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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

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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

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

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

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

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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


1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Earth Sciences at the University of Athens

The Department of Geology and Geoenvironment is part of the School of Sciences of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. It is the oldest Department in the country in which earth sciences have been taught and at present, it is also the biggest. Its history can be traced back to the establishment of the University in 1839. Today the Department comprises six Sections covering a broad range of earth science subjects. It aims to prepare students for careers in environmental science, natural hazard assessment and mitigation, geotechnical engineering, exploration and exploitation of mineral and energy resources etc., and promote geoscientific research leading to academic careers in universities, research institutes and museums.

Greece is characterized by an exceptionally interesting geological terrain. Laying at the edge of the European Continent, the Hellenic arc is a geologically very active area that provides the opportunity to observe and study a variety of earth system processes, ranging from typical manifestations of orogeny (including several types of ore deposits, active volcanoes and intense seismicity) to sensitive terrestrial, marine and coastal environments. As such, studying geology in the University of Athens can be an exciting experience.

Fifty five academic Department members and forty three staff members support the teaching and research activities. There are over 500 matriculated Geology and Geoenvironment undergraduates studying for the basic undergraduate degree (the BSc‐equivalent Ptychion) in Geology and Geoenvironment. Both Master of Science (MSc) and Doctoral (PhD) programs are also offered in the major areas of geoscientific research; currently there are over 200 matriculated MSc and PhD candidates.

Contact Information

The Department is located in the University Campus, 15784 Zographou, Greece.

The Secretariat can be reached at:

Tel.: +30 210 7274279 (Mr D.Psarris).

Fax: +30 210 727406

[email protected], [email protected]

1.2. Brief History

The Department traces its history to the establishment of the University, the School of Philosophy and the Chair of Natural History in 1839. The first Earth‐scientific subjects offered at that time were Geology and Mineralogy. The Laboratory and Museum of Mineralogy were added in 1896.

In 1904 the School of Physics and Mathematics splintered from the School of Philosophy, to accommodate the ever and fast growing Natural Sciences. As part of that major re‐organization, the Chair of Geology and Palaeontology and the homonymous Laboratory and Museum were established in 1906. By 1922, the Chair of Geography had also been instituted, followed by the Laboratory of Seismology (1929), the Chairs of Seismology, Crystallography and Physical Geography (1931) and the Laboratory of Physical Geography (1931).

In 1935, a major restructuring of the School led to the establishment of the Department of Natural Sciences, which would thenceforth include all subjects of Earth Sciences. This was expanded with the establishment of the Chair and Laboratory of Ore Geology in 1961, but only lived until 1970, when it was split into the Faculties of Biology and Geology.

The modern Department was thus born and, following the major restructuring of the Hellenic academic system in year 1982, assumed its contemporary structure with the inclusion of the Laboratory of Climatology.

Thereafter, it continued to develop and expand by modernizing the older, and establishing new academic units to accommodate the cascading development of Earth and Earth Observation Sciences (e.g. the Laboratory of Remote Sensing in 1990, the Laboratory of Geophysics in 1999, the Natural Hazards Laboratory in 2003 etc.).

The Department of Geology changed its name to “Department of Geology and Geoenvironment” in year 2004, in order to declare and establish its ever growing interest and involvement in basic and applied research concerning contemporary environmental problems.


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 Petrology

210 727‐4112, [email protected]

Eleni Moustaka Museum of Mineralogy and 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 –Lesvos island

210 727‐4179

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 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

5.1. Overview

The Undergraduate Study Programmes aim at providing comprehensive theoretical and practical education that will endow the Graduate with the basic requirements and skills expected of a modern Earth or Environmental Scientist, while emphasizing the complexity of the Earth System and the trans‐disciplinary effort, methods and techniques required for studying and understanding it. In this way, the Department aspires to produce graduates with a broad and comprehensive understanding of Earth Sciences and their interactions while still being able to offer services to a broad spectrum of employers.

The nominal duration of the studies is four academic years. Each academic year comprises a Winter and a Spring Semester, i.e. a total of eight semesters. Each semester includes a number of compulsory and optional courses. Each course comprises lecturing, practical (laboratory) work, field trips and exercises (where applicable). The studies culminate with the compilation of a Dissertation under the guidance of one academic or research staff.

The compulsory courses are designed to provide the comprehensive basic knowledge required of modern Earth Scientists and the optional courses are intended to provide a basic level of specialization and many of the practical skills required by prospective employers. An optional course is taught only when is elected by at least seven (7) students. The optimal blend of optional courses is determined after due consideration of the intended specialization and the objectives of individual students and following consultations with the advisor assigned to them at the beginning of their studies and the academic staff of the Department.

The faithful attendance of lectures is an academic obligation of the student, but is not compulsory. The attendance of laboratory exercises and field trips/exercises is compulsory. At the end of each semester, the students will sit in the examination of the courses taken during this semester. The examinations can be written or oral, as determined by the staff responsible for each course. The students are graded on a 0 – 10 scale and must achieve at least five tenths (5/10) to pass. In case of failure, one can sit in the supplementary examination, which usually takes place in September (for both semesters). Those who fail the supplementary examination must repeat the course at a later semester. Students cannot take the semester examinations unless they have successfully fulfilled their laboratory obligations.

Most of the compulsory and optional courses are associated with laboratory exercises and practical training. Students are considered to have successfully concluded their laboratory training only if they have successfully taken the entire set of exercises and fieldwork foreseen for the course, have successfully completed the corresponding assignments and have successfully passed the laboratory examinations. The students’

performance is reflected in their “laboratory score”, which is also measured in the 0 – 10 grading scale and must be at least 5/10 for success.

Students must obtain a score of at least 5/10 in the examinations and secure a laboratory score of at least 5/10, in order to pass a course. The mean of the two scores is the final grade of the course. Scores below 5/10 are not taken into consideration.

Field trips and exercises are compulsory. They usually take place between 15‐30 November (Winter Semester) and 15‐30 May (Spring Semester). Additional, interdisciplinary field trips and exercises are offered to the students of the final four semesters; these are designed to assist them in integrating their knowledge and consolidating their understanding of Earth systems.

The Dissertation comprises a student’s first integrated study. In general, it would require research of the literature, field measurements and laboratory 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 by one academic staff that guides the student and scores his/her performance.

Courses begin at the last week of September. The Winter Semester is concluded by mid‐January. The winter examination period ends by mid‐February. The Spring Semester begins at the third week of February and finishes at the end of May. The spring examination period ends by late June. The supplementary examination period takes place between late August and mid‐September. All courses are taught in the Greek language.

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.

It is possible for one to enrol as a part‐time student. This usually applies to working individuals who can demonstrate that they are occupied for at least 20 hours per week and subject to the approval of the Deanship of the School of Sciences.

Students may request the suspension of their studies for a definite period of time. At present, suspension is allowed for a maximum of two years. The student is de‐matriculated and all privileges and benefits associated with studentship are automatically suspended during this period. If the suspension has been compelled by reasons of failing health, then health care benefits are not suspended.

Students are allowed a maximum of 16 semesters (eight years) to complete their studies. Afterwards, they are automatically de‐matriculated.

This publication refers to the session 2017–18. The information given, including that relating to the availability of courses is 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

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6. THE COURSES

Β ΕΞΑΜΗΝΟ

ΝΟ

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


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

2nd SEMESTER

1st SEMESTER

Course Modules 3rd and 4th Semesters

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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


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


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.

4TH SEMESTER

3rd SEMESTER

Course Modules 5th Semester

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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




5th SEMESTER


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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




6th SEMESTER


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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




7th SEMESTER


3


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 Hydrogeology

4 2 6 4

Ε8214 Geology and Business 2 0 2 2

L= Lecture hours

PR= Practical hours

TU= Teaching Units




8TH SEMESTER

Syllabus Compulsory Courses

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7. SYLLABUS

Α. COMPULSORY COURSES

1Υ1201 Physical Geography and the Environment Lectures: Th. Gournelos‐ Professor, P Nomikou‐ Asist. Prof. Practicals: Th. Gournelos‐ Professor, P Nomikou‐ Assist Prof,

Dr. V. Antoniou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff.

6 Credit Units (ECTS).

Content: Formation of the Earth. The Earth in Space. Creation and evolution of Earth's atmosphere. The hydrological cycle, surface water, rivers, lakes, glaciers, geological structure and topography, soil, frost – isostatic movements. Weathering and erosion. Relief formation processes. Types of relief. Relief and climate (frost ‐ desert ‐ karst). Features of underground terrain ‐ coastal processes ‐ fjords ‐ coral ‐ reefs. Exogenous forces ‐ relief ‐ land ‐ vegetation and environmental change. Topographical maps. Study and interpretation of Aerial Photography. Physical Geography and the Environment. Atmosphere and climate ‐ air 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

Υ1203 Chemistry for Geologists

Lectures: P. Paraskevopoulou‐ Assist. Professor. Practicals: P.Paraskevopoulou‐Assist.Professor,A.

Philippopoulos‐ Assist. Professor, Dr. M. Roulia– Lab & Teaching Staff


Content: The structure of the atom, elements, isotopes, ions, molecules, the periodic table, electronic structure; mole concept, stoichiometry, molarity; chemical bonding: ionic, covalent, hydrogen, van der Waals; thermodynamics, enthalpy, entropy, kinetics and equilibrium; acids and bases, pH; oxidation states, redox reactions, complex ions; introduction to organic chemistry.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/CHEM168


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Υ1202 Physics for Geologists

Lectures: P.Nastos‐ Professor, G.Kaviris‐ Assist. Professor, M.Chatzaki‐Assist.Professor

Practicals: E.Skordas‐Assist. Professor, S. Gardelis‐Assoc. Professor, S. Glenis‐ Assist.Professor, M. Chatzaki‐ Assist.Professor, Dr. Ch. Georgakis‐ Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr. A. Mantziafou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr.N Mamalougas‐ Lab & Teaching Staff


Content: Mechanics, kinetics, gravity, resolving forces, satellites, oscillation, waves, bias, electromagnetism, electrostatic fields, electric currents, magnetic fields, Faraday’s law, e/m conductivity, electric circuit, optical physics, reflection, diffraction, absorption, emission spectra, thermodynamic laws, heat emissions, thermometrics

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

Υ1204 Mathematics and Statistics for Geologists

Lectures: E.Vaggelatou, Assist Professor. Practicals: E.Vaggelatou, Assist Professor


Content: Basic algebra and trigonometry, manipulation of simple equations. Basic functions (concept of inverses): Powers, trigonometric, exponentials, logarithms. Combining functions together (functions of functions). Calculus: Differentiation (chain rule, product rule, quotient rule), Higher order derivatives, stationary points (maxima and minima), Integration (substitution, integration by parts). Matrix and vector algebra. Elemental probability theory and statistics: statistical parameters and distributions, confidence intervals, bivariate statistics, regression, correlation. Infinite terms Series, Taylor Series, theory Gauss Stokes, tables. Linear regression, standard deviation, least squares method..

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


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Υ1205 Mineralogy‐ Crystallography

Lectures: A Godelitsas‐ Assist Professor, P Voudouris‐ Assist Professor

Practicals: A. Godelitsas‐ Assist. Professor, P. Voudouris, Assist. Professor, Dr. Ifig. Megremi‐ Lab & Teaching Staff


Content: Introduction to mineral sciences and topics of modern mineralogy. Past, present and future of mineralogy. Fundamentals of crystallography and crystal chemistry. The unit cell and the crystal lattice. Geometrical crystallography and stereographic projection. Quasicrystals and relevant minerals. Intergrowths of mineral crystals and twinning. Introduction to crystal and mineral growth. Introduction to the characterization of minerals using microscopic techniques. Optical mineralogy‐crystallography and polarizing light microscope. Introduction to structural crystallography. X‐rays and characterization of materials and minerals using powder X‐Ray diffraction. Thermal behaviour of minerals and characterization using thermal analytical techniques. Introduction to basic software used in geometrical and structural crystallography.

Field exercise (obligatory): Students attend field practice and submit a report.


Υ2201 Introduction to Geology

Lectures: E. Lekkas‐Professor, H.Kranis‐Assist. Professor, Dr. V.Antoniou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff

Practicals: E. Lekkas‐Professor, H. Kranis‐Assist. Professor, Dr. V.Antoniou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff

6 credit units (ECTS).

Content: Introduction to basic concepts of Geology. Understanding the basic geological processes and dynamic evolution of globe. Practical exercises with geological maps. Historical evolution of Geology. Structure of the earth’s interior. The Earth's surface. Categories of maps. Dynamic evolution of Earth's surface and of the globe (erosion, water environment, phases, geologic time). Surface and groundwater (hydrological cycle, surface runoff, groundwater movement, water supplies). The continents and oceans. Movement of continents and ocean drilling. Lithospheric plates. Opening and closure of oceans. Plutonism and volcanism, seismicity, sedimentation and transformation in the context of tectonic movements. Mountain Building (orogenic arcs, orogenic mechanisms, tectonostratigraphic terranes, continental growth). Deformation of rocks (types of deformation, deformation mechanisms, tectonics, structural analysis). Elements of Geology of Greece. Geological structure and evolution of Greece. Applied Geology (Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, environmental geology, natural disasters and geological hazards).

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



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Υ2202 Systematic Mineralogy and Mineral Diagnostics

Lectures: P. Voudouris‐Assoc. Professor, A. Godelitsas–Assoc.Professor.

Practicals: P. Voudouris‐ Assoc. Professor, A. Godelitsas –Assoc. Professor, Dr. If. Megremi‐ Lab & Teaching Staff

7 Credit Units(ECTS)

Content: Natural characteristics of the minerals (color, luster, hardness). Chemical composition, structure and chemical characteristics of the minerals (chemical bonds, isomorphism, polymorphism, pseudomorphism). Formation and growth of minerals, structure deficiencies. Paragenesis of minerals. Calculation of the structural formula of a mineral from the chemical analysis. Description of minerals: Natural elements, sulfides, oxides‐hydroxides, carbonates, phosphates and silicates. Mineral diagnostics and determination under the microscope.

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


Υ2203 Climatology and Global Change

Lectures: P. Nastos‐ Professor Practicals: M. Chatzaki‐ Assist. Professor, K. Eleftheratos‐

Assist. Professor.

6 Credit Units (ECTS)

Content: History and objectives of Climatology. Composition and structure of the atmosphere. The radiation and the energy balance. Air temperature on the earth's surface. The water in the atmosphere. Movements in the atmosphere ‐ General circulation of the atmosphere ‐ Winds. Atmospheric disturbances. Classification, description and configuration of the climates of the earth. Climatic and bioclimatic indices. Climate change (climate change theories, changes during the instrumental period, changes in historical times, palaeo‐climatology methods, feedback mechanisms and impacts on climate). Introduction to climate models. The climate of Greece: climatic factors, climatic parameters, climate change.

Field exercise (obligatory): Students carry out a field practice and submit a report.



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Υ2204 GIS and Introduction to Remote Sensing

Lectures: Ν. Εvelpidou‐ Assist. Professor, Th. Gournelos‐Professor, Em.Vassilakis‐ Assist. Professor.

Practicals: N. Evelpidou‐ Assist. Professor, Emm. Vassilakis‐ Assist Prof., Dr. H.Skilodimou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr. G. Bathrellos Lab & Teaching Staff, Assist, V. Antoniou ‐ Lab & Teaching Staff


Content: Operational systems‐Flow Charts and Programming Languages‐Computer applications of Numerical and Statistical Analysis in Geological Sciences. Mapping principles‐Geographical Projections and Cartesian Coordinates‐Transforming coordinates‐Data types‐Spatial Dimension and Data Analysis‐Data input‐Topology‐Thematic layers‐Planning a GIS‐Databases‐Mapping data (maps, graphs etc.)‐analyzing three variable parameters‐methods of cartographic analysis‐correlating thematic layers. The digital image and its use in remote sensing. Introduction to the methodology of processing and interpreting aerial photos and satellite images.


Υ2205 Macropalaeontology

Lectures: E. Koskeridou‐ Assoc. Professor, S. Roussiakis, Assist. Professor, K. Kouli‐Assist. Professor.

Practicals: E. Koskeridou‐ Assoc. Professor, S. Rousiakis‐ Assist Prof, Dr. N. Tsaparas‐ Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr. Th.Tsourou, Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr. Elis. Stathopoulou‐ Lab & Teaching Associat, Dr. G. Lyras‐ Lab & Teaching Staff.


Content: Fossils, types of fossils &, fossilization processes. Systematic classification and basic rules of nomenclature. Basic concepts of evolution, palaeoecology and taphonomy. Fossils and geological time, the stratigraphic chart and dating. The first indications of life, evolution of fossils through geological time, mass extinctions. Applied Palaeontology: contribution of Palaeontology to Stratigraphy, palaeogeography, mapping, palaeoenvironment, climatic changes. Palaeontological museum treasures. Introduction to Invertebrate and Vertebrate Palaeontology with emphasis on Greek representatives. Basic taxa of invertebrates and vertebrates. Important fossilisiferous sites in Greece. Basic conservation principles for 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.



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Υ3201 Igneous Rocks and Magmatic Processes

Lectures: A. Magganas‐ Professor Practicals: A. Magganas‐ Professor, P.Pomonis‐ Assist.

Professor

6 Credit units (ECTS)

Content: Fundamental concepts in petrology of igneous rocks, forming and research methods. Composition and classification of igneous rocks. Introduction to thermodynamics and kinetics. Crystal‐melt equilibria in magmatic systems. Rock melting and crystallization. Generation of magmas. Differentiation of magmas. Magma ascent and emplacement. Intrusive and extrusive magmatic bodies. Volcanoes, volcanic rock bodies and products. Textures of igneous rocks. Classification and nomenclature of igneous rocks. Chemical composition of igneous rocks. Plutonic rocks (e.g. granite, gabbro, syenite, diorite, peridotite). Vein rocks (e.g. pegmatite, lamprophyre). Volcanic rocks (e.g. rhyolite, andesite, basalt). Pyroclastic rocks (e.g. tuff, ash tuff, pumice). Ophiolites.

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.


Υ3202 Petrology of Sedimentary Rocks

Lectures: M. Tsipoura Vlachou‐ Assist. Professor. Practicals: M. Kati‐ Assist. Professor

6 Credit units (ECTS).

Content: Origin, distribution and importance of sedimentary rocks. Categories of sedimentary rocks and principal lithologies. Fundamentals of sedimentary petrology. Tectonic setting of sedimentary basins. Field and laboratory methods of study. Mineralogy and chemistry of sedimentary rocks. Major components and their origin. Sedimentary textures. Features of clastic texture. Porosity and permeability. Sedimentary structures. Geometry of sedimentary deposits. Classifications and main petrologic types. Diagenesis (processes, products and environments). Depositional mechanisms and environments. Siliciclastic rocks (sandstones, conglomerates and breccias, mudrocks). Provenance of siliciclastic rocks. Weathering, soils and residual deposits. Carbonate rocks (limestones, dolomites). Evaporites. Sedimentary iron deposits. Cherts. Phosphorites. Organic‐rich deposits (coal, oil shale and petroleum). Volcaniclastic deposits. The course includes one field exercise during which students describe and name various sedimentary lithologies while also attempting an interpretation of their probable depositional environments and/or diagenetic effects. In addition, they construct the graphic log of a sedimentary succession in a selected outcrop.



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Υ3203 Seismology

Lectures: G. Tselentis‐ Professor, P. Papadimitriou‐ Professor, N. Voulgaris‐ Professor, V. Kouskouna‐ Assoc. Professor, I. Kassaras‐ Assist. Professor, G. Kaviris‐Assist. Professor

Practicals: N. Voulgaris‐ Professor, P. Papadimitriou‐Professor, V. Kouskouna‐ Assoc. Professor, I. Kassaras‐ Assist. Professor, G. Kaviris‐Assist. Professor, Dr K. Pavlou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr. Sp. Vasilopoulou. Lab & Teaching Staff.


Content: The course introduces the basic concepts of Seismology and its applications in solving related problems. It contains the following topics: Review of the history of Seismology, basic elements of the theory of elasticity, elastic waves, seismic wave equation, types and propagation, structure and physical properties of the earth’s interior, seismometry, basic operating principles of seismometers and seismographs, earthquake origin time, epicentre, depth of focus and magnitude determination, basic principles of rupture models, geometry of the seismogenic fault, mechanism of earthquakes and methods of determination, macroseismic effects (intensity, intensity scales), basic elements of earthquake engineering and prediction, spatial and temporal distribution of seismic activity and correlation with active fault zones.

Field exercise (obligatory): Students carry out a field practice and submit a report.


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Υ3204 Micropalaeontology

Lectures: A. Antonarakou‐ Professor, M.Triantaphyllou‐ Professor, M. Dimiza –Assist. Professor

Practicals: A. Antonarakou‐ Professor, M.Triantaphyllou‐Professor, M. Dimiza‐Assist. Professor, Dr. Th.Tsourou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr. El.Stathopoulou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff.


Content: Study of characteristic microfossil groups: Foraminifera (benthic and planktonic), Calcareous nannoplankton, Diatoms, Radiolaria, Conodonts (morphology, systematic classification, ecology/biogeography, preservation‐contribution to sedimentation, evolution‐stratigraphic distribution, applications of microfossils). Microfossil applications to the dating of sedimentary rocks (biostratigraphy), reconstruction of sedimentary paleoenvironmental conditions (palaeogeography) and palaeoecological conditions. Sampling methodologies. Collection and treatment of micropalaeontological material‐methods of Optical and Electron Microscopy‐ identification through the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Practical courses in collecting, treating, observing and identifying characteristic representatives of some of the most important groups of microfossil specimens in sediments and thin rock sections.

Field exercise (obligatory): Students carry out a field practice and submit a report which corresponds to 15% of the total mark of the course.



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Υ3205 Tectonics – Structural Geology

Lectures: St. Lozios‐ Assist. Professor. Practicals: St. Lozios‐ Assist. Professor, H. Kranis‐Assist.

Professor.


Content: Introduction to basic concepts of rock deformation, with emphasis on medium and small scale structures. Understanding the basic principles of tectonics. Application on practical exercises both in the class and in the field. Analysis of deformation in space and time. Types of deformation. Forces, tensors, stress ellipsoid and strain ellipsoid. Elastic, plastic and flow behavior of rocks. Tectonic structures within the asthenosphere and lithosphere, crust and mantle, structural levels. Deformation across the lithospheric plate boundaries. Geotectonic cycles, orogenetic episodes and stratigraphic unconformities. Modes of deformation within the orogenic arc and deformation phases. Tectono‐metamorphic and tectono‐magmatic scenarios. Structural analysis, genetic classification and symmetry of folds. Schistocity and lineation. Tectonic fabric, tectonites and fault rocks. Genesis and classification of fractures. Fracture mechanics, Coulomb criteria and Griffith theory. Faults and fault‐systems. Compressive regimes. Extensional regimes. Strike slip faulting, transpression και transtension. Statistical analysis and stereo plots (Schmidt network).

Field exercise (obligatory): Students carry out a field practice 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.


Υ4201 Petrology of Metamorphic Rocks

Lectures: D. Kostopoulos‐ Assist. Professor, A.Magganas‐ Professor, K. Kyriakopoulos‐Professor

Practicals: D. Kostopoulos‐ Assist. Professor, P.Pomonis‐ Assist. Professor.

6 credit units (ECTS)

Content: Terms and definitions of metamorphic rocks, field categories, processes of metamorphism. Classification of metamorphic rocks. Metamorphic zones and isograds. Phase diagrams in metamorphism, graphic representations. Metamorphic textures. Metamorphism associated with igneous intrusions. Dynamic metamorphism. Regional metamorphism. Metamorphism of ocean floor. Metamorphism in subduction zones. Migmatites and continental collision geotherms. Ultrahigh‐pressure metamorphism. Physical conditions of metamorphism (temperature, pressure, fluids, oxygen fugacity, chemical composition, etc.). Geothermobarometry. P‐T‐t paths in metamorphic rocks. Thermodynamic symbols. Classification of metamorphic reactions. Metamorphism and plate tectonics. Metamorphism of Greek terranes.

Field exercise (obligatory): Students must carry out a field practice and submit a report which corresponds to 10% of the total mark of the course.



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Υ4202 Geophysics

Lectures: A. Tzanis‐ Assoc. Professor, J. Alexopoulos‐Assist. Professor

Practicals: A. Tzanis‐ Assoc.Professor, I. Alexopoulos‐ Assist.Professor, Dr. Sp.Vasilopoulou‐ Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr. V.Sakkas‐ Lab & Teaching Staff


Content: Objectives, Importance, historical review of Geophysics. Research techniques and methodologies. Study of the compound and structure and of Earth’s interior. Earth’s Gravity field: Intensity, potential, instrumentation. Measurements and changes of gravity, gravity anomalies, interpretation. Isostasy, Isostatic models, Isostatic Anomalies. Earth’s Magnetic Field: Origin, changes and intensity. Magnetic Field measurements and instrumentation. Magnetic properties of Earth’s geological formations. Magnetic anomalies ‐ Interpretation. Earth’s natural electromagnetic field: Sources, detection and transmission. Exploration of Earth’s deep structure. Electrical properties of Earth’s materials. Geoelectrical methods of investigation: Instrumentation, depth soundings, mapping, interpretation. Self‐Potential. Induced polarization. Electromagnetic methods of exploration. Seismic methods: general considerations, reflection and refraction. Geophysical Instrumentation. Field techniques. Interpretation. Radiometric Surveys. Geophysical loggings.

Web page: http://eclasss.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL210

Υ4203 Geochemistry

Lectures: A. Argyraki‐ Assoc. Professor, C. Stouraiti‐Assoc. Professor, Dr. Efstr. Kelepertzis‐ Lab & Teaching Staff

Practicals: A. Argyraki‐Assoc. Professor, C. Stouraiti‐Assoc. Professor, Dr. Efstr. Kelepertzis‐ Lab & Teaching Staff, Dr. H.Vassilatos‐ Lab & Teaching Staff


Content: Distribution of the elements in the earth and the solar system and related controlling processes. Principles of thermodynamic theory and crystal chemistry. Geochemical characteristics of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Radioactive isotopes and their use as ‘clocks’ and environmental tracers. Stable isotopes and their applications. Basics of aqueous geochemistry. Chemical weathering. Principles of organic geochemistry, marine geochemistry and geochemistry of hydrothermal fluids. Basic principles of applied geochemistry for mineral exploration and pollution assessment. Laboratory practicals emphasize on methods for quantitative problem solving and graphical presentation of geochemical data. The course includes one field exercise where students will be expected to synthesize data and observations and hypothesize about environments/ processes of formation..

Chemistry and Mineralogy background are pre‐required for this course.




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Υ4204 Sedimentology

Lectures: G. Anastasakis‐Professor, F. Pomoni‐ Professor, H. Drinia‐ Professor.

Practicals: G. Anastasakis‐ Professor, F. Pomoni‐Professor, H. Drinia‐ Professor, Dr G. Kontakiotis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. Th.Tsourou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. El. Stathopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: Sedimentology and the Geosciences. Fluid cycles in sedimentation. Denudation processes, breakdown and dissolved load. Physical Sedimentology and Sedimentological fluid dynamics, laminar and turbulent flows, grain transport. Sediment gravity flows and deposition of sediment, liquefaction and sediment deformation structures. Clastic sedimentary texture, methods and granulometry. Sedimentary structures, depositional environments and facies. Aeolian sedimentary environments. Volcaniclastic sedimentation. Alluvial sedimentation, alluvial fans and fan deltas. Rivers and fluvial sedimentation. Lakes and lake depositional environments. Estuarine sedimentation and river deltas. Clastic shorelines and facies development. Shelf‐sedimentation and facies, deep water clastic sedimentation. Carbonate sedimentation environments (pelagic and non‐pelagic). Modern carbonate environments. Sedimentary methods for the study of carbonates. Introduction to microfacies analysis of limestones. Sedimentary environments. Carbonate pelagic sedimentation. Alluvial carbonate formations. Platform margin reefs and carbonate build‐ups, carbonate margin slopes and basins. Carbonate tidal flats, marshes, lagoons, bans and evaporate sukkahs. Tidal delta and open carbonate shelf ramps. Syn‐sedimentary‐diagenetic structures. Condensed sedimentation. Microbial carbonate formations‐stromatolites. Sedimentary sequences, cycles, cycle variations on earth’ s orbital cycles. Climate‐cyclicity relations. Diagenetic carbonate environments. Evaporitisation, Dolomitisation Phosphoritisation models. Environmental sedimentology.



Υ4205 Oceanography

Lectures: S. Poulos‐ Professor, P.Nomikou‐ Assist. Professor. Practicals: S. Poulos‐ Professor, P.Nomikou‐ Assist. Professor.


Content: Introduction to the science of Oceanography (history, current status in Greece, facilities, etc.). Physicochemical properties of sea water (temperature, salinity, density, dissolved gasses, solar radiation/light, sound). Ocean dynamics (waves, currents, tide) in relation to coastal and subaqueous morphology. Exchange of energy between atmosphere and ocean (e.g. heat budget) and between land and ocean (water cycle, sediment influx). Principals of sedimentation (sediment origin, shape, size etc.) and spatial distribution of sediments in the ocean floor. Introduction to the seismic (acoustic) tomography of the seafloor and its substrate (methodology, apparatus). Geodynamic formation and evolution of subaqueous relief (margins, mid‐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. Coasts and their classification (e.g. primary, secondary, tectonic, volcanic, formed by terrestrial and/or marine factors). Coastal sedimentary environments (e.g. deltas, beaches, cuspate forelands, spits, barrier islands). Issues of coastal and offshore engineering, e.g. nearshore works (ports, groynes, breakwaters, nourishment), submarine cables and pipes. An introduction to the management of the marine resources and the protection of the marine environment.




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Υ5201 Geomorphology

Lectures: N. Evelpidou‐ Assoc. Professor. Practicals: N.Evelpidou‐Assoc. Professor, Emm. Vassilakis‐

Assist. Professor, Dr. G. Bathrellos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. H. Skilodimou – Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: The scope of geomorphology. Historical notes on geomorphology. Terrestrial relief. Endogenic ‐ exogenic processes. Landforms and agents that control them. Recent trends in geomorphology. Geomorphological maps. Research problems in geomorphology. Structural landforms (sedimentary, horizontal, monoclinal, folded, crystalline). Landforms of metamorphic rocks. Volcanoes. Faulted structures (fault scarps, fault – line scarps, composite scarps). Tectonic geomorphology. Geomorphic processes. Weathering. Mass wasting. The theory of morphogenetic regions. Soils. The Hydrologic Cycle, The Fluvial Cycle, drainage systems. Base level. Graded streams. Rejuvenation. Fluvial (alluvial) landforms. Stages of development of the hydrographic cycle, (drainage, erosion). Types of drainage systems. Karst. Coasts. Glacial – periglacial landforms. Aeolian landforms. Biogenic landforms.



Υ5202 Stratigraphy

Lectures: V. Karakitsios‐ Professor Practicals: V. Karakitsios‐ Professor, Ass. Antonarakou‐

Professor, M. Triantaphyllou‐Professor, E. Koskeridou‐ Assoc. Professor, K. Kouli‐ Assist. Professor, Dr. N. Tsaparas ‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. G. Kontakiotis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. G. Lyras‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. El. Stathopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff., Dr. Th. Tsourou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: Stratigraphy in the Geosciences. Basic principles of Stratigraphy. Characteristic features of stratification. Methods of Stratigraphy. Lithostratigraphy, Biostratigraphy, Chronostratigraphy, Geochronology, Magnetostratigraphy, Seismic Stratigraphy, Sequence Stratigraphy. Sedimentological, mineralogical and geochemical methods of Stratigraphy, palaeoclimatic stratigraphical indices. Sedimentary basins. Transgressions and Regressions. Stratigraphy and Orogenesis. Basic principles of Oceanic Stratigraphy. Palaeogeography: Principles and Methods of Palaeogeographical analysis and synthesis, factors of palaeogeographical evolution. Important stages of the history of earth: The solar system, Precambrian, Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic. Stratigraphical occurrences of formations of various geological periods in Greece. Applications of Stratigraphy (in geoenvironmental studies, applied Geology, archaeology etc.).




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Υ5203 Engineering Geology

Lectures: M. Stavropoulou‐ Assoc. Professor Practicals: M.Stavropoulou‐ Assoc. Professor, Dr Emm.

Skourtsos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. V. Antoniou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: The understanding of the principles and methods of geology and engineering geology, driven by their applications in public works. Introduction of the students in the importance of the geomaterials as a loaded element, as a loading element and as a construction material. Practical exercises with problems dealing with engineering geology. Principles of Engineering Geology. Special features and scale of work. Engineering Mineralogy. Soils and rocks. Engineering Geomorphology. Engineering (mechanical and hydraulic) behaviour of soil, rocks and zones of tectonic episodes. The soil as a loaded element, as a loading element, as a material, as a mean of water flow and as a mean of wave propagation. In situ investigation of engineering behaviour of lithological units. Instability of geological formations (landslides). Geotechnical classification of rock mass. Geotechnical mapping. Construction and decorative materials.


Υ5204 Geology of Greece

Lectures: Efth. Lekkas‐ Professor, St. Lozios‐ Assist Professor, Dr. K. Soukis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. Emm. Skourtsos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.

Practicals: St. Lozios‐ Assist Professor, Dr. K. Soukis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. Em. Skourtsos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: Introduction to the geotectonic units and the geotectonic structure and evolution of Greece. Greece as part of the Alpine orogenic system of Tethys. Organization and evolution of the Tethyan Alpine system. Orogenic Mechanisms ‐ geodynamic phenomena on surface and at depth. Post‐alpine and Molassic formations of the Hellenic arc. Alpine and pre‐alpine formations of Hellenic arc. Reconnaissance of tectonostratigraphic terranes and geotectonic units of the Hellenides. Pre‐orogenic development and palaeogeographic reconstruction of the Hellenides. Orogenic development of the Hellenides. The active geodynamic and geotectonic structure of the Hellenic arc. Orogenesis and geodynamic phenomena; the Tethyan orogenic system; geotectonic structure and evolution of the Hellenides. Practical exercises, which include cross‐sections 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.



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Υ6201 Applied and Engineering Seismology

Lectures: N. Voulgaris‐ Professor, P.Papadimitriou‐ Professor, Vass. Kouskouna‐ Assoc. Professor, I Kassaras‐ Assist Professor, G Kaviris‐ Assist Professor

Practicals: P. Papadimitriou‐ Professor, N Voulgaris‐Professor, Vas. Kouskouna‐ Assoc. Professor, I Kassaras‐ Assist. Professor, G. Kaviris‐ Assist. Professor, Dr. K Pavlou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. Sp Vassilopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: Introduction to the concepts and methods of modern Seismology: Investigation of the Earth’s structure. Seismic ray propagation in homogeneous and inhomogeneous media. Seismic tomography. Determination of velocity models and seismic parameters. Rupture and seismic source models. Synthetic seismograms and calculation of seismic moment, seismic source function and focal mechanism. Monitoring instruments. Seismotectonic analysis. Soil behaviour assessment to the seismic movement. Local conditions. Microzonic studies.


Υ6202 Hydrogeology

Lectures: A. Alexopoulos, Assoc. Professor Practicals: A. Alexopoulos Assoc. Professor


Content: Occurrence of groundwater. Hydrologic cycle and hydrologic budget. Analysis of the terms of the hydrologic budget (precipitation, runoff, evapotranspiration, infiltration). Hydrogeological properties of geological formations. Aquifer types. Hydraulic head – hydraulic conductivity. Darcy’s Law. Aquifer storability and transmissivity. Water table, groundwater contour maps (potentiometric surface maps). Water wells. Groundwater flow to wells. Pumping tests, drawdown computing – interpretation and methodologies for the determination of aquifer parameters. Groundwater budget. Springs – discharge mechanisms and structures. Thermal springs and hydrothermal fields and systems. Karstic springs and recession coefficient. Surface and subsurface groundwater investigation. Basics of water chemistry. Groundwater quality and pollution. Saline water intrusion. Artificial Recharge (aquifer storage and recharge). Principles of rational groundwater 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/


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Υ6203 Geological Mapping ‐ Field course

Lectures & Practicals ‐ 3 hours per week and 10 days of mapping: St. Lozios‐ Assist Professor, A. Alexopoulos‐ Assoc Professor, Emm Vassilakis, Assist Professor, M. Triantafyllou‐ Professor, A. Godelitsas‐ Assoc Professsor, J Alexopoulos‐ Assist Professor, M. Stamatakis‐ Professor, H. Kranis‐ Assist Professor, Dr. Emm Skourtsos‐ Teaching & Research Assist., Dr. K Soukis‐ Teaching & Research Assist., Dr. V Antoniou‐ Teaching & Research Assist


Content: Techniques of geological mapping. Topographic and geological maps. Scale. Topographic and geological compass. Satellite images and aerial photos. GPS, tablets and PDA's. GIS. Geological mapping. Cross‐sections. Litho‐stratigraphic columns. Normal and tectonic contacts. Post‐alpine, alpine and pre‐alpine formations. Geotectonic units. Fossils. Tectonic structures (faults, folds, foliations, lineations). Sampling. Environmental applications.

The students attend a 10day field course on geological, environmental topics, as well as natural disasters. The outcome of this practice is the production of a geological map . They are examined in situ where they take the total mark of the course.


Υ6204 Ore Deposits Geology

Lectures: K. Papavassileiou – Professor, M. Stamatakis‐ Professor, S. Kilias‐ Professor, I. Mitsis‐ Assist Professor.

Practicals: K. Papavassileiou – Professor, M. Stamatakis‐ Professor, S. Kilias‐ Professor, I. Mitsis‐ Assist Professor.


Content: Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserve Classification ‐ Mineral Law. Basics of mineral exploration methodology. Mineral deposit modelling: general principles and application. Grade and tonnage models for different deposit types. Geodynamics and Ore Deposit Evolution. Igneous, hydrothermal, sedimentary, surficial and metamorphic ore‐forming processes: basic principles. Supergene processes. Descriptive models of major ore deposit types. Case studies of Greek Mineral Deposits. Laboratory consists of hand specimen study of ore mineral suites and host rock: Identification of ore minerals and gangue, interpretation of ore mineral textures, hydrothermal alteration; rock chips and drill core samples from different deposit types are utilized. Field studies of mineral deposits during open pit mine visits: The aim is to provide students with field skills in identification of host rocks, structural controls, alteration and ore textures of individual ore deposits, as well as in sampling of ore bodies. Environmental impacts of mining and remediation strategies are discussed.

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.



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Υ7201 Environmental Geology

Lectures: E. Lekkkas‐ Professor, K.Papavassileiou‐ Professor, V.Antoniou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, H Vassilatos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Efstr. Kelepertzis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.

Practicals: E. Lekkas‐ Professor, K.Papavassileiou‐ Professor, V.Antoniou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, H Vassilatos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff., Efstr. Kelepertzis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff..


Content: Principles of the Enviornmental Science and Environmental Geology. Environmental ethics. Man and the Environment. Levels of development and “unchanged conditions”. Land use, natural resources, allocation of the subproducts into the environment. Indigenous and exogenous factors affecting onto the environment. Biotic vs abiotic environment. Environmental crisis: natural and anthropogenic contribution. Interactions between enginnering works and the environment, environmental integration. Geodynamic processes and the environment. Energy and the environment. Waste management. Natural heritage conservation. Environmental law, national, European, international policy for the environment.

Field exercise (obligatory): Students attend a filed practice and submit a report.


Υ7202 Ore Forming Processes

Lectures: S. Kilias. Professor, M Stamatakis‐ Professor, K Papavassileiou‐ Professor, I Mitsis‐ Assoc Professor

Practicals: S. Kilias, Assoc. Professor, M Stamatakis‐ Professor, K Papavassileiou‐ Professor, I Mitsis‐ Assoc Professor


Content: The most modern genetic theories that contribute to the understanding of the ore forming processes and genetic models for certain categories of deposits: (1) magmatic sulfide, (2) Platinum group elements or PGE, (3) chromite, (4) Cu‐Au‐Mo‐ porphyry type, (5) Deposits of Au‐Ag‐Cu epithermal type, (6) VMS, (7) Orogenetic (Mesothermal)‐Au. Descriptive characteristics and geochemical signature data are combined with their geotectonic setting, and they are applied to the interpretation of the genesis and exploration of the deposits. Emphasis is placed on deciphering the role of contemporary geochemical methods of research (i.e. O‐, H‐, S‐ and C isotopic studies in relation ore genesis, geochemistry of PGE’s, fluid inclusions etc) to building ore deposit models of metallogenic processes. Laboratory work focuses on reflected light microscopy in the practical study of ores.

Field exercise (obligatory): The students attend a field practice and submit a report the mark of which corresponds to 30% of the total mark.



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Υ7203 Applied Geophysics

Lectures: I. Alexopoulos‐ Assist Professor, A. Tzanis, Assoc Prof.

Practicals: I. Alexopoulos – Assit Professor, A. Tzanis, Assoc. Professor, Dr. K. Sakkas ‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. Sp. Vassilopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff

6 credit units

Content: Introduction to petrophysics – properties of Earth materials. Principles and limitations of geophysical exploration 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.


Υ8201 Diploma Dissertation

18 Credit Units.

Content: The Diploma Dissertation is a fundamental academic tool of university education. In general, it would require research of the literature, field measurements and laboratory 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 by one academic staff that guides the student and scores his/her performance.

Undergraduate Syllabus Optional Courses

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B. OPTIONAL COURSES

1Ε3201 Petrogenetic Minerals and Crystallization procedures

Lectures: A. Magganas‐Professor, P.Voudouris –Assoc. Professor, A. Godelitsas‐Assoc. Professor, M. Tsipoura‐Vlachou Assist. Professor, M.Kati‐ Assist. Professor, P.Kostopoulos‐Assist. Professor

Practicals: A. Magganas‐ Professor, P.Voudouris –Assoc. Professor, A. Godelitsas‐Assoc. Professor, M. Tsipoura‐Vlachou Assist. Professor, M.Kati‐ Assist. Professor, P.Kostopoulos‐Assist. Professor


Content: Crystal structure, Pauling rule and their applications. Solid solutions and types, phase chart. Core and crystal development to minerals. Adhesions, twinning, multi twinning, exsolution, post‐mixtition, pseudoformation, and study of post ‐crystallic procedures using lab techniques. Structure and chemical composition of the major groups of petrogenic minerals (olivine, granate, group of epidote, aluminium silicates, amphibolites, pyroxenes, mica, serpentinite, clay minerals, K‐feldspars, plagioclast, zeolites, carbonate minerals and oxides). Determination of the mineral structure and composition of solid solutions,and exsoluted phases with optical, ray, spectral methods: SEM‐EDS, XRD.


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

Ε4201 Mathematical Methods in Geosciences

Lectures: A. Tzanis‐Assist.Professor, M.Chatzaki‐Assist. Professor

Practicals: N. Voulgaris‐Professor, A.Tzanis‐Assist.Professor, M.Chatzaki‐ Assist. Professor, Dr. V.Sakkas‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: Introduction to MAT/LAB. Introduction to complex calculus Complex Algebra – introduction to complex calculus. Fourier series, Fourier analysis and synthesis; Fourier Transformation; Laplace Transformation; spectral analysis and decomposition. Wavelet analysis and decomposition. Coordinate systems, matrices and tensors. Linear algebra and linear equations. LU decomposition, QR factorization and Singular Value Decomposition. System and data modeling and simulation – linear least squares, non‐linear least squares, robust least squares. Introduction to transfer functions – linear filters. Numerical interpolation. Introduction to differential equations: the wave equation and the diffusion equation. Infinite series and special functions (Gamma, Bessel, Legendre, Chebysef polynomials).


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Ε4202 Dynamic Geology

Lectures: St.Lozios –Assist Professor, Dr. E. Skourtsos – Lab and Teaching Staff.

Practicals: St.Lozios –Assist Professor, Dr. E. Skourtsos ‐ Lab and Teaching Staff .


Content: Earth structure, oceans basins, continental forms, Precambrian shields. Phanerozoic areas: continental platforms, orogenic zones, continental margins. Magnetic field. Kinetics of tectonic plates. Satellite systems. Plate movement forces. Geodynamic phenomena. Ocean cut. Transform faults. Convergent margins. Volcanic arc. Plate subduction. Thermic flow. Tectono‐stratigrapic fields. Structure and evolution of the main orogenic forms of the earth. Wilson circle.



Ε4203 Exploration of the Earth’s interior

Lectures: N.Voulgaris‐Professor, P.Papadimitriou‐Professor, I. Kassaras‐Assist.Professor, G. Kaviris‐ Assist. Professor.

Practicals: G. Kaviris‐ Assist. Professor, N. Voulgaris‐ Professor, P.Papadimitriou‐ Professor, I.Kassaras‐ Assist. Professor, Dr. Sp. Vasilopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. K.Pavlou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: Gravity and isostasy. Review of the gravity exploration method. Gravimetric detection and mapping of deep Earth structure; examples and applications. Review of the seismic refraction and reflection methods. Deep Earth sounding with refraction and reflection seismics; stratigraphic and structural/tectonic interpretation of refraction and reflection data; examples and applications. The electrical conductivity structure of the lithosphere. Review of the Magnetotelluric and Geomagnetic Deep Sounding methods – extension to 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.



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Ε5201 Seismology of Greece – Plate Tectonics

Lectures: V. Kouskouna‐ Assoc.Professor, G. Kaviris‐ Assist. Professor, Dr. K. Pavlou‐ EDIP

Practicals: V. Kouskouna‐ Assoc Professor., N.Voulgaris‐ Professor, I. Kassaras‐ Assist Prof., Dr. K. Pavlou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. Sp. Vassilopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: Seismicity of Greece – seismicity zones ‐ elastic strain distribution in the area of Greece. Historical review on the theories of the evolution of the earth, plate tectonics theory, creation and evolution of oceans and continents. Structure of the earth’s interior. Global tectonics and earthquakes, plate boundaries (types and relative motions). Earthquakes and active deformation within the tectonic plates. Strong global earthquakes. Plate tectonics in the eastern Mediterranean. Seismic activity in Greece, historical earthquakes, seismicity zones and spatial distribution of elastic strain. Important instrumental earthquakes in Greece and their seismotectonic characteristics.


Ε5202 Quaternary geology ‐ Archaeogeomorphology

Lectures: Th. Gournelos‐ Professor, N. Evelpidou‐ Assoc. Professor., Dr. H. Skilodimou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. G. Bathrellos – Lab and Teaching Staff .

Practicals: Th. Gournelos‐ Professor, N. Evelpidou‐ Assoc. Professor., Dr. H.Skilodimou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff Dr. G. Bathrellos – Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: General characteristics of the Quaternary. Quaternary, Pleistocene, Holocene objectives. The basis of classical models (the Alpine, Northern Europe, British Isles, Central North America) is critically examined. The oceanic record data (oxygen isotope analysis) on which the new stratigraphic framework relies is considered. The fossil record: pollen analysis, mammalian faunas, hominids, deep sea biostratigraphy. Climatic changes during the Quaternary and their impacts on the sedimentation and the landscape. Factors determining sea level, Pleistocene sea level, Late‐glacial and Holocene sea levels. Glaciation: models of glacial and deglaciation; Pleistocene depositional sequences and landforms. Non‐glacial environments: Tephrochronology. Palaeosols. Periglasial 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

Lectures: K. Kyriakopoulos, Professor Practicals: K. Kyriakopoulos, Professor


Content: Introduction and historical evolution of volcanology. Spatial and temporal distribution of volcanoes. Volcanism: types (explosive, effusive, magmatic, freato‐magmatic) and geotectonic settings (fast and low spreading, rift, subduction and hot spots). Volcanic products: Lava flow, pyroclasts, fluids and gases. Types of lava (e.g. aa, pahoehoe). Physico‐chemical characteristics of lavas (factors controlling temperature, pressure, viscosity, flow, crystal and bubble content). Types of volcanic eruptions ‐ Volcanic explosivity index. Volcaniclastic ‐ pyroclastic deposits. Craters and calderas. Volcanoes distribution in Greek territory. Volcanic Hazard. Volcanoes as energy source. Volcanoes and human life. Volcanoes and environment.


Ε5204 Applied, Analytical and Environmental Mineralogy and Petrology

Lectures: A. Magganas‐ Professor, P.Voudouris‐ Assoc. Professor, A. Godelitsas, Assist. Prof.,

Practicals: A. Magganas‐ Professor, P.Voudouris‐ Assoc. Professor, M.Tsipoura‐Vlachou‐ Assoc. Professor, M.Kati‐ Assist Professor, P.Pomonis‐ Assist. Professor, Dr. Z. Ouranos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff


Content: Industrial uses of minerals and rocks (structural and decorative stones, ceramics and refractory materials, fertilizers, isolating materials, precious stones, cements and plaster, glass, pigments, additives). Industrial Minerals and rocks (diamond, alunite, asbestos, carbonate rocks, feldspars, bauxite, zeolites, cyanite, magnesite, micas, olivine, perlite, emery, fluorite, quartz, talk). Introduction to determinative mineralogy and 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.



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Ε5205 Soil and Rock Mechanics

Lectures: M. Stavropoulou‐ Assoc. Professor Practicals: M. Stavropoulou‐ Assoc. Professor


Content: The nature of soils, particle size analysis, plasticity of fine soils, soil description and classification, physical properties of soils and relationships. Soil compaction, standard Proctor test. Seepage and hydraulic properties of soils. Stresses and displacements, elasticity and plasticity. Stresses in soil masses, the principle of effective stresses, geostatic stresses. Shear failure and shear strength of soils. Mohr‐Coulomb failure criterion, shear strength measurement (Direct Shear test, Triaxial Compression test). Compressibility and settlement of soils, Oedometer test. Consolidation theory and consolidation settlement, determination of coefficient of consolidation. Mechanical behavior and strength of intact rocks. Rock discontinuities. Mechanical behavior and strength of rock masses. Geomechanical classification of rock masses. Basic laboratory tests on intact rocks and soils and practical exercises.


Ε5206 Petrography of Sedimentary Rocks

Lectures: Kati‐ Assist Professor, M.Tsipoura‐Vlachou‐ Assoc. Professor

Practicals: M. Tsipoura Vlachou‐ Assoc. Professor, M. Kati‐ Assist Professor


Content: Sedimentary petrogenic minerals, petrography of their ingredients. Structure, formation and diagenesis of clay minerals. Classification and genesis of clastic and carbonate rocks. Microphases and environments of sedimentary deposits. Products and processes of the diagenetic environments (marine, meteorite, mixed zone). Diagenetic paragenesis. Dolomitisation and silication. Types, origin and evolution of the clastic and carbonate rocks. Petrogenesis of evaporates, phosphorous, ferrite, silicate, and volcano‐clastic formations. Most common sediments of Greece.



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Ε5207 Karst Geomorphology – Principles of Speleology

Lectures: Dr. G Bathrellos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. H. Skilodimou – Lab and Teaching Staff

Practicals: Dr. G Bathrellos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff Dr. H. Skilodimou ‐ Lab and Teaching Staff


Content: Karst, pseudo‐karst, karstic rocks and processes. Types, hydrography, landscape of karsts. Karstic formations, subsurface karsts‐ caves. Climate and karst formation. Karstic regions of Greece, karst survey methods. Use and exploitation of karsts (agricultural, ore mineral, tourist, aquatic) in economy, the science and the geomorphologic heritage. Environmental issues. Karstic ecology. Principles of speleology. The cave: types, origin, morphology, deposits, climate. Survey methods. Management and evaluation of caves. The most important caves around the world. The caves of Greece.


Ε5208 Applied and Environmental Oceanography

Lectures: S. Poulos‐ Professor, P. Nomikou‐ Assist Professor Practicals: S. Poulos‐ Professor, P. Nomikou‐ Assist Professor


Course outline: An introduction to applied oceanography and protection of marine environment with emphasis on the following subjects: (i) near shore hydrodynamics (wave breaking, run‐up, closure depth, wave induced currents) and sediment dynamics (settling, re‐suspension, transport) in relation to coastline accretion and/or erosion; (ii) shore (beach zone) formation and evolution (morphological characteristics, processes) in relation to coastal sediment budget; (iii) issues of applied marine geological survey for submarine constructions (e.g. cables, pipes) and coastal works (e.g. beach nourishment); (iv) marine resources including methods of producing renewable power; (v) the use of the ocean, i.e. issues of sea transport, disposal of solids and fluids, army use; (vi) an introduction to 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.



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Ε5209 Environmental Geochemistry

Lectures: A. Argyraki‐ Assoc. Professor, Ch Stouraiti‐ Assoc. Professor

Practicals: A. Argyraki‐ Assoc. Professor, Ch. Stouraiti‐ Assist. Professor, Dr. Ef Kelepertzis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. If Megremi‐ Lab and Teaching Staff


Course outline: Geochemical processes that control the distribution and mobility of elements within the system lithosphere‐ hydrosphere‐ atmosphere‐ biosphere. Geochemical site assessment of contaminated land. Biological effects of trace element excess and deficiency. Mobility of potentially harmful elements in aqueous solutions and water pollution. Environmental risk assessment and methods to discriminate between anthropogenic and natural pollution sources. Environmental problems and solutions are presented through relevant case studies and by exploring and analysing published geochemical data sets on acid mine drainage, mining pollution, agricultural pollution and landfill site hydro‐geochemistry. Geochemical mapping techniques. Basics of environmental legislation in Greece. Remediation techniques.


Ε6201 Renewable sources of energy: Solar and Wind energy ‐ Geothermy

Lectures: P. Nastos, Assoc. Prof. Practicals: P. Nastos, Assoc. Prof.


Content: Basic concepts of Meteorology. Introduction to weather analysis, with emphasis on wind and solar potential. Wind energy (definition and formulas). Introductory concepts with respect to wind. Instruments and units for wind measuring. Advantages and disadvantages of using wind energy. Wind machines and representative types. Power output from a wind machine. Land suitability for the installation of a wind machine. Exploitation of wind systems in Greece. Solar energy (definion and formulas). Introductory concepts for the solar radiation (total, direct and diffuse radiation). Instruments for measuring solar radiation (pyranometers). Factors that affect the solar power. Advantages and disadvantages of using solar energy. Types of systems that utilize solar power (solar panels, solar towers, etc). Exploitation of solar energy in Greece. Geothermy (introductory concepts). Geothermal resources assessment. Exploitation of geothermal fields. Classification of geothermal fields.



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Ε6202 Macroseismology

Lectures:. V. Kouskouna‐Assoc. Prof Practicals: V. Kouskouna‐Assoc. Professor, I. Kassaras‐ Assist

Professor, G. Kaviris‐ Asst Professor, Dr. Sp. Vassilopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. K. Pavlou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: Palaeoseismology, historical earthquakes, macroseismic study of recent earthquakes. Morphological character of earthquakes: type, duration and direction of earthquake. Vertical, horizontal, wave and rotational motions on the earth’s surface: theoretical background – examples. Simulation of earthquake shaking. The ‘feeling’ of an earthquake. Macroseismic effects: on the earth’s surface, sea, structures, objects and humans. Macroseismic intensity and its relation with seismic acceleration. Effect of tectonic and geological structure and of foundation soils to macroseismic intensity. Types and grades of damage. Vulnerability of buildings – classes: from historical monuments to modern structures. Collection of macroseismic information. Macroseismic networks of information, historical sources, field investigations, questionnaires, web‐based macroseismology. Macroseismic methods and scales. The European macroseismic scale EMS98. Intensity distributions: isoseismals, damage patterns. Macroseismic parameters, calibration. Assessment of parameters of historical earthquakes. Seismic hazard and risk assessment with the use of macroseismic data.


Ε6203 Coastal and submarine Geomorphology. Coastal zone management

Lectures : N. Evelpidou‐ Assoc Professor, P. Nomikou‐ Assist. Professor, S .Poulos‐ Professor.

Practicals: N. Evelpidou‐ Assoc Professor, P. Nomikou‐ Assist. Professor, S. Poulos‐ Professor.


Content: Coastal and shore types, coastal sediment budget, seasonal changes of coastal profile and littoral microrelief. Coastal (marine) terraces: characteristics, shaping factors. Coasts: tectonic, volcanic, rias, fjords, deltas, karstic. Coastal landforms: beaches, spits, barrier islands, cuspate forelands, coastal cliffs and platforms (processes and shaping factors). River Deltas: processes of formation and evolution, classification, the deltas of Greece. Dunes: classification, formation and evolution (stable and/or active dunes), protection measures, dune management. Subaquous relief of the Greek inner shelf. Sea level changes during the Quaternary: effects of the geoid, glacio – isostatic and hydro – isostatic deformation. Indicators of older sea level stands. Coastal features: marine notches, beachrocks, benches, coastal caves. Dating methods (absolute and relative). Future sea level rise trends. Impact of sea level rise in low‐ lying coasts, short and long – term coastal protection measures. Human interference in the coastal environment: resources exploitation and sustainable development (problems and management), impact on coastal sediment regime (e.g. artificial constructions). Protection of coastal archaeological sites. Study of the consequences of natural disasters (e.g. coastal floods, tsunamis, sea storms and inundation).



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Ε6204 Applied Geomorphology– Urban Geomorphology

Lectures: Th. Gournelos‐ Prof., N. Evelpidou‐ Assoc. Professor, Dr H Skilodimou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff

Practicals: Th. Gournelos‐Proessor, N. Evelpidou‐ Assoc.. Professor.


Content: The difference between theoretical and applied geomorphology. Applications of geomorphology in hydrological studies (surface water and groundwater, hydrographic Networks, deltaic areas, sea level fluctuations). Geomorphology and land use. Urbanization and alterations of the geomorphological environment. Human interference and alteration of the terrain. Geomorphology and technical project planning (stream adjustments, dams, roads, urban planning, various projects, buildings). Geomorphology of Landslide areas. Effect of a landslide in an area (mapping of landslide zone, classification of landslides: frequency, range, analysis of moving material). GIS and applied geomorphology. Case studies from Greece. Technical and environmental issues in urban regions such as edaphology and geological background, surface water management, natural hazard assessment, development of urban areas.


Ε6205 Remote Sensing – Photogeology – Mathematical Geography

Lectures: Th. Gournelos‐ Professor, N Evelpidou‐ Assoc Prof., Emm Vassilakis‐ Assist Professor.

Practicals: Th. Gournelos‐ Professor, N Evelpidou‐ Assoc Prof., Emm Vassilakis‐ Assist Professor.


Content: Artificial satellites around the earth. The EM spectrum and is properties. Instruments and media for data acquisition. Aerial photos. Images at the thermal infrared spectrum. Radar images. The digital image. Image processing techniques. Classification. Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems. Applications of Remote Sensing on Geological Sciences. Exploring the solar system. Distortion from the map projection Photogeology, aerial photographs: cameras, media and stereoscopic study. Scale, length and angle measuring, interpreting. Photogeologic mapping.



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Ε6206 Industrial Minerals

Lectures: M. Stamatakis, Professor – I. Mitsis, Assist. Professor, Dr H. Vassilatos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff

Practicals: M Stamatakis‐ Professor, I. Mitsis‐ Assist Professor, Dr H.Vassilatos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. Ef Kelepertzis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff

4 credit units(ECTS)

Content: Industrial minerals as commodities and specialties. Genesis of ore deposits for industrial uses. White carbonates and talc. Fire retardants. Glassy and zeolitic tuffs, diatomites, fly‐ash, phosphates, industrial clays. Mode of formation, beneficiation, industrial uses, research and exploitation. Milos, the island of minerals. Description of the main industrial minerals and rocks of the island: perlite, bentonite, kaolinite, pozzolans, diatomites. Evaporites, boric salts, sodium sulphates and carbonates, celestine. Logistics, methods of research, industrial uses. Feldspar‐quartz. Garnets‐wollastonite. Special construction materials, raw material of cement. New trends in the research and use of industrial minerals. Methods of sampling, research, utilization and exploitation. Exploitation of certain industrial minerals and impact to the environment.


Ε6207 Energy Resources

Lectures: M. Stamatakis‐ Professor, Dr H. Vassilatos‐

Teaching and Research Assist. Practicals: M. Stamatakis‐ Professor, Dr. H. Vassilatos‐ Lab

and Teaching Staff.


Content: Introduction to the energy resources of Greece. Fossil fuels. Inorganic and organic components of coals. Composition and evaluation of waste overburden materials and products of combustion of coals internationally. Gas phases in coal deposits. Genesis of lignite in sedimentary environments of Greece. Exploration of lignite ore deposits. Hydrocarbons. Structure of the petroleum industry. Genesis, migration and trapping of hydrocarbons. Geological characteristics of oil‐fields and/or oil‐bearing basins. Research for hydrocarbons in Greece, on land and offshore. Radioactive minerals. Occurrences of radioactive minerals in Greece. Geothermal fluids. The geothermal energy in Greece.



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Ε6208 Ore analysis Methods ‐ Fluid inclusions

Lectures: I. Mitsis‐ Assist Professor, St. Kilias‐ Professor. Practicals: I Mitsis‐ Assist Professor, St Kilias‐ Professor, Dr H

Vassilatos‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: A brief overview of well‐established analytical methods (AAS, FAAS, ICP‐AES, XRF, INAA, SEM/EDS) commonly used for the whole ore analysis and mineral chemistry, metal speciation and Fire Assay techniques for precious metals (PGE and Au) determination after pre‐concentration. Applications and considerations for the validation and selection of appropriate methods. Fluid inclusions: characteristics; microthermometric analysis; experimental data, phase diagrams and applications; pressure corrections and trapping conditions, changes after trapping, geothermometry, geobarometry; fluid inclusion modelling for hydrothermal systems and ores.


Ε6209 Petrogenesis of Igneous Rocks and Ophiolithic complexes

Lectures: K Kyriakopoulos‐ Professor, P. Pomonis‐ Assist Professor, A Magganas‐ Professor.

Practicals: K Kyriakopoulos‐ Professor, P. Pomonis‐ Assist Professor, A Magganas‐ Professor.


Content: Phase diagrams in petrology (Study of phase equilibria of one, two, three, four components). Magmatism and global tectonics. Magma generation in the upper mantle and crust. Magma differentiation (transportation, mixing, fragmentation, contamination, gas transportation). Magmatism of mid‐ocean ridges, island arcs, continental arcs, back‐arc basins, rift zones etc.). Magmatic series. Types and members of ophiolitic complexes. Tectonic plates theory. Description of the ophiolite petrogenetic processes. Geochemical models to determine the geotechnical environment of ophiolite formation.The major ophiolite complexes in Greece and worldwide.



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Ε6210 Microtectonics and Structural Analysis

Lectures: St Lozios‐ Assist Professor, Dr K Soukis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.

Practicals: St. Lozios‐ Assist Professor, Dr K. Soukis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: From macro‐scale to micro‐scale. Deformation phases and metamorphic events. Flow and deformation. Deformation mechanisms. Primary and tectonic foliations. Mechanisms of foliation development. The use of foliations in structural analysis and synthesis. Lineations and lattice preferred orientation. Fault zone related rocks. Cataclasites and mylonites. Shear zones. Shear sense indicators. Dilatation sites. Veins, strain shadows, fringes and boudins. Porphyroblasts and reaction rims. Natural microgauges. Analytical laboratory techniques. Sampling tecniques.

Field exercise (obligatory): The students attend field practice and submit a report the mark of which corresponds to 30% of the total mark of the course.


Ε6211 Geology of Public Works

Lectures: M Stavropoulou‐ Assoc Professor Practicals: M Stavropoulou –Assoc Professor


Content: Introduction to the design and construction of public works and their harmonization with the natural and the human environment. Familiarize students with the applications of engineering geology in major public works such as tunnels, dams and road projects. Practice in solving problems related to these issues. Guided visit to major public works in progress. Construction studies of public works (stages of the study, institutions, financing, supervision, receipt). Overlaps with the engineering sciences. The formation of Geotechnical science. Foundations. Transportation projects. Road projects (design, artificial ditches, embankments, lending materials). Retaining slopes. Railway lines. Airports. Bridges. Tunnels and underground excavations (methods, design, construction, protective measures, on‐site geological work and decisions). Dams and hydraulic arrangements (types, basin, basin flooding, dam area, downstream area). Static and dynamic behavior of dams. Earthquakes and public works (seismicity and seismic hazard ‐ microzonation studies). Coastal and port projects. Geotechnical investigation in mines and mining.


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Ε6212 Hydrogeochemistry – Analytical Geochemistry Lectures: Ar Argyraki ‐ Assoc Professor, Ch Stouraiti‐ Assist

Professor, Dr Ef Kelepertzis– Lab and Teaching Staff Practicals: Ar Argyraki ‐ Assoc Professor, Ch Stouraiti‐ Assist

Professor, Dr Ef Kelepertzis– Lab and Teaching Staff


Content: The hydrological cycle. Composition of rainwater. Controls on water quality. Chemical equilibria and the solubility of minerals. The carbonic acid system and carbon isotopes. Ion exchange, sorption and redox processes in natural water. Water pollution. Sampling and chemical analysis of surface and groundwater. Hydrogeochemical modelling with PHREEQC. Geochemical field sampling methodology. Analytical methods for total and selective extraction of elements from solid geochemical samples. Instrumental analytical techniques widely used in geochemistry for the analysis of solutions. Non‐destructive analytical techniques for analysing solid samples. Techniques used in organic geochemistry. In‐situ analysis of samples in the field. Quality control of chemical analysis and estimation of measurement uncertainty. Laboratory Practicals: field sampling of contaminated soil, chemical analysis and measurement of heavy metal concentrations by Atomic Emission Spectroscopy.

Field exercise (obligatory): Students attend field practice .

Students who select this course should have a geochemistry background


Ε7201 Natural Disasters

Lectures: E Lekkas‐ Professor, TH Gournelos‐ Professor, K Kyriakopoulos‐ Professor, V Kouskouna‐ Assoc Professor, N evelpidou‐ Assoc Professor, H Kranis‐ Assist Professor, Dr V Antoniou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.

Practicals: E Lekkas‐ Professor, TH Gournelos‐ Professor, K Kyriakopoulos‐ Professor, V Kouskouna‐ Assoc Professor, N evelpidou‐ Assoc Professor, H Kranis‐ Assist Professor, Dr V Antoniou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff


Content: Understanding the basic principles governing the study and management of natural disasters at national level and worldwide. Familiarization of the students with the types, scale, study and management of natural disasters. Relationship with technological disasters and human environment. Practical exercises and examples for natural disasters. Introduction to Natural Disasters. The problem at national, regional and global level. Social and economic impacts. Types of natural disasters. Technological disasters. NaTech. Basic terms and principles. Disasters and the Environment. Land use and disasters. Microzoning. Levels of management disasters. Operations, interventions and actions for each stage of a disaster. National and international context management. The role of international organizations and NGOs disaster management. Presentation, analysis and discussion of typical examples of large scale catastrophic phenomena in various parts of the world.

Field exercise (obligatory): Students attend field practice and submit a report .


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Ε7202 Space Techniques and GIS in Geosciences

Lectures: N Voulgaris –Professor, Dr. V Sakkas‐ Lab and Teaching Staff SP Vassilolpoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.

Practicals: N Voulgaris –Professor, Dr. V Sakkas‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr. Sp.Vassilolpoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: Satellite systems involved in Space Applications, Earth Observation (EO) Systems, concept of Remote Sensing applications. Digital analysis of satellite imaging (corrections applied, filter applications, interpretation of various satellite imaging (IKONOS, LANDSAT etc.), Orthorectification. Global Positioning System (GPS) and other existing positioning and navigation systems – Basic concepts, system description, satellite signal‐frequencies, etc.). Geodetic Receivers, GPS measurements, GPS Differential Measurements, errors involved, accuracy. Various GPS applications in Geosciences. Radar Interferometry, SAR interferometry (InSAR), conventional and advanced Interferometry (Permanent Scatterers (PS) Interferometry (PSInSAR), and Stacking Interferometry) – basic theoretical concepts, applications in ground deformations associated with seismic and volcanic hazard assessments and environmental fields).

Ε7203 Earthquake Prediction

Lectures: P Papadimitriou‐ Professor, G Kaviris‐ Assist Professor

Practicals: P Papadimitriou‐ Professor, G Kaviris‐ Assist Professor, Dr. K Pavlou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.

4 credit units( ECTS)

Objectives: Due to the high seismic hazard of Greece, the main expected goals are obtaining knowledge about the identification of precursory phenomena and the models of forecasting. Earthquake prediction and social impacts. Content: Recent efforts concerning the identification of precursory phenomena are presented and discussed in order to estimate the possibility of a large forthcoming event. During this course the Short, Inter and Long‐term earthquake Prediction research is analyzed in order to emphasize the advantages and disadvantages of each approach, minimization of losses, civil protection measurements and social impact. The courses include: Seismic Cycle, Statistical Prediction and Estimation of the Probability of large earthquake occurrence, Early Warning System. Deformation mechanisms of the earth’s crust, theory of dilatancy, seismic zones and gaps, velocity perturbations, anisotropy, electromagnetic precursory signals, ionospheric anomalies, differentiation in underwater level and temperature measurements, chemical and radon emissions, deformation mapping, spatio‐temporal variations of earthquake activity, Coulomb stress analysis, models of decelerating‐accelerating seismic deformation.



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Ε7204 Applied Climatology – Atmospheric Pollution – Palaeoclimatology

Lectures: P Nastos‐ Professor, K Elefhteratos‐ Assist Professor, M Chatzaki‐ Assist Professor

Practiclas: P Nastos‐ Professor, K Elefhteratos‐ Assist Professor, M Chatzaki‐ Assist Professor


Content: Applications of Climatology (water balance, estimation of evavotranspiration etc.). Impacts of climate on humans (health, environmental pollution, air conditioning, leisure, bioclimatic indices of thermal comfort/discomfort, dressing, architecture, etc). Palaeo‐climatic methods and indices. Climate and soil. Modification of micro climate for agricultural and other purposes. Climate and hydrology. Climate models and sub‐scaling methods Sources and Mechanisms that pose atmospheric pollution. Types of atmospheric pollution. Properties of specific air pollutants. Particulate matter. Meteorological, and other factors that exacerbate the atmospheric pollution (inversions, calculation of stability/instability of the atmosphere using tephigram, etc.). Impacts on human health. Acid rain. Saharan dust episodes. Urbanization and atmospheric pollution. Cleaning up techniques and European Union directives for air pollution thresholds. Palaeoclimatology.

Web page: http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL166 http://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/GEOL145

Ε7205 Applied and Environmental Micropalaeontology

Lectures: M Triantafyllou‐ Professor, As. Antonarakou‐ Assoc Professor, M Dimiza‐ Assist Professor.

Practicals: M Triantafyllou‐ Professor, As. Antonarakou‐ Assoc Professor, M Dimiza‐ Assist Professor, Dr Th. Tsourou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff., Dr El Stathopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.,


Contents: Interaction of the bio‐societies of microorganisms (biosphere) with the constantly changing lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. Universal biogeochemical cycles and the role of micro‐fossils. The origin of life, evolution, biodiversity. Mass extinctions in the history of Earth, as indices of environmental “crises”. Applications of Micropalaeontology in the dating and palaeogeographical attribution of sediments, in geological mapping, in drilling, in petroleum research and extraction, in the disruptions of the environmental health of marine ecosystems, in the determination of climatic changes and sea level alterations. Combination of micropalaeontological and isotopic analyses. Study of modern marine Protista and their applications in the environmental inspection of littoral environments, as well as the monitoring of urban and industrial pollution. Applications of Micropalaeontological research in Palaeooceanography and the dynamic evolution of the oceanic, littoral and shallow palaeo‐environments.



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Ε7206 Evolutionary Palaeontology‐ Palaeoanthropology

Lectures: Soc Roussiakis‐ Assist Professor Practicals: Soc Roussiakis‐ Assist Professor, Dr G Lyras‐

Teaching Assist and Researcher


Content: The mechanisms of Darwin theory and the evolution by natural choice. How the fossil file reveals the mechanisms of microevolutin, species origin and macro evolutionary phenomena. The fossil file and the evolution rate. Radial revolution. Cambrian Massive extinctions. K/Pf methodology, and analytical description of the branch analysis. Interactive practice in the laboratory on the branch analysis using palaeontological feature data. Methodological framework of Palaeoanthropology. Classification of primates. Origin and phylogeny of Primates, Prosimians and Anthropoids. The first anthropoids. Australopithecus, Paranthropus, Homo. Origin and evolution of modern man. The appearance of Homo in Africa 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.


Ε7207 Vertebrate palaeontology

Lectures: Soc Roussiakis‐ Assist Professor Practicals: Soc Roussiakis‐ Assist Professor, Dr G Lyras‐

Teaching Assist and Researcher, Dr El Stathopoulou‐ Teaching Assistant and Researcher.


Content: Origin of vertebrates from invertebrates. Morphological phylogenetic characteristics and systematic taxonomy of vertebrate groups‐ Aves, Amphibia, Reptilia, Mammalia. Phylogenetic origin of birds from Dinosauria and of mammals from synapsid reptiles. Radial evolution and characteristic morphological features of different phylogenetic groups of mammals. Ecological adaptations and stratigraphical distribution. Vertebrate fossils of Greece. Representative fossilisiferous sites. Principles of conservation for palaeontological material‐Palaeontological excavations.



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Ε7208 Marine geology

Lectures: G. Anastasakis‐ Professor, Dr G. Kontakiotis‐ Lab

and Teaching Staff. Practicals: G Anastasakis‐ Professor, Dr G. Kontakiotis‐ Lab

and Teaching Staff.


Content: Morphological features of the sea bed. Structure of the mantle and the sedimentary cover. Modern tectonic procedures in the ocean, active and passive continental margins, marginal and oceanic basins, trenches, abyssic plains and plateaus, underwater mountains. Marine sedimentary environments, marine sedimentation mechanisms, distribution of clastic/biogenic sediments on the sea bed. Geodynamic formation and evolution of subaqueous relief (margins, mid‐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.

E7209 Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks and Elements of Thermodynamics

Lectures: A Magganas‐ Professor, K. Kyriakopoulos‐ Professor, D. Kostopoulos‐ Assist Professor.

Practicals: A Magganas‐ Professor, K. Kyriakopoulos‐ Professor, D .Kostopoulos‐ Assist Professor.


Content: Geological and petrographic criteria of metamorphism. Metamorphic changes and mineral growth during metamorphism. Chemical factors in metamorphism. Metamorphism and geodynamics. Case studies of metamorphic terranes. Thermodynamic considerations of metamorphic reactions. Applications of geothermometry and geobarometry. Computer programs to estimate the P‐T conditions of metamorphism.


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Ε7210 Neotectonics

Lectures: St Lozios‐ Assist Professor, H Kranis‐ Assist Professor.

Practicals: St Lozios‐ Assist Professor, H Kranis‐ Assist Professor.

4 Credit Units (ECTS) .

Content: Alpine tectonics and Neotectonics. Neotectonic analysis. Neotectonic faults and blocks. Neotectonic displacements and their influence in the morphology and the sedimentation. Slip rates, uplift and subsidence rates, rates of tilting and deformation rates. Comparison of Neotectonic data with seismotectonic and geodetic data. Distinguish of Neotectonics, active tectonics and eustasy. Active faults and earthquakes, Neotectonic maps, Neotectonics of Greece. Earthquake geology and active tectonics. Palaeoseismological methods for studying the fault activity before the 20th century. Rates – cycles of fault reactivation. Seismic – aseismic deformation. Probabilistic fault reactivation. Primary and 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.


Ε7211 Geotechnical Works

Lectures: M Stavropoulou‐ Assoc Professor Practicals: M Stavropoulou‐ Assoc Professor


Content: Ground investigation, methods of field investigation, sampling, borehole logs, in situ testing methods, evaluation of ground properties, case studies. Shallow foundations, foundation design, ultimate bearing capacity, allowable bearing capacity, settlements of cohesive and non‐cohesive soils. Deep foundations –piles. Introduction to Eurocode 7. Earth retaining structures. Ground improvement techniques. Ground reinforcement techniques. Surface and underground excavations. Stability of slopes, analysis of plane and wedge translational slips, analysis of rotational slides, computational slope stability analyses.



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E7212 Paleobotany

Lectures: K Kouli‐ Assist Professor Practicals: K kouli‐ Assist Professor


Content: Plant structure, plant fossils and fossilization processes, methods of fossil collection. Systematics and phylogenetic trends: first evidence of life, endosymviosis – from prokaryotic to eukaryotic organisms, colonization of land. Plant evolution in geological time and space: Plant diversity of the Palaeozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic Era. Fossil plants of Greece: palaeoflora of the Cenozoic Era‐from peat to coal‐petrified forests. Contribution to palaeogeography and startigraphy. Fossilized plant geotopes in Greece. Modern palaeobotanic methodology: palynology, cuticle analysis, palaeocarpology. Universal environmental changes and the fossil plant record. Mass extinctions, persisting populations and refugia. Evolution of the vegetation in the Mediterranean. Palaeoclimatic applications of plant fossils.


Ε7213 Ground Hydraulics

Lectures: A. Alexopoulos‐ Assoc Professor Practicals: A Aleopoulos‐ Assoc Professor, Dr Em Skourtsos‐

Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: Introduction to the basic principles and laws governing the flow of underground water in soils and rocks. Familiarization with the hydraulic parameters, mechanisms and laws governing the water, the media (soil or rock) and the system "soil ‐ water." Applications in water conservation projects and test pumping. Properties of water, flow properties and properties of the media. The "soil ‐ water" system. The porous or continuous media, the discontinuous media and the karstic media. Hydraulic relationship ‐ Darcy Law, mechanical relationship ‐ conservation of mass, continuity equation ‐ Laplace equation. Limit and particular situations. Effect of capillary phenomena on the free surface. Investigations resulting by the Darcy Law. Intermittent flow in Darcy Law. Solving the Laplace equation. Law of Coulomb and other hydraulic and engineering aspects. Flow in non‐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.



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Ε8201 Engineering and Environmental Geophysics

Lectures: J ALexopoulos‐ Assist Professor, N Voulgaris‐

Professor, A Tzanis‐ Assoc Professor. Practicals: J Alexopoulos‐ Assist Professor, Dr V Sakkas‐ Lab

and Teaching Staff..


Content: This course is aimed to introduce basics of applied geophysics and application of geophysical techniques for defining the geological, tectonic, lithological, hydrogeological, subsurface status, to geo‐environmental and engineering problems. Methods and techniques will be discussed through applications, benefits, limitations, field equipment and procedures, data acquisition‐processing, and examples‐case studies.

Field exercise: the students attend a field practice and submit a report


Ε8202 Paleoecology ‐ Ecostratigraphy

Lectures: H Drinia‐ Professor, E Koskeridou‐ Assoc Professor Practicals: H Drinia‐ Professor, E Koskeridou‐ Assoc Professor,

Dr G Kontakiotis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr G Lyras‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr Th Tsourou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff, Dr El Stathopoulou‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: Introduction to Palaeoecology: Biosphere, Ecosystem, nutrition cycle. Environmental parameters. Applied marine Palaeoecology, methods of qualitative palaeoecology, foraminifera as palaeoenvironmental indices, benthic foraminifera and the environment, benthic foraminifera reactions to changes of environmental parameters: temperature, depth, light, nature of substrate, salinity, oxygen level, trace elements, currents, food availability, TROX model. Quantitative palaeoecological methods: estimation of palaeo‐depth, tri‐plot of shell structure distribution, diversity indices, bathymetric index T, Gibson index, geochemical analysis of shell 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.



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Ε8203 Stratigraphy and Palaeogeography of Greece

Lectures: V. Karakitsios‐ Professor Practicals: F Pomoni‐ Professor, Dr G.Kontakiotis‐ Lab and

Teaching Staff.


Content: Methods of description and analysis of startigraphical series. Prealpine deposits. Alpine deposits. Postalpine deposits. Palaeogeography of the stratigraphical series of the Hellenides, correspondence to the margins and oceanic parts of Tethys. Stratigraphy and tectonics. Palaeogeographical evolution of the Hellenides. Microscopical study of characteristic phases from the sedimentary formations of the Hellenides unities. Characteristic biophases and lithophases of the various series. Evolution of phases through geological time. Identification of unities based on the study of the evolution of their sedimentary sequences/successions. The Hellenides in the Alpine System. Palaeogeographic evolution models of the Hellenides.


Ε8204 Sedimentary Basins and Petroleum systems

Lectures: V. Karakitsios‐ Professor, G. Anastasakis‐ Professor Practicals: V. Karakitsios‐ Professor, G. Anastasakis‐ Professor,

Dr G. Kontakiotis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: Sedimentary basins in the plate tectonics context. Classification of sedimentary basins. Methods of analysis: sedimentological, stratigraphical, biostratigraphical, palaeoclimatic, seismic, gravimetric, chemostratigraphical methods. Development of sedimentary basins. Filling of sedimentary basins. Evolution of sedimentary basins according to their geodynamic framework. Petroleum system: source rocks, maturation time and procedures, The Reservoir Cap‐rock/seal system, migration, entrapment, dismigration. Types of traps: Stratigraphic, tectonic, mixed traps. Petroleum provinces. Hydrocarbons in Greece. Superficial indications of petroleum. Certain and possible concentrations of hydrocarbons in the Hellenides.



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Ε8205 Geological heritage

Lectures: M Triantafyllou‐ Professor, Dr G Bathrellos‐ Lab and

Teaching Staff. Practicals: M Triantafyllou‐ Professor, Dr G Bathrellos‐ Lab and

Teaching Staff.


Content: Nature monuments and Geological Heritage. Categories of Geological Heritage (important fossil, mineral and rock sites, significant geological phenomena, landforms, geological formations and structures). Documentation, preservation and protection of Geological heritage. Preservation and promotion practices. Environmental education – training.


Ε8206 Didactics of Geology and Geoenvironmental sciences

Lectures: H Drinia‐ Professor, As Antonarakou‐ Assoc Professor

Practicals: H Drinia‐ Professor, As Antonarakou‐ Assoc Professor


Content: Definition and content of Geosciences and environmental sciences didactics. The necessity of didactic methodology. Objectives and goals of teaching. Teaching methods. Didactic models and their adaption to the teaching of Geosciences. Didactic methodology: Project method, Problem solving, etc. Field work as an educational procedure. Observation and experiment in the teaching of Geosciences. 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.



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Ε8207 Mineral Resources and the Environment

Lectures: (not scheduled for academic sessions 2018‐2019) Practicals: ‐


Content: Mining, minerals and sustainable development. Potential environmental problems related to mineral exploitation and mineral processing plants. Minerals harmful to humans and their management. Minerals applied in solving environmental problems. Environmentally friendly techniques of mineral exploitation: basic principles.

Ε8208 Marine geochemistry and Metallogenesis

Lectures: K Papavassileiou‐ Professor Practicals: K Papavassileiou‐ Professor


Content: The problems of surveying and utilization of the submarine mineral resources. Submarine mineral resources related to some basic issues of the Marine Legislation. General topics on the submarine mineral resources and their 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.

Ε8209 Mineral Exploration and Resource Assessment

Lectures: K Papavassileiou‐ Professor, S Kilias‐ Professor. Practicals: K Papavassileiou‐ Professor, S Kilias‐ Professor.

4 Credits Units (ECTS)

Content: Fundamental principles of the methodologies of mineral survey. Examples of geologic, photogeologic, geochemical and geophysical survey applied to the ore mineral investigation. Basic characteristics of the supply and the process survey‐exlpoit of the mineral resources. Economic parameters and other standards considered along with the survey‐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 index. The meaning of ore deposits and reserves. The progress of the classification into categories of the reserves of mineral resources. Industrial value of various categories of reserves of minral resources. Economic features influencing the mineral resource evalution. Assessment of the investments onto survey of mineral resources. Assessment of the investments onto scientific research of mineral resources. Industrial value of the categories.


Ε8210 Oil exploration

Lectures: E Lekkas‐ Professor, H Kranis‐ Assist Professor. Practicals: E Lekkas 0Professor, H Kranis – Assist Professor.


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.



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Ε8211 Geology of Europe

Lectures: St Lozios‐ Assist Professor, Dr K Soukis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.

Practicals: St Lozios‐ Assist Professor, Dr K Soukis‐ Lab and Teaching Staff.


Content: Acquire specialized knowledge on the geological structure and evolution of the European area. Geological boundaries and segments of European lithosphere from the Archaean to Cenozoic. Evolution of views related to Geology of Europe. Characteristic cases of European post‐orogenic basins over Eo‐Europe, Palaeo‐Europe, Meso‐Europe and Neo‐Europe. Brief review on the structure of Neo‐Europe. Pyrenees, Betics, Appenines, Alps, Carpathians, Balkanides, Asia Minor and the Caucasus. Analysis of Historical development of models for the geology of Europe. Temporal evolution of geodynamic phenomena and formation of the European area in geologic time. Practical exercises with maps and sections aiming to understanding the European geotectonic structure. Representative geological structures of Europe on maps and cross‐sections.


Ε8212 Vulnerability and Protection of Water Resources

Lectures: A Alexopoulos‐ Assoc Professor Practicals: A Alexopoulos‐ Assoc Professor


Content: The acquisition of specialized knowledge on the sustainable management and protection of water systems and the parameters and factors associated with their vulnerability. Description, features, aspects and management of the aquatic environment. Quality, vulnerability and human intervention. Practice in solving problems related to objects of the course. The aqueous environment. Variations in the level of surface and ground water. Combined water management (general parameters of the problem, fundamental principles, general water recovery planning). Changes in quality of aquatic systems. The vulnerability of water systems. The water bodies. Indoor and special vulnerability. Mechanisms of pollutants. Coping mechanisms of pollutants. Manmade charges of water receivers. Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping. Protection zones of water consuming. Greek, European and International law and practice.



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Ε8213 Water Resources Management ‐ Mathematical modeling in Hydrogeology

Lectures: A Alexopoulos‐ Assoc Professor Practicals: A Alexopoulos – Assoc Professor


Content: Water sources management: Terms and principles of the water management. Legislative frame of water resources management in Greece and Europe. Water resources and water basin districs in Greece. Water and itsconnection with the environment the urban development, the energy, the sustainable development, the spatio‐temporal distribution of the supply (availability) and demand. Water supply, water demand, 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.


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Ε8214 Geology and Business

Lectures & Practicals : (not scheduled for academic session 2017‐2018)


Content: National and European environmental legislation, focused on the geo‐environmental research and the respective entrepreneurship. Protected areas according to the Ramsar Treaty, limitations of research and exploitation of the natural resources by the related authorities (e.g. the Archaeological authorities). Composition of an Environmental study and Impact Assessment. Licencing of various environmental works/projects: mining exploration, boreholes, water management etc..


8.SOCIALSERVICESANDOTHERBENEFITS

81. Sustenance

All students are entitled to sustenance at the Campus Refectory, which operates in the premises of the School of Philosophy, at approximately 10 minutes walking distance from the Department. Sustenance is provided at special low prices. The Refectory is open daily, between 12:00 – 16:00 and 18:‐21:00, except for a 15‐day break during the Christmas and Easter holidays respectively. Students are also entitled to special low‐price sustenance at all the Refectories of the University and at the University Club (http://en.uoa.gr/the‐university/services/university‐club.html).

Students who meet the requirements of the Law with respect to family income are entitled to free sustenance up to their graduation, or up to a total of 6 academic years, whichever comes first. For students who are entitled to the benefit and decide to suspend their studies, the right to free sustenance is accordingly suspended; it is reinstated once they re‐matriculate and resume their studies, subject to the 6‐year limitation above.

8.2. Health Care

All students are entitled to comprehensive and free health and 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.

Students permanently residing in cities other than Athens are also entitled to a 50% discount in bus and railway fares to and from their city of residence.

The right to reduced student fares is effective immediately upon matriculation and up to graduation, or up to a total of 6 academic years, whichever comes first. The students are supplied with a special ID card which they must produce every time they buy a reduced fare ticket. These cards are strictly personal and non‐transferable. If lost, they can be replaced but only following a tedious process which may take a minimum of two months to complete.

For students who decide to suspend their studies, the right to reduced fares is accordingly suspended and the ID cards are returned to the Secretariat of the Department. The benefit is reinstated once they resume their studies, subject to the 6‐year limitation stated in paragraph 2 of Section 4.3 above.

8.4. Other Services.

Information for additional services and benefits provided by the University (e.g. student counselling, teaching of foreign languages, the University Club etc.) can be found at the address http://en.uoa.gr/the‐university/services/university‐club.html .


ANNEX

I. AERIAL VIEW OF THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE‐ NKUA.


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II. PLOT OF GROUNDFLOOR


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III. PLOT OF FIRST FLOOR


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IV.PLOT OF SECOND & THIRD FLOOR


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V. PLOT OF NEW WING, SECRETARIAT & DEAN’S OFFICE


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VI.ALPHABETICLISTOFMODULES 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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