2024
Geolgical Mapping Applied to Archaeology
Name: Geolgical Mapping Applied to Archaeology
Code: GEO13668O
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Geology
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Presentation
Analysis and interpretation of geological maps.
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
This curricular unit have as main objectives:
1. Training the construction of topographic profiles and geological sections;
2. Learn and solve problems related with scales and change of scales;
3. Learning to read and correctly interpret all the information provided by a geological map;
4. 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.
5. Learn how to select potentially relevant geological information in archaeological studies
1. Training the construction of topographic profiles and geological sections;
2. Learn and solve problems related with scales and change of scales;
3. Learning to read and correctly interpret all the information provided by a geological map;
4. 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.
5. Learn how to select potentially relevant geological information in archaeological studies
Contents
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.
Basic principles of stratigraphy. 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.
Analysis and interpretation of geological maps. The use of the Explanatory Note of the map.
Realization of a final field trip in order to apply concepts acquired throughout the semester.
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.
Basic principles of stratigraphy. 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.
Analysis and interpretation of geological maps. The use of the Explanatory Note of the map.
Realization of a final field trip in order to apply concepts acquired throughout the semester.
Teaching Methods
Teaching will be in presencial mode in which the GIS fundamentals are acquired through online tools (moodle) guided by the teacher and using gamification methodologies. The examples applied to the heritage will be discussed with the trainees and each one will work on a case study supplied and developed according to the interests of each trainee.
Continuous assessment is carried out by submitting a case study report. This report must involve a theoretical framework component and the practical development of the case study.
The final assessment is made in the form of a final exam and can be made in any of the exam periods provided.
Continuous assessment is carried out by submitting a case study report. This report must involve a theoretical framework component and the practical development of the case study.
The final assessment is made in the form of a final exam and can be made in any of the exam periods provided.
Assessment
Continuous assessment (30%) based on carrying out exercises inside and outside the classroom. Assessment is complemented by two tests (70%). Alternatively, students may choose to take a final assessment.
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