Public University of Navarre



Castellano | Academic year: 2015/2016 | Previous academic years:  2014/2015 
Bachelor's degree in Agricultural, Food and Rural Environment Engineering at the Universidad Pública de Navarra
Course code: 501205 Subject title: GEOLOGY AND CLIMATOLOGY
Credits: 6 Type of subject: Basic Year: 1 Period: 2º S
Department: Earth Sciences
Lecturers:
ARRICIBITA BIDEGAIN, FRANCISCO JAVIE (Resp)   [Mentoring ] VIRTO QUECEDO, IÑIGO ABDON   [Mentoring ]

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Module/Subject matter

GEOLOGY

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Contents

- Materials of the crust. Ltihology.

- Geomprphology

- Climate factors and climate elements

- Composition of the atmosphere. Climate change.

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Descriptors

Geology, Earth materials, Geomorphology, Hydrogeology, Agroclimatology

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General proficiencies

CT2     Oral and written communication skills

CT4    

CT5     Team working skills

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Specific proficiencies

CE 6    Essentials of Geology and Geomorphology and their application to engineering. Climatology.

 CE-28 Ability for understanding and using the principles of Environmental Engineering; Environmental legislation and management; Principles of Sustainable Development; Market strategies and professional skills; Evaluation and valorization of environmental gods and services; Hydrology; Erosion; Plant production, use and management; Ecosystems and biodiversity; Physical environment and climate change; Analysis and management for land-use planning; Basics of landscaping; Specific tools for design and graphical expression; Practical development of studies on environmental impact; Landscape restoration projects; Green areas planning and management; Development projects; Tools for land use planning and landscape planning; Management and planning of civil works and projects.

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Learning outcomes

- To identify and get to know the materials forming the Earth’s crust

- To identify and get to know the different geomorphologic features in natural and rural landscapes

- To know the factors and elements of climate

- To Know and apply the most significant climate classifications for agronomical studies

- To identify the causes and effects of climate change and the mitigation tools in the agri-food sector.

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Methodology

 Methodology - Activity

In-person

classes

Non in-person

classes

A-1 Theory classes

30

37.5

A-2 Lab and practical sessions

19.5

 22.5

A-3 Debate, Exchange and

collaborative sessions, group sessions

 

 

A-4 Personal Project work

7.5

30

A-5 Reading

 

 

A-6 Individual study

 

 

A-7 Exams and other tests

3

 

A-8 Individual tutorial sessions

 

 

Total

60

90

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Evaluation

Lab classes are mandatory and cannot be retaken. Passing lab classes is also necessary to pass the course, both at the ordinary and extraordinary evaluation sessions.

Aspect

Criteria

Instruments

Weight

Participation

Competences evaluated: E-6, E-28

Attendance to in-person sessions.

Contributions and participation

Attendance controls

Lecturers’ register

5%
Cannot be done over.

Acquired knowledge of the contents

Competences evaluated: CE-6, CE-28

Identification of key issues and understanding of the theoretical and operative knowledge about the matter.

 

Written exam about the contents.

A minimum of 5/10 is needed to pass the course.

50%
Can be done over (re-take exam)

Individual work

Competences evaluated: CE-6, CT-2

 

 

35%
Cannot be done over.

Group work

Competences evaluated: CE-6, CE-28, CT-2, CT-5

Synthesis and analysis skills

Practical application of the acquired concepts and techniques.

Group work for solving problems and results analysis.



Presentation of the work in a coordinated manner, and oral presentation of the results.

10%
Cannot be done over.

 

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Agenda

THEORY

1. Introduction to Earth Science. Structure, geochemistry and evolution of the Earth. The geological time scale.

2. Essentials of Crystallography and Mineralogy. Structure and physical properties of minerals. Classification of minerals. Oxides and hydroxides. Carbonates. Silicates.

3. Phylosilicates.

4. Rocks. Classification. Igneous rocks. Metamorphic rocks. Sedimentary rocks. Chemical weathering. Regional geologic framework.

5. Use and exploitation of geological resources. Applications in environmental geology. Geology and mining resources. Geologic materials for building, energy production and fertilization.

6. Factors conditioning landscape formation. Lithology, Structural factors, Climate. Dynamic and human-induced changes.

7. Agents of landscape formation. Rivers. Glaciers. Wind. Oceans. Landforms and sedimentation in local conditions. Land morphology as a factor of soil formation.

8. Essentials of hydrogeology. Hydrologic basin. Hydrogeological basin. Hydrogeological behavior of rocky materials and Quaternary deposits.

9. Introduction to Climate Science. Structure and composition of the atmosphere. Factors and elements of climate. Meteorological stations.

10. Solar radiation.

11. Heat and Temperature.

12. Atmospheric moisture. Winds. General circulation of the atmosphere.

13. Evapotranspiration. Water balances.

14. Climate classification. Agro-climates. Climate as a factor of soil formation.

15. Climate change. Causes and effects. Past climates. Climate changes due to changes in the composition of the atmosphere.

 LAB & PRACTICAL SESSIONS:

1st  PART: Geology & Geomorphology

  • Geological maps and models
  • Tools for minerals and rocks identification
  • Photogeology and photointerpretation
  • Use of geological maps

2nd PART: Climtaology

  • Analysis of the elements of climate
  • Study of climate data series
  • Calculation of evapotranspiration
  • Water balance
  • Climate classification

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Bibliography

Access the bibliography that your professor has requested from the Library.


1.- Tarbuck, Lutgens & Tasa. Earth Science.13th edition. Ed. Prentice Hall, 2012

2.- Marshak. Essentials of geology. 3rd edition. Ed. Norton & Co, 2009.

2.- Pozo Rodríguez, M., González Yélamos, J. y Giner Robles, J. Geología Práctica. Ed. Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004

3.- Gutiérrez Elorza, M. Geomorfología climática. Ed. Omega, 2001

4.- Bridge, J. Earth surface processes, landforms and sediment deposits. Ed. Cambridge, 2008

5.- Strahler, A. Geología física. Ed. Omega, 1997

6.- Gobierno de Navarra.  Mapa Geológico de Navarra. Dpto. de Obras Públicas Gobierno de Navarra, 1992, Venta en Servicio de Cartografía (Avda. San Ignacio en Pamplona)

7.- Elías Castillo, Fco. y Castellví,  F. Agrometeorología. Coedición: Min. Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación y Mundi-Prensa, Madrid, 1996

8.- Fernández García, F. Manual de Climatología Aplicada. Ed. Síntesis, Madrid, 1995

9.- Barry, R. C. y Chorley, R. J. Atmosphere, weather & climate. 9th edition.  Ed. Rutledge, 2010.

10.- Sánchez Rodríguez, J. Instrumentos meteorológicos. Ed. Instituto Nacional de Meteorología. Min. Transporte, Turismo y Comunicaciones, Madrid, 1990

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Languages

English

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