Geomorphology and Coastal Planning

Code:

MRCOT016

Acronym:

GOLIT

Instance: 2010/2011 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://web.letras.up.pt/asaraujo/seminario/programa.html
Responsible unit:	Department of Geography
Course/CS Responsible:	Masters in Hazards, Cities and Spatial Planning

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
EPT	0	Course Programme	1	-	2,5	-
MRCOT	7	Study Plan in Hazards, Cities and Sp. Planning	1	-	2,5	-
MSIGOT	1	Study Plan in Geo.Inform. Systems and Sp. Planning	1	-	2,5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

. Understand some of the hydrological constraints that affect the dynamics of coastlines (synthesis and review of the subject matter taught in the optional course unit included in the Undergraduate program).
. Basic knowledge of Geomorphology and the dynamics of rocky and sandy coastlines (synthesis and review of the subject matter taught in the optional course unit included in the Undergraduate program).
. Discussion of coastal planning issues and coastal plans.
. Case studies.

Program

1. Introduction. Presentation of the aims, program, teaching methods and assessment components.
2. Motivations for the study of coastlines. The coastline as the interface between terrestrial , hydrological and atmospheric phenomena.
3. Coastal dynamics (waves, currents, tides, sea level variations), the associated risks and their mitigation.
4. Rocky coastlines: morphology and evolution processes.
5. Coastal beaches and dunes: the issue of coastal erosion.
6. Fragilities versus need for coastal planning. Some coastal planning principles.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The course will be taught via e-learning (Moodle platform).
By using this platform, students will have access to documents beforehand, allowing for them to prepare in advance the subject matters to be taught, so that they can more actively participate in theoretical-practical classes.

Software

Adobe Acrobat
Google Earth

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	21,00
	Trabalho laboratorial	10,00
	Trabalho escrito	26,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
	Estudo autónomo	10,5
	Total:	10,50

Eligibility for exams

For regular students, a minimum attendance of 75% of classes and field trips is required.

Calculation formula of final grade

Research work presented and defended orally.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable

Classification improvement

Revision and improvement of the research work.

Observations

Field trips
Geomorphology of the Portuguese coastline: structural Influences and current dynamics. (Mis)use and plans. The area to be visited will depend on students’ interests and research work.