2024
Geomorphology
Name: Geomorphology
Code: GEO02376L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Geography
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
- Know the processes and agents of internal and external geodynamics that shape the Earth's surface and that are at the origin of landforms.
- Identify the landforms resulting from the different morphogenetic processes.
- Understand the dynamics and diversity of different morphogenetic systems.
- Develop practical skills in analyzing landforms, using cartography tools and field techniques.
- Apply the knowledge acquired to the challenges of spatial planning.
- Identify the landforms resulting from the different morphogenetic processes.
- Understand the dynamics and diversity of different morphogenetic systems.
- Develop practical skills in analyzing landforms, using cartography tools and field techniques.
- Apply the knowledge acquired to the challenges of spatial planning.
Contents
1. Introduction to geomorphology. Definition, object of study and importance of geomorphology.
2. Endogenous and exogenous agents and processes.
3. Importance of geological structure and lithology in the formation, development and evolution of landforms.
4. Dynamics and landforms associated with different morphogenetic systems: coastal, fluvial (slopes and valley bottoms), glacial and aeolian.
5. Applications of geomorphology to spatial planning.
2. Endogenous and exogenous agents and processes.
3. Importance of geological structure and lithology in the formation, development and evolution of landforms.
4. Dynamics and landforms associated with different morphogenetic systems: coastal, fluvial (slopes and valley bottoms), glacial and aeolian.
5. Applications of geomorphology to spatial planning.
Teaching Methods
The contact with students is carried out through theoretical-practical classes. The theoretical part of the classes is based on presentations using text, images and videos, as well as other documents and materials which students have access to. It is also important to create moments of interaction to encourage student participation and involvement in the classroom. The activities carried out in the practical part of the classes follow the theoretical subjects taught. With the support of the teacher, the following activities are performed: 1) slope calculation exercises; 2) morphological sketches; 3) topographic profiles; and 4) geological cuts. The fieldwork carried out as part of a one-day study visit allows the theoretical-practical knowledge acquired to be consolidated, confronting students with real examples of processes and landforms addressed and discussed in the classroom.
Assessment
Evaluation methods:
1) Continuous evaluation composed by 2 practical tests (20% + 20%) and 2 theoretical tests (30% + 30%).
2) Alternatively, the evaluation can be obtained with a final exam (100%).
1) Continuous evaluation composed by 2 practical tests (20% + 20%) and 2 theoretical tests (30% + 30%).
2) Alternatively, the evaluation can be obtained with a final exam (100%).
Teaching Staff
- Miguel Henrique Alfaia Leal [responsible]
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