. Replacement or restoration of stones of
monuments. Identification of provenance of ancient/historic materials. Minerals and
human health.
Course contents
Global distribution of mineral resources. Problems arising from processing of earth
raw materials and solutions. Applications of minerals and rocks in the environmental
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protection. Building stones of ancient and historical monuments, conservation
methods. Applications of mineralogical and petrologic methods in identifying ancient
quarries and ancient/historical stone materials. Applications of minerals in human
health. Volcanic eruptions: Catastrophe and conservation of civilizations.
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Petrogenesis of Ophiolite Complexes
12804E
Elective
4
Fall
3
K. Hatzipanagiotou, Professor
None
K. Hatzipanagiotou, Petrogenesis of Ophiolite Complexes
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Written examination at the end of the semester, presentation
of an essay
Greek
Objectives of the course
Study of ophiolite complexes.
Course contents
Definition of ophiolite complexes. Lithospheric plates theory and ophiolites.
Petrogenetic evolution of ophiolitic complexes. Ore deposits in ophiolites.
Discrimination diagrams procession. Description of the main Greek ophiolitic
complexes. Comparative study of ophiolite complexes from SE Tethys and reference
of ophiolite complexes worldwide. Lectures of selected subjects from students.
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Petrography of Magmatic Rocks
12302
Compulsory
2
Spring
4
K. Hatzipanagiotou, Professor; B. Tsikouras, Lecturer
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Prerequisites
Recommended reading
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None
K. Hatzipanagiotou: “Petrography I”
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (3h/w)
Written examination, Oral examination on macroscopic rock
samples and examination on microscopic identification of
samples, at the end of the semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Study of magmatic rocks. Description of textures and mineralogy of magmatic rocks,
as well as their classification according to international standards.
Course contents
Structure and composition of the Earth and Lunar interior. Meteorites. Characteristics
of rocks. Silicate minerals. Petrologic cycle. Magma and magmatic rocks, fractional
crystallization, types of magmatic rocks. Methods of classification, Streckeisen
diagrams. Textures of magmatic rocks. Group of granitic rocks. Group of syenitic
rocks. Group of dioritic-gabbroic rocks. Group of ultramafic rocks-ophiolites. Group
of feldspathoid-bearing rocks. Dykes, unusual magmatic rocks. Industrial and
environmental applications of magmatic rocks.
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Petrography of Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
12402
Compulsory
3
Fall
4
K. Hatzipanagiotou, Professor; B. Tsikouras, Lecturer
None
K. Hatzipanagiotou: “Petrography II”
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (3h/w)
Written examination, Oral examination on macroscopic rock
samples and examination on microscopic identification of
samples, at the end of the semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Study of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Description of textures and mineralogy
of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, as well as their classification according to
international standards. Industrial and environmental applications of sedimentary and
metamorphic rocks.
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Course contents
Sedimentary rocks: weathering, physical, chemical and biochemical factors that
govern sedimentation. Precipitation, diagenesis. Characteristics of sedimentary rocks.
Description and classification of sedimentary rocks. Detrital sediments and
sedimentary rocks, chemical-biochemical sediments and sedimentary rocks.
Metamorphic rocks: Types of metamorphism and metamorphic rocks. Factors of
metamorphism, metamorphic grades and metamorphic facies. Fabrics of metamorphic
rocks. Description and classification of metamorphic rocks. Anatexis.
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Earth Materials II: Crystal chemistry and Mineral Systematics
12205
Compulsory
2
Fall
4
P. Tsolis-Katagas, Professor; B. Tsikouras, Lecturer
None
P. Tsolis-Katagas-C. Katagas: “Crystal Chemistry”
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (3h/w)
Written examination and examination on microscopic
identification of minerals in thin sections, at the end of the
semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
Study of minerals. Recognition of minerals in thin sections. Understanding the
dependence of the physical and optical properties of minerals, as well as their crystal
habit from their chemistry
Course contents
Formation of minerals in the Earth and the various environments. Binary phase
systems. Classification of minerals. Framework silicates, sheet silicates, Chain
silicates, nesosilicates, cyclosilicates, sorosilicates, some non-silicate minerals
(carbonates, oxides). X-ray diffraction, Electron microprobe analysis.
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Type of course
The Development of Intravital World - Paleontology
12304
Compulsory
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Year of study
Semester
Number of credits
Name of lecturer
Prerequisites
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2nd
Fall
4
D. Frydas, Professor; S. Bellas, Dr. (P.D. 407/80)
None
D. Frydas 2003, The Development of Intravital World –
Paleontology
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (2h/w)
A written exercise every week plus final examination at the end
of semester and Field Work
Greek
Objectives of the course
The integral knowledge of Paleontology, through the study of fossils. Understanding
the paleontological research methods (i.e. determining the age of rocks), but also
considering the geological-geochemical regime of fossilization. The contribution of
Paleontology to Stratigraphy and to Paleoenvironment, as well as to the development
of the continuously changing intravital world.
Course contents
Begin and development of life on Earth. The fossils as important witnesses of this
development through the various Geological Epochs.
Invertebrates, like: Trilobites, Graptolites, Sponges, Corals, Brachiopods,
Lamellibranches, Gastropods, Cephalopods, Echinoderms.
Vertebrates, like: Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, Mammals (special reference on
the development of Horse).
Paleobotany (reference on the most important Taxa of the higher Plants and their
development, Paleo-, Meso- and Caenophytic Aeons).
Paleoanthropus and his development– Human Civilizations, modern high-level-
research using DNA.
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Stratigraphy-Historical Geology
12301A
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Type of course
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Semester
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Compulsory
2nd
Fall
4
D. Frydas, Professor
None
D. Frydas 2005, Notes in Stratigraphy-Historical
Geology
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (2h/w)
A written exercise every week plus written
examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
The knowledge of the Stratigraphy (in latin: strata=layer), in order to explain the
geological structure of the field (Litho-, Bio-, Chronostratigraphy)- Correlations of
geological sections – Earth History.
Course contents
Fundamental principles of Stratigraphy. Stratigraphical methods as: Litho-, Bio-,
Chronostratigraphy-Geochronology-Radiochronology-Stable isotopes and
Isotopic Stratigraphy-Magnetostratigraphy.
The Earth History since the Proterozoic. Emphasis is given in the geological
evolution of our Planet beginning from the uninterrupted evolution of life in the
Cambrian System (about 540my ago) and lasting to Present.
Paleogeography, Sedimentology, Tectonic (Orogenesis), Magmatism,
Paleoclimate and organic life (index macr- and microfossils) during the Systems:
Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, Permian, Triassic,
Jurassic, Cretaceous, Tertiary & Quaternary.
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Applied Micropaleontology-Paleoenvironment
12820E
Elective
4nd
Spring
3
D. Frydas, Professor; S. Bellas, Dr. (EPEAEK)
None
D. Frydas 2001, Evolution and Ecology of Algae and
Phytoplankton
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
A written exercise every week plus final examination at the end of
semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
An integral knowledge about the broad objective of Marine Micropaleontology
(Phyto- and Zooplankton) and its applications on stratigraphical and (paleo)
environmental purposes.
Course contents
Biotopes, like Littoral, Continental Shelf and Open Ocean areas.
Stratigraphy and Ecology of Algae and Phyto-, Zooplankton.
Systematic of important (α) Phytoplankton groups: Coccoliths-Diatoms-
Silicoflagellates-Dinoflagellates-Ebriophyceae-Acritarchs-Tasmanitids-Pollen and
Spores (in the marine realm)- Algae (Cyanophyta-Rhodophyta-Chlorophyta-
Charophyta) – Stromatoliths and (b) of Zooplankton groups: Foraminifera-
Ostracodes-Radiolaria-Bryozoa-Ciliata (Calpionellids)-Conodonts-Copepods and
Pteropods.
Economic value of the Algae.
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Geothermal Energy
12805
Elective
4
Fall
3
K. Christanis, Associate Professor
None
K. Christanis: «Geothermal Energy»
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
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Assessment methods
Language of instruction
Oral examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
The study of the geothermal activity and the geothermal fields, as well as the methods
and techniques of exploration and exploitation of geothermal energy.
Course contents
Origin of geothermal energy, heat flux, geothermal gradient. Areas of geothermal
activity. The geothermal field and the field types. Manifestations of geothermal fields.
The geothermal fluids. The geothermometers. Geothermal prospection, exploration,
exploitation. Reserves, production, applications. Geothermal potential in Greece.
Development perspectives. Environmental issues.
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Coal geology
12703E
Optional
3
Spring
3
K. Christanis, Associate Professor
None
K. Christanis: «Coal geology»
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (1h/w)
Oral examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
The study of the conditions resulting in peat and coal formation, as well as the
methods and techniques applicable in exploration and exploitation of peat and coal
deposits.
Course contents
Origin of coal. The peat and the peatlands. Factors influencing peat formation.
Coalification. Types and composition of coals. Coal petrography (maceral,
microlithotype, lithotype). Structures of coal deposits. Prospection, exploration,
exploitation. Reserves, production, non-energy uses. Coal deposits in Greece.
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Environmental issues from coal utilization.
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Energy Sources
12605
Compulsory
3
Fall
4
K. Christanis, Associate Professor
None
K. Christanis: «Energy Sources»
Lectures (2h/w), laboratory (2h/w)
Written examination at the end of semester
Greek
Objectives of the course
The study of all available energy sources from geological point of view.
Course contents
Man and Energy. Coal: Origin, types and composition. Coalification. Prospection,
exploration, exploitation. World and Greek reserves, production, uses. Environmental
issues. Hydrocarbons: Origin, deposits, composition. Prospection, exploration,
exploitation. World and Greek reserves, production, uses. Environmental issues.
Bituminous sediments. Nuclear fuels: The elements uranium and thorium, their
geochemical behaviour, their minerals and deposits. Prospection, exploration,
exploitation. World and Greek reserves, production, uses. Environmental issues.
Renewable energy sources.