Geological Heritage

Code:

G285

Acronym:

G285

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2015/2016 - 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	3	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	5	-
L:F	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	5	-
L:G	17	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	1	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

Learning outcomes and competences

The course aims at developing the skills of the following developments in the student:

- Acquisition of a technical vocabulary related to the Geological Heritage;

- Awareness of the importance to preserve, enhance and promote geological heritage;

- Knowledge of geoconservation strategies .

Working method

Presencial

Program

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.
 

Mandatory literature

Gray, M. ; Geodiversity: valuing and conserving abiotic nature. , John Wiley and Sons, 2004
Brilha José; Património geológico e geoconservação. ISBN: 972857590-4
Couto Helena; Parque Paleozóico de Valongo. Preservar por quê e para quê?
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.; Definition of the Portuguese frameworks with international relevance as an input for the European geological heritage characterisation., Episodes. Vol. 28, No 3, 177-186, 2005
Galopim de Carvalho; Geomonumentos, Liga de Amigos de Conimbriga, Lisboa, 30p
Stanley , M.; Geodiversity strategies, 2001

Complementary Bibliography

Sharples, C.; Concepts and Principles of Geoconservation. , Published electronically on the Tasmanian Parks & Wildlife Service Website (Version 3). , 2002

Teaching methods and learning activities

The theoretical exposure of the subjects, according to the contents, is accompanied by power point presentation. The practical classes act as a supplement in the transmission of material given in lectures and are a key element for learning. During the semester several field classes related to different themes taught in lectures will be held.

keywords

Natural sciences

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	70,00
Trabalho escrito	30,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

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