Vincenzo Picotti: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2021

Name	Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Picotti
Address	Geologisches Institut ETH Zürich, NO E 51.2 Sonneggstrasse 5 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND
Telephone	+41 44 632 81 60
E-mail	vincenzo.picotti@eaps.ethz.ch
Department	Earth and Planetary Sciences
Relationship	Adjunct Professor

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
651-3070-AAL	Fundamentals of Geology Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.	6 credits	13R	V. Picotti, W. Behr
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Learning objective
651-3482-00L	Geological Field Course II: Sedimentary Rocks Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through http://exkursionen.erdw.ethz.ch only.	3 credits	4P	V. Picotti, A. Gilli, S. Heuberger, S. Ivy Ochs, J. Ruh
Abstract	Mapping of sedimentary rocks and stratigraphic units with the final production of a geological map at 1:10.000 scale. Writing a report illustrating the main facies and characters of the units, the Quaternary surficial deposits and the tectonic structures affecting the sedimentary rocks.
Learning objective	Students will learn how to define mappable units at the chosen mapping scale. They are able to survey, describe and map stratigraphic units and associated tectonic features, as well Quaternary deposits, mainly of alluvial, glacial and gravity-driven origin.
Content	7-day field course, including individual time with instructors in the field, work sessions and after-dinner discussions, and report writing.
Prerequisites / Notice	Prerequisites: Successful completion of 651-3982-00L Geological Field Course I. Geography students UZH may attend this field course at full costs (no subsidies). Students registering for the course confirm having read and accepted the terms and conditions for excursions and field courses of D-ERDW https://www.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/erdw/department/dokumente/studium/exkursionen/AGB_ERDW_Exkursionen_en.pdf
651-3624-00L	Geodynamics of the Alpine-Mediterranean Mountains and Basins Lecture on July 19 - 21 field course in the Graubünden July 22 - 27 final lectures and exam July 28 - 29	3 credits	4V + 2P	M. Handy, V. Picotti
Abstract	The course is aimed at students in the Earth Sciences engaged in geodynamic research, from surface processes to crustal motion to mantle dynamics. It conveys the essentials of Alpine-Mediterranean geology while bridging the gap between regional geology and modern, process-oriented geodynamic research.
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651-4132-00L	Field Course IV: Non Alpine Field Course Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through http://exkursionen.erdw.ethz.ch only.	3 credits	6P	V. Picotti
Abstract	Geological Mapping in the Jebel Akhdar window in Oman; unconformity between the Permian cover and the Proterozoic basement; excursion in the Sumail ophiolite.
Learning objective	Understanding of the pre-Alpine history of the Arabian Plate (southern margin of Tethys).
Content	Geological mapping in groups of 2 in Proterozoic and Palaeozoic sediments; distinguishing mappable formations and their description; sedimentological and structural analysis; visiting an ophiolite sequence; presentation and discussion of literature material related to the working area; reconstruction of the history of the area. Final group reports to be handed within the week 10-17 February in ZH.
Lecture notes	Will be handed out.
Literature	Will be distributed
Prerequisites / Notice	Successful participation in Field Courses I-III and success to all courses of the Bachelor. Geography and Earth System Sciences students UZH may attend this field course at full costs (no subsidies). Students registering for the course confirm having read and accepted the terms and conditions for excursions and field courses of D-ERDW https://www.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/erdw/department/dokumente/studium/exkursionen/AGB_ERDW_Exkursionen_en.pdf
651-4134-01L	Tectonic Geomorphology Field Course Prerequisite: 651-4134-00L Tectonic Geomorphology (lecture) Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost.	3 credits	6P	V. Picotti
Abstract	Course covers the applications of tectonic geomorphology. Topics include the landscape response to an earthquake, use of fluvial terraces and other geomorphic markers to map uplift, topographic evolution over active structures and landscape evolution of active mountain ranges. Methods include field mapping and description of key outcrops.
Learning objective	To learn practical aspects of modern tectonic geomorphology. The field course will be combined with classroom and computer-based analysis to provide hands-on experience with geomorphic data, analysis and modelling techniques. We will work as a group to address the practical questions regarding evidence for recent deformation of the northern Apennines as an integrated field and modeling study. We will learn to use a variety of geomorphic and tectonic data to map uplift rates and patterns and use this to infer subsurface faulting kinematics.
Content	Course includes a 9 day fieldtrip (in second half-semester) to be integrated with the lecture component. Students are invited to register for both components. Fieldtrip will involve collecting geologic and geomorphic field data from active structures in the Northern Apennines.
Literature	Required Textbook: Tectonic Geomorphology, Burbank and Anderson, Blackwell.
Prerequisites / Notice	Although separated from the theory part for practical reasons, students have to register for both lecture and field course. Fieldtrip will be held during 1 week of the semester, typically in early May. Students registering for the course confirm having read and accepted the terms and conditions for excursions and field courses of D-ERDW https://www.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/erdw/department/dokumente/studium/exkursionen/AGB_ERDW_Exkursionen_en.pdf Geography and Earth System Sciences students UZH may attend the lecture but will have to pay the full amount for this field course (no subsidies from UZH).
651-4150-00L	Sedimentary Rocks and Processes Geography and Earth System Sciences students UZH may attend this field course at full costs (no subsidies). No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through http://exkursionen.erdw.ethz.ch only.	4 credits	3P	V. Picotti, S. Willett
Abstract	Students will be trained for 10 days in the field analysis of sedimentary rocks. They will learn how to measure sections, they will combine facies analysis with analysis of sedimentary structures in the field. The area of study selected for this course changes from year to year.
Learning objective	The students will be able to analyse and describe marine sedimentary rocks in the field and they will be able to reconstruct their depositional setting.
Content	The students will learn how to analyze sedimentary rocks in the field. The field course will include investigations of marine carbonates and siliciclastics in an alpine setting.
Literature	Will be distributed before the course
Prerequisites / Notice	BSc in Earth Sciences Some experience in geological field mapping (Geological Field Course 1 and 2 or equivalent)