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11974
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| Year |
2
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
5
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| Workload |
TP(45H)
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| Scientific area |
Construction
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Mode of delivery |
Theoretical and practical classes.
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Work placements |
Not aplicable.
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Learning outcomes |
The unit of Geodynamics aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge on topics related to internal and external geodynamics.
Understands the importance of geosciences in Urban and Regional Planning; Identifies and describes and interrelates the elements of the lithosphere hydrology and atmosphere domain.
Understands the dynamics of surface and internal processes.
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Syllabus |
1 - The Earth sciences applied to the Urban and Regional Planning. 2 - Projection Systems: Building and reading maps. 2.1 - Types of charts and maps. Scale concept. 3 - The definition of geographic units. Concept of Region, Zone and Area. 4 - Analysis of components of the geographical environment. 4.1 - Lithology - Soils and Rocks. 4.2 - Hydrogeology. 4.3 - The climate. Types and classifications. 5 - Dynamic surface process. 5.1 – Basic fundaments. 5.2 - Process, Time, space and speed. 5.3 - Erosion and types of modelling. 5.4 - Masses movements- Stability of slope. 5.5 - Storm water Process Morphology River - beds full. 5.6 - Coastal Processes. Coastal morphology. 6 - Internal dynamics process. 6.1 - Earthquakes and volcanoes. Induced seismicity. 6.2 - Geological Hazards - Charts of risk. Preventive plans for Civil Defence.
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Main Bibliography |
Bloom, A. L. (1988). Superfície da terra. Ellert. S.Paulo.Blücher.
Cooke, R. U. (1990). Geomorphology in environmental management.
Gass, I.G.; Peter J.Smith; Wilson R.C.L. Vamos Compreender a Terra. Livraria Almedina.
Strahler, N. Arthur (1989). Geografia física, edições Ómega. Barcelona.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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