| CODE | ISS1014 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Aspects of the Physical Environment of the Island of Gozo | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Islands and Small States Institute | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit will cover the following themes: ● Introduction to the science of Geology ● Aspects of sedimentology ● The physical formation of the Maltese Islands ● Geological aspects of the Maltese Islands with a focus on Gozo ● Introduction to geomorphological processes ● Why Gozo has a particular land surface ● Coastal geomorphology for the Island of Gozo ● Unique geological and geomorphological features for the island ● Interaction of the inhabitants with the physical landscape Study-unit Aims The study-unit is intended to introduce students to the study of physical geography and related natural features. It will mostly deal with the geology and geomorphological aspects of the island of Gozo. It will also serve as an introduction to basic geo-physical concepts by illustrating examples from the island of Gozo. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit, the students will be able to have a basic knowledge of geological and geomorphological concepts which lead to the understanding of the geophysical properties of the island of Gozo. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit, students will have improved their ability to interpret geological and geomorphological information and developed other skills associated with inferring social, economic and environmental tendencies associated with geological and geomorphological realties. Students will find such skills useful for their career improvement and for life in general. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings Suggested Readings (all available at the Main University Library or at the University Gozo Centre Library): Alexander, D. (1988). “A Review of the Physical Geography of Malta and its Significance for Tectonic Geomorphology,” Planetary Science Reviews, Vol. 7: 41-53. Elsevier Ltd. Bird E.C.F. (1993). Submerging Coasts, the Effects of a Rising Sea Level on Coastal Environments. John Wiley and Sons. Bowen-Jones, H., Dewdney, J.C. and Fisher, W.B. (1962). Malta Backround for Development. UK: Department of Geography, University of Durham. Pedley, M., Clarke, M. and Galea P. (2002). Limestone Isles in a Crystal Sea The Geology of the Maltese Islands, Peg. Pidwirny, M. (2006). "Elements of Geography". Fundamentals of Physical Geography, 2nd Edition. Said, G. (2011) "Geological and Geomorphological Aspects of the Żebbuġ and Marsalforn," Gozo Observer No 25: 11-19 Trudgill S. (1985). Limestone Geomorphology. Longman. Zammit Maempel, G. (1977). An Outline of Maltese Geology. Malta Notes prepared by the lecturer |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Fieldwork and Independent Study | |||||||||
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