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HELLENIC REPUBLIC NATIONAL AND KAPODISTRIAN UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND GEOENVIRONMENT

STUDENT HANDBOOK AND SYLLABUS

2017-2018

ATHENS 2018

DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND GEOENVIRONMENT – STUDENT HANDBOOK AND SYLLABUS 2017‐2018

CHAIR: Efthymios Lekkas, Professor

DEPUTY CHAIR: Assimina Antonarakou, Associate Professor

SECRETARIAT: Dimitrios Psarris, Administrative Staff.

URL: http://www.geol.uoa.gr

Editorial Team: English Edition Katerina Kouli, Assist. Prof. Athanasios Godelitsas, Assoc. Prof. Christina Stouraiti, Assist. Prof. Stylianos Chailas, Research Assoc. Dr Vera Antoniou, Lab and Teaching Staff Dr Elizabeth Stathopoulou, Lab and Teaching Staff Dr. Dora Tsourou, Lab and Teaching Staff Dr Panayota Makri, Administration & Research. Aliki –Maria Moumoulidou, Technical Staff

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 5 1.1. Earth Sciences at the University of Athens 5 1.2. Brief History 5 2. SECTIONS AND LABORATORIES 6 2.1. Section of Mineralogy and Petrology 6 2.1.1 Laboratory of Mineralogy and Petrology 6 2.2. Section of Historical Geology and Palaeontology 6 2.2.1. Laboratory of Historical Geology and Palaeontology 7 2.3. Section of Geography and Climatology 7 2.3.1. Laboratory of Climatology and Atmospheric Environment 7 2.3.2. Laboratory of Physical Geography 8 2.4. Section of Geophysics and Geothermy 8 2.4.1. Laboratory of Geophysics 8 2.4.2. Laboratory of Seismology 9 2.5. Section of Economic Geology and Geochemistry 9 2.5.1 Laboratory of Economic Geology and Geochemistry 9 2.6. Section of Dynamic, Tectonic and Applied Geology 10 2.6.1. Laboratory of Tectonics and Geological Mapping 10 2.6.2. Laboratory of Remote Sensing 10 2.7. Laboratory for Prevention and Management of Natural Hazards 11 2.8. Computing and Multimedia Laboratory 11 3. MUSEUMS 11 3.1.. Museum of Palaeontology and Geology 11 3.2. Museum of Mineralogy and Petrology 11 4.ACADEMIC AND SUPPORT STAFF 12 4.1 . Section of Mineralogy and Petrology 12 4.2. Section of Historical Geology and Palaeontology 12 4.3. Section of Physical Geography and Climatology 13 4.4. Section of Geophysics and Seismology 13 4.5. Section of Economic Geology and Geochemistry 14 4.6. Section of Dynamic Geology, Tectonics and Applied Geology 14 5. UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES 15 5.1. Overview 15 5.2. The I. Drakopoulos Prizes 16 6. THE COURSES 17 1ST SEMESTER 17 2ND SEMESTER 17

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3RD SEMESTER 18 4TH SEMESTER 18 5TH SEMESTER 19 6TH SEMESTER 20 7TH SEMESTER 21 8TH SEMESTER 22 7. UNDERGRADUATE SYLLABUS 23 Α. COMPULSORY COURSES 23 B. OPTIONAL COURSES 39 8. SOCIAL SERVICES AND OTHER BENEFITS 64 8.1. Sustenance 64 8.2. Health Care 64 8.3. Discounts in Transportation Fares 64 8.4. Other Services 64 ANNEX A‐65 I. AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE‐ NKUA A‐65 II. PLOT OF GROUNDFLOOR A‐66 III. PLOT OF FIRST FLOOR A‐67 IV. PLOT OF SECOND & THIRD FLOOR A‐68 V. PLOT OF NEW WING, SECREATARIAT AND DEAN'S OFFICE A‐69 VI. ALPHABETIC LIST OF MODULES A70‐ A71

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Earth Sciences at the University of Athens 1.2. Brief History The Department of Geology and Geoenvironment is part of the The Department traces its history to the establishment of the School of Sciences of the National and Kapodistrian University of University, the School of Philosophy and the Chair of Natural Athens. It is the oldest Department in the country in which earth History in 1839. The first Earth‐scientific subjects offered at that sciences have been taught and at present, it is also the biggest. time were Geology and Mineralogy. The Laboratory and Its history can be traced back to the establishment of the Museum of Mineralogy were added in 1896. University in 1839. Today the Department comprises six Sections In 1904 the School of Physics and Mathematics splintered from covering a broad range of earth science subjects. It aims to the School of Philosophy, to accommodate the ever and fast prepare students for careers in environmental science, natural growing Natural Sciences. As part of that major re‐organization, hazard assessment and mitigation, geotechnical engineering, the Chair of Geology and Palaeontology and the homonymous exploration and exploitation of mineral and energy resources Laboratory and Museum were established in 1906. By 1922, the etc., and promote geoscientific research leading to academic Chair of Geography had also been instituted, followed by the careers in universities, research institutes and museums. Laboratory of Seismology (1929), the Chairs of Seismology, Greece is characterized by an exceptionally interesting geological Crystallography and Physical Geography (1931) and the terrain. Laying at the edge of the European Continent, the Laboratory of Physical Geography (1931). Hellenic arc is a geologically very active area that provides the In 1935, a major restructuring of the School led to the opportunity to observe and study a variety of earth system establishment of the Department of Natural Sciences, which processes, ranging from typical manifestations of orogeny would thenceforth include all subjects of Earth Sciences. This (including several types of ore deposits, active volcanoes and was expanded with the establishment of the Chair and intense seismicity) to sensitive terrestrial, marine and coastal Laboratory of Ore Geology in 1961, but only lived until 1970, environments. As such, studying geology in the University of when it was split into the Faculties of Biology and Geology. Athens can be an exciting experience. The modern Department was thus born and, following the major Fifty five academic Department members and forty three staff restructuring of the Hellenic academic system in year 1982, members support the teaching and research activities. There are assumed its contemporary structure with the inclusion of the over 500 matriculated Geology and Geoenvironment Laboratory of Climatology. undergraduates studying for the basic undergraduate degree Thereafter, it continued to develop and expand by modernizing (the BSc‐equivalent Ptychion) in Geology and Geoenvironment. the older, and establishing new academic units to accommodate Both Master of Science (MSc) and Doctoral (PhD) programs are the cascading development of Earth and Earth Observation also offered in the major areas of geoscientific research; Sciences (e.g. the Laboratory of Remote Sensing in 1990, the currently there are over 200 matriculated MSc and PhD Laboratory of Geophysics in 1999, the Natural Hazards candidates. Laboratory in 2003 etc.). The Department of Geology changed its name to “Department of Contact Information Geology and Geoenvironment” in year 2004, in order to declare The Department is located in the University Campus, 15784 and establish its ever growing interest and involvement in basic Zographou, Greece. and applied research concerning contemporary environmental The Secretariat can be reached at: problems. Tel.: +30 210 7274279 (Mr D.Psarris). Fax: +30 210 727406 [email protected], [email protected]

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2. SECTIONS AND LABORATORIES

The Department is organized in 10 academic units comprising six Sections with their dependencies (Laboratories or Museums) and four independent Laboratories:

2.1. Section of Mineralogy and Petrology The Section of Mineralogy and Petrology (SMP) studies and educates undergraduate and postgraduate students in topics related to the classification and description of minerals and rocks, their characteristics and behaviour in time and space. It also focuses on the origin, environmental and health impact and uses, structure, chemistry and growth of crystals as well as magmatic, sedimentary and metamorphic processes and the nature and consequences of volcanism. Particular research topics include:  Geometric properties and internal structure of the crystals  Genesis, development and systematic classification of minerals  Production, differentiation, intrusion and extrusion of magmas  Volcanoes and volcanic materials and phenomena  Physicochemical and thermodynamic conditions of magmatism, sedimentary rock creation, metamorphism and deformation  Types, textures, formation or deposition, evolution and emplacement of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks  Dating of rock sequences and geological processes  Uses and environmental behavior of minerals and rocks  Mineral assemblages and petrologic associations in the context of plate‐tectonic environments and earth’s geological evolution 2.1.1. Laboratory of Mineralogy and Petrology The Laboratory of Mineralogy and Petrology (LMP) carries out projects related to basic and applied research including the development of applications connected to the geo‐environment and the industry of Greece. The main activities of the LMP include sampling and processing of rocks and minerals, determination of the internal structure of minerals, qualitative and quantitative determination of chemical composition of minerals, rocks and sediments as well as chemical analysis of surface and underground fluids and gases. Determination of physical properties of geological samples such as crystal dimensions, shape, orientation, and intergrowth also take place. We determine technical properties of rocks and minerals and run gemmological analysis to examine the quality of precious and semiprecious stones. The laboratory’s infrastructure is available for research activities and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students of the Department of Geology and Geoenvironment and includes:  Equipment for sample preparation (rock cutting saw, lapping system, polishing system, rock jaw crusher, mortar grinder, ball mill, hydraulic press (25T) and pellets press)  Various bench top analytical instruments (pH‐meter, conductivity meter, colorimeter, micro‐hardness tester)  X‐Ray Diffractometer  X‐Ray Fluorescence – ED, X‐Ray Fluorescence – WD  Direct Current Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer  Poralizing microscope and digital camera  Dark room for chemical preparation, (OSL, Optically‐ (infrared‐light) Stimulated Luminescence).

2.2. Section of Historical Geology and Palaeontology The Section of Historical Geology and Palaeontology (SHGP) studies the scientific topics of Historical Geology, Stratigraphy, Palaeontology and Sedimentology, as well as many other more specialized topics, thus producing important scientific and educational work in the Department of Geology and Geoenvironment. These topics include:  Invertebrate Palaeontology.  Micropalaeontology  Vertebrate Palaeontology, Palaeoanthropology, bone and teeth diagenesis  Palaeobotany, Palynology  Fossilization, geochronology, Archaeometry, geoarchaeology  Fossil conservation and preparation, museum studies, Enhancing of geological heritage  Lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, chemostratigraphy, magnetostratigraphy, stratigraphy of alpine and metalpine formations, etc.  Palaeoecology, palaeoclimatology, evolutionary palaeoecology, palaeogeography  Environmental micropalaeontology, palaeoenvironments  Sedimentary basin analysis, Marine geology  History and Philosophy of geosciences, didactics of Geosciences

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All the above contribute to the knowledge concerning the evolution of life and biodiversity on the planet, the reconstruction of environmental conditions during the geological past, palaeogeography, climatic changes in older geological periods and their effect on living organisms, the use of microfossils as indices of environmental health in marine environments, monuments of Geological heritage. Palaeontological excavations are also conducted by our Section. 2.2.1 Laboratory of Historical Geology and Palaeontology The Laboratory of Historical Geology and Palaeontology (LHGP) is one of the oldest in the University. To this day, it plays a very important role in education and scientific research of the Department, in topics such as Palaeontology, Micropalaeontology, Stratigraphy, Sedimentology, Historical Geology, Palaeoecology and Ecostratigraphy. The Laboratory facilities include a modern thin section lab, a modern lab for the retrievement and preparation of fossils and microfossils as well as the conservation and creation of moulds/casts. There is also a modern lab for the analysis of sedimentary basins. For the educational and research needs of the Department, the Laboratory also includes an e‐teaching hall/room, with 24 computers and stereoscopes, 5 polarizing microscopes, three of which are connected to computers, and a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) connected to an X‐ray Microanalysis system (WDS). The laboratory may provide the following services: a) thin sections of rocks, sediments and fossils; retrievement and preparation of fossils; construction of fossil casts, b) identification of nano‐, micro‐, macro‐ fossils, c) analysis of sediments and sedimentary environments with applications in Hydrocarbon and water resources research, d) analysis of texture, composition, granulometry and identification of inorganic and organic composites of sediments, e) preparation of samples for C, O and S stable isotope analysis in sediments, f) digital logging and mapping of aqueous floors, g) stereotransportation (sedimentation) and hydrodynamic parameters measurements and h) protection of Geological Heritage.

2.3. Section of Geography and Climatology The Section of Geography and Climatology (SGC) deals with earth surface processes, both terrestrial and marine. It hosts the Laboratory of Physical Geography (LPG) and the Laboratory of Climatology and Atmospheric Environment (LACAE). It offers the Postgraduate course of “Geography and Environment”, since 1991. The SGC is also involved in the Postgraduate program “Oceanography and Management of Marine Environment” since 1978 (School of Sciences) and in the program of “Applied Environmental Geology”, since 2006. The DGC has participated in several national and international (mostly European) research programmes (e.g. MATER, CINCS, PDTD, INTERREG IIIB‐ CADSES, CAVESNETWORK ‐ INTERREG III C., COST Action C22, INTERREG III Β ARCHIMED (ARISTHOT), INTERREG IIIΒ (MEDOCC), IKYDA and has hosted a Marie‐Curie fellowship. Research topics include:  Environmental physical geography,  Mathematical geography  Applied and environmental geomorphology,  Fluvial geomorphology  Coastal geomorphology  Geoarchaeology  Oceanography – Marine Geology  Remote sensing ‐ Photogeology  GIS applications  Sediment dynamics  Climatology and Climate Change  Applied/Urban climatology  Atmospheric pollution  Renewable Energy Sources  Meteorology 2.3.1. Laboratory of Climatology and Atmospheric Environment The Laboratory of Climatology and Atmospheric Environment (LACAE) specialises in the study of climate change on various time and space scales, urban climatology, studies on the ozone layer, measurements of ultraviolet radiation, meteorological parameters and air quality, climatic effects from aircraft emissions and impacts of weather/climate variability and air quality on human health. The members of LACAE have long experience in teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate courses and have supervised many undergraduate and postgraduate theses in the fields of climatology and the atmospheric environment. It is equipped with:

 One Brewer MK IV monochromator measuring columnar amounts of ozone, SO2 and NO2.  Two Yankee UV‐B instruments measuring solar erythermal doses  Instruments measuring atmospheric pollution (CO, CO2, NO2, PM)

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 A complete autonomous/automatic meteorological station.  A portable meteorological station 2.3.2. Laboratory of Physical Geography The Laboratory of Physical Geography (LPG) deals with air‐sea‐land interactive processes forming the earth’s surface morphology (sub‐ aerial and sub‐aqueous), i.e. river deltas, beach zones, fluvial geomorphology, morphotectonic processes, karstification, aeolian processes, geoarchaeological studies, coastal indicators of relative sea level changes, climate change (past, present and future), coastal oceanography, sediment dynamics, photogeology, remote sensing and GIS applications. It is equipped with:  autonomous driller of fine‐grained sediments  sieving analysis (dry and wet)  autonomous continuous recording tidal gauge  manual operated current meter  thermo‐salino‐meter  portable weather stations  GPS  Tachymeter  Software: SPS (statistics), MATLAB (incl. fuzzy logic tools), ERDAS (analysis of satellite images) CEDAS (nearshore hydrodynamics), DAVIS (weather station software), ArcGIS (handling, interpreting, presenting geo‐data.

2.4. Section of Geophysics and Geothermy The Section of Geophysics and Geothermy (SGG) was established in 1983, as successor to the Chair of Seismology (est. 1931) and the Laboratory of Seismology (est. 1929). The SGG underwent rapid and multi‐faceted development during the last 25 years, keeping pace with the corresponding rapid development of geophysics and Seismology at the international level. This, in turn has led to the establishment of a second dependent laboratory, the Laboratory of Geophysics (1999). Throughout its long history, the Section has accumulated extensive experience in practically all aspects of pure and applied geophysics by teaching and researching topics such as: Theoretical and Applied Geophysics, Physics of the Earth’s interior, Earth System science, mineral and energy resource prospecting, Engineering and Environmental Geophysics, Seismology, Engineering and Historical Seismology, Seismotectonics and Geodynamics, Physics of the earthquake source, Geomagnetism, Palaeomagnetism, Physical Volcanology and Geothermics, Remote Sensing, Satellite Geodesy and space‐borne applications to Earth Sciences and Earth system Science. It has also developed intensive cooperation with numerous international research establishments and academic institutions. The SGG offers under‐ and post‐graduate courses in geophysics, seismology, environmental science and natural disaster analysis, assuming an integrated approach towards the earth system sciences. The educational, research and other activities of the Department of Geophysics are thoroughly presented in the web pages of the SGG and its dependent laboratories (see below). Web address: http://www.geophysics.geol.uoa.gr/ 2.4.1. Laboratory of Geophysics The Laboratory of Geophysics LG) was established in 1999; it’s mission is:  To provide high level practical training (laboratory and field exercises) and modern analytical skills, as part of the geophysics courses offered by the Department, at the under‐ and post‐graduate levels.  To support research with state‐of‐the‐art instrumentation and analytical facilities.  To offer advanced geophysical services to public and private sector patrons, requiring the application of state‐of‐the‐art or cutting edge technologies. During the recent few years, significant effort has been directed towards the development of modern/high resolution exploration technologies and geophysical data analysis software. The hitherto, teaching and research activities of Laboratory can be summarized as follows:  Methodological developments in near‐surface and deep geophysical exploration methods.  Environmental and Engineering geophysics  Geothermal and other energy resource exploration  Mineral resource prospecting.  Physics of the Earth’s interior – determination and analysis of Earth structure at all depth scales.  Physics of the earthquake source and earthquake prediction  Geomagnetism, Geoelectromagnetism and Palaeomagnetism  Space borne applications in the Earth Sciences and Geodynamics (DGPS, SAR/DINSAR, thermal imaging etc.).

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 Geophysical software development.  Earth System Science. The LG has developed multiple cooperative ties with corresponding national and international research establishments and academic institutions. It is also actively involved in outreach and dissemination of scientific information by organizing seminars, symposia and lectures for scientists and the general public. Moreover, it offers a broad range of geophysical services to public and private sector establishments, with particular reference to engineering and environmental applications, mineral and groundwater resource prospecting and geothermal prospecting. Web address: http://geophysicslab.geol.uoa.gr 2.4.2. Laboratory of Seismology The Laboratory of Seismology (LS) was established in 1929 in order to contribute to the education of students attending the Faculties of Physics and Natural Science, as well as in monitoring and researching the seismicity of Greece. The Scientific and Technical Staff of the Laboratory has frequently been commended by Civil Authorities and the University Administration for its immediate response and major contribution in the relief operations and research of major destructive earthquakes. Their expertise is reflected in numerous publications, a multitude of research and civil protection programmes, extensive collaboration with international research and educational establishments and consultancies of public and private sector companies. The Laboratory maintains the state‐of‐the‐art ATHENET network, comprising 32 stations in Central Greece and the Cyclades (real time seismicity at http://www.geophysics.geol.uoa.gr/realtime_gr .html. It also possesses an extensive inventory of seismometric and accelerometric equipment, as well as data analysis facilities. The principal teaching and research activities of the Laboratory are:  Seismicity monitoring.  Engineering Seismology and earthquake hazard analysis (including microzonation, vulnerability analysis and strong ground motion analysis).  Physics of the earthquake source and earthquake prediction.  Seismotectonics, Geodynamics and Earth System Science.  Macroseismology, Historical Seismology and Archaeoseismology.  Preparedness and protection against earthquake disasters, including the training of students, schools and the general public at the SEISMOPOLIS earthquake simulation centre. Web address: http://dggsl.geol.uoa.gr/en_index.html

2.5. Section of Economic Geology and Geochemistry Economic Geology and Geochemistry combines the study of geology of ore deposits and geochemistry to describe and understand the processes of mineral resource formation as well as to quantify the environmental impact of mineral and energy resource exploitation. Research in the department is also focused on the development of techniques and solutions related to sustainable production of mineral resources, quality control of industrial raw materials and assessment of contaminated land and water. Research topics include:  Exploration and assessment of mineral resources  Baseline geochemistry of soils and water  Biogeochemical processes related to ore deposits  Environmental impact assessment of mining activities  Use of mineral resources for environmental protection  Recycling of by‐products from metal mining and metallurgy  Soil and water pollution assessment and management 2.5.1 Laboratory of Economic Geology and Geochemistry The Laboratory of Economic Geology and Geochemistry (LEGG) supports and facilitates research activities involving sampling and chemical analysis as well as mineralogical analysis of a variety of geological samples (rocks, minerals, ores, soil, sediment, water etc.). Laboratory infrastructure includes:  Manually operated systems for sample and microscopy specimen preparation (crushing, screening and splitting bulk samples, pulverizing and homogenizing subsamples to prepare them for chemical analysis; thin and polished section preparation)  Chemical laboratory equipped with various instruments for sample dissolution, microwave digestion, leaching experiments, filtration, high temperature sample treatment, sample storage and incubation etc.  Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy unit operated in flame and graphite furnace modes  Scanning Electron Microscopy unit equipped with a SEM‐EDS microanalysis system

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 X‐Ray Diffraction unit  Flame photometer  Bench ‐top and portable spectrophotometers  Optical microscopes  Fluid inclusion‐ microthermometry unit equipped with optical microscope and digital monitor

2.6. Section of Dynamic, Tectonic and Applied Geology The Section of Dynamic, Tectonic and Applied Geology (SDTAG) studies the dynamic interior of the Earth. To this effect, it collects geological data and develops new tools for their analysis and interpretation, complemented by numerical modelling and use of digital technology. The research and educational interests and activities of the Department span a wide range of topics including tectonics and structure of the Earth's crust and lithosphere, seismic hazard, dynamics of plates, engineering geology, hydrogeology, environmental geology and natural disasters. The educational curriculum offered by the SDTAG includes, besides classroom lectures and exercises, a wide range of field exercises which, together with the field course of geological mapping, provide students with the necessary foundations and experience for subsequent scientific development. Through a wide network of collaborations, both at the national and international level, with educational and research institutions, the STDAG has developed interdisciplinary research activities, funded mainly by EU research grants and the wider public sector (Ministries, Prefecture and Local Authorities etc.). Many of these programs are innovative and have enjoyed international recognition. Research topics include:  Development of geotectonic maps (both conventional and offshore)  Restoration of Uncontrolled Waste Disposal Sites  Water Resources Management  Geotechnical design of large scale infrastructure projects (roads, dams, foundations of buildings, industrial plants, oil pipelines and natural gas, etc.) in Greece and abroad. 2.6.1. Laboratory of Tectonics and Geological Mapping The Laboratory of Tectonics and Geological Mapping (LTGM) covers the educational and research needs of the Section and the Department in the fields of Tectonics, Structural Geology, Geological Mapping, Hydrology, Hydrogeochemistry and Soil and Rock Mechanics. Within this frame we develop educational curricula and conduct basic and applied research; cooperate and exchange scientific knowledge with other academic or research institutions from Greece and abroad; organize seminars, symposia, conferences, and lectures; provide services to external bodies from the public and the private sector. Ample laboratory space is available for various activities including full IT support supplemented by modern computing and printing facilities, testing of physical and mechanical properties of rocks and soils and chemical analysis of water samples. Available equipment includes a variety of instruments for field research, a total station, auger corers, triaxial, uniaxial, point and unimpeded loading apparatuses, rock sample corer, portable stations for chemical analysis of water samples, turbidity meters, groundwater samplers, etc. Efforts are constantly made for the upgrading of the existing infrastructure.

2.6.2. Laboratory of Remote Sensing The Laboratory of Remote Sensing (LRS) was established in order to meet the educational and research requirements of the Department of Geology during the early 1990’s. Its research interests expand in the fields of modern space‐borne Earth Observation Systems associated with the disciplines of Geodesy (Satellite Geodesy), Surveying, Photogrammetry, Digital Cartography and Remote Sensing. In general, the purpose and function of the LRS within the University of Athens and the Department of Geology and Geoenvironment, is the following:  To satisfy under‐ and post‐graduate educational requirements of the Department.  To develop teaching and research curricula for the post‐graduate study programmes.  To pursue basic and applied research aiming at : (i) The development of techniques and applications associated with the Country’s needs, (ii) The creation of opportunities for collaboration between the Academic staff and the Industry, (iii) To pursue and promote collaborative research between researchers of Hellenic Universities and Research Institutions, (iv) To provide services in accordance with Law 159/1984. Current activities of the LRS members, include GPS measurements and Radar Interferometry (both conventional and advanced InSAR (PS and Stacking), including satellite imaging analysis (LANDSAT, ASTER, IKONOS, QUICKBIRD) and Orthorectification.

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2.7. Laboratory for Prevention and Management of Natural Hazards The Laboratory on Prevention and Management of Natural Hazards (LPMND) was established in 2003 within the Department of Geology and Geoenvironment of the University of Athens. The Laboratory participates in a number of research projects financed by national, European or other international and bilateral organizations. Current activities focus on emergency planning, development of action plans, seismic hazard, tsunamis, forest fires, floods, landslides and volcanic hazard. The scientific activities of the Laboratory include the organization of seminars, lectures, symposia and related disseminating scientific activities involving the scientific as well as the social sector. It is an educational and research unit utilized by the undergraduate students of Geology and Geoenvironment and the Post‐ graduate Msc course on Prevention and Management of Natural Hazards which launched in 2005. Web address: http://labnathaz.geol.uoa.gr

2.8. Computing and Multimedia Laboratory The Laboratory was established in order to familiarize students with the use of computers and the modern, Internet‐based information retrieval services. It provide access to advanced library services and synchronous or asynchronous distance learning supported by the University, as well as access to scientific World Data Centres. Moreover, it provides an ensemble of computer workstations, fully equipped with office and scientific software, for students to work in. Finally, it provides support to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in need of computing and information processing services.

3. MUSEUMS

3.1. Museum of Palaeontology and Geology The Museum of Palaeontology and Geology is hosted by the Department of Geology and Geoenvironment. It has a rich collections of vertebrate and invertebrate animal, as well as plant fossils from Greece and abroad. It conducts scientific surveys and excavations throughout the country constantly enriching its collections. It is open daily for school visits and the public and also offers guided tours. The Museum, in collaboration with the local authorities, operates an Annex at Vryssa (Polychnitos, Lesvos Island, Greece). The Annex houses local natural history collections including unique findings such as mammoths, rhinoceroses, antelopes, gazelles, giant tortoises, oversized horses etc. Contact Info: Mail Address: Department of Geology and Geoenvironment, Zografou University Campus, GR 15784 Telephone: +30 210‐727 4086, +30 210‐727 4202 Fax: +30 210‐724 1888 E‐mail: palaeo‐[email protected] Vryssa Annex Telephone: +30 22520 61890

3.2. Museum of Mineralogy and Petrology The rock and mineral collections of Mineralogy and Petrology Museum were assembled by the Physiographic Society (est. 1835). They are exhibited in a gallery of 1100 m2 at the premises of the Department. They are not only the oldest in Greece, but also include rare specimens of interest to the international community. The museum is open daily for schools and the general public and also offers guided tours.

Contact Info: Mail Address: Department of Geology and Geoenvironment, Zografou University Campus Telephone: +30 210‐727 2124, +30 210‐727 4112 Fax: +30 210‐727 4883 E‐mail: [email protected]

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4. ACADEMIC AND SUPPORT STAFF 4.1 . Section of Mineralogy and Petrology

Konstantinos Kyriakopoulos Professor 210 727‐4155, [email protected] Andreas Magganas Professor, Head of Section 210 727‐4150, [email protected] Panayotis Voudouris Associate Professor 210 727‐4129, [email protected] Athanasios Godelitsas Associate Professor 210 727‐4689, [email protected] Marianna Kati Assistant Professor 210 727‐4442, [email protected] Dimitrios Kostopoulos Asssistant Professor 210 727‐4127, [email protected] Panayotis Pomonis Asssistant Professor 210 727‐4844, [email protected] Maria Vlachou‐Tsipoura Asssistant Professor 210 727‐4411, [email protected] D.r Ekaterini Dermitzaki Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4128, [email protected] Dr. Ifigenia Megremi Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4112, [email protected] Dr. Zacharias Ouranos Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4405, [email protected] Efstathios Vorris Museum of Mineralogy and 210 727‐4112, [email protected] Petrology Eleni Moustaka Museum of Mineralogy and 210 727‐4112, [email protected] Petrology

4.2. Section of Historical Geology and Palaeontology

George Anastasakis Professor, Head of Section 210 727‐4168 [email protected] Vassileios Karakitsios Professor 210 727‐4171, [email protected] Pomoni Papaioannou Fotini Professor 210 727‐4187, [email protected] Hara Drinia Professor 210 727‐4394, [email protected] Maria Triantafillou Professor 210 727‐4893, [email protected] Assimina Antonarakou Associate Professor 210 727‐4166, [email protected] Efterpi Koskeridou Associate Professor 210 727‐4165, [email protected] Katerina Kouli Assistant Professor 210 727‐4896, [email protected] Margarita Dimiza Assistant Professor 210 727‐4920, [email protected] Socrates Roussiakis Assistant Professor 210 727‐4169, [email protected] Ioannis Panayotopoulos Assistant Professor 210 727‐4467, [email protected] Dr.George Kontakiotis Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4804, [email protected] Dr. Nikolaos Tsaparas Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4898, [email protected] Dr. George Lyras Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4897, [email protected] Dr. Theodora Tsourou Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4172, [email protected] Dr. Elizabeth Stathopoulou Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4178, [email protected] Olga Koumoutsakou MSc‐ Museum of Palaeontology 210 727‐4178, [email protected] Vassiliki Lianou MSc.‐ Administrative support 210 727‐4693, [email protected]

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Dr. Panayota Makri Administrative and Reeasch 210 727‐4259. [email protected] Dimitrios Velitzelos MSc.‐Technical staff 210 727‐4344, [email protected] Vassileios Karzis Museum of Paleontology 210 727‐4226, [email protected] Konstantinos Kostakis Museum of Palaeontology @Vrissa 210 727‐4179 –Lesvos island Tefta Tsili Museum of Palaeontology 210 727‐4202, [email protected]

4.3.Section of Physical Geography and Climatology

Serafeim Poulos Professor, Head of Section 210 727‐4143, [email protected] Panayotis Nastos Professor 210 727‐4191, [email protected] Theodoros Gournelos Professor 210 727‐4151, [email protected] Niki Evelpidou Associate Professor 210 727‐4297, [email protected] Emmanouel Vassilakis Assistant Professor 210 727‐4400, [email protected] Konstantinos Eleftheratos Assistant Professor 210 727‐4133, [email protected] Paraskevi Nomikou Assistant Professor 210 727‐4865, [email protected] Maria Chatzaki Assistant Professor 210‐727‐4192, [email protected] Dr. Christos Aggelopoulos Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4183, cangelop@ geol.uoa.gr Dr. Varvara Antoniou Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4223, [email protected] Dr. Harikleia Skilodimou Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4262, [email protected] Dr. George Bathrellos Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4882, [email protected]

4.4. Section of Geophysics and Seismology

Nikolaos Voulgaris Professor, Head of Section 210 727‐4431, [email protected] Panayotis Papadimitriou Professor 210 727‐4437, [email protected] Gerasimos Tselentis Professor 210 727‐4428, [email protected] Andreas Errikos Tzanis Associate Professor 210 727‐4785, [email protected] Vassiliki Kouskouna Associate Professor 210 727‐4421, [email protected] Ioannis Alexopoulos Assistant Professor 210 727‐4106, [email protected] Ioannis Kassaras Assistant Professor 210 727‐4792, [email protected] George Kaviris Assistant Professor 210 727‐4841, [email protected] Dr Spyridoula Vassilopoulou Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4392, [email protected] Dr Kyriaki Pavlou Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4791, [email protected] Dr Vassileios Sakkas Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4914, [email protected] Aliki Maria Moumoulidou Technical staff 210 727‐4786, [email protected] Spiros Chailas Technical staff 210 727‐4940, [email protected] Vassileios Nikolis Supporting staff 210 727‐4426, [email protected]

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4.5. Section of Economic Geology and Geochemistry

Stefanos Kilias Professor 210 727‐4211, [email protected] Konstantinos Papavassileiou Professor‐ Head of Section 210 727‐4216, [email protected] Michael Stamatakis Professor 210 727‐4213, [email protected] Ariadne Argyraki Associate Professor 210 727‐4314, [email protected] Ioannis Mitsis Assistant Professor 210 727‐4427, [email protected] Christina Stouraiti Assistant Professor 210‐727‐4941, [email protected] Dr. Haralambos Vasilatos Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4664, [email protected] Dr. Efstratios Kelepertzis Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4867, [email protected] Dr. Anastasia Doxanaki Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4208, [email protected] Vassileios Skounakis Technical staff

4.6. Section of Dynamic Geology, Tectonics and Applied Geology

Efthimios Lekkas Professor 210 727‐4410, [email protected] Apostolos Alexopoulos Associate Professor‐ Head of 210 727‐4447, [email protected] Section Maria Stavropoulou Associate Professor 210 727‐4778, [email protected] Stylianos Lozios Associate Professor 210 727‐4413, [email protected] Haralambos Kranis Assistant Professor 210 727‐4862, [email protected] Dr. Emmanuel Skourtsos Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4863, [email protected] Dr. Konstantinos Soukis Lab & Teaching Staff 210 727‐4869, [email protected] Eleni Kapourani Technical staff 210 727‐4861, [email protected] Ioannis Bantekas Technical staff 210 727‐4866, [email protected] Sotirios Marselos Technical staff 210 727‐4783, [email protected] Emmanouel Andreadakis Administrative support 210 727‐4861, [email protected] Dimitrios Theocharis Administrative support 210 727‐4866, [email protected] Christina Lekka Administrative support 210 727‐4783, [email protected] Evangelos Logos Administrative support 210 727‐4152, [email protected] Paraskevi Tsiouma Administrative support 210 727‐4783, [email protected]

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5. UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

performance is reflected in their “laboratory score”, which is 5.1. Overview also measured in the 0 – 10 grading scale and must be at least 5/10 for success. The Undergraduate Study Programmes aim at providing comprehensive theoretical and practical education that will Students must obtain a score of at least 5/10 in the endow the Graduate with the basic requirements and skills examinations and secure a laboratory score of at least 5/10, in expected of a modern Earth or Environmental Scientist, while order to pass a course. The mean of the two scores is the final emphasizing the complexity of the Earth System and the trans‐ grade of the course. Scores below 5/10 are not taken into disciplinary effort, methods and techniques required for consideration. studying and understanding it. In this way, the Department Field trips and exercises are compulsory. They usually take place aspires to produce graduates with a broad and comprehensive between 15‐30 November (Winter Semester) and 15‐30 May understanding of Earth Sciences and their interactions while still (Spring Semester). Additional, interdisciplinary field trips and being able to offer services to a broad spectrum of employers. exercises are offered to the students of the final four semesters; The nominal duration of the studies is four academic years. Each these are designed to assist them in integrating their knowledge academic year comprises a Winter and a Spring Semester, i.e. a and consolidating their understanding of Earth systems. total of eight semesters. Each semester includes a number of The Dissertation comprises a student’s first integrated study. In compulsory and optional courses. Each course comprises general, it would require research of the literature, field lecturing, practical (laboratory) work, field trips and exercises measurements and laboratory analysis/reduction of the data, (where applicable). The studies culminate with the compilation interpretation of the results, authoring and presentation. The of a Dissertation under the guidance of one academic or subject of the Dissertation is drawn from a list prepared and research staff. publicized each year by the Departments of the Department. The The compulsory courses are designed to provide the Dissertation is supervised by one academic staff that guides the comprehensive basic knowledge required of modern Earth student and scores his/her performance. Scientists and the optional courses are intended to provide a Courses begin at the last week of September. The Winter basic level of specialization and many of the practical skills Semester is concluded by mid‐January. The winter examination required by prospective employers. An optional course is taught period ends by mid‐February. The Spring Semester begins at the only when is elected by at least seven (7) students. The optimal third week of February and finishes at the end of May. The blend of optional courses is determined after due consideration spring examination period ends by late June. The supplementary of the intended specialization and the objectives of individual examination period takes place between late August and mid‐ students and following consultations with the advisor assigned September. All courses are taught in the Greek language. to them at the beginning of their studies and the academic staff Students must re‐register at the beginning of each semester and of the Department. declare the optional courses of their choice. If a student does The faithful attendance of lectures is an academic obligation of not register for two consecutive semesters, then one may be the student, but is not compulsory. The attendance of laboratory automatically de‐matriculated subject to approval by the exercises and field trips/exercises is compulsory. At the end of Deanship of the School of Sciences. each semester, the students will sit in the examination of the It is possible for one to enrol as a part‐time student. This usually courses taken during this semester. The examinations can be applies to working individuals who can demonstrate that they written or oral, as determined by the staff responsible for each are occupied for at least 20 hours per week and subject to the course. The students are graded on a 0 – 10 scale and must approval of the Deanship of the School of Sciences. achieve at least five tenths (5/10) to pass. In case of failure, one Students may request the suspension of their studies for a can sit in the supplementary examination, which usually takes definite period of time. At present, suspension is allowed for a place in September (for both semesters). Those who fail the maximum of two years. The student is de‐matriculated and all supplementary examination must repeat the course at a later privileges and benefits associated with studentship are semester. Students cannot take the semester examinations automatically suspended during this period. If the suspension unless they have successfully fulfilled their laboratory has been compelled by reasons of failing health, then health care obligations. benefits are not suspended. Most of the compulsory and optional courses are associated Students are allowed a maximum of 16 semesters (eight years) with laboratory exercises and practical training. Students are to complete their studies. Afterwards, they are automatically de‐ considered to have successfully concluded their laboratory matriculated. training only if they have successfully taken the entire set of exercises and fieldwork foreseen for the course, have This publication refers to the session 2017–18. The information successfully completed the corresponding assignments and have given, including that relating to the availability of courses is successfully passed the laboratory examinations. The students’ current at the time of publication.

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Students will generally have to attend eight (8) optional courses offered by at least two different Sessions of the Faculty. Any information on the Timetable, the courses, the marks, and every necessary document is given in http://my‐studies.uoa.gr, as long as students have been subscribed and been provided with a username and a password from http://webadm.uoa.gr. Students must re‐register at the beginning of each semester and declare the optional courses of their choice. If a student does not register for two consecutive semesters, then one may be automatically de‐matriculated subject to approval by the Deanship of the School of Sciences The New Curriculum, effective as of academic year 2011 – 2012, comprises 32 compulsory and 52 optional courses. A student is eligible for graduation subject to:

1. Having attended a minimum of eight semesters. 2. Having successfully passed forty (40) courses, compulsory and optional. 3. Having accumulated at least 220 credit units. Since 2007, courses at the Department of Geology and Geoenvironment have been assigned a rating according to the European Credit System (ECTS), for the purposes of facilitating the ERASMUS program exchanges. A credit unit is defined to be one hour of lecturing or laboratory exercise per week per semester. Therefore, the number of credit units corresponding to a course is equal to the sum of the hours per week required for lecturing and laboratory exercises. The successful attendance of all the compulsory courses accumulates 190 credit units. The remaining 30 credit units are accumulated through the optional courses. A student will generally have to attend eight optional courses offered by at least two different Sections of the

Department

5.2. The I. Drakopoulos Prizes. Two prizes have been established in honour and memory of Prof. Ioannis Drakopoulos. They are exclusive to the students of the Department of Geology and Geoenvironment. The prizes are awarded at the end of September of each year and are sponsored by the Committee of the Special Account for Research Grants of the University of Athens (see http://www.elke.uoa.gr/default.aspx) a. The first prize amounts to a sum of two thousand Euros (2.000 €) and is awarded to the graduate with the best overall performance in that academic year. b. The second prize amounts to a sum of one thousand Euros (1.000 €) and is awarded to the graduate with the second best overall performance in that academic year.

Course Modules 1st & 2nd Semesters

6. THE COURSES

Β ΕΞΑΜΗΝΟ st ΝΟ 1 SEMESTER

Code Module L PR TU CU

COMPULSORY Υ1201 Physical Geography and the Environment 3 3 6 6 Υ1202 Physics for Geologists 3 2 5 6 Υ1203 Chemistry for Geologists 2 3 5 6 Υ1204 Mathematics and Statistics for Geologists 4 2 6 5 Υ1205 Mineralogy‐ Crystallography 3 2 5 7 SEMINARY Equipment and security during field practice‐ 17 hours

2nd SEMESTER

Code Module L PR TU CU

COMPULSORY Υ2201 Introduction to Geology 4 4 8 6 Υ2202 Systematic Mineralogy 3 4 7 6 Υ2203 Climatology and Global Change 3 2 5 6 Υ2204 GIS and Introduction to Remote Sensing 2 4 6 6 Υ2205 Macropalaeontology 2 4 6 6

L= Lecture hours PR= Practical hours TU= Teaching Units CU =Credit Units (ECTS)

Y1201‐ Y stands for a Compulsory Course

17 Course Modules 3rd and 4th Semesters

3rd SEMESTER

Code Module L PR TU CU

COMPULSORY Υ3201 Petrology of Igneous Rocks 3 2 5 6 Υ3202 Petrology of Sedimentary Rocks 2 2 4 6 Υ3203 Seismology 3 3 6 6 Υ3204 Micropalaeontology 2 2 4 6 Υ3205 Tectonics – Structural Geology 4 4 8 6

OPTIONAL Ε3201 Petrogenetic Minerals and Crystallization procedures 2 2 4 4

4TH SEMESTER

Code Module L PR TU CU

COMPULSORY Υ4201 Petrology of Metamorphic Rocks 2 2 4 6 Υ4202 Geophysics 4 3 7 6 Υ4203 Geochemistry 4 2 6 6 Υ4204 Sedimentology 4 2 6 6 Υ4205 Oceanography 3 2 5 6

OPTIONAL Ε4201 Mathematical Methods in Geosciences 2 2 4 4 Ε4202 Dynamic Geology 2 2 4 4 Ε4203 Exploration of the Earth’s interior 2 2 4 4 L= Lecture hours PR= Practical hours TU= Teaching Units CU =Credit Units (ECTS)

Y1201‐ “Y” stands for a Compulsory Course E4201‐ “E” stands for an Optional Course

Note: An optional course is taught only when is elected by at least seven (7) students.

Course Modules 5th Semester

5th SEMESTER

Code Module L PR TU CU

COMPULSORY Υ5201 Geomorphology 3 3 6 6 Υ5202 Stratigraphy 4 4 8 7 Υ5203 Engineering Geology 4 2 6 6 Υ5204 Geology of Greece 4 4 8 7

OPTIONAL Ε5201 Seismology of Greece – Plate Tectonics 2 2 4 4 Ε5202 Quaternary geology ‐ Archaeogeomorphology 2 2 4 4 Ε5203 Volcanology 2 2 4 4 Ε5204 Applied, Analytical and Environmental Mineralogy and Petrology 2 2 4 4 Ε5205 Soil and Rock Mechanics 3 2 5 4 Ε5206 Petrography of Sedimentary Rocks 2 2 4 4 Ε5207 Karst Geomorphology – Principles of Speleology 2 2 4 4 Ε5208 Applied and Environmental Oceanography 2 2 4 4 Ε5209 Environmental Geochemistry 2 2 4 4

L= Lecture hours PR= Practical hours TU= Teaching Units CU =Credit Units (ECTS)

Y1201‐ “Y” stands for a Compulsory Course E4201‐ “E” stands for an Optional Course

19 Course Modules 6th Semester

6th SEMESTER

Code Module L PR TU CU

COMPULSORY Υ6201 Applied and Engineering Seismology 2 2 4 6 Υ6202 Hydrogeology 4 4 8 7 Υ6203 Geological Mapping ‐ Field course 2 3 5 6 Υ6204 Ore Deposits Geology 3 2 5 7

OPTIONAL Ε6201 Renewable sources of energy: Solar and Wind energy ‐ Geothermy 2 2 4 4 Ε6202 Macroseismology 2 2 4 4 Ε6203 Coastal and submarine Geomorphology. Coastal zone management 2 2 4 4 Ε6204 Applied Geomorphology – Urban Geomorphology 2 2 4 4 Ε6205 Remote Sensing – Photogeology – Mathematical Geography 2 2 4 4 Ε6206 Industrial Minerals 2 3 5 4 Ε6207 Energy Resources 2 2 4 4 Ε6208 Ore analysis Methods ‐ Fluid inclusions 2 2 4 4 Ε6209 Petrogenesis of Igneous Rocks and Ophiolithic complexes 2 2 4 4 Ε6210 Microtectonics and Structural Analysis 2 2 4 4 Ε6211 Geology of Public Works 4 2 6 4 Ε6212 Hydrogeochemistry – Analytical Geochemistry 2 2 4 4

L= Lecture hours PR= Practical hours TU= Teaching Units CU =Credit Units (ECTS)

Y1201‐ “Y” stands for a Compulsory Course E4201‐ “E” stands for an Optional Course

Course Modules 7th Semester

7th SEMESTER

Code. Module L PR TU CU

COMPULSORY Υ7201 Environmental Geology 4 2 6 6 Υ7202 Ore Forming Processes 2 2 4 6 Υ7203 Applied Geophysics 3 3 6 6

OPTIONAL Ε7201 Natural Disasters 3 3 6 4 Ε7202 Space Techniques and GIS in Geosciences 2 2 4 4 Ε7203 Earthquake Prediction 2 2 4 4 Ε7204 Applied Climatology – Atmospheric Pollution – Palaeoclimatology 2 2 4 4 Ε7205 Applied and Environmental Micropalaeontology 2 2 4 4 Ε7206 Evolutionary Palaeontology ‐ Palaeoanthropology 3 3 6 4 Ε7207 Vertebrate palaeontology 2 2 4 4 Ε7208 Marine geology 2 2 4 4 Ε7209 Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks and Elements of Thermodynamics 2 2 4 4 Ε7210 Neotectonics 4 2 6 4 Ε7211 Geotechnical Works 2 2 4 4 Ε7212 Paleobotany 2 2 4 4 Ε7213 Ground Hydraulics 3 2 5 4

L= Lecture hours PR= Practical hours TU= Teaching Units CU =Credit Units (ECTS)

Y1201‐ “Y” stands for a Compulsory Course E4201‐ “E” stands for an Optional Course

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8TH SEMESTER

Code Module L PR TU CU

COMPULSORY Υ8201 Diploma Dissertation 10 18

OPTIONAL Ε8201 Engineering and Environmental Geophysics 2 2 4 4 Ε8202 Paleoecology ‐ Ecostratigraphy 3 2 5 4 Ε8203 Stratigraphy and Palaeogeography of Greece 2 2 4 4 Ε8204 Sedimentary Basins and Petroleum systems 2 2 4 4 Ε8205 Geological heritage 1 2 3 3 Ε8206 Didactics of Geology and Geoenvironmental sciences 2 2 4 4 Ε8207 Mineral Resources and the Environment 2 2 4 4 Ε8208 Marine geochemistry and Metallogenesis 2 2 4 4 Ε8209 Mineral Exploration and Resource Assessment 2 0 2 2 Ε8210 Oil exploration 2 2 4 4 Ε8211 Geology of Europe 2 2 4 4 Ε8212 Vulnerability and Protection of Water Resources 2 2 4 4 Ε8213 Water Resources Management ‐ Mathematical modeling in 4 2 6 4 Hydrogeology Ε8214 Geology and Business 2 0 2 2

L= Lecture hours PR= Practical hours TU= Teaching Units CU =Credit Units (ECTS)

Y1201‐ “Y” stands for a Compulsory Course E4201‐ “E” stands for an Optional Course

Syllabus Compulsory Courses

7. SYLLABUS

Α. COMPULSORY COURSES

1Υ1201 Physical Geography and the Environment Υ1203 Chemistry for Geologists Lectures: Th. Gournelos‐ Professor, P Nomikou‐ Asist. Prof. Lectures: P. Paraskevopoulou‐ Assist. Professor. Practicals: Th. Gournelos‐ Professor, P Nomikou‐ Assist Prof, Practicals: P.Paraskevopoulou‐Assist.Professor,A. Dr. V. Antoniou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff. Philippopoulos‐ Assist. Professor, Dr. M. Roulia– Lab & Teaching Staff 6 Credit Units (ECTS). 6 Credit Units (ECTS). Content: Formation of the Earth. The Earth in Space. Creation and evolution of Earth's atmosphere. The hydrological cycle, Content: The structure of the atom, elements, isotopes, ions, surface water, rivers, lakes, glaciers, geological structure and molecules, the periodic table, electronic structure; mole topography, soil, frost – isostatic movements. Weathering and concept, stoichiometry, molarity; chemical bonding: ionic, erosion. Relief formation processes. Types of relief. Relief and covalent, hydrogen, van der Waals; thermodynamics, enthalpy, climate (frost ‐ desert ‐ karst). Features of underground terrain ‐ entropy, kinetics and equilibrium; acids and bases, pH; oxidation coastal processes ‐ fjords ‐ coral ‐ reefs. Exogenous forces ‐ relief states, redox reactions, complex ions; introduction to organic ‐ land ‐ vegetation and environmental change. Topographical chemistry. maps. Study and interpretation of Aerial Photography. Physical Geography and the Environment. Atmosphere and climate ‐ air Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/CHEM168 pollution. Hydrosphere, coastal and river pollution. Lithosphere‐ soil degradation and pollution ‐ erosion processes. Biosphere ‐ climate and urban pollution. Pollution in Greece. Identifying, mapping and managing environmental change. Physical Geography of Greece. Field exercise.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL177

1 The Compulsory Courses are symbolized with the letter “Y” before their code number

23 Syllabus Compulsory Courses

Υ1202 Physics for Geologists Υ1204 Mathematics and Statistics for Geologists Lectures: P.Nastos‐ Professor, G.Kaviris‐ Assist. Professor, Lectures: E.Vaggelatou, Assist Professor. M.Chatzaki‐Assist.Professor Practicals: E.Vaggelatou, Assist Professor Practicals: E.Skordas‐Assist. Professor, S. Gardelis‐Assoc. Professor, S. Glenis‐ Assist.Professor, M. Chatzaki‐ 5 Credit Units (ECTS). Assist.Professor, Dr. Ch. Georgakis‐ Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr. A. Mantziafou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr.N Content: Basic algebra and trigonometry, manipulation of Mamalougas‐ Lab & Teaching Staff simple equations. Basic functions (concept of inverses): Powers, trigonometric, exponentials, logarithms. Combining functions 6 Credit Units (ECTS). together (functions of functions). Calculus: Differentiation (chain rule, product rule, quotient rule), Higher order derivatives, stationary points (maxima and minima), Integration Content: Mechanics, kinetics, gravity, resolving forces, satellites, (substitution, integration by parts). Matrix and vector algebra. oscillation, waves, bias, electromagnetism, electrostatic fields, Elemental probability theory and statistics: statistical parameters electric currents, magnetic fields, Faraday’s law, e/m and distributions, confidence intervals, bivariate statistics, conductivity, electric circuit, optical physics, reflection, regression, correlation. Infinite terms Series, Taylor Series, diffraction, absorption, emission spectra, thermodynamic laws, theory Gauss Stokes, tables. Linear regression, standard heat emissions, thermometrics deviation, least squares method..

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/PHYS193 Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/MATH376

Syllabus Compulsory Courses

Υ1205 Mineralogy‐ Crystallography Υ2201 Introduction to Geology Lectures: A Godelitsas‐ Assist Professor, P Voudouris‐ Assist Lectures: E. Lekkas‐Professor, H.Kranis‐Assist. Professor, Dr. Professor V.Antoniou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff Practicals: A. Godelitsas‐ Assist. Professor, P. Voudouris, Practicals: E. Lekkas‐Professor, H. Kranis‐Assist. Professor, Dr. Assist. Professor, Dr. Ifig. Megremi‐ Lab & Teaching V.Antoniou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff Staff 6 credit units (ECTS). 7 Credit Units (ECTS). Content: Introduction to basic concepts of Geology. Understanding the basic geological processes and dynamic Content: Introduction to mineral sciences and topics of modern evolution of globe. Practical exercises with geological maps. mineralogy. Past, present and future of mineralogy. Historical evolution of Geology. Structure of the earth’s interior. Fundamentals of crystallography and crystal chemistry. The unit The Earth's surface. Categories of maps. Dynamic evolution of cell and the crystal lattice. Geometrical crystallography and Earth's surface and of the globe (erosion, water environment, stereographic projection. Quasicrystals and relevant minerals. phases, geologic time). Surface and groundwater (hydrological Intergrowths of mineral crystals and twinning. Introduction to cycle, surface runoff, groundwater movement, water supplies). crystal and mineral growth. Introduction to the characterization The continents and oceans. Movement of continents and ocean of minerals using microscopic techniques. Optical mineralogy‐ drilling. Lithospheric plates. Opening and closure of oceans. crystallography and polarizing light microscope. Introduction to Plutonism and volcanism, seismicity, sedimentation and structural crystallography. X‐rays and characterization of transformation in the context of tectonic movements. Mountain materials and minerals using powder X‐Ray diffraction. Thermal Building (orogenic arcs, orogenic mechanisms, behaviour of minerals and characterization using thermal tectonostratigraphic terranes, continental growth). Deformation analytical techniques. Introduction to basic software used in of rocks (types of deformation, deformation mechanisms, geometrical and structural crystallography. tectonics, structural analysis). Elements of Geology of Greece. Geological structure and evolution of Greece. Applied Geology Field exercise (obligatory): Students attend field practice and (Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, environmental geology, submit a report. natural disasters and geological hazards).

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL314 Field exercise (obligatory): Students attend field practice and submit a report which responds to a 25% of the total mark of the course.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL157

25 Syllabus Compulsory Courses

Υ2203 Climatology and Global Change Υ2202 Systematic Mineralogy and Mineral Diagnostics Lectures: P. Nastos‐ Professor Lectures: P. Voudouris‐Assoc. Professor, A. Godelitsas– Practicals: M. Chatzaki‐ Assist. Professor, K. Eleftheratos‐ Assoc.Professor. Assist. Professor. Practicals: P. Voudouris‐ Assoc. Professor, A. Godelitsas – Assoc. Professor, Dr. If. Megremi‐ Lab & Teaching 6 Credit Units (ECTS) Staff Content: History and objectives of Climatology. Composition and 7 Credit Units(ECTS) structure of the atmosphere. The radiation and the energy balance. Air temperature on the earth's surface. The water in the Content: Natural characteristics of the minerals (color, luster, atmosphere. Movements in the atmosphere ‐ General hardness). Chemical composition, structure and chemical circulation of the atmosphere ‐ Winds. Atmospheric characteristics of the minerals (chemical bonds, isomorphism, disturbances. Classification, description and configuration of the polymorphism, pseudomorphism). Formation and growth of climates of the earth. Climatic and bioclimatic indices. Climate minerals, structure deficiencies. Paragenesis of minerals. change (climate change theories, changes during the Calculation of the structural formula of a mineral from the instrumental period, changes in historical times, palaeo‐ chemical analysis. Description of minerals: Natural elements, climatology methods, feedback mechanisms and impacts on sulfides, oxides‐hydroxides, carbonates, phosphates and climate). Introduction to climate models. The climate of Greece: silicates. Mineral diagnostics and determination under the climatic factors, climatic parameters, climate change. microscope.

Field exercise (obligatory): Students attend field practice and Field exercise (obligatory): Students carry out a field practice submit a report which responds to 8% of the total mark of the and submit a report. course. Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL149 Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL215

Syllabus Compulsory Courses

Υ2204 GIS and Introduction to Remote Sensing Υ2205 Macropalaeontology Lectures: Ν. Εvelpidou‐ Assist. Professor, Th. Gournelos‐ Lectures: E. Koskeridou‐ Assoc. Professor, S. Roussiakis, Professor, Em.Vassilakis‐ Assist. Professor. Assist. Professor, K. Kouli‐Assist. Professor. Practicals: N. Evelpidou‐ Assist. Professor, Emm. Vassilakis‐ Practicals: E. Koskeridou‐ Assoc. Professor, S. Rousiakis‐ Assist Assist Prof., Dr. H.Skilodimou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff, Prof, Dr. N. Tsaparas‐ Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr. Dr. G. Bathrellos Lab & Teaching Staff, Assist, V. Th.Tsourou, Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr. Elis. Antoniou ‐ Lab & Teaching Staff Stathopoulou‐ Lab & Teaching Associat, Dr. G. Lyras‐ Lab & Teaching Staff. 6 Credit Units (ECTS) 6 Credit Units (ECTS)

Content: Operational systems‐Flow Charts and Programming Content: Fossils, types of fossils &, fossilization processes. Languages‐Computer applications of Numerical and Statistical Systematic classification and basic rules of nomenclature. Basic Analysis in Geological Sciences. Mapping principles‐Geographical concepts of evolution, palaeoecology and taphonomy. Fossils Projections and Cartesian Coordinates‐Transforming and geological time, the stratigraphic chart and dating. The first coordinates‐Data types‐Spatial Dimension and Data Analysis‐ indications of life, evolution of fossils through geological time, Data input‐Topology‐Thematic layers‐Planning a GIS‐Databases‐ mass extinctions. Applied Palaeontology: contribution of Mapping data (maps, graphs etc.)‐analyzing three variable Palaeontology to Stratigraphy, palaeogeography, mapping, parameters‐methods of cartographic analysis‐correlating palaeoenvironment, climatic changes. Palaeontological museum thematic layers. The digital image and its use in remote sensing. treasures. Introduction to Invertebrate and Vertebrate Introduction to the methodology of processing and interpreting Palaeontology with emphasis on Greek representatives. Basic aerial photos and satellite images. taxa of invertebrates and vertebrates. Important fossilisiferous sites in Greece. Basic conservation principles for Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL123 palaeontological material, palaeontological excavations. Introduction to Palaeobotany. Systematic classification and evolution of plants. Fossil flora of Greece, connection to coals and petrified forests.

Field exercise (obligatory): Students carry out a field practice and submit a report which responds to the 8% of the total mark of the course.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL154

27 Syllabus Compulsory Courses

Υ3201 Igneous Rocks and Magmatic Processes Υ3202 Petrology of Sedimentary Rocks Lectures: A. Magganas‐ Professor Lectures: M. Tsipoura Vlachou‐ Assist. Professor. Practicals: A. Magganas‐ Professor, P.Pomonis‐ Assist. Practicals: M. Kati‐ Assist. Professor Professor 6 Credit units (ECTS). 6 Credit units (ECTS) Content: Origin, distribution and importance of sedimentary Content: Fundamental concepts in petrology of igneous rocks, rocks. Categories of sedimentary rocks and principal lithologies. forming and research methods. Composition and classification of Fundamentals of sedimentary petrology. Tectonic setting of igneous rocks. Introduction to thermodynamics and kinetics. sedimentary basins. Field and laboratory methods of study. Crystal‐melt equilibria in magmatic systems. Rock melting and Mineralogy and chemistry of sedimentary rocks. Major crystallization. Generation of magmas. Differentiation of components and their origin. Sedimentary textures. Features of magmas. Magma ascent and emplacement. Intrusive and clastic texture. Porosity and permeability. Sedimentary extrusive magmatic bodies. Volcanoes, volcanic rock bodies and structures. Geometry of sedimentary deposits. Classifications products. Textures of igneous rocks. Classification and and main petrologic types. Diagenesis (processes, products and nomenclature of igneous rocks. Chemical composition of igneous environments). Depositional mechanisms and environments. rocks. Plutonic rocks (e.g. granite, gabbro, syenite, diorite, Siliciclastic rocks (sandstones, conglomerates and breccias, peridotite). Vein rocks (e.g. pegmatite, lamprophyre). Volcanic mudrocks). Provenance of siliciclastic rocks. Weathering, soils rocks (e.g. rhyolite, andesite, basalt). Pyroclastic rocks (e.g. tuff, and residual deposits. Carbonate rocks (limestones, dolomites). ash tuff, pumice). Ophiolites. Evaporites. Sedimentary iron deposits. Cherts. Phosphorites. Organic‐rich deposits (coal, oil shale and petroleum). Field exercise (obligatory): Students carry out a field practice Volcaniclastic deposits. The course includes one field exercise and submit a report which responds to the 8% of the total mark during which students describe and name various sedimentary of the course. lithologies while also attempting an interpretation of their probable depositional environments and/or diagenetic effects. Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL235 In addition, they construct the graphic log of a sedimentary succession in a selected outcrop.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL228

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Υ3203 Seismology Υ3204 Micropalaeontology Lectures: G. Tselentis‐ Professor, P. Papadimitriou‐ Professor, Lectures: A. Antonarakou‐ Professor, M.Triantaphyllou‐ N. Voulgaris‐ Professor, V. Kouskouna‐ Assoc. Professor, M. Dimiza –Assist. Professor Professor, I. Kassaras‐ Assist. Professor, G. Kaviris‐ Practicals: A. Antonarakou‐ Professor, M.Triantaphyllou‐ Assist. Professor Professor, M. Dimiza‐Assist. Professor, Dr. Practicals: N. Voulgaris‐ Professor, P. Papadimitriou‐Professor, Th.Tsourou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr. V. Kouskouna‐ Assoc. Professor, I. Kassaras‐ Assist. El.Stathopoulou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff. Professor, G. Kaviris‐Assist. Professor, Dr K. Pavlou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr. Sp. Vasilopoulou. Lab & 6 Credit Units (ECTS) Teaching Staff. Content: Study of characteristic microfossil groups: Foraminifera 6 Credit Units (ECTS) (benthic and planktonic), Calcareous nannoplankton, Diatoms, Radiolaria, Conodonts (morphology, systematic classification, Content: The course introduces the basic concepts of Seismology ecology/biogeography, preservation‐contribution to and its applications in solving related problems. It contains the sedimentation, evolution‐stratigraphic distribution, applications following topics: Review of the history of Seismology, basic of microfossils). Microfossil applications to the dating of elements of the theory of elasticity, elastic waves, seismic wave sedimentary rocks (biostratigraphy), reconstruction of equation, types and propagation, structure and physical sedimentary paleoenvironmental conditions (palaeogeography) properties of the earth’s interior, seismometry, basic operating and palaeoecological conditions. Sampling methodologies. principles of seismometers and seismographs, earthquake origin Collection and treatment of micropalaeontological material‐ time, epicentre, depth of focus and magnitude determination, methods of Optical and Electron Microscopy‐ identification basic principles of rupture models, geometry of the seismogenic through the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Practical fault, mechanism of earthquakes and methods of determination, courses in collecting, treating, observing and identifying macroseismic effects (intensity, intensity scales), basic elements characteristic representatives of some of the most important of earthquake engineering and prediction, spatial and temporal groups of microfossil specimens in sediments and thin rock distribution of seismic activity and correlation with active fault sections. zones. Field exercise (obligatory): Students carry out a field practice Field exercise (obligatory): Students carry out a field practice and submit a report which corresponds to 15% of the total mark and submit a report. of the course.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL137 Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL163 .

29 Syllabus Compulsory Courses

Υ3205 Tectonics – Structural Geology Υ4201 Petrology of Metamorphic Rocks Lectures: St. Lozios‐ Assist. Professor. Lectures: D. Kostopoulos‐ Assist. Professor, A.Magganas‐ Practicals: St. Lozios‐ Assist. Professor, H. Kranis‐Assist. Professor, K. Kyriakopoulos‐Professor Professor. Practicals: D. Kostopoulos‐ Assist. Professor, P.Pomonis‐ Assist. Professor. 6 Credit Units (ECTS) 6 credit units (ECTS) Content: Introduction to basic concepts of rock deformation, with emphasis on medium and small scale structures. Content: Terms and definitions of metamorphic rocks, field Understanding the basic principles of tectonics. Application on categories, processes of metamorphism. Classification of practical exercises both in the class and in the field. Analysis of metamorphic rocks. Metamorphic zones and isograds. Phase deformation in space and time. Types of deformation. Forces, diagrams in metamorphism, graphic representations. tensors, stress ellipsoid and strain ellipsoid. Elastic, plastic and Metamorphic textures. Metamorphism associated with igneous flow behavior of rocks. Tectonic structures within the intrusions. Dynamic metamorphism. Regional metamorphism. asthenosphere and lithosphere, crust and mantle, structural Metamorphism of ocean floor. Metamorphism in subduction levels. Deformation across the lithospheric plate boundaries. zones. Migmatites and continental collision geotherms. Geotectonic cycles, orogenetic episodes and stratigraphic Ultrahigh‐pressure metamorphism. Physical conditions of unconformities. Modes of deformation within the orogenic arc metamorphism (temperature, pressure, fluids, oxygen fugacity, and deformation phases. Tectono‐metamorphic and tectono‐ chemical composition, etc.). Geothermobarometry. P‐T‐t paths magmatic scenarios. Structural analysis, genetic classification in metamorphic rocks. Thermodynamic symbols. Classification of and symmetry of folds. Schistocity and lineation. Tectonic fabric, metamorphic reactions. Metamorphism and plate tectonics. tectonites and fault rocks. Genesis and classification of fractures. Metamorphism of Greek terranes. Fracture mechanics, Coulomb criteria and Griffith theory. Faults and fault‐systems. Compressive regimes. Extensional regimes. Field exercise (obligatory): Students must carry out a field Strike slip faulting, transpression και transtension. Statistical practice and submit a report which corresponds to 10% of the analysis and stereo plots (Schmidt network). total mark of the course.

Field exercise (obligatory): Students carry out a field practice Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL217 and submit a report which corresponds to 30% of the total mark of the course

The successful attendance of the Practicals of Y2201. “INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY” is pre‐required to attend this course.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL135

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Υ4202 Geophysics Υ4203 Geochemistry Lectures: A. Tzanis‐ Assoc. Professor, J. Alexopoulos‐Assist. Lectures: A. Argyraki‐ Assoc. Professor, C. Stouraiti‐Assoc. Professor Professor, Dr. Efstr. Kelepertzis‐ Lab & Teaching Practicals: A. Tzanis‐ Assoc.Professor, I. Alexopoulos‐ Staff Assist.Professor, Dr. Sp.Vasilopoulou‐ Lab & Practicals: A. Argyraki‐Assoc. Professor, C. Stouraiti‐Assoc. Teaching Staff, Dr. V.Sakkas‐ Lab & Teaching Staff Professor, Dr. Efstr. Kelepertzis‐ Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr. H.Vassilatos‐ Lab & Teaching Staff 6 credit units (ECTS)

6 credit units (ECTS) Content: Objectives, Importance, historical review of Geophysics. Research techniques and methodologies. Study of Content: Distribution of the elements in the earth and the solar the compound and structure and of Earth’s interior. Earth’s system and related controlling processes. Principles of Gravity field: Intensity, potential, instrumentation. thermodynamic theory and crystal chemistry. Geochemical Measurements and changes of gravity, gravity anomalies, characteristics of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. interpretation. Isostasy, Isostatic models, Isostatic Anomalies. Radioactive isotopes and their use as ‘clocks’ and environmental Earth’s Magnetic Field: Origin, changes and intensity. Magnetic tracers. Stable isotopes and their applications. Basics of aqueous Field measurements and instrumentation. Magnetic properties geochemistry. Chemical weathering. Principles of organic of Earth’s geological formations. Magnetic anomalies ‐ geochemistry, marine geochemistry and geochemistry of Interpretation. Earth’s natural electromagnetic field: Sources, hydrothermal fluids. Basic principles of applied geochemistry for detection and transmission. Exploration of Earth’s deep mineral exploration and pollution assessment. Laboratory structure. Electrical properties of Earth’s materials. Geoelectrical practicals emphasize on methods for quantitative problem methods of investigation: Instrumentation, depth soundings, solving and graphical presentation of geochemical data. The mapping, interpretation. Self‐Potential. Induced polarization. course includes one field exercise where students will be Electromagnetic methods of exploration. Seismic methods: expected to synthesize data and observations and hypothesize general considerations, reflection and refraction. Geophysical about environments/ processes of formation.. Instrumentation. Field techniques. Interpretation. Radiometric Surveys. Geophysical loggings. Chemistry and Mineralogy background are pre‐required for this course. Web page: http://eclasss.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL210

Field exercise (obligatory): Students must carry out a field practice and submit a report which corresponds to 30% of the total mark of the course.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL103

31 Syllabus Compulsory Courses

Υ4204 Sedimentology Υ4205 Oceanography Lectures: G. Anastasakis‐Professor, F. Pomoni‐ Professor, H. Lectures: S. Poulos‐ Professor, P.Nomikou‐ Assist. Professor. Drinia‐ Professor. Practicals: S. Poulos‐ Professor, P.Nomikou‐ Assist. Professor. Practicals: G. Anastasakis‐ Professor, F. Pomoni‐Professor, H. Drinia‐ Professor, Dr G. Kontakiotis‐ Lab and 6 credit units (ECTS) Teaching Staff, Dr. Th.Tsourou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. El. Stathopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff. Content: Introduction to the science of Oceanography (history, current status in Greece, facilities, etc.). Physicochemical 6 credit units (ECTS) properties of sea water (temperature, salinity, density, dissolved gasses, solar radiation/light, sound). Ocean dynamics (waves, Content: Sedimentology and the Geosciences. Fluid cycles in currents, tide) in relation to coastal and subaqueous sedimentation. Denudation processes, breakdown and dissolved morphology. Exchange of energy between atmosphere and load. Physical Sedimentology and Sedimentological fluid ocean (e.g. heat budget) and between land and ocean (water dynamics, laminar and turbulent flows, grain transport. cycle, sediment influx). Principals of sedimentation (sediment Sediment gravity flows and deposition of sediment, liquefaction origin, shape, size etc.) and spatial distribution of sediments in and sediment deformation structures. Clastic sedimentary the ocean floor. Introduction to the seismic (acoustic) texture, methods and granulometry. Sedimentary structures, tomography of the seafloor and its substrate (methodology, depositional environments and facies. Aeolian sedimentary apparatus). Geodynamic formation and evolution of subaqueous environments. Volcaniclastic sedimentation. Alluvial relief (margins, mid‐ocean ridges, abyssal plains, volcanic arcs) sedimentation, alluvial fans and fan deltas. Rivers and fluvial with emphasis on continental margins (shelf, slope, rise, trench). sedimentation. Lakes and lake depositional environments. The relationship between terrestrial (e.g. river catchment) and Estuarine sedimentation and river deltas. Clastic shorelines and marine (receiving basins) systems with respect to their facies development. Shelf‐sedimentation and facies, deep water geological origin and geomorphological characteristics. Coasts clastic sedimentation. Carbonate sedimentation environments and their classification (e.g. primary, secondary, tectonic, (pelagic and non‐pelagic). Modern carbonate environments. volcanic, formed by terrestrial and/or marine factors). Coastal Sedimentary methods for the study of carbonates. Introduction sedimentary environments (e.g. deltas, beaches, cuspate to microfacies analysis of limestones. Sedimentary forelands, spits, barrier islands). Issues of coastal and offshore environments. Carbonate pelagic sedimentation. Alluvial engineering, e.g. nearshore works (ports, groynes, breakwaters, carbonate formations. Platform margin reefs and carbonate nourishment), submarine cables and pipes. An introduction to build‐ups, carbonate margin slopes and basins. Carbonate tidal the management of the marine resources and the protection of flats, marshes, lagoons, bans and evaporate sukkahs. Tidal delta the marine environment. and open carbonate shelf ramps. Syn‐sedimentary‐diagenetic structures. Condensed sedimentation. Microbial carbonate Field exercise (obligatory): Students must carry out a field formations‐stromatolites. Sedimentary sequences, cycles, cycle practice and submit a report which corresponds to 10% of the variations on earth’ s orbital cycles. Climate‐cyclicity relations. total mark of the course. Diagenetic carbonate environments. Evaporitisation, Dolomitisation Phosphoritisation models. Environmental Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL293 sedimentology.

Field exercise (obligatory): Students must carry out a field practice and submit a report which corresponds to 8% of the total mark of the course.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL199

Syllabus Compulsory Courses

Υ5201 Geomorphology Υ5202 Stratigraphy Lectures: N. Evelpidou‐ Assoc. Professor. Lectures: V. Karakitsios‐ Professor Practicals: N.Evelpidou‐Assoc. Professor, Emm. Vassilakis‐ Practicals: V. Karakitsios‐ Professor, Ass. Antonarakou‐ Assist. Professor, Dr. G. Bathrellos‐ Lab and Professor, M. Triantaphyllou‐Professor, E. Teaching Staff, Dr. H. Skilodimou – Lab and Koskeridou‐ Assoc. Professor, K. Kouli‐ Assist. Teaching Staff. Professor, Dr. N. Tsaparas ‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. G. Kontakiotis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. G. 6 credit units (ECTS) Lyras‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. El. Stathopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff., Dr. Th. Tsourou‐ Lab and Content: The scope of geomorphology. Historical notes on Teaching Staff. geomorphology. Terrestrial relief. Endogenic ‐ exogenic processes. Landforms and agents that control them. Recent 7 Credit Units (ECTS) trends in geomorphology. Geomorphological maps. Research problems in geomorphology. Structural landforms (sedimentary, Content: Stratigraphy in the Geosciences. Basic principles of horizontal, monoclinal, folded, crystalline). Landforms of Stratigraphy. Characteristic features of stratification. Methods of metamorphic rocks. Volcanoes. Faulted structures (fault scarps, Stratigraphy. Lithostratigraphy, Biostratigraphy, fault – line scarps, composite scarps). Tectonic geomorphology. Chronostratigraphy, Geochronology, Magnetostratigraphy, Geomorphic processes. Weathering. Mass wasting. The theory of Seismic Stratigraphy, Sequence Stratigraphy. Sedimentological, morphogenetic regions. Soils. The Hydrologic Cycle, The Fluvial mineralogical and geochemical methods of Stratigraphy, Cycle, drainage systems. Base level. Graded streams. palaeoclimatic stratigraphical indices. Sedimentary basins. Rejuvenation. Fluvial (alluvial) landforms. Stages of development Transgressions and Regressions. Stratigraphy and Orogenesis. of the hydrographic cycle, (drainage, erosion). Types of drainage Basic principles of Oceanic Stratigraphy. Palaeogeography: systems. Karst. Coasts. Glacial – periglacial landforms. Aeolian Principles and Methods of Palaeogeographical analysis and landforms. Biogenic landforms. synthesis, factors of palaeogeographical evolution. Important stages of the history of earth: The solar system, Precambrian, Field exercise (obligatory): Students must carry out a field Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic. Stratigraphical occurrences of practice and submit a report which corresponds to 20% of the formations of various geological periods in Greece. Applications total mark of the course. of Stratigraphy (in geoenvironmental studies, applied Geology, archaeology etc.). Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL121 Field exercise (obligatory): Students must carry out a field practice and submit a report which corresponds to 20% of the total mark of the course.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL188

33 Syllabus Compulsory Courses

Υ5203 Engineering Geology Υ5204 Geology of Greece Lectures: M. Stavropoulou‐ Assoc. Professor Lectures: Efth. Lekkas‐ Professor, St. Lozios‐ Assist Professor, Practicals: M.Stavropoulou‐ Assoc. Professor, Dr Emm. Dr. K. Soukis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. Emm. Skourtsos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. V. Antoniou‐ Skourtsos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff. Lab and Teaching Staff. Practicals: St. Lozios‐ Assist Professor, Dr. K. Soukis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. Em. Skourtsos‐ Lab and 6 credit units (ECTS) Teaching Staff.

Content: The understanding of the principles and methods of 7 credit units (ECTS) geology and engineering geology, driven by their applications in public works. Introduction of the students in the importance of Content: Introduction to the geotectonic units and the the geomaterials as a loaded element, as a loading element and geotectonic structure and evolution of Greece. Greece as part of as a construction material. Practical exercises with problems the Alpine orogenic system of Tethys. Organization and dealing with engineering geology. Principles of Engineering evolution of the Tethyan Alpine system. Orogenic Mechanisms ‐ Geology. Special features and scale of work. Engineering geodynamic phenomena on surface and at depth. Post‐alpine Mineralogy. Soils and rocks. Engineering Geomorphology. and Molassic formations of the Hellenic arc. Alpine and pre‐ Engineering (mechanical and hydraulic) behaviour of soil, rocks alpine formations of Hellenic arc. Reconnaissance of and zones of tectonic episodes. The soil as a loaded element, as tectonostratigraphic terranes and geotectonic units of the a loading element, as a material, as a mean of water flow and as Hellenides. Pre‐orogenic development and palaeogeographic a mean of wave propagation. In situ investigation of engineering reconstruction of the Hellenides. Orogenic development of the behaviour of lithological units. Instability of geological Hellenides. The active geodynamic and geotectonic structure of formations (landslides). Geotechnical classification of rock mass. the Hellenic arc. Orogenesis and geodynamic phenomena; the Geotechnical mapping. Construction and decorative materials. Tethyan orogenic system; geotectonic structure and evolution of the Hellenides. Practical exercises, which include cross‐sections Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL205 on geological maps at 1:50.000 scale and recognition of geotectonic units. Field exercises aiming to study the tectono‐ stratigraphy and other distinctive features of the geotectonic units.

Field exercise (obligatory): Students carry out a field practice and submit a report which corresponds to 25% of the total mark of the course.

The successful attendance of the practicals of Y3205.TECTONIC GEOLOGY is pre‐required to attend the practicals of this course.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL113

Syllabus Compulsory Courses

Υ6201 Applied and Engineering Seismology Υ6202 Hydrogeology Lectures: N. Voulgaris‐ Professor, P.Papadimitriou‐ Professor, Lectures: A. Alexopoulos, Assoc. Professor Vass. Kouskouna‐ Assoc. Professor, I Kassaras‐ Practicals: A. Alexopoulos Assoc. Professor Assist Professor, G Kaviris‐ Assist Professor Practicals: P. Papadimitriou‐ Professor, N Voulgaris‐Professor, 7 credit units (ECTS) Vas. Kouskouna‐ Assoc. Professor, I Kassaras‐ Assist. Professor, G. Kaviris‐ Assist. Professor, Dr. K Content: Occurrence of groundwater. Hydrologic cycle and Pavlou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. Sp hydrologic budget. Analysis of the terms of the hydrologic Vassilopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff. budget (precipitation, runoff, evapotranspiration, infiltration). Hydrogeological properties of geological formations. Aquifer 6 credit units (ECTS) types. Hydraulic head – hydraulic conductivity. Darcy’s Law. Aquifer storability and transmissivity. Water table, groundwater Content: Introduction to the concepts and methods of modern contour maps (potentiometric surface maps). Water wells. Seismology: Investigation of the Earth’s structure. Seismic ray Groundwater flow to wells. Pumping tests, drawdown propagation in homogeneous and inhomogeneous media. computing – interpretation and methodologies for the Seismic tomography. Determination of velocity models and determination of aquifer parameters. Groundwater budget. seismic parameters. Rupture and seismic source models. Springs – discharge mechanisms and structures. Thermal springs Synthetic seismograms and calculation of seismic moment, and hydrothermal fields and systems. Karstic springs and seismic source function and focal mechanism. Monitoring recession coefficient. Surface and subsurface groundwater instruments. Seismotectonic analysis. Soil behaviour assessment investigation. Basics of water chemistry. Groundwater quality to the seismic movement. Local conditions. Microzonic studies. and pollution. Saline water intrusion. Artificial Recharge (aquifer storage and recharge). Principles of rational groundwater Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL233 management. Basics of karst hydrogeology, isotope hydrology and tracer tests. Computing in hydrogeology, modelling and simulation.

Field exercise: the field exercise is obligatory; the students submit a report.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL147/

35 Syllabus Compulsory Courses

Υ6203 Geological Mapping ‐ Field course Υ6204 Ore Deposits Geology Lectures & Practicals ‐ Lectures: K. Papavassileiou – Professor, M. Stamatakis‐ 3 hours per week and 10 days of mapping: Professor, S. Kilias‐ Professor, I. Mitsis‐ Assist St. Lozios‐ Assist Professor, A. Alexopoulos‐ Assoc Professor. Professor, Emm Vassilakis, Assist Professor, M. Practicals: K. Papavassileiou – Professor, M. Stamatakis‐ Triantafyllou‐ Professor, A. Godelitsas‐ Assoc Professor, S. Kilias‐ Professor, I. Mitsis‐ Assist Professsor, J Alexopoulos‐ Assist Professor, M. Professor. Stamatakis‐ Professor, H. Kranis‐ Assist Professor, Dr. Emm Skourtsos‐ Teaching & Research Assist., 7 credit units (ECTS) Dr. K Soukis‐ Teaching & Research Assist., Dr. V Antoniou‐ Teaching & Research Assist Content: Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserve Classification ‐ Mineral Law. Basics of mineral exploration methodology. 6 credit units (ECTS) Mineral deposit modelling: general principles and application. Grade and tonnage models for different deposit types. Content: Techniques of geological mapping. Topographic and Geodynamics and Ore Deposit Evolution. Igneous, hydrothermal, geological maps. Scale. Topographic and geological compass. sedimentary, surficial and metamorphic ore‐forming processes: Satellite images and aerial photos. GPS, tablets and PDA's. GIS. basic principles. Supergene processes. Descriptive models of Geological mapping. Cross‐sections. Litho‐stratigraphic columns. major ore deposit types. Case studies of Greek Mineral Deposits. Normal and tectonic contacts. Post‐alpine, alpine and pre‐alpine Laboratory consists of hand specimen study of ore mineral suites formations. Geotectonic units. Fossils. Tectonic structures and host rock: Identification of ore minerals and gangue, (faults, folds, foliations, lineations). Sampling. Environmental interpretation of ore mineral textures, hydrothermal alteration; applications. rock chips and drill core samples from different deposit types are utilized. Field studies of mineral deposits during open pit mine The students attend a 10day field course on geological, visits: The aim is to provide students with field skills in environmental topics, as well as natural disasters. The outcome identification of host rocks, structural controls, alteration and of this practice is the production of a geological map . They are ore textures of individual ore deposits, as well as in sampling of examined in situ where they take the total mark of the course. ore bodies. Environmental impacts of mining and remediation strategies are discussed. Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL146 Field exercise (obligatory) : Students attend a field practice and submit a report the mark of which corresponds to 15% of the total mark of the course.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL115

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Υ7201 Environmental Geology Υ7202 Ore Forming Processes Lectures: E. Lekkkas‐ Professor, K.Papavassileiou‐ Professor, Lectures: S. Kilias. Professor, M Stamatakis‐ Professor, K V.Antoniou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, H Vassilatos‐ Papavassileiou‐ Professor, I Mitsis‐ Assoc Professor Lab and Teaching Staff, Efstr. Kelepertzis‐ Lab and Practicals: S. Kilias, Assoc. Professor, M Stamatakis‐ Professor, Teaching Staff. K Papavassileiou‐ Professor, I Mitsis‐ Assoc Practicals: E. Lekkas‐ Professor, K.Papavassileiou‐ Professor, Professor V.Antoniou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, H Vassilatos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff., Efstr. Kelepertzis‐ Lab and 5 credit units (ECTS) Teaching Staff.. Content: The most modern genetic theories that contribute to 6 Credit Units (ECTS) the understanding of the ore forming processes and genetic models for certain categories of deposits: (1) magmatic sulfide, Content: Principles of the Enviornmental Science and (2) Platinum group elements or PGE, (3) chromite, (4) Cu‐Au‐Mo‐ Environmental Geology. Environmental ethics. Man and the porphyry type, (5) Deposits of Au‐Ag‐Cu epithermal type, (6) Environment. Levels of development and “unchanged VMS, (7) Orogenetic (Mesothermal)‐Au. Descriptive conditions”. Land use, natural resources, allocation of the characteristics and geochemical signature data are combined subproducts into the environment. Indigenous and exogenous with their geotectonic setting, and they are applied to the factors affecting onto the environment. Biotic vs abiotic interpretation of the genesis and exploration of the deposits. environment. Environmental crisis: natural and anthropogenic Emphasis is placed on deciphering the role of contemporary contribution. Interactions between enginnering works and the geochemical methods of research (i.e. O‐, H‐, S‐ and C isotopic environment, environmental integration. Geodynamic processes studies in relation ore genesis, geochemistry of PGE’s, fluid and the environment. Energy and the environment. Waste inclusions etc) to building ore deposit models of metallogenic management. Natural heritage conservation. Environmental law, processes. Laboratory work focuses on reflected light national, European, international policy for the environment. microscopy in the practical study of ores.

Field exercise (obligatory): Students attend a filed practice and Field exercise (obligatory): The students attend a field practice submit a report. and submit a report the mark of which corresponds to 30% of the total mark. Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL132 Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL247

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Υ7203 Applied Geophysics Υ8201 Diploma Dissertation Lectures: I. Alexopoulos‐ Assist Professor, A. Tzanis, Assoc 18 Credit Units. Prof. Practicals: I. Alexopoulos – Assit Professor, A. Tzanis, Assoc. Professor, Dr. K. Sakkas ‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Content: The Diploma Dissertation is a fundamental academic Dr. Sp. Vassilopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff tool of university education. In general, it would require research of the literature, field measurements and laboratory 6 credit units analysis/reduction of the data, interpretation of the results, authoring and presentation. The subject of the Dissertation is drawn from a list prepared and publicized each year by the Departments of the Department. The Dissertation is supervised Content: Introduction to petrophysics – properties of Earth by one academic staff that guides the student and scores his/her materials. Principles and limitations of geophysical exploration performance. and prospecting. Gravity: Physical principles; data acquisition and reduction; gravity anomalies and their interpretation; applications and examples. Magnetic/aeromagnetic prospecting: Physical principles; data acquisition and reduction; magnetic/aeromagnetic anomalies and their interpretation; applications and examples. Seismic prospecting: Theoretical introduction – seismic waves in stratified and inhomogeneous media. Seismic refraction: field procedures and data acquisition; data reduction and interpretation; examples and applications. Seismic reflection: Field procedures and data acquisition; introduction to reflection data processing; data interpretation; examples and applications. Seismic Tomography. Geoelectric prospecting – Electrical Resistivity Tomography: Physical principles – the electric potential in stratified or inhomogeneous media; field procedures and data acquisition; geoelectric sounding curves, their properties and in interpretation; applications and examples;. Induced polarization: Theoretical introduction; data analysis and interpretation; applications. Self‐ potential prospecting: Principles – generation of SP anomalies; data acquisition and interpretation; applications and examples. Electromagnetic prospecting: Near and far‐field EME waves – propagation in stratified and inhomogeneous media; principles of near and far‐field EM sounding; Magnetotelluric Sounding (data acquisition and processing – properties of the sounding curves – interpretation – examples and applications); Controlled Source, Frequency and Time Domain Sounding: (land and airborne data acquisition – data analysis – properties of the sounding curves – interpretation – examples and applications). Ground Probing Radar: High frequency EM fields in finite media; field procedures and data acquisition; data processing; data interpretation; examples and applications. Geophysical well logging: Principles; electrical and SP logging; acoustic logging; radiometric logging; magnetic logging; temperature logging; applications and examples. Introduction to: Nuclear Geophysics; NMR sounding.

Field Exercise: The students get acquainted in situ with the geophysical techniques.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL249

Undergraduate Syllabus Optional Courses

B. OPTIONAL COURSES

Ε4201 Mathematical Methods in Geosciences 1Ε3201 Petrogenetic Minerals and Crystallization procedures Lectures: A. Tzanis‐Assist.Professor, M.Chatzaki‐Assist. Professor Lectures: A. Magganas‐Professor, P.Voudouris –Assoc. Practicals: N. Voulgaris‐Professor, A.Tzanis‐Assist.Professor, Professor, A. Godelitsas‐Assoc. Professor, M. M.Chatzaki‐ Assist. Professor, Dr. V.Sakkas‐ Lab Tsipoura‐Vlachou Assist. Professor, M.Kati‐ Assist. and Teaching Staff. Professor, P.Kostopoulos‐Assist. Professor Practicals: A. Magganas‐ Professor, P.Voudouris –Assoc. 4 Credit Units (ECTS) Professor, A. Godelitsas‐Assoc. Professor, M. Tsipoura‐Vlachou Assist. Professor, M.Kati‐ Assist. Content: Introduction to MAT/LAB. Introduction to complex Professor, P.Kostopoulos‐Assist. Professor calculus Complex Algebra – introduction to complex calculus. Fourier series, Fourier analysis and synthesis; Fourier 4 Credit Units (ECTS). Transformation; Laplace Transformation; spectral analysis and decomposition. Wavelet analysis and decomposition. Coordinate Content: Crystal structure, Pauling rule and their applications. systems, matrices and tensors. Linear algebra and linear Solid solutions and types, phase chart. Core and crystal equations. LU decomposition, QR factorization and Singular development to minerals. Adhesions, twinning, multi twinning, Value Decomposition. System and data modeling and simulation exsolution, post‐mixtition, pseudoformation, and study of post ‐ – linear least squares, non‐linear least squares, robust least crystallic procedures using lab techniques. Structure and squares. Introduction to transfer functions – linear filters. chemical composition of the major groups of petrogenic Numerical interpolation. Introduction to differential equations: minerals (olivine, granate, group of epidote, aluminium silicates, the wave equation and the diffusion equation. Infinite series and amphibolites, pyroxenes, mica, serpentinite, clay minerals, K‐ special functions (Gamma, Bessel, Legendre, Chebysef feldspars, plagioclast, zeolites, carbonate minerals and oxides). polynomials). Determination of the mineral structure and composition of solid solutions,and exsoluted phases with optical, ray, spectral methods: SEM‐EDS, XRD.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL231

1 The Optional Courses are symbolised with the letter “E” before their code number.

39 Undergraduate Syllabus Optional Courses

Ε4202 Dynamic Geology Ε4203 Exploration of the Earth’s interior Lectures: St.Lozios –Assist Professor, Dr. E. Skourtsos – Lab and Teaching Staff. Lectures: N.Voulgaris‐Professor, P.Papadimitriou‐Professor, I. Practicals: St.Lozios –Assist Professor, Dr. E. Skourtsos ‐ Lab Kassaras‐Assist.Professor, G. Kaviris‐ Assist. and Teaching Staff . Professor. Practicals: G. Kaviris‐ Assist. Professor, N. Voulgaris‐ Professor, 4 Credit Units (ECTS) P.Papadimitriou‐ Professor, I.Kassaras‐ Assist. Professor, Dr. Sp. Vasilopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Content: Earth structure, oceans basins, continental forms, Staff, Dr. K.Pavlou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff. Precambrian shields. Phanerozoic areas: continental platforms, orogenic zones, continental margins. Magnetic field. Kinetics of 4 credit units (ECTS) tectonic plates. Satellite systems. Plate movement forces. Geodynamic phenomena. Ocean cut. Transform faults. Content: Gravity and isostasy. Review of the gravity exploration Convergent margins. Volcanic arc. Plate subduction. Thermic method. Gravimetric detection and mapping of deep Earth flow. Tectono‐stratigrapic fields. Structure and evolution of the structure; examples and applications. Review of the seismic main orogenic forms of the earth. Wilson circle. refraction and reflection methods. Deep Earth sounding with refraction and reflection seismics; stratigraphic and Field exercise (obligatory): Students must carry out a field structural/tectonic interpretation of refraction and reflection practice and submit a report which corresponds to 30% of the data; examples and applications. The electrical conductivity total mark of the course. structure of the lithosphere. Review of the Magnetotelluric and Geomagnetic Deep Sounding methods – extension to Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL170 multidimensional Earth structure. Electromagnetic detection and mapping of the deep geoelectric structure. The relationship between electrical conductivity and active tectonics – geodynamic analysis with magnetotellurics, case studies and applications. Controlled source electromagnetics for deep earth sounding – the LOTEM method, examples and applications. Review of petroleum geophysics – principles, examples and case studies.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL244

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Ε5201 Seismology of Greece – Plate Tectonics Ε5202 Quaternary geology ‐ Archaeogeomorphology Lectures: V. Kouskouna‐ Assoc.Professor, G. Kaviris‐ Assist. Lectures: Th. Gournelos‐ Professor, N. Evelpidou‐ Assoc. Professor, Dr. K. Pavlou‐ EDIP Professor., Dr. H. Skilodimou‐ Lab and Teaching Practicals: V. Kouskouna‐ Assoc Professor., N.Voulgaris‐ Staff, Dr. G. Bathrellos – Lab and Teaching Staff . Professor, I. Kassaras‐ Assist Prof., Dr. K. Pavlou‐ Practicals: Th. Gournelos‐ Professor, N. Evelpidou‐ Assoc. Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. Sp. Vassilopoulou‐ Lab Professor., Dr. H.Skilodimou‐ Lab and Teaching and Teaching Staff. Staff Dr. G. Bathrellos – Lab and Teaching Staff.

4 Credit Units (ECTS) 4 Credit Units (ECTS)

Content: Seismicity of Greece – seismicity zones ‐ elastic strain Content: General characteristics of the Quaternary. Quaternary, distribution in the area of Greece. Historical review on the Pleistocene, Holocene objectives. The basis of classical models theories of the evolution of the earth, plate tectonics theory, (the Alpine, Northern Europe, British Isles, Central North creation and evolution of oceans and continents. Structure of America) is critically examined. The oceanic record data (oxygen the earth’s interior. Global tectonics and earthquakes, plate isotope analysis) on which the new stratigraphic framework boundaries (types and relative motions). Earthquakes and active relies is considered. The fossil record: pollen analysis, deformation within the tectonic plates. Strong global mammalian faunas, hominids, deep sea biostratigraphy. Climatic earthquakes. Plate tectonics in the eastern Mediterranean. changes during the Quaternary and their impacts on the Seismic activity in Greece, historical earthquakes, seismicity sedimentation and the landscape. Factors determining sea level, zones and spatial distribution of elastic strain. Important Pleistocene sea level, Late‐glacial and Holocene sea levels. instrumental earthquakes in Greece and their seismotectonic Glaciation: models of glacial and deglaciation; Pleistocene characteristics. depositional sequences and landforms. Non‐glacial environments: Tephrochronology. Palaeosols. Periglasial Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL139 environments (loess, alluvial terraces), Low latitude environments and pluvial lakes. Chronostratigraphy and lithostratigraphy of quaternary deposits. Contribution of the geomorphologic analysis to the understanding of the landscape of an archaeological site. Determination of the morphologic changes in desert, fluvial and coastal environments. Problems of erosion in archaeological sites.

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5203 Volcanology Ε5204 Applied, Analytical and Environmental Lectures: K. Kyriakopoulos, Professor Mineralogy and Petrology Practicals: K. Kyriakopoulos, Professor Lectures: A. Magganas‐ Professor, P.Voudouris‐ Assoc. 4 Credit Units (ECTS) Professor, A. Godelitsas, Assist. Prof., Practicals: A. Magganas‐ Professor, P.Voudouris‐ Assoc. Content: Introduction and historical evolution of volcanology. Professor, M.Tsipoura‐Vlachou‐ Assoc. Professor, Spatial and temporal distribution of volcanoes. Volcanism: types M.Kati‐ Assist Professor, P.Pomonis‐ Assist. (explosive, effusive, magmatic, freato‐magmatic) and Professor, Dr. Z. Ouranos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff geotectonic settings (fast and low spreading, rift, subduction and hot spots). Volcanic products: Lava flow, pyroclasts, fluids and 4 Credit Units (ECTS) gases. Types of lava (e.g. aa, pahoehoe). Physico‐chemical characteristics of lavas (factors controlling temperature, Content: Industrial uses of minerals and rocks (structural and pressure, viscosity, flow, crystal and bubble content). Types of decorative stones, ceramics and refractory materials, fertilizers, volcanic eruptions ‐ Volcanic explosivity index. Volcaniclastic ‐ isolating materials, precious stones, cements and plaster, glass, pyroclastic deposits. Craters and calderas. Volcanoes distribution pigments, additives). Industrial Minerals and rocks (diamond, in Greek territory. Volcanic Hazard. Volcanoes as energy source. alunite, asbestos, carbonate rocks, feldspars, bauxite, zeolites, Volcanoes and human life. Volcanoes and environment. cyanite, magnesite, micas, olivine, perlite, emery, fluorite, quartz, talk). Introduction to determinative mineralogy and Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL223 petrology. Sampling and preparation. Particle‐size analysis and mineral separation techniques. Classical wet‐chemistry methods. Introduction to modern instrumental techniques (SEM‐EDS/WDS and EPMA, AAS, ICP‐OES/MS, XRF, INAA, etc.). Introduction to advanced microscopic and spectroscopic techniques (TEM, Raman, LA‐ICPMS, EPR, NMR, RBS, etc.). Thermal and X‐ray diffraction techniques. The relationship of minerals with the environment, the ecosystems and human life. Laboratory exercises concerning sampling, preparation and mineralogical/chemical analysis (XRD, SEM‐EDS, AAS). Introduction to environmental and medical mineralogy.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL232

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Ε5205 Soil and Rock Mechanics Ε5206 Petrography of Sedimentary Rocks Lectures: M. Stavropoulou‐ Assoc. Professor Practicals: M. Stavropoulou‐ Assoc. Professor Lectures: Kati‐ Assist Professor, M.Tsipoura‐Vlachou‐ Assoc. Professor 4 Credit Units (ECTS) Practicals: M. Tsipoura Vlachou‐ Assoc. Professor, M. Kati‐ Assist Professor Content: The nature of soils, particle size analysis, plasticity of fine soils, soil description and classification, physical properties 4 credit units (ECTS) of soils and relationships. Soil compaction, standard Proctor test. Seepage and hydraulic properties of soils. Stresses and Content: Sedimentary petrogenic minerals, petrography of their displacements, elasticity and plasticity. Stresses in soil masses, ingredients. Structure, formation and diagenesis of clay the principle of effective stresses, geostatic stresses. Shear minerals. Classification and genesis of clastic and carbonate failure and shear strength of soils. Mohr‐Coulomb failure rocks. Microphases and environments of sedimentary deposits. criterion, shear strength measurement (Direct Shear test, Triaxial Products and processes of the diagenetic environments (marine, Compression test). Compressibility and settlement of soils, meteorite, mixed zone). Diagenetic paragenesis. Dolomitisation Oedometer test. Consolidation theory and consolidation and silication. Types, origin and evolution of the clastic and settlement, determination of coefficient of consolidation. carbonate rocks. Petrogenesis of evaporates, phosphorous, Mechanical behavior and strength of intact rocks. Rock ferrite, silicate, and volcano‐clastic formations. Most common discontinuities. Mechanical behavior and strength of rock sediments of Greece. masses. Geomechanical classification of rock masses. Basic laboratory tests on intact rocks and soils and practical exercises. Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL229

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL171

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Ε5207 Karst Geomorphology – Principles of Speleology Ε5208 Applied and Environmental Oceanography Lectures: Dr. G Bathrellos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. H. Lectures: S. Poulos‐ Professor, P. Nomikou‐ Assist Professor Skilodimou – Lab and Teaching Staff Practicals: S. Poulos‐ Professor, P. Nomikou‐ Assist Professor Practicals: Dr. G Bathrellos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff Dr. H. Skilodimou ‐ Lab and Teaching Staff 4 credit units (ECTS)

4 credit units (ECTS) Course outline: An introduction to applied oceanography and protection of marine environment with emphasis on the Content: Karst, pseudo‐karst, karstic rocks and processes. Types, following subjects: (i) near shore hydrodynamics (wave breaking, hydrography, landscape of karsts. Karstic formations, subsurface run‐up, closure depth, wave induced currents) and sediment karsts‐ caves. Climate and karst formation. Karstic regions of dynamics (settling, re‐suspension, transport) in relation to Greece, karst survey methods. Use and exploitation of karsts coastline accretion and/or erosion; (ii) shore (beach zone) (agricultural, ore mineral, tourist, aquatic) in economy, the formation and evolution (morphological characteristics, science and the geomorphologic heritage. Environmental issues. processes) in relation to coastal sediment budget; (iii) issues of Karstic ecology. Principles of speleology. The cave: types, origin, applied marine geological survey for submarine constructions morphology, deposits, climate. Survey methods. Management (e.g. cables, pipes) and coastal works (e.g. beach nourishment); and evaluation of caves. The most important caves around the (iv) marine resources including methods of producing renewable world. The caves of Greece. power; (v) the use of the ocean, i.e. issues of sea transport, disposal of solids and fluids, army use; (vi) an introduction to Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL124 marine pollution (categories, occurrence) and its mitigation; (vii) long‐ and short‐ term sea level variation due to climate and meteorological forcing; and (viii) an introduction to the Law of the Sea with emphasis in the territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone etc.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL296

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Ε5209 Environmental Geochemistry Ε6201 Renewable sources of energy: Solar and Wind energy ‐ Geothermy Lectures: A. Argyraki‐ Assoc. Professor, Ch Stouraiti‐ Assoc. Professor Lectures: P. Nastos, Assoc. Prof. Practicals: A. Argyraki‐ Assoc. Professor, Ch. Stouraiti‐ Assist. Practicals: P. Nastos, Assoc. Prof. Professor, Dr. Ef Kelepertzis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. If Megremi‐ Lab and Teaching Staff 4 credit units (ECTS)

4 credit units (ECTS) Content: Basic concepts of Meteorology. Introduction to weather analysis, with emphasis on wind and solar potential. Course outline: Geochemical processes that control the Wind energy (definition and formulas). Introductory concepts distribution and mobility of elements within the system with respect to wind. Instruments and units for wind measuring. lithosphere‐ hydrosphere‐ atmosphere‐ biosphere. Geochemical Advantages and disadvantages of using wind energy. Wind site assessment of contaminated land. Biological effects of trace machines and representative types. Power output from a wind element excess and deficiency. Mobility of potentially harmful machine. Land suitability for the installation of a wind machine. elements in aqueous solutions and water pollution. Exploitation of wind systems in Greece. Solar energy (definion Environmental risk assessment and methods to discriminate and formulas). Introductory concepts for the solar radiation between anthropogenic and natural pollution sources. (total, direct and diffuse radiation). Instruments for measuring Environmental problems and solutions are presented through solar radiation (pyranometers). Factors that affect the solar relevant case studies and by exploring and analysing published power. Advantages and disadvantages of using solar energy. geochemical data sets on acid mine drainage, mining pollution, Types of systems that utilize solar power (solar panels, solar agricultural pollution and landfill site hydro‐geochemistry. towers, etc). Exploitation of solar energy in Greece. Geothermy Geochemical mapping techniques. Basics of environmental (introductory concepts). Geothermal resources assessment. legislation in Greece. Remediation techniques. Exploitation of geothermal fields. Classification of geothermal fields. Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL106 Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL142

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Ε6202 Macroseismology Ε6203 Coastal and submarine Geomorphology. Coastal zone management Lectures:. V. Kouskouna‐Assoc. Prof Practicals: V. Kouskouna‐Assoc. Professor, I. Kassaras‐ Assist Lectures : N. Evelpidou‐ Assoc Professor, P. Nomikou‐ Assist. Professor, G. Kaviris‐ Asst Professor, Dr. Sp. Professor, S .Poulos‐ Professor. Vassilopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. K. Practicals: N. Evelpidou‐ Assoc Professor, P. Nomikou‐ Assist. Pavlou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff. Professor, S. Poulos‐ Professor.

4 credit units (ECTS) 4 credit units (ECTS) Content: Coastal and shore types, coastal sediment budget, Content: Palaeoseismology, historical earthquakes, seasonal changes of coastal profile and littoral microrelief. macroseismic study of recent earthquakes. Morphological Coastal (marine) terraces: characteristics, shaping factors. character of earthquakes: type, duration and direction of Coasts: tectonic, volcanic, rias, fjords, deltas, karstic. Coastal earthquake. Vertical, horizontal, wave and rotational motions on landforms: beaches, spits, barrier islands, cuspate forelands, the earth’s surface: theoretical background – examples. coastal cliffs and platforms (processes and shaping factors). River Simulation of earthquake shaking. The ‘feeling’ of an Deltas: processes of formation and evolution, classification, the earthquake. Macroseismic effects: on the earth’s surface, sea, deltas of Greece. Dunes: classification, formation and evolution structures, objects and humans. Macroseismic intensity and its (stable and/or active dunes), protection measures, dune relation with seismic acceleration. Effect of tectonic and management. Subaquous relief of the Greek inner shelf. Sea geological structure and of foundation soils to macroseismic level changes during the Quaternary: effects of the geoid, glacio intensity. Types and grades of damage. Vulnerability of buildings – isostatic and hydro – isostatic deformation. Indicators of older – classes: from historical monuments to modern structures. sea level stands. Coastal features: marine notches, beachrocks, Collection of macroseismic information. Macroseismic networks benches, coastal caves. Dating methods (absolute and relative). of information, historical sources, field investigations, Future sea level rise trends. Impact of sea level rise in low‐ lying questionnaires, web‐based macroseismology. Macroseismic coasts, short and long – term coastal protection measures. methods and scales. The European macroseismic scale EMS98. Human interference in the coastal environment: resources Intensity distributions: isoseismals, damage patterns. exploitation and sustainable development (problems and Macroseismic parameters, calibration. Assessment of management), impact on coastal sediment regime (e.g. artificial parameters of historical earthquakes. Seismic hazard and risk constructions). Protection of coastal archaeological sites. Study assessment with the use of macroseismic data. of the consequences of natural disasters (e.g. coastal floods, tsunamis, sea storms and inundation). Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL138

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL206

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Ε6204 Applied Geomorphology– Urban Ε6205 Remote Sensing – Photogeology – Mathematical Geomorphology Geography Lectures: Th. Gournelos‐ Prof., N. Evelpidou‐ Assoc. Lectures: Th. Gournelos‐ Professor, N Evelpidou‐ Assoc Prof., Professor, Dr H Skilodimou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff Emm Vassilakis‐ Assist Professor. Practicals: Th. Gournelos‐Proessor, N. Evelpidou‐ Assoc.. Practicals: Th. Gournelos‐ Professor, N Evelpidou‐ Assoc Prof., Professor. Emm Vassilakis‐ Assist Professor.

4 credit units (ECTS) 4 credit units (ECTS)

Content: The difference between theoretical and applied Content: Artificial satellites around the earth. The EM spectrum geomorphology. Applications of geomorphology in hydrological and is properties. Instruments and media for data acquisition. studies (surface water and groundwater, hydrographic Aerial photos. Images at the thermal infrared spectrum. Radar Networks, deltaic areas, sea level fluctuations). Geomorphology images. The digital image. Image processing techniques. and land use. Urbanization and alterations of the Classification. Remote Sensing and Geographical Information geomorphological environment. Human interference and Systems. Applications of Remote Sensing on Geological Sciences. alteration of the terrain. Geomorphology and technical project Exploring the solar system. Distortion from the map projection planning (stream adjustments, dams, roads, urban planning, Photogeology, aerial photographs: cameras, media and various projects, buildings). Geomorphology of Landslide areas. stereoscopic study. Scale, length and angle measuring, Effect of a landslide in an area (mapping of landslide zone, interpreting. Photogeologic mapping. classification of landslides: frequency, range, analysis of moving material). GIS and applied geomorphology. Case studies from Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL126 Greece. Technical and environmental issues in urban regions such as edaphology and geological background, surface water management, natural hazard assessment, development of urban areas.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL119

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Ε6206 Industrial Minerals Ε6207 Energy Resources

Lectures: M. Stamatakis, Professor – I. Mitsis, Assist. Lectures: M. Stamatakis‐ Professor, Dr H. Vassilatos‐ Professor, Dr H. Vassilatos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff Teaching and Research Assist. Practicals: M Stamatakis‐ Professor, I. Mitsis‐ Assist Professor, Practicals: M. Stamatakis‐ Professor, Dr. H. Vassilatos‐ Lab Dr H.Vassilatos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. Ef and Teaching Staff. Kelepertzis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff 4 credit units(ECTS) 4 credit units(ECTS) Content: Introduction to the energy resources of Greece. Fossil Content: Industrial minerals as commodities and specialties. fuels. Inorganic and organic components of coals. Composition Genesis of ore deposits for industrial uses. White carbonates and and evaluation of waste overburden materials and products of talc. Fire retardants. Glassy and zeolitic tuffs, diatomites, fly‐ash, combustion of coals internationally. Gas phases in coal deposits. phosphates, industrial clays. Mode of formation, beneficiation, Genesis of lignite in sedimentary environments of Greece. industrial uses, research and exploitation. Milos, the island of Exploration of lignite ore deposits. Hydrocarbons. Structure of minerals. Description of the main industrial minerals and rocks the petroleum industry. Genesis, migration and trapping of of the island: perlite, bentonite, kaolinite, pozzolans, diatomites. hydrocarbons. Geological characteristics of oil‐fields and/or oil‐ Evaporites, boric salts, sodium sulphates and carbonates, bearing basins. Research for hydrocarbons in Greece, on land celestine. Logistics, methods of research, industrial uses. and offshore. Radioactive minerals. Occurrences of radioactive Feldspar‐quartz. Garnets‐wollastonite. Special construction minerals in Greece. Geothermal fluids. The geothermal energy in materials, raw material of cement. New trends in the research Greece. and use of industrial minerals. Methods of sampling, research, utilization and exploitation. Exploitation of certain industrial Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL211 minerals and impact to the environment.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL212

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Ε6208 Ore analysis Methods ‐ Fluid inclusions Ε6209 Petrogenesis of Igneous Rocks and Ophiolithic complexes

Lectures: I. Mitsis‐ Assist Professor, St. Kilias‐ Professor. Lectures: K Kyriakopoulos‐ Professor, P. Pomonis‐ Assist Practicals: I Mitsis‐ Assist Professor, St Kilias‐ Professor, Dr H Professor, A Magganas‐ Professor. Vassilatos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff. Practicals: K Kyriakopoulos‐ Professor, P. Pomonis‐ Assist Professor, A Magganas‐ Professor. 4 credit units(ECTS) 4 credit units(ECTS) Content: A brief overview of well‐established analytical methods (AAS, FAAS, ICP‐AES, XRF, INAA, SEM/EDS) commonly used for Content: Phase diagrams in petrology (Study of phase equilibria the whole ore analysis and mineral chemistry, metal speciation of one, two, three, four components). Magmatism and global and Fire Assay techniques for precious metals (PGE and Au) tectonics. Magma generation in the upper mantle and crust. determination after pre‐concentration. Applications and Magma differentiation (transportation, mixing, fragmentation, considerations for the validation and selection of appropriate contamination, gas transportation). Magmatism of mid‐ocean methods. Fluid inclusions: characteristics; microthermometric ridges, island arcs, continental arcs, back‐arc basins, rift zones analysis; experimental data, phase diagrams and applications; etc.). Magmatic series. Types and members of ophiolitic pressure corrections and trapping conditions, changes after complexes. Tectonic plates theory. Description of the ophiolite trapping, geothermometry, geobarometry; fluid inclusion petrogenetic processes. Geochemical models to determine the modelling for hydrothermal systems and ores. geotechnical environment of ophiolite formation.The major ophiolite complexes in Greece and worldwide. Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL288 Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL222

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Ε6210 Microtectonics and Structural Analysis Ε6211 Geology of Public Works Lectures: St Lozios‐ Assist Professor, Dr K Soukis‐ Lab and Lectures: M Stavropoulou‐ Assoc Professor Teaching Staff. Practicals: M Stavropoulou –Assoc Professor Practicals: St. Lozios‐ Assist Professor, Dr K. Soukis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff. 4 Credit Units (ECTS)

4 Credit Units (ECTS) Content: Introduction to the design and construction of public works and their harmonization with the natural and the human Content: From macro‐scale to micro‐scale. Deformation phases environment. Familiarize students with the applications of and metamorphic events. Flow and deformation. Deformation engineering geology in major public works such as tunnels, dams mechanisms. Primary and tectonic foliations. Mechanisms of and road projects. Practice in solving problems related to these foliation development. The use of foliations in structural analysis issues. Guided visit to major public works in progress. and synthesis. Lineations and lattice preferred orientation. Fault Construction studies of public works (stages of the study, zone related rocks. Cataclasites and mylonites. Shear zones. institutions, financing, supervision, receipt). Overlaps with the Shear sense indicators. Dilatation sites. Veins, strain shadows, engineering sciences. The formation of Geotechnical science. fringes and boudins. Porphyroblasts and reaction rims. Natural Foundations. Transportation projects. Road projects (design, microgauges. Analytical laboratory techniques. Sampling artificial ditches, embankments, lending materials). Retaining tecniques. slopes. Railway lines. Airports. Bridges. Tunnels and underground excavations (methods, design, construction, Field exercise (obligatory): The students attend field practice protective measures, on‐site geological work and decisions). and submit a report the mark of which corresponds to 30% of Dams and hydraulic arrangements (types, basin, basin flooding, the total mark of the course. dam area, downstream area). Static and dynamic behavior of dams. Earthquakes and public works (seismicity and seismic hazard ‐ microzonation studies). Coastal and port projects. Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL143 Geotechnical investigation in mines and mining.

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Ε6212 Hydrogeochemistry – Analytical Geochemistry Lectures: E Lekkas‐ Professor, TH Gournelos‐ Professor, K Lectures: Ar Argyraki ‐ Assoc Professor, Ch Stouraiti‐ Assist Kyriakopoulos‐ Professor, V Kouskouna‐ Assoc Professor, Dr Ef Kelepertzis– Lab and Teaching Staff Professor, N evelpidou‐ Assoc Professor, H Kranis‐ Practicals: Ar Argyraki ‐ Assoc Professor, Ch Stouraiti‐ Assist Assist Professor, Dr V Antoniou‐ Lab and Teaching Professor, Dr Ef Kelepertzis– Lab and Teaching Staff Staff. Practicals: E Lekkas‐ Professor, TH Gournelos‐ Professor, K 4 credit units (ECTS) Kyriakopoulos‐ Professor, V Kouskouna‐ Assoc Professor, N evelpidou‐ Assoc Professor, H Kranis‐ Content: The hydrological cycle. Composition of rainwater. Assist Professor, Dr V Antoniou‐ Lab and Teaching Controls on water quality. Chemical equilibria and the solubility Staff of minerals. The carbonic acid system and carbon isotopes. Ion exchange, sorption and redox processes in natural water. Water 5 credit units (ECTS) pollution. Sampling and chemical analysis of surface and groundwater. Hydrogeochemical modelling with PHREEQC. Content: Understanding the basic principles governing the study Geochemical field sampling methodology. Analytical methods and management of natural disasters at national level and for total and selective extraction of elements from solid worldwide. Familiarization of the students with the types, scale, geochemical samples. Instrumental analytical techniques widely study and management of natural disasters. Relationship with used in geochemistry for the analysis of solutions. Non‐ technological disasters and human environment. Practical destructive analytical techniques for analysing solid samples. exercises and examples for natural disasters. Introduction to Techniques used in organic geochemistry. In‐situ analysis of Natural Disasters. The problem at national, regional and global samples in the field. Quality control of chemical analysis and level. Social and economic impacts. Types of natural disasters. estimation of measurement uncertainty. Laboratory Technological disasters. NaTech. Basic terms and principles. Disasters and the Environment. Land use and disasters. Practicals: field sampling of contaminated soil, chemical analysis Microzoning. Levels of management disasters. Operations, and measurement of heavy metal concentrations by Atomic interventions and actions for each stage of a disaster. National Emission Spectroscopy. and international context management. The role of international organizations and NGOs disaster management. Presentation, Field exercise (obligatory): Students attend field practice . analysis and discussion of typical examples of large scale catastrophic phenomena in various parts of the world. Students who select this course should have a geochemistry background Field exercise (obligatory): Students attend field practice and submit a report . Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL104

Ε7201 Natural Disasters

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Ε7202 Space Techniques and GIS in Geosciences Ε7203 Earthquake Prediction Lectures: N Voulgaris –Professor, Dr. V Sakkas‐ Lab and Lectures: P Papadimitriou‐ Professor, G Kaviris‐ Assist Teaching Staff SP Vassilolpoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Professor Staff. Practicals: P Papadimitriou‐ Professor, G Kaviris‐ Assist Practicals: N Voulgaris –Professor, Dr. V Sakkas‐ Lab and Professor, Dr. K Pavlou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff. Teaching Staff, Dr. Sp.Vassilolpoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff. 4 credit units( ECTS)

4 credit units (ECTS) Objectives: Due to the high seismic hazard of Greece, the main expected goals are obtaining knowledge about the identification Content: Satellite systems involved in Space Applications, Earth of precursory phenomena and the models of forecasting. Observation (EO) Systems, concept of Remote Sensing Earthquake prediction and social impacts. applications. Digital analysis of satellite imaging (corrections Content: Recent efforts concerning the identification of applied, filter applications, interpretation of various satellite precursory phenomena are presented and discussed in order to imaging (IKONOS, LANDSAT etc.), Orthorectification. Global estimate the possibility of a large forthcoming event. During this Positioning System (GPS) and other existing positioning and course the Short, Inter and Long‐term earthquake Prediction navigation systems – Basic concepts, system description, satellite research is analyzed in order to emphasize the advantages and signal‐frequencies, etc.). Geodetic Receivers, GPS disadvantages of each approach, minimization of losses, civil measurements, GPS Differential Measurements, errors involved, protection measurements and social impact. The courses accuracy. Various GPS applications in Geosciences. Radar include: Seismic Cycle, Statistical Prediction and Estimation of Interferometry, SAR interferometry (InSAR), conventional and the Probability of large earthquake occurrence, Early Warning advanced Interferometry (Permanent Scatterers (PS) System. Deformation mechanisms of the earth’s crust, theory of Interferometry (PSInSAR), and Stacking Interferometry) – basic dilatancy, seismic zones and gaps, velocity perturbations, theoretical concepts, applications in ground deformations anisotropy, electromagnetic precursory signals, ionospheric associated with seismic and volcanic hazard assessments and anomalies, differentiation in underwater level and temperature environmental fields). measurements, chemical and radon emissions, deformation mapping, spatio‐temporal variations of earthquake activity, Coulomb stress analysis, models of decelerating‐accelerating seismic deformation.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL234

Undergraduate Syllabus Optional Courses

Ε7204 Applied Climatology – Atmospheric Pollution – Ε7205 Applied and Environmental Micropalaeontology Palaeoclimatology Lectures: M Triantafyllou‐ Professor, As. Antonarakou‐ Assoc Lectures: P Nastos‐ Professor, K Elefhteratos‐ Assist Professor, M Dimiza‐ Assist Professor. Professor, M Chatzaki‐ Assist Professor Practicals: M Triantafyllou‐ Professor, As. Antonarakou‐ Assoc Practiclas: P Nastos‐ Professor, K Elefhteratos‐ Assist Professor, M Dimiza‐ Assist Professor, Dr Th. Professor, M Chatzaki‐ Assist Professor Tsourou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff., Dr El Stathopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff., 4 credit units (ECTS) 4 Credit Units (ECTS) Content: Applications of Climatology (water balance, estimation of evavotranspiration etc.). Impacts of climate on humans Contents: Interaction of the bio‐societies of microorganisms (health, environmental pollution, air conditioning, leisure, (biosphere) with the constantly changing lithosphere, bioclimatic indices of thermal comfort/discomfort, dressing, hydrosphere and atmosphere. Universal biogeochemical cycles architecture, etc). Palaeo‐climatic methods and indices. Climate and the role of micro‐fossils. The origin of life, evolution, and soil. Modification of micro climate for agricultural and other biodiversity. Mass extinctions in the history of Earth, as indices purposes. Climate and hydrology. Climate models and sub‐ of environmental “crises”. scaling methods Applications of Micropalaeontology in the dating and Sources and Mechanisms that pose atmospheric pollution. Types palaeogeographical attribution of sediments, in geological of atmospheric pollution. Properties of specific air pollutants. mapping, in drilling, in petroleum research and extraction, in the Particulate matter. Meteorological, and other factors that disruptions of the environmental health of marine ecosystems, exacerbate the atmospheric pollution (inversions, calculation of in the determination of climatic changes and sea level stability/instability of the atmosphere using tephigram, etc.). alterations. Combination of micropalaeontological and isotopic Impacts on human health. Acid rain. Saharan dust episodes. analyses. Urbanization and atmospheric pollution. Cleaning up techniques Study of modern marine Protista and their applications in the and European Union directives for air pollution thresholds. environmental inspection of littoral environments, as well as the Palaeoclimatology. monitoring of urban and industrial pollution. Applications of Micropalaeontological research in Web page: Palaeooceanography and the dynamic evolution of the oceanic, http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL166 littoral and shallow palaeo‐environments. http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL145 Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL253

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Ε7206 Evolutionary Palaeontology‐ Palaeoanthropology Ε7207 Vertebrate palaeontology Lectures: Soc Roussiakis‐ Assist Professor Lectures: Soc Roussiakis‐ Assist Professor Practicals: Soc Roussiakis‐ Assist Professor, Dr G Lyras‐ Practicals: Soc Roussiakis‐ Assist Professor, Dr G Lyras‐ Teaching Assist and Researcher, Dr El Teaching Assist and Researcher Stathopoulou‐ Teaching Assistant and Researcher.

4 credit units (ECTS) 4 credit units (ECTS)

Content: The mechanisms of Darwin theory and the evolution by Content: Origin of vertebrates from invertebrates. natural choice. How the fossil file reveals the mechanisms of Morphological phylogenetic characteristics and systematic microevolutin, species origin and macro evolutionary taxonomy of vertebrate groups‐ Aves, Amphibia, Reptilia, phenomena. The fossil file and the evolution rate. Radial Mammalia. Phylogenetic origin of birds from Dinosauria and of revolution. Cambrian Massive extinctions. K/Pf methodology, mammals from synapsid reptiles. Radial evolution and and analytical description of the branch analysis. Interactive characteristic morphological features of different phylogenetic practice in the laboratory on the branch analysis using groups of mammals. Ecological adaptations and stratigraphical palaeontological feature data. Methodological framework of distribution. Vertebrate fossils of Greece. Representative Palaeoanthropology. Classification of primates. Origin and fossilisiferous sites. Principles of conservation for phylogeny of Primates, Prosimians and Anthropoids. The first palaeontological material‐Palaeontological excavations. anthropoids. Australopithecus, Paranthropus, Homo. Origin and evolution of modern man. The appearance of Homo in Africa Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL216 and Eurasia. Stratigraphy, geochronology and palaeoecology of important palaeoanthropological sites around the world. Palaeoanthropology of Greece. Lab exercises on the human skeleton and primate skulls. Use of videos relevant to the evolutionary history of man, based on the fossil record.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL297

Undergraduate Syllabus Optional Courses

E7209 Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks and Ε7208 Marine geology Elements of Thermodynamics

Lectures: G. Anastasakis‐ Professor, Dr G. Kontakiotis‐ Lab Lectures: A Magganas‐ Professor, K. Kyriakopoulos‐ and Teaching Staff. Professor, D. Kostopoulos‐ Assist Professor. Practicals: G Anastasakis‐ Professor, Dr G. Kontakiotis‐ Lab Practicals: A Magganas‐ Professor, K. Kyriakopoulos‐ and Teaching Staff. Professor, D .Kostopoulos‐ Assist Professor.

4 Credit Units (ECTS) 4 credit units(ECTS)

Content: Morphological features of the sea bed. Structure of the Content: Geological and petrographic criteria of metamorphism. mantle and the sedimentary cover. Modern tectonic procedures Metamorphic changes and mineral growth during in the ocean, active and passive continental margins, marginal metamorphism. Chemical factors in metamorphism. and oceanic basins, trenches, abyssic plains and plateaus, Metamorphism and geodynamics. Case studies of metamorphic underwater mountains. Marine sedimentary environments, terranes. Thermodynamic considerations of metamorphic marine sedimentation mechanisms, distribution of reactions. Applications of geothermometry and geobarometry. clastic/biogenic sediments on the sea bed. Geodynamic Computer programs to estimate the P‐T conditions of formation and evolution of subaqueous relief (margins, mid‐ metamorphism. ocean ridges, abyssal plains, volcanic arcs) with emphasis on continental margins (shelf, slope, rise, trench). The relationship between terrestrial (e.g. river catchment) and marine (receiving basins) systems with respect to their geological origin and geomorphological characteristics. Marine sediments, mechanisms of sedimentation, submarine mountains. The Milankovich cycle. The sea level cycles and stratigraphy of clastic/ carbonate sedimentary sequencies. Palaeoclimatic, palaeoceanographic record in the marine sediments. Palaeomagnetic stratigraphy. Introduction to seismic stratigraphy. Marine geology of the Aegean Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.

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Ε7210 Neotectonics Ε7211 Geotechnical Works Lectures: St Lozios‐ Assist Professor, H Kranis‐ Assist Professor. Lectures: M Stavropoulou‐ Assoc Professor Practicals: St Lozios‐ Assist Professor, H Kranis‐ Assist Practicals: M Stavropoulou‐ Assoc Professor Professor. 4 credit units(ECTS) 4 Credit Units (ECTS) . Content: Ground investigation, methods of field investigation, Content: Alpine tectonics and Neotectonics. Neotectonic sampling, borehole logs, in situ testing methods, evaluation of analysis. Neotectonic faults and blocks. Neotectonic ground properties, case studies. Shallow foundations, displacements and their influence in the morphology and the foundation design, ultimate bearing capacity, allowable bearing sedimentation. Slip rates, uplift and subsidence rates, rates of capacity, settlements of cohesive and non‐cohesive soils. Deep tilting and deformation rates. Comparison of Neotectonic data foundations –piles. Introduction to Eurocode 7. Earth retaining with seismotectonic and geodetic data. Distinguish of structures. Ground improvement techniques. Ground Neotectonics, active tectonics and eustasy. Active faults and reinforcement techniques. Surface and underground earthquakes, Neotectonic maps, Neotectonics of Greece. excavations. Stability of slopes, analysis of plane and wedge Earthquake geology and active tectonics. Palaeoseismological translational slips, analysis of rotational slides, computational methods for studying the fault activity before the 20th century. slope stability analyses. Rates – cycles of fault reactivation. Seismic – aseismic deformation. Probabilistic fault reactivation. Primary and Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL174 secondary environmental effects of an earthquake. Evaluation of seismic intensities for seismic scenarios based on the geological formations analysis – ordering. Analysis of tectonic structures in maps and sections onshore and offshore. Calculation (estimation) of deformation rates and the consequences of fault reactivation due to a seismic event.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL133

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E7212 Paleobotany Ε7213 Ground Hydraulics Lectures: K Kouli‐ Assist Professor Lectures: A. Alexopoulos‐ Assoc Professor Practicals: K kouli‐ Assist Professor Practicals: A Aleopoulos‐ Assoc Professor, Dr Em Skourtsos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff. 4 Credit Units (ECTS) 4 Credit Units (ECTS) Content: Plant structure, plant fossils and fossilization processes, methods of fossil collection. Systematics and phylogenetic Content: Introduction to the basic principles and laws governing trends: first evidence of life, endosymviosis – from prokaryotic to the flow of underground water in soils and rocks. Familiarization eukaryotic organisms, colonization of land. Plant evolution in with the hydraulic parameters, mechanisms and laws governing geological time and space: Plant diversity of the Palaeozoic, the water, the media (soil or rock) and the system "soil ‐ water." Mesozoic and Cenozoic Era. Fossil plants of Greece: palaeoflora Applications in water conservation projects and test pumping. of the Cenozoic Era‐from peat to coal‐petrified forests. Properties of water, flow properties and properties of the media. Contribution to palaeogeography and startigraphy. Fossilized The "soil ‐ water" system. The porous or continuous media, the plant geotopes in Greece. Modern palaeobotanic methodology: discontinuous media and the karstic media. Hydraulic palynology, cuticle analysis, palaeocarpology. Universal relationship ‐ Darcy Law, mechanical relationship ‐ conservation environmental changes and the fossil plant record. Mass of mass, continuity equation ‐ Laplace equation. Limit and extinctions, persisting populations and refugia. Evolution of the particular situations. Effect of capillary phenomena on the free vegetation in the Mediterranean. Palaeoclimatic applications of surface. Investigations resulting by the Darcy Law. Intermittent plant fossils. flow in Darcy Law. Solving the Laplace equation. Law of Coulomb and other hydraulic and engineering aspects. Flow in non‐ Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL158 equilibrium state. Heterogeneous and anisotropic soils. Hydrodynamic force or load. Flow networks. Flow to pumped water conservation work. Hydraulic parameters. Processing methods in pumping tests. Load losses. Hydraulic models and replicas. Flows in spring discharges. Hydrodynamic analysis of sources. Correlations benefits, classifications benefits, cumulative curves classified benefits, aggregate supply curves. Hydrographs. Springs dry up curve. Correlation and time series. Hydraulic media discontinuities. Water drills. Drainage. Recalibrations. Combined water management.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL129

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Ε8201 Engineering and Environmental Geophysics Ε8202 Paleoecology ‐ Ecostratigraphy Lectures: H Drinia‐ Professor, E Koskeridou‐ Assoc Professor Lectures: J ALexopoulos‐ Assist Professor, N Voulgaris‐ Practicals: H Drinia‐ Professor, E Koskeridou‐ Assoc Professor, Professor, A Tzanis‐ Assoc Professor. Dr G Kontakiotis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr G Practicals: J Alexopoulos‐ Assist Professor, Dr V Sakkas‐ Lab Lyras‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr Th Tsourou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.. and Teaching Staff, Dr El Stathopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff. 4 Credit Units (ECTS) 4 Credit Units (ECTS) Content: This course is aimed to introduce basics of applied geophysics and application of geophysical techniques for Content: Introduction to Palaeoecology: Biosphere, Ecosystem, defining the geological, tectonic, lithological, hydrogeological, nutrition cycle. Environmental parameters. Applied marine subsurface status, to geo‐environmental and engineering Palaeoecology, methods of qualitative palaeoecology, problems. Methods and techniques will be discussed through foraminifera as palaeoenvironmental indices, benthic applications, benefits, limitations, field equipment and foraminifera and the environment, benthic foraminifera procedures, data acquisition‐processing, and examples‐case reactions to changes of environmental parameters: studies. temperature, depth, light, nature of substrate, salinity, oxygen level, trace elements, currents, food availability, TROX model. Field exercise: the students attend a field practice and submit a Quantitative palaeoecological methods: estimation of palaeo‐ report depth, tri‐plot of shell structure distribution, diversity indices, bathymetric index T, Gibson index, geochemical analysis of shell Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL184 material, interpretation of palaeoecological data, applications. Biostratinomy of fossil macroinvertebrates. Invertebrates as paleobathymetric and paleoecologic indicators of the benthic zone. Terrestrial palaeoecology and taphonomy. From the biosphere to the lithosphere. Necrolysis, biostratinomy, diagenesis, biophases, taphophases, palaeobiogeochemistry. Isotopes in vertebrate skeletal remains: palaeodiet, micro‐meso‐ wear of teeth. Reconstitution methods for terrestrial ecosystems. Faunal similarity indices, cluster analysis. Evolutionary palaeoecology. Fossilized terrestrial ecosystems through time: initial adaptation, early terrestrial record. Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL200

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Ε8203 Stratigraphy and Palaeogeography of Greece Ε8204 Sedimentary Basins and Petroleum systems Lectures: V. Karakitsios‐ Professor Lectures: V. Karakitsios‐ Professor, G. Anastasakis‐ Professor Practicals: F Pomoni‐ Professor, Dr G.Kontakiotis‐ Lab and Practicals: V. Karakitsios‐ Professor, G. Anastasakis‐ Professor, Teaching Staff. Dr G. Kontakiotis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.

4 Credit Units (ECTS) 4 Credit Units (ECTS)

Content: Methods of description and analysis of startigraphical Content: Sedimentary basins in the plate tectonics context. series. Prealpine deposits. Alpine deposits. Postalpine deposits. Classification of sedimentary basins. Methods of analysis: Palaeogeography of the stratigraphical series of the Hellenides, sedimentological, stratigraphical, biostratigraphical, correspondence to the margins and oceanic parts of Tethys. palaeoclimatic, seismic, gravimetric, chemostratigraphical Stratigraphy and tectonics. Palaeogeographical evolution of the methods. Development of sedimentary basins. Filling of Hellenides. Microscopical study of characteristic phases from the sedimentary basins. Evolution of sedimentary basins according sedimentary formations of the Hellenides unities. Characteristic to their geodynamic framework. Petroleum system: source biophases and lithophases of the various series. Evolution of rocks, maturation time and procedures, The Reservoir Cap‐ phases through geological time. Identification of unities based rock/seal system, migration, entrapment, dismigration. Types of on the study of the evolution of their sedimentary traps: Stratigraphic, tectonic, mixed traps. Petroleum provinces. sequences/successions. The Hellenides in the Alpine System. Hydrocarbons in Greece. Superficial indications of petroleum. Palaeogeographic evolution models of the Hellenides. Certain and possible concentrations of hydrocarbons in the Hellenides. Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL310 Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL295

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Ε8205 Geological heritage Ε8206 Didactics of Geology and Geoenvironmental sciences

Lectures: M Triantafyllou‐ Professor, Dr G Bathrellos‐ Lab and Lectures: H Drinia‐ Professor, As Antonarakou‐ Assoc Teaching Staff. Professor Practicals: M Triantafyllou‐ Professor, Dr G Bathrellos‐ Lab and Practicals: H Drinia‐ Professor, As Antonarakou‐ Assoc Teaching Staff. Professor

4 Credit Units (ECTS) 4 Credit Units (ECTS)

Content: Nature monuments and Geological Heritage. Content: Definition and content of Geosciences and Categories of Geological Heritage (important fossil, mineral and environmental sciences didactics. The necessity of didactic rock sites, significant geological phenomena, landforms, methodology. Objectives and goals of teaching. Teaching geological formations and structures). Documentation, methods. Didactic models and their adaption to the teaching of preservation and protection of Geological heritage. Preservation Geosciences. Didactic methodology: Project method, Problem and promotion practices. Environmental education – training. solving, etc. Field work as an educational procedure. Observation and experiment in the teaching of Geosciences. Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL183 Computers and the internet as educational tools in the Geosciences. The Organization and realization of teaching: laying out a lesson plan and a cross‐disciplinary work plan for Earth Sciences. Special issues of Geosciences teaching: Geological time, Geological maps, Geological heritage, etc. The interdisciplinary and cross‐disciplinary character of Geological and Environmental Education. Geosciences and Environmental education. Methodological development framework of an environmental education program. Cross‐disciplinary united framework of study programmes, analytical study programmes, teaching manuals. Study of the analytical programmes of Geological and environmental Sciences. Study programmes of cross‐disciplinary activities. Evaluation of the educational procedure.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL289

Undergraduate Syllabus Optional Courses

Ε8209 Mineral Exploration and Resource Assessment Ε8207 Mineral Resources and the Environment Lectures: K Papavassileiou‐ Professor, S Kilias‐ Professor. Lectures: (not scheduled for academic sessions 2018‐2019) Practicals: K Papavassileiou‐ Professor, S Kilias‐ Professor. Practicals: ‐ 4 Credits Units (ECTS) 4 Credit Units (ECTS) Content: Fundamental principles of the methodologies of Content: Mining, minerals and sustainable development. mineral survey. Examples of geologic, photogeologic, Potential environmental problems related to mineral geochemical and geophysical survey applied to the ore mineral exploitation and mineral processing plants. Minerals harmful to investigation. Basic characteristics of the supply and the process humans and their management. Minerals applied in solving survey‐exlpoit of the mineral resources. Economic parameters environmental problems. Environmentally friendly techniques of and other standards considered along with the survey‐ mineral exploitation: basic principles. evaluation and exploit. Assessimg the investments during survey time and the design of capitalixation of the mineral resources‐ contributing factors and conditions. Assessment of the profit Ε8208 Marine geochemistry and Metallogenesis index. The meaning of ore deposits and reserves. The progress of Lectures: K Papavassileiou‐ Professor the classification into categories of the reserves of mineral Practicals: K Papavassileiou‐ Professor resources. Industrial value of various categories of reserves of minral resources. Economic features influencing the mineral 4 Credit Units (ECTS) resource evalution. Assessment of the investments onto survey of mineral resources. Assessment of the investments onto Content: The problems of surveying and utilization of the scientific research of mineral resources. Industrial value of the submarine mineral resources. Submarine mineral resources categories. related to some basic issues of the Marine Legislation. General topics on the submarine mineral resources and their Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL156 classification. Basic sources and procedures of submarine metallogenesis: a) sea water, b) submarine sediments, c) hydrothermal activity, d) biogenic activity, e) diagenesis in submarine sediments. Ε8210 Oil exploration Lectures: E Lekkas‐ Professor, H Kranis‐ Assist Professor. Practicals: E Lekkas 0Professor, H Kranis – Assist Professor.

4 Credit Units (ECTS)

Content: Evolution of the principles and techniques of hydrocarbon survey. Physicochemical characteristics of petroleum hydrocarbons. Geological, geophysical, remote sensing techniques in oil survey. Geotectonic classification of basins, mechanisms of formation and evolution. Thermal flow and geothermal grade in basins of different geotectonic settings. Tectonic submersion, thermal history of basins. Carbonization, oil generation. Parent rocks, genesis, migration, and maturing of oil. Reservoirs and traps. Salt tectonics. Analysis of geological structures of hydrocarbons in maps, sections and boreholes in terrestrial and submarine areas.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL250

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Ε8211 Geology of Europe Ε8212 Vulnerability and Protection of Water Resources Lectures: St Lozios‐ Assist Professor, Dr K Soukis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff. Lectures: A Alexopoulos‐ Assoc Professor Practicals: St Lozios‐ Assist Professor, Dr K Soukis‐ Lab and Practicals: A Alexopoulos‐ Assoc Professor Teaching Staff. 4 Credit Units (ECTS) 4 Credit Units (ECTS) Content: The acquisition of specialized knowledge on the Content: Acquire specialized knowledge on the geological sustainable management and protection of water systems and structure and evolution of the European area. Geological the parameters and factors associated with their vulnerability. boundaries and segments of European lithosphere from the Description, features, aspects and management of the aquatic Archaean to Cenozoic. Evolution of views related to Geology of environment. Quality, vulnerability and human intervention. Europe. Characteristic cases of European post‐orogenic basins Practice in solving problems related to objects of the course. The over Eo‐Europe, Palaeo‐Europe, Meso‐Europe and Neo‐Europe. aqueous environment. Variations in the level of surface and Brief review on the structure of Neo‐Europe. Pyrenees, Betics, ground water. Combined water management (general Appenines, Alps, Carpathians, Balkanides, Asia Minor and the parameters of the problem, fundamental principles, general Caucasus. Analysis of Historical development of models for the water recovery planning). Changes in quality of aquatic systems. geology of Europe. Temporal evolution of geodynamic The vulnerability of water systems. The water bodies. Indoor and phenomena and formation of the European area in geologic special vulnerability. Mechanisms of pollutants. Coping time. Practical exercises with maps and sections aiming to mechanisms of pollutants. Manmade charges of water receivers. understanding the European geotectonic structure. Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping. Protection zones of Representative geological structures of Europe on maps and water consuming. Greek, European and International law and cross‐sections. practice.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL252 Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL125

Undergraduate Syllabus Optional Courses

Ε8213 Water Resources Management ‐ Mathematical Ε8214 Geology and Business modeling in Hydrogeology Lectures & Practicals : (not scheduled for academic session Lectures: A Alexopoulos‐ Assoc Professor 2017‐2018) Practicals: A Alexopoulos – Assoc Professor 4 Credit Units (ECTS) 4 Credit Units (ECTS) Content: National and European environmental legislation, Content: Water sources management: Terms and principles of focused on the geo‐environmental research and the respective the water management. Legislative frame of water resources entrepreneurship. Protected areas according to the Ramsar management in Greece and Europe. Water resources and water Treaty, limitations of research and exploitation of the natural basin districs in Greece. Water and itsconnection with the resources by the related authorities (e.g. the Archaeological environment the urban development, the energy, the authorities). Composition of an Environmental study and Impact sustainable development, the spatio‐temporal distribution of the Assessment. Licencing of various environmental works/projects: supply (availability) and demand. Water supply, water demand, mining exploration, boreholes, water management etc.. management of the demand. Combined management of surface and subsurfase water resources. Water resources management plans. Systems of decision support for problems of water resources management. Water reclaiming works. Processing the used water, desalination. Mathematical modeling. General terms, classes – formulas of mathematic models. Equations conditioning the water flow and numerical solving methods for permanent and non permanent water flow. Method of finite disparities and method of finite features. Conceptual models and their role to the establishment of the mathematic models. Introduction to MODFLOW. Principles and marginal conditions introduced to mathematic models. Sensitivity and adjustment of the mathemativ models. Practice to model establishment. Presentation and application of software to calculate the aquifer hydraulic constants, the pollutants’ fate and transport into aqueous environments and the calculation of the hydrologic balance. Examples and case studies in Greece.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL251

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Students permanently residing in cities other than Athens are 81. Sustenance also entitled to a 50% discount in bus and railway fares to and from their city of residence. All students are entitled to sustenance at the Campus Refectory, which operates in the premises of the School of Philosophy, at The right to reduced student fares is effective immediately upon approximately 10 minutes walking distance from the matriculation and up to graduation, or up to a total of 6 Department. Sustenance is provided at special low prices. The academic years, whichever comes first. The students are Refectory is open daily, between 12:00 – 16:00 and 18:‐21:00, supplied with a special ID card which they must produce every except for a 15‐day break during the Christmas and Easter time they buy a reduced fare ticket. These cards are strictly holidays respectively. Students are also entitled to special low‐ personal and non‐transferable. If lost, they can be replaced but price sustenance at all the Refectories of the University and at only following a tedious process which may take a minimum of the University Club (http://en.uoa.gr/the‐ two months to complete. university/services/university‐club.html). For students who decide to suspend their studies, the right to Students who meet the requirements of the Law with respect to reduced fares is accordingly suspended and the ID cards are family income are entitled to free sustenance up to their returned to the Secretariat of the Department. The benefit is graduation, or up to a total of 6 academic years, whichever reinstated once they resume their studies, subject to the 6‐year comes first. For students who are entitled to the benefit and limitation stated in paragraph 2 of Section 4.3 above. decide to suspend their studies, the right to free sustenance is accordingly suspended; it is reinstated once they re‐matriculate 8.4. Other Services. and resume their studies, subject to the 6‐year limitation above. Information for additional services and benefits provided by the University (e.g. student counselling, teaching of foreign 8.2. Health Care languages, the University Club etc.) can be found at the address All students are entitled to comprehensive and free health and http://en.uoa.gr/the‐university/services/university‐club.html . medical care up to their graduation, or up to a total of 6 years, whichever comes first. Health care is provided at the numerous facilities of the University and at the clinics and hospitals of the

School of Medicine. It includes in or out of hospital care, all types of medical tests, medication, child birth services, dental care, physical therapy, orthopaedic care and articles and social services. In case that a student is entitled to the benefits of a third party health care provider, the student has the right of choice between the services provided by the University and the services of the third party. If a student decides on third party care, all expenses will be reclaimed from his/her provider. However, if the student’s health care provider may only cover part of these expenses, (e.g. only a percentage of hospitalization costs), the University will supplement the student’s costs to their full extent. For students who decide to suspend their studies, medical and health care benefits are accordingly suspended. The benefits reinstated once they re‐matriculate and resume their studies, subject to the 6‐year limitation stated in paragraph 1 of Section 4.2.

8.3. Discounts in Transportation Fares Students are entitled to 50% discount in Public Transportation fares (bus/trolley‐bus, subway, tram and suburban railway) operating in the Metropolitan area of Athens and 25% discount in the fares of Public Transportation in other Greek cities.

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VI. ALPHABETIC LIST OF MODULES Applied and Engineering Seismology ...... 35 Applied and Environmental Micropalaeontology ...... 53 Applied and Environmental Oceanography ...... 44 Applied Climatology – Atmospheric Pollution – Palaeoclimatology ...... 53 Applied Geomorphology – Urban Geomorphology ...... 68 Applied Geophysics ...... 38 Applied, Analytical and Environmental Mineralogy and Petrology ...... 47 Chemistry for Geologists ...... 23 Climatology and Global Change ...... 26 Coastal and submarine Geomorphology. Coastal zone management ...... 46 Didactics of Geology and Geoenvironmental sciences ...... 60 Diploma Dissertation ...... 38 Dynamic Geology ...... 40 Earthquake Prediction ...... 52 Energy Resources ...... 48 Engineering and Environmental Geophysics ...... 58 Engineering Geology ...... 34 Environmental Geochemistry ...... 45 Environmental Geology ...... 37 Evolutionary Palaeontology ‐ Palaeoanthropology ...... 54 Exploration of the Earth’s interior ...... 40 Geochemistry ...... 31 Geological heritage ...... 60 Geological Mapping ‐ Field course ...... 36 Geology and Business ...... 63 Geology of Europe ...... 62 Geology of Greece ...... 34 Geology of Public Works...... 50 Geomorphology ...... 33 Geophysics ...... 31 Geotechnical Works ...... 56 GIS and Introduction to Remote Sensing...... 27 Ground Hydraulics ...... 57 Hydrogeochemistry – Analytical Geochemistry...... 51 Hydrogeology ...... 35 Igneous Rocks and Magmatic Processes ...... 28 Industrial Minerals ...... 48 Introduction to Geology ...... 25 Karst Geomorphology – Principles of Speleology ...... 44 Macropalaeontology ...... 27 Macroseismology ...... 46 Marine geochemistry and Metallogenesis ...... 61 Marine geology ...... 55 Mathematical Methods in Geosciences ...... 39 Mathematics and Statistics for Geologists ...... 24 Micropalaeontology ...... 29 Microtectonics and Structural Analysis ...... 50 Mineral Exploration and Resource Assessment ...... 61 Mineral Resources and the Environment ...... 61

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Mineralogy‐ Crystallography ...... 25 Natural Disasters ...... 51 Neotectonics ...... 56 Oceanography ...... 32 Oil exploration ...... 61 Ore analysis Methods ‐ Fluid inclusions ...... 49 Ore Deposits Geology ...... 36 Ore Forming Processes ...... 37 Paleobotany...... 57 Paleoecology ‐ Ecostratigraphy ...... 58 Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks and Elements of Thermodynamics ...... 55 Petrogenesis of Igneous Rocks and Ophiolithic complexes ...... 49 Petrogenetic Minerals and Crystallization procedures ...... 39 Petrography of Sedimentary Rocks ...... 43 Petrology of Metamorphic Rocks ...... 30 Petrology of Sedimentary Rocks ...... 48 Physical Geography and the Environment ...... 23 Physics for Geologists ...... 24 Quaternary geology ‐ Archaeogeomorphology ...... 41 Remote Sensing – Photogeology – Mathematical Geography ...... 47 Renewable sources of energy: Solar and Wind energy ‐ Geothermy ...... 45 Sedimentary Basins and Petroleum systems ...... 59 Sedimentology ...... 32 Seismology...... 29 Seismology of Greece – Plate Tectonics ...... 41 Soil and Rock Mechanics ...... 43 Space Techniques and GIS in Geosciences ...... 52 Stratigraphy ...... 33 Stratigraphy and Palaeogeography of Greece ...... 59 Systematic Mineralogy ...... 26 Tectonics – Structural Geology ...... 30 Vertebrate palaeontology ...... 54 Volcanology ...... 42 Vulnerability and Protection of Water Resources ...... 62 Water Resources Management ‐ Mathematical modeling in Hydrogeology ...... 63

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