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Offer of subjects for academic course 2012-2013

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences

Basic chemistry9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Química Química Chemistry  (3103G00040)

The chemical elements: Atomic structure basics.Periodic table.Chemical links: Covalent linkage and molecular geometry.Ionic bonds. Born-Haber cycle. Metallic links Intermolecular links (supramolecular chemistry). Foundations of organic and inorganic chemistry: Organic compounds Elements of inorganic chemistry. Thermodynamics and chemical balance: Principles of Thermodynamics.Thermochemistry.Chemical equilibrium. Balances in solutions: Introduction: solutions.Equilibria of proton transfer.Concept of acid and bases. Acidity constant. Concept of pH.Calculation of pH. Solubility and complexation.Oxidation-reduction reactionsElectrochemical batteries. ElectrolysisChemical kinetics: Formal chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms.

Bbasic 9.00 A Aannual

Basic biology9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Biologia Biología Biology  (3103G00041)

Origin and evolution of living beings.Biodiversity and filogènia. Molecular basis of living organisms.Structure, organisation and development of living organisms.Functional aspects of living organisms.Organisation of populations and ecosystems

Bbasic 9.00 A Aannual

Basic mathematics9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Matemàtiques MatemáticasMathematics  (3103G00042)

Real functions of a variable: elementary functions (exponential, logarithms, trigonomètriques).Derivation and integration of functions of a variable.Problems of optimisation.Real functions of several variables: domain, partial derivatives, contour curves directional derivatives and optimisation.Differential equations of first order: general solution, the problem of initial value, equations of separable variables, linear equations, examples of the dynamics of populations and of the chemical kinetics.Linear differential equations of second order to constant coefficients.Examples: the system too much - spring, electrical circuits.Vectorial spaces, systems of linear and matrix equations.Values and own vectors.

Bbasic 9.00 A Aannual

Basic physics9 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

FísicaFísicaPhysics  (3103G00043)

Scales.Dimensions.Vectorial analysis.Kinematics and dynamics.Work Gravitation and energy.Quantity of movement.Shocks.Dynamics of Solids.Fluids.Hydrostatics.Hydrodynamics.Electricity.Electrostatics.Magnetism.Magnetic field.Magnetic induction.Magnetism in the subject area.Waves.Equation of waves.Physical optics.Polarisation.Interference and diffraction.Linear optics.Lenses.Radioactivity.Radioactive materials.

Bbasic 9.00 A Aannual

Basic geology6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Geologia Geología Geology  (3103G00044)

Introduction to the Geology: fields of study, principles and models. The Earth as a planet: origin, forms, dimensions and movements. Structure, dynamics and history of the Earth Introduction to the crystalline solid state.Geological materials: minerals and rocks.

Bbasic 6.00 A Aannual

Integrated scientific techniques18.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Tècniques científiques integrades ITécnicas científicas integradas IScientific integrated techniques I  (3103G00001)

Security in the use of chemical products.Symbols and pictograms of dangerousness.Sentences R and S Organisation of the laboratory and security.Storage of products.Management of laboratory waste.Performances in the event of emergency.Biological risk in the laboratory.Risks and security in the fieldwork Information Sources scientific.Scientific information research.As quoting scientific information.Copyright of the information.Design and planning of a statistical study.Techniques to obtain data.Univariant statistical exploratory analysis of data.Statistical exploratory analysis bichanging data.The statistical resources of the programmes of free software like R, G-Stat and others of similar and/or of Microsoft Office Excel.

Bbasic 6.00 A Aannual

Tècniques científiques integrades IITécnicas científicas integradas IIScientific integrated techniques II  (3103G00002)

Scientific method.Observation and experimentation.Models and laws of scale.Basic design of experiments and sampling.Calibrations, patterns and controls.Collection of environmental and experimental samples.Use of material and basic instruments in fieldwork.Familiarisation with the basic procedures of identification of plant and animal species Use of the basic laboratory material, basic handling techniques, preparation and cleaning of material, acquisition of working habits and protection.Use of basic scientific laboratory instruments.Familiarisation with the most common techniques in the scientific laboratory.Recording procedures and results.Annotation of experimental and observational data.Measures and significant figures.Units, dimensions and scales.Organisation and basic analysis of data.Calculation and propagation of errors.Reports and dissertation preparation.

Bbasic 6.00 A Aannual

Tècniques científiques integrades IIITécnicas científicas integradas IIIScientific integrated techniques III  (3103G03082)

Use of the biological laboratory material and instruments for field work.Acquisition of work and protection habits. Introduction to basic biological laboratory and field techniques. Performing quantitative measures and qualitative chemical and physical processes observations, applied to biology.

Bbasic 6.00 A Aannual

Scientific basis of the environment 36.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

ZoologiaZoologíaZoology  (3103G00015)

Basic knowledge in zoology.Foundations of the organisation and the animal development, compared anatomy and systematics, as well as of diversity, filogènia and ecology of the big animal groups.Foundations of applied zoology.

OBCompulsory 6.00 CA 1first semester

BotànicaBotánicaBotany  (3103G00017)

Bases of the organisation in plants.Main structural types.Vital cycles.Plant diversity and phylogenic lines. Basics of organisation in plants.Main structural types.Vital cycles.Plant diversity and phylogenic lines.

OBCompulsory 6.00 CA 2second semester

Processos i recursos geològicsProcesos y recursos geológicosGeologic processes and resources  (3103G03004)

Petrogenètics processes.Internal processes.External processes.The floor.Mineral deposits and industrial rocks.Geo-energetic resources.Regional geology.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester

Pràctiques de processos i recursos geològicsPrácticas de procesos y recursos geológicosPractices on geologic processes & recourses  (3103G03005)

Petrogenètics processes.Internal processes.External processes.The floor.Mineral deposits and industrial rocks.Geo-energetic resources.Regional geology.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester

Meteorologia i climatologiaMeteorología y climatologíaMetereology and Climatology  (3103G03010)

The atmosphere.Description.Origin and composition.Vertical structure.Dynamic, thermodynamic phenomena, and microphysicists who occur in the atmosphere.Atmospheric general circulation.Synoptic patterns.Synoptic and typical situations.The climatic system.Bio bases- geo -physicist-chemistries.The climates of the Earth.Climatic indexes.The Mediterranean climate and the climate in Catalonia

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester

Pràctiques de meteorologia i climatologiaPrácticas de meteorología y climatologíaPractical exercices for interpreting metereology and climatology  (3103G03011)

Thermodynamic diagrams, evolution of air masses.Synoptic meteorology. Disruption and interpretation of meteorological maps. Climate models.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester

HidrogeologiaHidrogeologíaHydrogeology  (3103G03012)

The hydrological cycle and hydric resources.Balance of too much in a basin.Superficial hydrology: regime of flow and risk of overflowing.Underground hydrology: underground flux and catchment of water.Water quality in rivers and aquifers.Hydrological aspects of environmental interest: flow of maintenance, punctual and diffuse pollution of the hydrological means, sea intrusion, pressures and impacts above of the resources: overexploitation and vulnerability.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester

Pràctiques de hidrogeologiaPrácticas de hidrogeologíaPractices on hydrogeology  (3103G03013)

Water balance of a basin, surface hydrology, study of maximum flows.Hydraulics of the catchments.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester

Pràctiques de botànicaPrácticas de botánicaExperimental botany  (3103G00064)

OBCompulsory 3.00 CA 2second semester

Pràctiques de zoologiaPrácticas de zoologíaExperimental zoology  (3103G00065)

OBCompulsory 3.00 CA 1first semester

Social, Economic and Legal Sciences12.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Medi ambient i societatMedio ambiente y sociedadSociety and Environment  (3103G03014)

Study of the repercussions on the environment caused by human action and social transformations and changes. Understanding the interaction between the natural environment and society.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester

EconomiaEconomíaEconomics  (3103G03015)

Introduction to the economy.Economy applied to the environment.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester

Legislació ambientalLegislación ambientalEnvironmental Law  (3103G03016)

Public administrations and institutions.Environmental regulations.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester

CartografiaCartografíaCartography  (3103G03017)

Introduction to the different types of cartographic documents, to the fundamental concepts in cartography and to the elaboration of maps.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester

Instrumental subjects12.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

EstadísticaEstadísticaStatistics  (3103G00045)

Theory of probability.Statistical inference.Experiments with only one factor.Linear models. Non-parametric contrasts. Multivariate descriptive analysis applied to scientific experimentation.

OBCompulsory 6.00 CA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Enginyeria ambientalIngeniería ambientalEnvironmental Engineering  (3103G03019)

Balance of matter.Balance of energy. Application in environmental processes and installations.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester

Pràctiques d'enginyeria ambientalPrácticas de ingeniería ambientalPractices on environmental engineering  (3103G03020)

Application of the balances of subject area and energy in experimental facilities.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester

Environmental ecological bases12.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

EcologiaEcologíaEcology  (3103G00018)

Foundations.Environmental factors.Autoecology.Ecophysiology.Interaction among species.Description and type of communities.Structure and function of ecosystems.Succession and exploitation.Human ecology.

OBCompulsory 6.00 CA 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Microbiologia ambientalMicrobiología ambientalEnvironmental Microbiology  (3103G03023)

General characteristics of the microorganisms.Diversity and functions of the microorganisms in the nature.Bacterial communities and microbial ecosystems.Methodologies of study of the microorganisms in the nature.Environmental utility of the microorganisms.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
SF 1first semester

Pràctiques d'ecologiaPrácticas de ecologíaExperimental ecology  (3103G00066)

OBCompulsory 3.00 CA 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Environmental technology15.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Tractament d'aigües i residusTratamiento de aguas y residuosWaste and Wastewater Treatment  (3103G03024)

Physical, chemical and biological water purification processes.Potable water treatment.Plans of waste management.Systems of treatment and disposal of the waste.

OBCompulsory 6.00 A 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
SF 1first semester

Pràctiques de tractament d'aigües i residusPrácticas de tratamiento de aguas y residuosWaste and wastewater treatment practices  (3103G03025)

Physical, chemical and biological water purification processes.Potable water treatment.Plans of waste management.Systems of treatment and disposal of the waste.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
SF 1first semester

Contaminació atmosfèricaContaminación atmosféricaAtmospheric Contamination  (3103G03026)

Air quality and sources of pollution.Dispersion models.Gaseous emission reduction techniques.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
SF 1first semester

Química ambientalQuímica ambientalEnvironmental Chemistry  (3103G03027)

Analysis and characterization of water: determining the concentration of chlorides, phosphates, hardness and alkalinity of the water.Land: pH, conductivity and capacity of cation exchange.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Environmental management and quality18.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Sistemes d'informació geogràficaSistemas de información geográficaGeographic Information Systems  (3103G03028)

Study of the basic applications of Geographical Information Systems needed to solve territorial and environmental problems through spatial analysis.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Ordenació del territoriOrdenación del territorioTown and country planning  (3103G03029)

Recent territorial dynamics.Territorial conflicts.Processes and methods of urban and territorial planning.Environmental strategic planning.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 1first semester

Pràctiques d'ordenació del territoriPrácticas de ordenación del territorioPractices on town and country planning  (3103G03030)

Exits of field.Domain of the new tools of management and ordering of the territory.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 1first semester

Educació ambientalEducación ambientalEnvironmental Education  (3103G03031)

Critical vision of educational programmes and teaching methods that focus on environmental awareness.You programme of education with emphasis in the analysis of the environment.Responsible ecological behaviour.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Avaluació d'impacte ambientalEvaluación de impacto ambientalDetection and assessments of impacts  (3103G03032)

Impact identification and assessment methodologies.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
SF 1first semester

Pràctiques d'avaluació d'impacte ambientalPrácticas de evaluación de impacto ambientalPractices on detection and assessment of impacts  (3103G03033)

You project practicals of evaluation field of environmental impacts of infrastructures, of exploitation of natural resources, industrial activities, urbanistic planing and others.

OBCompulsory 3.00 A 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
SF 1first semester

One of the following requirements must be met

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

GeobotànicaGeobotánicaGeobotany  (3103G00021)

Ecological factors that determine the distribution of the plants.Population dynamics and methods of studying plant communities. Overview of the distribution of vegetation on Earth.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

BiodiversitatBiodiversidadBiodiversity  (3103G00020)

Concept and value of the biodiversity.Origin and levels of biodiversity.Identification of genetic resources as components of biological diversity: the population as a management and conservation unit.Strategies for the conservation of biological diversity: management and conservation models.Loss of biodiversity: causes of extinction and impact of the human species.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Comunitats animalsComunidades animalesAnimal communities  (3103G00022)

Structuring and dynamics of animal communities.Morphological and physiological adaptations.Sea and terrestrial zoocenosis.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Gestió de faunaGestión de faunaFauna management  (3103G00061)

Integrated management of biological diversity. In situ and ex situ conservation, criteria for the exploitation of natural resources, control of alien species and pests. Legislation related to conservation. Management for the conservation of wild fauna.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Gestió de floraGestión de floraFlora management  (3103G00062)

Integrated management of biological diversity. In situ and ex situ conservation, criteria for the exploitation of natural resources, control of alien species and pests. Legislation related to conservation. Management for the conservation of wild plant diversity.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Sistemes de gestió ambientalSistemas de gestión ambientalEnvironmental Management Systems  (3103G03039)

Tools and strategies of prevention of the pollution and management of the resources.Systems of environmental management ISO 14.000 and EMAS of the European Union

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Tècniques instrumentals per a la determinació de contaminantsTécnicas instrumentales para la determinación de contaminantesInstrumental Techniques for Pollutants Analysis  (3103G03040)

Quantification of pollutants in environmental matrices using instrumental techniques.Resolving analytical problems.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Edafologia i descontaminació de sòlsEdafología y descontaminación de suelosEdafology and soil remediation  (3103G03041)

Types of soil and their properties. Managing contaminated soil. On-site and off-site soil remediation techniques.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Prospecció geofísicaProspección geofísicaGeophysical prospection  (3103G03042)

Geophysical underground study methods.Gravimètrica prospection.Seismic prospection.Electrical prospection.Electromagnetic prospection.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Toxicologia ambientalToxicología ambientalEnvironmental Toxicology  (3103G03043)

Ecotoxicology.Essays of toxicity.Epidemiology and public health.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Projects6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

ProjectesProyectosProjects  (3103G03079)

The project: definition and objectives.Orígen and classification of the projects.Stages, organisation, documentation and legal aspects.Project direction and management.Study of market.Analysis of offer and demand.Importance of the project: economy of scale and optimisation.Localisation.Methods of locations evaluation.Project investments.Expenses of production.Economic evaluation of projects.Project drafting and presentation.

OBCompulsory 6.00 A 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester

Two of the following requirements must be met

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

LimnologiaLimnologíaLimnology  (3103G00031)

The aquatic means epicontinental.Study of the communities and aquatic ecosystems and its functioning.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Ecologia marinaEcología marinaMarine Ecology  (3103G00032)

The sea means.The pelàgic system.The bentònic system.Functioning of the sea ecosystems.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Ecosistemes aquàticsEcosistemas acuáticosAquatic ecosystems  (3103G00033)

Functioning of the ecological processes in ecosystems of fresh water and sailors.Study of cases from experimental results and of field.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Genètica de la conservacióGenética de la conservaciónConservation genetics  (3103G00034)

Importance of genetics in conservation.Genetic bases of biological conservation.The fragmentation of habitat and reduction in population size.Genetic aspects of conservation in situ and ex situProblem of the translocation of individuals.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Restauració del medi naturalRestauración del medio naturalNatural environment restoration  (3103G00035)

Natural perturbations and antropogènies of the natural means.Programmes of restoration, legal frame, objectives and contents.Criteria and techniques of restoration.Restoration of spaces affected by extractives activities.Conditioning and re-vegetation of landfills.Restoration of humid zones.Reafforestation of zones degraded or set fire

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

VertebratsVertebradosVertebrates  (3103G00027)

Introduction to the functional anatomy of the vertebrates.Evolution in relation in the middle and living.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Plantes vascularsPlantas vascularesVascular Plants  (3103G00028)

Organisation, morphology, systematics and evolution of vascular plants.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Ecologia de poblacionsEcología de poblacionesPopulation Ecology  (3103G00029)

Dynamics of animal and plant populations.Demography.Assessment of populations.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Botànica marinaBotánica marinaMarine Botany  (3103G00030)

The sea means.The pelàgic system.The bentònic system.Functioning of the sea ecosystems.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

ArtròpodesArtrópodosArthropods  (3103G00059)

Morphology of arthropods.Comparative functional anatomy: structure, physiology and behaviour.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Tecnologies netesTecnologías limpiasCleaner production  (3103G00055)

Prevention in origin and complete pollution control.Relation with the available technical improvements.Eco-efficiency of the productive processes.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

EcoenergiaEcoenergíaEcoenergy  (3103G03055)

Conventional energy.Renewable energy.Efficiency in the use of energy

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Valorització, reciclatge i cicle de vidaValorización, reciclaje y ciclo de vidaValorization, Recycling and Life Cycle of Produts  (3103G03056)

Recycling techniques and valuing materials and energy.Ecodesign.Lifecycle analysis.Case studies.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Cicle antròpic de l'aiguaCiclo antrópico del aguaWater Antropic Cycle  (3103G03057)

Systems of water catchment.Purification.Distribution.Network of sewerage.Purification. Return in the middle.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Química del medi ambient i contaminacióQuímica del medio ambiente y contaminaciónEnvironmental Chemistry and Contamination  (3103G03058)

Soil, water and environmental chemistry.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Mètodes en ecologiaMétodos en ecologíaMethods in Ecology  (3103G03059)

Census Design and samples Census estimation methods.Techniques to obtain data. Methods for estimating fertility and mortality. Wealth, equity, diversity. Spatial distribution.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SF 1first semester

Tècniques de restauració ambientalTécnicas de restauración ambientalEnvironmental restoration techniques  (3103G03060)

Restoration techniques.Slope stability.Superficial erosion. Restoration of river beds.Restoration of aquifers.Restoration of beaches.Basics of geological engineering.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SF 1first semester

Sistemes d'informació geogràfica avançatsSistemas de información geográfica avanzadosAdvances in Geographic Information Systems  (3103G03062)

Study and advanced practice of the techniques and applications of Geographic Information Systems for the analysis and management of territorial and environmental problems.ArcGis-ArcView, Idrisi, Miramon, GvSIG.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Riscos naturalsRiesgos naturalesNatural hazards  (3103G03063)

Causes and effects of dangerous natural phenomena.Assessment methods and mitigation techniques for natural disasters

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SF 1first semester

Economia del medi ambientEconomía del medio ambienteEnvironmental Economics  (3103G03068)

Environmental externalities.Economic instruments of environmental policy.Exploitation of renewable and non-renewable resources.Economic growth and the environment.Sustainable development

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Ecologia aplicadaEcología aplicadaApplied ecology  (3103G00036)

Forced ecosystems.Eutrophication.Pollution and processes of purification vehicle.Deranged ecosystems.Ecology of the fires.Principles of the conservation and ecological restoration.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SF 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

OceanografiaOceanografíaOceanography  (3103G00037)

Temporary and spatial scales in fluids geophysicists Circulation termohalina.Tides: mechanisms and currents of tide.Geostrophic and ordinary currents induced by the wind.Superficial, intermediate and deep circulation.Main oceanic currents.Divergences and convergences.Fronts.Outcrops

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EF 1first semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Recursos faunísticsRecursos faunísticosFauna resources  (3103G00038)

Hunting.Fishing in continental and sea waters.Control of problematic animal species

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EF 1first semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Recursos vegetalsRecursos vegetalesVegetal resources  (3103G00039)

Plants of economic interest.Edible, medicine and bio-indicatory plants.Sustainable exploitation.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EF 1first semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Resposta de la fauna i vegetació al canvi climàticRespuesta de la fauna y vegetación al cambio climáticoPlant and Animal Responses to Climate Change  (3103G03067)

Effects of climate change on the distribution, phenology and conservation of animals.Biotic homogenisation.Changes in land use and fauna.Study of the response strategies and mechanisms of vegetation to the factors of global change, especially those related to the fragmentation of the territory and climate change.Adaptive responses of plants.Consequences of changes in the biodiversity and areas of distribution of species on the structure and function of land ecosystems.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Specific complements in environmental sciences6 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Pràctiques externesPrácticas externasIndustry laboratory placement/residency  (3103G03080)

Realización of prácticas tuteladas in I mark it of a proyecto.Colaboración e implicación in weary tareas empresariales or institucionales that him encomienden in the alumno fear the y tutor the company or institución donde him realicen.The periodo of aprendizaje guiado in weary empresas estará regulado fear a convenio of prácticas in firmado company between the Universidad y each one of weary empresas or institucionas donde him desarrollan.Clasificaciones y medidas of the environmental riesgo.Riesgo e incertidumbre.Vulnerabilidad in the riesgo.Análisis of them you focus científicos y profesionales to the I study of them riesgos ambientales.Riesgos ambientales y ordenación of the territorio.Gestión of riesgos naturales: inundaciones, sequías

OPoptional 6.00 EJ Aannual
F 1first semester
J Aannual
RA Aannual
S Aannual

Economia i gestió d'empresesEconomía y gestión de empresasCompany administration and finances  (3103G00060)

Analysis of the human and social factors that explain human exposure and vulnerability to environmental risks and the different management methods developed in response.Classifications and measures of environmental risk.Risk and uncertainty.Vulnerability to risk.Analysis of scientific and professional approaches to studying environmental risks.Environmental risks and regional planning.Management of natural risks: floods, droughts.Planning and management of technological risks. Mapping risks.Planning for emergencies.

OPoptional 6.00 CA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Bachelor's thesis12.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Treball final de grauTrabajo final de gradoFinal project  (3103G03081)

Methodology, organisation and management of reports and projects.Creative integration of knowledge and practical skills to solve a real environmental problem.

TFGbachelor’s thesis 12.00 A Aannual
EJ Aannual
ITSELF Aannual
S Aannual

Optional modules + academic recognition57.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

GeobotànicaGeobotánicaGeobotany  (3103G00021)

Ecological factors that determine the distribution of the plants.Population dynamics and methods of studying plant communities. Overview of the distribution of vegetation on Earth.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

BiodiversitatBiodiversidadBiodiversity  (3103G00020)

Concept and value of the biodiversity.Origin and levels of biodiversity.Identification of genetic resources as components of biological diversity: the population as a management and conservation unit.Strategies for the conservation of biological diversity: management and conservation models.Loss of biodiversity: causes of extinction and impact of the human species.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Comunitats animalsComunidades animalesAnimal communities  (3103G00022)

Structuring and dynamics of animal communities.Morphological and physiological adaptations.Sea and terrestrial zoocenosis.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Gestió de faunaGestión de faunaFauna management  (3103G00061)

Integrated management of biological diversity. In situ and ex situ conservation, criteria for the exploitation of natural resources, control of alien species and pests. Legislation related to conservation. Management for the conservation of wild fauna.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Gestió de floraGestión de floraFlora management  (3103G00062)

Integrated management of biological diversity. In situ and ex situ conservation, criteria for the exploitation of natural resources, control of alien species and pests. Legislation related to conservation. Management for the conservation of wild plant diversity.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Sistemes de gestió ambientalSistemas de gestión ambientalEnvironmental Management Systems  (3103G03039)

Tools and strategies of prevention of the pollution and management of the resources.Systems of environmental management ISO 14.000 and EMAS of the European Union

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Tècniques instrumentals per a la determinació de contaminantsTécnicas instrumentales para la determinación de contaminantesInstrumental Techniques for Pollutants Analysis  (3103G03040)

Quantification of pollutants in environmental matrices using instrumental techniques.Resolving analytical problems.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Edafologia i descontaminació de sòlsEdafología y descontaminación de suelosEdafology and soil remediation  (3103G03041)

Types of soil and their properties. Managing contaminated soil. On-site and off-site soil remediation techniques.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Prospecció geofísicaProspección geofísicaGeophysical prospection  (3103G03042)

Geophysical underground study methods.Gravimètrica prospection.Seismic prospection.Electrical prospection.Electromagnetic prospection.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Toxicologia ambientalToxicología ambientalEnvironmental Toxicology  (3103G03043)

Ecotoxicology.Essays of toxicity.Epidemiology and public health.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

LimnologiaLimnologíaLimnology  (3103G00031)

The aquatic means epicontinental.Study of the communities and aquatic ecosystems and its functioning.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Ecologia marinaEcología marinaMarine Ecology  (3103G00032)

The sea means.The pelàgic system.The bentònic system.Functioning of the sea ecosystems.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Ecosistemes aquàticsEcosistemas acuáticosAquatic ecosystems  (3103G00033)

Functioning of the ecological processes in ecosystems of fresh water and sailors.Study of cases from experimental results and of field.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Genètica de la conservacióGenética de la conservaciónConservation genetics  (3103G00034)

Importance of genetics in conservation.Genetic bases of biological conservation.The fragmentation of habitat and reduction in population size.Genetic aspects of conservation in situ and ex situProblem of the translocation of individuals.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Restauració del medi naturalRestauración del medio naturalNatural environment restoration  (3103G00035)

Natural perturbations and antropogènies of the natural means.Programmes of restoration, legal frame, objectives and contents.Criteria and techniques of restoration.Restoration of spaces affected by extractives activities.Conditioning and re-vegetation of landfills.Restoration of humid zones.Reafforestation of zones degraded or set fire

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
Complementary tests: 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

VertebratsVertebradosVertebrates  (3103G00027)

Introduction to the functional anatomy of the vertebrates.Evolution in relation in the middle and living.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Plantes vascularsPlantas vascularesVascular Plants  (3103G00028)

Organisation, morphology, systematics and evolution of vascular plants.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Ecologia de poblacionsEcología de poblacionesPopulation Ecology  (3103G00029)

Dynamics of animal and plant populations.Demography.Assessment of populations.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Botànica marinaBotánica marinaMarine Botany  (3103G00030)

The sea means.The pelàgic system.The bentònic system.Functioning of the sea ecosystems.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

ArtròpodesArtrópodosArthropods  (3103G00059)

Morphology of arthropods.Comparative functional anatomy: structure, physiology and behaviour.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Tecnologies netesTecnologías limpiasCleaner production  (3103G00055)

Prevention in origin and complete pollution control.Relation with the available technical improvements.Eco-efficiency of the productive processes.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

EcoenergiaEcoenergíaEcoenergy  (3103G03055)

Conventional energy.Renewable energy.Efficiency in the use of energy

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Valorització, reciclatge i cicle de vidaValorización, reciclaje y ciclo de vidaValorization, Recycling and Life Cycle of Produts  (3103G03056)

Recycling techniques and valuing materials and energy.Ecodesign.Lifecycle analysis.Case studies.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Cicle antròpic de l'aiguaCiclo antrópico del aguaWater Antropic Cycle  (3103G03057)

Systems of water catchment.Purification.Distribution.Network of sewerage.Purification. Return in the middle.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Química del medi ambient i contaminacióQuímica del medio ambiente y contaminaciónEnvironmental Chemistry and Contamination  (3103G03058)

Soil, water and environmental chemistry.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Mètodes en ecologiaMétodos en ecologíaMethods in Ecology  (3103G03059)

Census Design and samples Census estimation methods.Techniques to obtain data. Methods for estimating fertility and mortality. Wealth, equity, diversity. Spatial distribution.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SF 1first semester

Tècniques de restauració ambientalTécnicas de restauración ambientalEnvironmental restoration techniques  (3103G03060)

Restoration techniques.Slope stability.Superficial erosion. Restoration of river beds.Restoration of aquifers.Restoration of beaches.Basics of geological engineering.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SF 1first semester

Sistemes d'informació geogràfica avançatsSistemas de información geográfica avanzadosAdvances in Geographic Information Systems  (3103G03062)

Study and advanced practice of the techniques and applications of Geographic Information Systems for the analysis and management of territorial and environmental problems.ArcGis-ArcView, Idrisi, Miramon, GvSIG.

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Riscos naturalsRiesgos naturalesNatural hazards  (3103G03063)

Causes and effects of dangerous natural phenomena.Assessment methods and mitigation techniques for natural disasters

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SF 1first semester

Economia del medi ambientEconomía del medio ambienteEnvironmental Economics  (3103G03068)

Environmental externalities.Economic instruments of environmental policy.Exploitation of renewable and non-renewable resources.Economic growth and the environment.Sustainable development

OPoptional 3.00 A 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Ecologia aplicadaEcología aplicadaApplied ecology  (3103G00036)

Forced ecosystems.Eutrophication.Pollution and processes of purification vehicle.Deranged ecosystems.Ecology of the fires.Principles of the conservation and ecological restoration.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SF 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

OceanografiaOceanografíaOceanography  (3103G00037)

Temporary and spatial scales in fluids geophysicists Circulation termohalina.Tides: mechanisms and currents of tide.Geostrophic and ordinary currents induced by the wind.Superficial, intermediate and deep circulation.Main oceanic currents.Divergences and convergences.Fronts.Outcrops

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EF 1first semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Recursos faunísticsRecursos faunísticosFauna resources  (3103G00038)

Hunting.Fishing in continental and sea waters.Control of problematic animal species

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EF 1first semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Recursos vegetalsRecursos vegetalesVegetal resources  (3103G00039)

Plants of economic interest.Edible, medicine and bio-indicatory plants.Sustainable exploitation.

OPoptional 3.00 CA 2second semester
EF 1first semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Resposta de la fauna i vegetació al canvi climàticRespuesta de la fauna y vegetación al cambio climáticoPlant and Animal Responses to Climate Change  (3103G03067)

Effects of climate change on the distribution, phenology and conservation of animals.Biotic homogenisation.Changes in land use and fauna.Study of the response strategies and mechanisms of vegetation to the factors of global change, especially those related to the fragmentation of the territory and climate change.Adaptive responses of plants.Consequences of changes in the biodiversity and areas of distribution of species on the structure and function of land ecosystems.

OPoptional 3.00 A 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Pràctiques externesPrácticas externasIndustry laboratory placement/residency  (3103G03080)

Realización of prácticas tuteladas in I mark it of a proyecto.Colaboración e implicación in weary tareas empresariales or institucionales that him encomienden in the alumno fear the y tutor the company or institución donde him realicen.The periodo of aprendizaje guiado in weary empresas estará regulado fear a convenio of prácticas in firmado company between the Universidad y each one of weary empresas or institucionas donde him desarrollan.Clasificaciones y medidas of the environmental riesgo.Riesgo e incertidumbre.Vulnerabilidad in the riesgo.Análisis of them you focus científicos y profesionales to the I study of them riesgos ambientales.Riesgos ambientales y ordenación of the territorio.Gestión of riesgos naturales: inundaciones, sequías

OPoptional 6.00 EJ Aannual
F 1first semester
J Aannual
RA Aannual
S Aannual

Economia i gestió d'empresesEconomía y gestión de empresasCompany administration and finances  (3103G00060)

Analysis of the human and social factors that explain human exposure and vulnerability to environmental risks and the different management methods developed in response.Classifications and measures of environmental risk.Risk and uncertainty.Vulnerability to risk.Analysis of scientific and professional approaches to studying environmental risks.Environmental risks and regional planning.Management of natural risks: floods, droughts.Planning and management of technological risks. Mapping risks.Planning for emergencies.

OPoptional 6.00 CA 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

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