Pedology and Hydrology

Code:

G183

Acronym:

G183

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2011/2012 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Geology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:AP	39	Planos de estudos a partir 2009	2	-	5	56	135
L:G	12	P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula anterior a 09/10	2	-	5	56	135
			3
		P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula em 09/10	2	-	5	56	135
			3

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Part I — Pedology
To recognize soil as a system containing solid materials (mineral or organic), liquid materials (soil solution) and gaseous materials (water vapour and other gases), which may support plant growth.
To know the soil forming factors.
To recognize the environmental and social-economic importance of soil systems.
To know the field, laboratory and other methods and techniques commonly used in soil related scientific and technological activities.

Part II — Hydrology
To know the functioning of underground and surface hydrologic systems.
To recognize the environmental and social-economic importance of hydrologic systems.
To know the field, laboratory and other methods and techniques commonly used water resources related scientific and technological activities.

Program

Theoretical classes
Part I. Pedology
1. Basic concepts
2. Soil mineral fraction
3. Soil atmosphere
4. Soil organic matter
5. Soil exchange complex
6. Pedogenesis
7. Soil classification
8. Soil mapping
9. Soil erosion

Part II. Hydrology
1. Basic concepts
2. Hidrochemistry
3. The underground phase of the water cycle
4. Underground water movement
5. Hidropedology


Practical classes
I. Pedology
1. Macroscopic identification and characterization of minerals, rocks and weathered materials.
2. Soil profile studies.
3. Soil sampling. Disturbed and undisturbed soil sampling.
4. Soil texture, particle density, bulk density, porosity, pH, electric conductivity and organic matter. Soil color identification by means of Munsell Color Chart.
5. Soil water measurement. Gravimetric method. The use of electromagnetic probes. Soil water profiles.
6. In situ measurement of soil hydraulic conductivity with the constant head permeameter.
7. Measurement of soil nutrient concentration.
8. Use of soil maps. Related use of soil, topographic and geological maps.
Note: part I includes two field trips.

II. Hydrology
1. Groundwater and surface water sampling.
2. Measurement of water level in wells with an electric probe.
3. Measurement of water pH, electric conductivity, temperature and TDS.
4. Water chemical analysis with portable spectrophotometer.
5. Groundwater movement.
6. Hydrogeologic profiles.
7. Graphic treatment and interpretation of hydrochemical data.
8. Water quality for human and agricultural uses.
Note: part II includes one field trip.

Mandatory literature

Lencastre, A. & Franco, F. M. ; Lições de Hidrologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 1992
Mendes, B. & Santos Oliveira, J. F. ; Qualidade da água para consumo humano, Lidel, 2004
European Commission; Soil Atlas of Europe., 2005
Porta, J., López-Acevedo, M. & Roquero, C.; Edafologia para la agricultura y el medio ambiente, Ediciones Mundi-Prensa., 1999
Produtividade dos solos e ambiente; Produtividade dos solos e ambiente, Escolar Editora, 2003
Universidade de Extremadura - Espanha; Edafologia

Teaching methods and learning activities

The presentation of theoretical classes will be carried out using Microsotf Office Powerpoint. The presentations will be sent to the students as PDF files. Practical classes will include exercises solved in the classroom as well as field trips.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	60,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

The general rules adopted by FCUP.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final classification will result from a written test.