Educational goals
The objectives of the course are transmission of the basics of applied geology and environmental. The course provides tools and techniques for understanding, analyzing and solving geological problems applied to environmental protection and management. Soil and water are examined in the geomorphological context of reference for sustainable management and natural systems and for the prevention of geological and environmental hazards.

Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
At the end of the training activity, the student will acquire knowledge on soil and pedogenetic processes, erosion processes and dynamics of the slopes, surface water and groundwater. The student will be able to distinguish the most common types of soils and forms of erosion by linking them to their origins. The student will be able to understand the hydrological and hydrogeological processes by linking them to the geological and geomorphological characteristics of the basins.
Applied knowledge and understanding:
At the end of the training activity the student will have to demonstrate that he is able: to interpret the results of a soil characterization and to read soil maps, to read and interpret geomorphological maps, to analyze data of a river basin and of a river discharge, to set up and calculate a preliminary water budget, to calculate flow rate of an aquifer.
Making judgments:
Through the examples presented during the lessons and exercises, the student will acquire autonomy of judgment based on the acquired knowledge, analyzing different geological, geomorphological and hydrogeological Italian environments.
Communication skills:
The student will acquire an appropriate technical language both during the lessons and during the exercises so that they can interact with professionals and experts involved in environmental analysis, management and design. Communication skills will be verified during intermediate tests and/or final examination.
Learning skills:
The student must demonstrate his ability to investigate geological, geomorphological and hydrogeological areas which differ from those considered during the course. The student must be able to analyze geological, geomorphological, hydrological and hydrogeological features of an area useful for the preservation and monitoring of the soil and water resources.