Geomorphology

Code:

GEOGR076

Acronym:

GEOM

Instance: 2017/2018 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=1852
E-learning page:	http://moodle.up.pt/
Responsible unit:	Department of Geography
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Geography

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
GEOGR	102	GEOGR - Study Plan	1	-	6	4
HISTO	0	HISTO - Study Plan	2	-	6	4
			3

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To understand the evolution of the Earth system;

To understand the natural dynamics of the Earth system, especially in relation with geological, tectonic, geomorphological, hydrological and climate systems and processes;

To understand  the concept of geomorphological evolution;

To recognize the importance of knowing the natural dynamics of the territory in order to understand the geomorphological processes and mechanisms;

To know the various relief forms and its geomorphological framework;

To know and understand the interaction man / territory;

To acquire technical / scientific language in the subject of Earth Sciences;

To acquire the basic notions and concepts of geomorphology to understand the geomorphological processes acting on the territory;

To identify the geomorphological processes and the associated factors;

To understand the role and articulation of natural and anthropogenic factors in the physical environment dynamics;

Learning outcomes and competences

The syllabus of the course is structured so that students acquire knowledge and basic notions of geomorphology, whose complexity increases, gradually, along of the curricular unit. It is intended that at the end of the course, taking into account the defined objectives and syllabus, students are able to interpret the landforms and the natural or anthropic processes or geomorphological factors responsible for its genesis. Students should also use correctly the technical and scientific geomorphological language to describe the various geomorphological features and its morphogenesis. The field trip will be an essential teaching / learning moment, were the students can make the practical identification between the theoretical and practical concepts and the geomorphological landscape analysis on a significant issues of the program.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

As important prerequisites are referred the themes of the disciplines Introduction to Earth Sciences and Cartography.

Program

1 - The Earth system.

1.1 Definition of system

1.2 The systemic functioning

2 - The internal geodynamics

2.1 Geology

2.2 Tectonics

3 - The external geodynamics

3.1 Basic geomorphological concepts

3.2 The slope dynamics

3.3 The river dynamics

3.4 The wind dynamics

4 - Morphogenetic processes: interaction of different factors / agents

4.1 The complexity of natural systems

4.2 Diversity of agents involved

4.3 The multi-operation of different factors

5 - The territory dynamics and anthropogenic action

5.1 The man as a factor

5.2 The man as an agent

5.3 From passivity to human intervention

5.4 The man as "manager" of the territory.

Mandatory literature

Elorza, Mateo Gutierrez; Geomorfología, Pearson Educación, SA (Madrid), 2008. ISBN: 978-84-8322-389-5
Tricart, Jean; Précis de géomorphologie
Coque, Roger; Geomorfología, Alianza Universidad Textos, 1987. ISBN: 84-206-8079-6
Antonio Christofoletti ; Geomorfologia

Complementary Bibliography

Elorza, Mateo Gutierrez; Geomorphology, CRC Press, 2012. ISBN: 0415595339

Teaching methods and learning activities

Expositive theoretical presentations will be made, spaced with practical sessions to solve practical exercises and works. The practical exercises will be assited along the practical sessions. The theoretical concepts and the thecniques will be aquired using the pratical aplications along the the classroom activities.

A field trip will be made, in order to interpret and understand the landscape forms and the related geomorphological processes, linking them with the natural dynamics of the territory and the anthropogenic activity influence. This way the theoretical concepts refered at the classroom activities will be transferred to the observation and geomorphological interpretation on the field lansdcape observation.

The evaluation will consist on a final exam and in the exercises made along the semester, during the practical classes.

Software

Google Earth
Plataforma Moodle de e-learning
Microsoft Powerpoint
Adobe Acrobat
Sistemas de Informação Geográfica

keywords

Natural sciences > Environmental science > Earth science > Physical geography

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	60,00
Trabalho escrito	40,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	96,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Trabalho de campo	10,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Not apllicable

Calculation formula of final grade

The evaluation will consist on a final exam (60%) and in the development of a practical work (40%).
A classification of at least 9,5 values in each component (theoretical and practical) is required.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Due to the basic character of the discipline this type of evaluation and work does not apply.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Accordingly with FLUP evaluation rules.

Classification improvement

Realization of a new final examination.