Marine Geology
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
Undefined
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Lesson period: First semester
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
teaching not active in the academic year 2025-26
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
1) Marine and oceanic basins: geodynamic setting Geological evolution of oceanic basins
2) Exploration of the oceans: direct and indirect methods, historical view and perspectives of ODP and industrial exploration projects
3) Oceanic sedimentation: major controls, sources and sinks of deep marine sediments. Ocenography and biogeochemical cycles.
4) Sediment types, stratigraphic styles and cyclicity; sedimentological, biological and geochemical signatures
5) Marine Georesources: what, where, how many? Quantification of deep and ultra-deep resources and their extraction. Challenges and perspectives.
* HC reservoirs in the deep sea. Present settings and geological past settings.
* Non-HC georesources in the deep-sea: polymetallic nodules and hydrothermal deposits. Chemo-physical conditions and processes. Geodynamic settings
2) Exploration of the oceans: direct and indirect methods, historical view and perspectives of ODP and industrial exploration projects
3) Oceanic sedimentation: major controls, sources and sinks of deep marine sediments. Ocenography and biogeochemical cycles.
4) Sediment types, stratigraphic styles and cyclicity; sedimentological, biological and geochemical signatures
5) Marine Georesources: what, where, how many? Quantification of deep and ultra-deep resources and their extraction. Challenges and perspectives.
* HC reservoirs in the deep sea. Present settings and geological past settings.
* Non-HC georesources in the deep-sea: polymetallic nodules and hydrothermal deposits. Chemo-physical conditions and processes. Geodynamic settings
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of geology
Teaching methods
The course consists of 2 teaching modules:
Module I: 5 cfu of FRONTAL LESSONS = 40 hours
Module II: 1 cfu of exercizes = 12 hours
Module I: 5 cfu of FRONTAL LESSONS = 40 hours
Module II: 1 cfu of exercizes = 12 hours
Teaching Resources
PPTs and lecture notes . Specific handouts and publications
Reference TEXT-BOOKs
E. Seibold and W. Berger (2017)
THE SEA FLOOR (An Introduction to Marine Geology) Fourth Edition - Springer
Y.Fouquet and D. Lacroix (Editors) (2014)
DEEP MARINE MINERAL RESOURCES - Springer
Reference TEXT-BOOKs
E. Seibold and W. Berger (2017)
THE SEA FLOOR (An Introduction to Marine Geology) Fourth Edition - Springer
Y.Fouquet and D. Lacroix (Editors) (2014)
DEEP MARINE MINERAL RESOURCES - Springer
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam includes an oral test, possibly integrated with a brief report and discussion of articles on specific topics
GEO/01 - PALEONTOLOGY AND PALEOECOLOGY - University credits: 6
Practicals: 12 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours