2024
Geological Cartography I
Name: Geological Cartography I
Code: GEO02675L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Geosciences
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Presentation
This curricular unit aims to create solid bases for understanding the geological context of a region, being the basis for more detailed studies in any area of Geology.
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
The curricular unit of Geological Cartography I have as main objectives:
1. The acquisition of knowledge related to the construction of geological maps;
2. Training the construction of topographic profiles and geological sections;
3. Understand the absolute need of multidisciplinary geological knowledge at various scales in Geological Cartography;
4. Learn and solve problems related with scales and change of scales;
5. Learning to read and correctly interpret all the information provided by a geological map;
6. Gaining the ability to interpret and describe accurately the geodynamic evolution of a region represented in a geological map, using all the information supplied by the map.
1. The acquisition of knowledge related to the construction of geological maps;
2. Training the construction of topographic profiles and geological sections;
3. Understand the absolute need of multidisciplinary geological knowledge at various scales in Geological Cartography;
4. Learn and solve problems related with scales and change of scales;
5. Learning to read and correctly interpret all the information provided by a geological map;
6. Gaining the ability to interpret and describe accurately the geodynamic evolution of a region represented in a geological map, using all the information supplied by the map.
Contents
Introduction to the course, cartographic methods.
Basic principles of cartography, methods and main types of maps. Examples of Portuguese maps.
The shape of the Earth: coordinate systems, projection systems and geographical referencing systems. North geographic, magnetic and cartographic, types of scales, methods of relief representation.
Lithological units and cartographic units. Criteria for the definition of geological boundaries.
Lithostratigraphic and chronostratigraphic maps. Stratigraphic units used in geological maps. Subdivisions in the system, series and stage. Definition of unit, group, formation, member and layer.
Types of contacts between geological units and associated cartographic patterns: stratigraphic contacts, unconformities, intrusive contacts, faults.
Methods used in cartography of sedimentary rocks. Cartography of volcanic rocks. Intrusive igneous bodies. Cartography of metamorphic regions.
Analysis and interpretation of geological maps.
Basic principles of cartography, methods and main types of maps. Examples of Portuguese maps.
The shape of the Earth: coordinate systems, projection systems and geographical referencing systems. North geographic, magnetic and cartographic, types of scales, methods of relief representation.
Lithological units and cartographic units. Criteria for the definition of geological boundaries.
Lithostratigraphic and chronostratigraphic maps. Stratigraphic units used in geological maps. Subdivisions in the system, series and stage. Definition of unit, group, formation, member and layer.
Types of contacts between geological units and associated cartographic patterns: stratigraphic contacts, unconformities, intrusive contacts, faults.
Methods used in cartography of sedimentary rocks. Cartography of volcanic rocks. Intrusive igneous bodies. Cartography of metamorphic regions.
Analysis and interpretation of geological maps.
Teaching Methods
The lectures are only a quarter of classes. Preference will be given to a practical education where the concepts are introduced and explained, based on exercises that students have to perform in the classroom. For each exercise discussed in class, a second exercise will be provided, to promote students' self-study. The exercises made outside the classroom will be an evaluation factor. The evaluation is complemented with the development of two frequencies, one in the middle and another at the end of the semester. Alternatively, students may choose to take a final exam.
