Basic principles of thermodynamics equilibrium and kinetics. Redox processes in natural systems. The system CO2 carbonic acid and carbonate, natural waters pH. Box models and geochemical cycles. Metals, sources, anthropogenic impacts, speciation, enrichment factors, ion exchange, sorption, desorption, case studies.

The course provides students with a coherent understanding of urbanism and the built environment. Case studies are discussed in details in order to provide students insights in different topics. Basic Understanding of urban transformation through the centuries and their connection with social-economic Issues; in three dimensions - theories, realities, and practices. Organic and geometrical urban grid. Middle ages, rennaisance, outopian cities. 19th centuries interventions. Prewar and postwar urban units. Functional urbanism. Superblocks, suburbs, new towns, grandes ensembles, urban sprawl, post industrial cities, urban regeneration, seafront recovery, urban void, new urban landscapes. Master plans and urban legislation in Greece. Zoning, land use, heights. Concept of green cities, smart cities. Future cities.

Coastal geomorphology and coastal morphodynamics - the coastal environments. Main factors and key processes that shape the coast ( geology of the coastal zone , topography , hydrographic network, climate, feeding the coast with debris through the drainage network , dynamic state of the sea along the coast ) .

The course introduces students to the theory and applications of simulation models. The theoretical part includes the basic terminology, development of models in one or more dimensions, numerical methods of solution of Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, and methods for the presentation of results. The practical exercises include model development with visual simulation software (VISSIM, Scilab-Xcos).

Technical geological information is required for all geo-environmental site investigations, ranging from designing foundations to assessing contaminated land. In the developed and developing world, large areas of derelict industrial land are now being remediated for other uses, and in such areas site investigation demands the integration of both geotechnical and geo-environmental skills. Additionally, environmental protection and sustainable development now underpins legislation in most countries. Typically, individual projects involve elements of geotechnics, ground contamination and environmental assessment. Environmental Geology is focused on providing students with skills appropriate to a career with geo-engineering and geo-environmental consultancies, with regulatory authorities and government.