2021/2022
Geomorphology I
Code: 101063 ECTS Credits: 6| Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2500254 Geology | OB | 2 | 1 |
The proposed teaching and assessment methodology that appear in the guide may be subject to changes as a result of the restrictions to face-to-face class attendance imposed by the health authorities.
Contact
- Name:
- Joan Estalrich López
- Email:
- Juan.Estalrich@uab.cat
Use of Languages
- Principal working language:
- spanish (spa)
- Some groups entirely in English:
- No
- Some groups entirely in Catalan:
- No
- Some groups entirely in Spanish:
- No
Prerequisites
No prerequisites needed
Objectives and Contextualisation
Acquisition of basic knowledge of geomorphological forms and thier originating processes
Competences
- Learn and apply the knowledge acquired, and use it to solve problems.
- Recognise geomorphological systems, interpret relief forms and evaluate the evolution of the landscape.
- Use geographical information systems applied to geology.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply GIS techniques to geomorphology.
- Discern the principal relief forms.
- Interpret relief dynamics on different time and space scales.
- Learn and apply the knowledge acquired, and use it to solve problems.
Content
- Models of landscape evolution
- Tectonic and lithological geomorphology
- Climatic geomorphology
- River geomorphology
- Slopes
- Karst
- Eolian geomorphology
Methodology
Lectures and guided activities
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Activities
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: Directed | |||
| Field work | 7.5 | 0.3 | 1, 4, 2, 3 |
| Lab work | 19.5 | 0.78 | 1, 4, 2, 3 |
| Lectures | 26 | 1.04 | 4, 2, 3 |
| Type: Supervised | |||
| Tutorials | 1 | 0.04 | 1, 4, 2, 3 |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| Work study | 88 | 3.52 | 1, 4, 2, 3 |
Assessment
Final exam only for students with a fail grade
Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mid-term exams | 95% | 4 | 0.16 | 1, 4, 2, 3 |
| Field work | 5% | 4 | 0.16 | 1, 4, 2, 3 |
Bibliography
Same as in the catalan version
Software
Excel