Geological Heritage

Code:

G285

Acronym:

G285

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2011/2012 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/disciplinas_GERAL.FormView?P_ANO_LECTIVO=2010/2011&P_CAD_CODIGO=G285&P_PERIODO=1S
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:AST	0	Plano de Estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	5	-
L:B	11	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	5	-
L:CC	0	Plano de estudos de 2008 até 2013/14	3	-	5	-
L:F	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	5	-
L:G	10	P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula anterior a 09/10	2	-	5	-
			3
		P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula em 09/10	2	-	5	-
			3
L:M	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2009	3	-	5	-
L:Q	7	Plano de estudos Oficial	3	-	5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Recognize the importance of the Geological Heritage as a natural resource to preserve, enhance and advertise;
Knowledge of the existing national and international legislation on planning and management of geological heritage;
Contact with different examples of geoconservation in Portugal

Program

Theoretical

1. The Geological Heritage as a Natural Resource

2. Geoconservation: Concept, aims and principles

2.1. What is Geoconservation

2.2. Geodiversity; values associated to Geodiversity (intrinsic, cultural, esthetic, economic, functional, scientific and educational)

2.3. Concepts of Geomonument, Geosite and Site of Geological Interest

2.4. Sections of the Geological Heritage

2.5. Inventory, valuation, preservation and advertising of the Geological Heritage

2.5.1. Legislation

2.5.2. Practical implementation and strategies for Geoconservation

3. Sigs and Geological Heritage

4. Geological Heritage and Management

5. Examples of Geoconservation

5.1. World Heritage

5.2. European Geoparks

5.3. The Geoconservation in Portugal



Field trips
:
Visit to places where different strategies of Geoconservation are being implemented, namely Valongo Palaeozoic Park and Arouca Geopark, stressing the importance of preservation of geological heritage (paleontologic, geomining, geomorphological, and others) and different aspects of geodiversity.


BIBLIOGRAPHY
Brilha, J. (2005). Património Geológico e Geoconservação. A Conservação da Natureza na sua vertente geológica. Palimage. 190p.
Brilha J., Andrade C., Azerêdo A., Barriga F.J.A.S., Cachão M., Couto H., Cunha P.P., Crispim J.A., Dantas P., Duarte L.V., Freitas M.C., Granja M.H., Henriques M.H., Henriques P., Lopes L., Madeira J., Matos J.M.X., Noronha F., Pais J., Piçarra J., Ramalho M.M., Relvas J.M.R.S., Ribeiro A., Santos A., Santos V., Terrinha P. (2005). Definition of the Portuguese frameworks with international relevance as an input for the European geological heritage characterisation. Episodes. Vol. 28, No 3, 177-186.
Carvalho, A. M. G. (1999). Geomonumentos. Liga de Amigos de Conimbriga, Lisboa, 30p.
Couto, H. & Lourenço, A. (2005). Geoconservação e Desenvolvimento Sustentável In: Vitor Oliveira Jorge Ed. Livro Cultura Light. 9ª Mesa redonda Primavera. Faculdade de Letras da Universidade do Porto. Centro de Estudos Arqueológicos. Vítor Oliveira Jorge Coord. Porto 2,.9-19.
Declaração Internacional dos Direitos à Memória da Terra (Digne, 1991). Comun. Serv. Geol. Portugal, 1991 Trad. Miguel Ramalho. t. 77, pp. 147-148.
Estratégia Nacional de Conservação da Natureza e da Biodiversidade. Ministério do Ambiente e do Ordenamento do território. Setembro de 2001
Gray, M. (2004). Geodiversity: valuing and conserving abiotic nature. John Wiley and Sons, Chichester, England, 434p.
Sharples, C., (1995). Geoconservation in forest management: principles and procedures. Tasforest, 7, 37-50.
Sharples, C., (2002). Concepts and Principles of Geoconservation. Published electronically on the Tasmanian Parks & Wildlife Service Website (Version 3).
Stanley, M., (2001). Geodiversity strategy. ProGEO News, n1
Wilson, C. (1994). Earth Heritage Conservation. Geological Society London & Open University, Milton Keynes.

Mandatory literature

Gray, M. ; Geodiversity: valuing and conserving abiotic nature. , John Wiley and Sons, 2004
Gray, M. ; Geodiversity: valuing and conserving abiotic nature. , John Wiley and Sons, 2004

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

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

Calculation formula of final grade

The assessment consists of: 
Theoretical final examination (2/3)
Report concerning one example of Geological Heritage (1/3)