Study programme competencies |
Code
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Study programme competences / results
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A6 |
Catalogar, avaliar e xestionar recursos naturais. |
A22 |
Describir, analizar, avaliar e planificar o medio físico. |
A23 |
Avaliar o impacto ambiental. Diagnosticar e solucionar problemas ambientais. |
A30 |
Manexar adecuadamente instrumentación científica. |
A32 |
Desenvolverse con seguridade no traballo de campo. |
B1 |
Aprender a aprender. |
B2 |
Resolver problemas de forma efectiva. |
B3 |
Aplicar un pensamento crítico, lóxico e creativo. |
B4 |
Traballar de forma autónoma con iniciativa. |
B5 |
Traballar en colaboración. |
B6 |
Organizar e planificar o traballo. |
B7 |
Comunicarse de maneira efectiva nunha contorna de traballo. |
B8 |
Sintetizar a información. |
B9 |
Formarse unha opinión propia. |
B10 |
Exercer a crítica científica. |
B11 |
Debater en público. |
B12 |
Adaptarse a novas situacións. |
B13 |
Comportarse con ética e responsabilidade social como cidadán e como profesional. |
Learning aims |
Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences / results |
Acquisition of skills for the use, analysis and appraisal of the acquired knowledge in the practical context required by professional activities. |
A6 A22 A23 A30 A32
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B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13
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To work with autonomy and initiative, retrieving useful information from bibliographic references and other sources. |
A6 A22 A23 A30 A32
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B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13
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Development of skills for interpretation and synthesis of data supplied by references, different types of maps and photo interpretation. |
A6 A22 A23 A30 A32
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B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
I. INTRODUCTION |
1. Physical Geography: concept, division and correlation with other sciences.
2. The Earth System and subsystems
3. The Earth Surface: Global Topography |
II. THE ATMOSPHERE AND THE HYDROLOGIC SYSTEM OF THE EARTH |
4. Composition and structure of the atmosphere
5. Energy of the atmospheric system
6. Winds and atmospheric movement
7. Ocean-atmospheric interaction. Oceanic circulation
8. Atmospheric water and water balance
9. Types of precipitation, air masses and weather fronts
10. Climatic zonation of the Earth
11. Climatic change |
III. THE BIOSPHERE |
12. Climate, soil, flora and fauna
13. Soil formation, properties and classification
14. Biogeographic processes. Phytogeography and zoogeography |
IV. LANDSCAPE AND RELIEF EVOLUTION |
15. Weathering and slope processes
16. Fluvial and lacustrine Systems
17. Coastal Systems
18. Karst Systems
19. Glacial Systems
20. Desert Systems |
Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Competencies / Results |
Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
B1 B3 |
28 |
70 |
98 |
Laboratory practice |
A30 |
10 |
5 |
15 |
Supervised projects |
A6 A22 A23 B2 B4 B5 B6 B7 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 |
8 |
16 |
24 |
Field trip |
A32 |
5 |
5 |
10 |
Objective test |
B8 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
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Personalized attention |
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1 |
0 |
1 |
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(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Methodologies |
Description |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
Theoretical and basic concepts will be acquired in lectures. |
Laboratory practice |
Practices are a basic complement of theoretical lectures to deal with the learning of basic methods and techniques for working with geographical data. The aim is that the students develop skills for interpretation, synthesis and analysis supplied by references, maps and photogeology, based on the contents of the subject. Moreover, it is intended to transmit the basic knowledge for the use of geographical information systems and spatial analysis using software (Geographic Information Systems). |
Supervised projects |
They will consist on the development of themes and individual or group reports, proposed by the Professor, about several aspects of the subject. The following is required: searching and dealing with data, summarizing main ideas, work division, group discussion and exposition of reports. Moreover, the students can voluntarily participate in learning service (ApS) activities. The results of the activities will be assessed. The Professor will continuously supervise the development of the different activities. |
Field trip |
It is a complement of the other activities. |
Objective test |
Eliminatory tests of the theoretical contents of the subject that will consist on short of test questions and comments or identification of diagrams and pictures. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Laboratory practice |
Supervised projects |
Field trip |
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Description |
The personalized attention described for these methodologies is understood as profesor-student face-to-face work, and requieres student participation. These activities will be programmed by the teachers throughout the year according to the subject work plan.
Personalized advice may be also received via online, through e-mail, virtual platform,...
Part-time students may also perform these works and submit them to the teachers for their assessment. Part-time students can also receive personalized assistance using both face-to-face and virtual tutorial sessions. |
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Competencies / Results |
Description
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Qualification
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Laboratory practice |
A30 |
Avaliación continua. |
20 |
Supervised projects |
A6 A22 A23 B2 B4 B5 B6 B7 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 |
Traballos elaborados polos alumnos e presentación dos mesmos. |
30 |
Objective test |
B8 |
Cuestionarios eliminatorios dos contidos teóricos da asignatura. |
50 |
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Assessment comments |
Attendance
to practical lectures (including the submission of
requested exercises) and submission of seminar reports are required conditions to be evaluated. Practical work and seminar reports will account for 50% of the final score (practical works: 20% and seminar reports: 30%). Objective tests will account for 50% of the score. To pass the course, 5 points out of 10 should be obtained in each test. In
addition to this, the submission of the seminar reports, as well as the active
participation in them, attendance to tutorial sessions,
fieldtrip, AEMET visit, etc., will also be considered in the final score. Students
who do not pass the partial exemption exams will be evaluated in the
official tests of June and July. This call will be evaluated in the same way (percentages), by examining the theoretical and practical contents and submitting the seminar reports. To qualify as NOT PRESENTED, the students should not have
participated in more than 40% of the evaluable activities. All prior observations apply to part-time students. Exceptional cases: when a student could not do all the evaluation activities due to justified causes, the Professors will take the actions they consider adequate to assess the work of the student. Students who pass the course in the first opportunity will have priority to be granted with Honors. Fraud in tests or evaluation activities, once verified, will directly imply the failure grade "0" in the matter at the corresponding call.
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Sources of information |
Basic
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De Blij, H.J., Muller, P.O. y Williams, R.S. 2004. Physical Geography. The global environment. Oxford University Press, Oxford. López Bermúdez, F., Rubio Recio, J.M. y Cuadrat, J.M. 1992. Geografía Física. Cátedra, Madrid. Strahler, A.N. y Strahler, A.H. 1994. Geografía Física. Omega, Barcelona. |
Complementary
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Briggs, D. y Smithson, P. 1992. Fundamentals of Physical Geography. Routledge, London Gabler, R.E., Sager, R.J., Wise, D.L. y Petersen, J.F. 1999. Essentials of Physical Geography. Thomson Learning, London. Strahler, A.N. y Strahler, A.H. 2002. Physical Geography: science and systems of the human environment. John Wiley and Sons, New York. Hamblin, W.K. y Christiansen, E.H. 2001. Earth’s Dynamic Systems. Prentice Hall, London. Skinner, B. J. & Porter, S. C. 1995. The Dynamic Earth. An Introduction to Physical Geology. John Wiley and Sons, New York. |
Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
Ecology I: Individuals and Ecosystems/610G02039 | Ecology II: Populations and Communities/610G02040 | Edaphology/610G02045 |
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Other comments |
Students in Physical Geography should have passed the corse "Geology", compulsory of the first semester. Attendance to theoretical lectures is recommended. English language knowledge is recommended (medium level). Writting, summarizing, and submitting seminar works is required, as well as the basic user knowledge of basic software applications such as internet tools, word processor, presentation software, etc. Green Campus Science Faculty Program To contribute to achieve an immediate sustainable environment and comply with point 6 of the "Environmental Declaration of the Faculty of Sciences (2020)", the documentary works carried out in this subject: - They will be requested mostly in virtual format and electronic form. - If it is printed: - Plastics will not be used. - Double-sided prints will be made. - Recycled paper will be used. - Drafts will be avoided. |
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