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Subjects offered for the academic year 2023-2024

Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Territory and Environment

Basic subjects42.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Antropologia social i culturalAntropología social y cultural Social and cultural anthropology   (3102G00048)

Study of the goals of Social and Cultural Anthropology based on knowledge from the classical schools –authors and monographs–, the ethnographic method and the discipline’s main work areas (kinship, religion, economy and policy).

 Bbasic 6.00 A 1first semester
B 1first semester
C 1first semester

Fonaments de geografia humanaFundamentos de geografia humanaFundamental aspects on human geography  (3102G00050)

The main objective is to provide the student with knowledge of the conceptual bases of the discipline.Certain basic concepts and a perspective of epistemological development of Human Geography are accordingly introduced.Keys aspects of the contents will be: the evolution of Geography (from Geographical Societies to the current profession of geographer); demographic growth and world urbanisation; the population and migrations; economic activity and spatial organisation; power and territory.

 Bbasic 6.00 A 2second semester
B 2second semester

Problemes Actuals de la FilosofiaProblemas Actuales de la FilosofiaCurrent Problems of Philosophy  (3102G00052)

Generalist and introductory approach to the main problems of contemporary and current philosophical debate, putting the focus mainly on its ethical, social and political implications.Special emphasis will be put on the problems relating to bioethics and cultural and gender diversity.

 Bbasic 6.00 A 2second semester
B 2second semester

Patrimoni culturalPatrimonio culturalCultural Heritage  (3102G00055)

Introduction to the notion of Cultural Heritage from an interdisciplinary and integrationist perspective.Cultural Heritage is presented, within an extensive definition framework of culture, establishing the relationship with memory, identity and the geographical framework behind it.The concept's development is approached to facilitate the identification of its main uses and functions.Students will become familiar with its framework of application in the 21st century, with a humanistic and critical approach, and issues dealt with ranging from conservation to restoration, not to mention management and social function.It will also prepare students, in their professional placements, in providing them with a series of tools and ideas, such as being faced with a living subject involved in the role of current societies; in the renewal of theory debates on Heritage; and in responsibility in its practical application.

 Bbasic 6.00 A 2second semester
B 2second semester

Paisatges naturals i culturals a la MediterràniaPaisajes naturales y culturales en el MediterráneoNatural and Cultural Landscapes in the Mediterranean Region  (3102G00061)

Subject that delves deeply into the knowledge and understanding of the huge diversity of natural and cultural landscapes surrounding the Mediterranean.This approach sees the Mediterranean area as a region with its own features from climate, bio-geographic and cultural points of view, among other things.Emphasis will be put on the special features of the natural, agricultural and urban landscapes of its northern and southern shores, largely due to a millennial anthropic action.

 Bbasic 6.00 A 1first semester

Tècniques quantitatives i qualitatives en Ciències Socials Técnicas cuantitativas y cualitativas en Ciencias Sociales Quantitative and qualitative techniques in Social Sciences  (3102G00062)

Studying and experimenting with several methods and techniques to analyse the social phenomena that occur at a specific time and space.Quantitative techniques are worked to measure and numerically analyse the data extracted from primary (questionnaires, surveys, cartographic analyses) or secondary (statistics) sources.On the other hand, qualitative methods are shown to provide a better understanding of the social, cultural and territorial contexts through interviews, observations and analysis of cases, documentary sources, discussion groups, etc.

 Bbasic 6.00 A 2second semester

Reptes Ambientals Retos Ambientales Environmental challenges   (3102G00064)

The subject will focus on analysing and understanding the historical development of the main impact of the great environmental problems on a planetary scale, not to mention regional scale too, and, finally, its repercussions at local level in the context of global environmental change.The following derived key themes are approached on this multi-scalar basis: the awakening of environmental and sustainability consciousness, Anthropocene, the climate crisis, the food crisis, the migratory crisis.Special emphasis, when dealing with all these derivatives, is put on their manifestations, consequences and future scenarios in the context of the Mediterranean basin.

 Bbasic 6.00 A 2second semester

Compulsory subjects18.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Cartografia Cartografía Cartography   (3102G02054)

Study of the methods and processes necessary for the preparation and use of maps, from several approaches: historical, critical, technical, analytical, communicative.This instrumental subject prepares students to design and use maps as an interpretative geographical, territorial and environmental tool.Methods of work are addressed in terms of hard-copy maps as well as a variety of digital tools that harness the increasing volume of available geographical information.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 A 1first semester

Fonaments de Geografia Física Fundamentos de Geografía Física Foundations of Physical Geography   (3102G02055)

The subject introduces the theories, concepts and fundamental methods of Physical Geography, from the presentation of the main systems that make up the key principles of the subject: the weather and climate systems, the systems and the cycles of the Earth’s crust and of modelling the relief and Biosphere systems and cycles.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 A 1first semester

Territori i societat a Europa Territorio y sociedad en Europa Territory and society in Europe   (3102G02056)

Helps students to understand the geographical reality of the European continent, with a particular focus on the countries of the European Union, and taking into account the geopolitical changes and productive and territorial transformations that have affected it in the final decades of the 20th century and early decades of the 21st century. Contents: The concept of "Europe," geographical diversity and territorial imbalances; the physical environment; the European population; the Europe of cities; rural spaces; geoeconomic changes; political Europe: the construction of the European political space, the European Union, and geopolitical conflicts.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 A 1first semester

Basic subjects30.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Món actual IMundo actual I Current world I  (3102G00051)

Introduction to the History of the current world through an analysis of the political, economic and social processes taking place since 1945, that is, during the Cold War, the political order arising after the collapse of communism and the subsequent globalisation.

 Bbasic 6.00 A 1first semester
B 1first semester

Geografia econòmica Geografia económica Economic geography   (3102G00068)

Basic knowledge for the study of economic geography is offered, putting special emphasis on territorial reconfigurations relating to globalisation and the third industrial revolution.This leads to an introduction to the basic concepts and classical models, showing the historical development of economic systems up to the present day.It describes the mechanisms of globalisation in various areas (production, transport, finances) and works on the local development processes.Finally, it reflects on today’s socio-economic and environmental trends and analyses the alternatives based on sustainability.

 Bbasic 6.00 A 1first semester

Gestió i anàlisi de webs i xarxes socials Gestión y análisis de webs y redes sociales Management and analysis of websites and social networks   (3102G00069)

Management and analysis applied to culture and scientific dissemination: fundamental knowledge of management and analysis of web pages and media networks.Knowing the principles of online communication strategies for disseminating web projects, management of online communities and the main tools for monitoring and measuring results.Creation of quality contents.Planning publications to obtain an optimum impact.Analysis of results obtained to optimise their future effect.

 Bbasic 6.00 A 1first semester
B 1first semester

Món actual II Mundo actual II Current world II  (3102G00072)

Introduction to the main political, economic and sociocultural debates of the current world, held since 1945, analysed from a historical perspective.Several (national, global and comparative) approaches will be adopted, with the aim of understanding the main problems facing the present going by delving deeply into its historical roots.

 Bbasic 6.00 A 2second semester
B 2second semester

La construcció de la Ciutat: arquitectura i urbanisme La construcción de la ciudad: arquitectura y urbanismo The making of the City: Architecture and urbanism   (3102G00073)

Issues and reflections on architecture and urban planning, especially on nature and the urban-planning transformations and architectural creations in the realm of the city as a setting of western culture through the main examples from antiquity to the present day.The subject puts the emphasis on issues relating to the concepts of city and urban space and teaches students how to distinguish the typologies, developments, languages and changing proposals through information research and the study and application of theoretical and real models.Students will acquire a series of competencies that will be of great use to them in the professional practice of History of Art, given the important presence of contents on history of architecture and its authors and in the theoretical debate and its application within the framework of cities and societies.

 Bbasic 6.00 A 2second semester
B 2second semester

Compulsory subjects30.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Anàlisi regional de Catalunya i Espanya Análisis regional de Cataluña y España Regional analysis of Catalonia and Spain   (3102G02057)

Presentation of the regional approach in geography. Study of the general geographical characteristics of Spain as a whole, and Catalonia in particular, from the point of view of the physical environment as well as the human activities that take place there.Here the focus is on both their evolution and current features.Aspects such as the physical and regional structure of these territories, population and settlement, economic activities and the political-administrative organisation are given special attention.This centre of interest culminates in the study of a specific areas in Catalonia-Spain through field work and the writing of the corresponding report.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 A 1first semester

Tecnologia de la Informació Geogràfica: Visualització i Processament de dades Tecnología de la Información Geográfica: Visualización y Procesamiento de datosGeographic Information Technology: Data visualization and processing   (3102G02058)

Study of the main processes for the creation, handling, display and interpretation of geographical information through maps, tables and graphs.Search for GPS data in spatial infrastructure repositories, creation, integration, topological analysis, mapping data and superimposition of layers with private and free GIS (ArcGis Desktop, ArcGis Pro and QGis) as a support for the decision-making process in relation to territorial and environmental problems.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 A 1first semester

Geografia de la Població Geografía de la Población Population Geography   (3102G02059)

Approach to population studies from different perspectives.From an instrumental perspective, students are provided with the basic knowledge of demographic analysis and socio-territorial and environmental planning.Hence, the current distribution and situation of the population on a worldwide scale, and the Spanish and Catalan populations, their structure and the processes of permanence and change, are studied, paying particular attention to the analysis of the causes and consequences of inequalities.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 A 2second semester

Geografia dels espais de muntanya Geografía de los espacios de montaña Geography of mountains areas   (3102G02060)

The aim of this subject is to analyse mountain areas using a socio-ecological approach, to be able to manage them from an integrated perspective.A socio-ecological system refers to the interrelations between a biophysical unit (climate, relief, vegetation, fauna, and so on)and the social stakeholders who intervene in it. We will also analyse the environmental, socio-economic, cultural and political factors affecting mountain socio-ecological systems, along with how those systems respond. Sustainability is another aspect of this approach.Knowledge of Physical Geography (climatology, geomorphology, biogeography, and so on) will be combined with this goalwith knowledge of human geography (demography, economic studies, analysis of social stakeholders, and so on),and other integrating areas of knowledge (ecosystem services, landscape analysis, and so on).At the end of the subject, the students should be able to understand a specific mountain area and introduce management solutions there to improve both its ecosystems and the welfare of the society that lives there.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 A 2second semester

Tecnologia de la Informació Geogràfica: anàlisi espacial Tecnología de la Información Geográfica: análisis espacialGeographic Information Technology: spatial analysis   (3102G02061)

From the exploration of spatial data, the geographical data set will be combined using analytical operators, GPS functions, modelling, etc.to understand, to describe and to predict the functioning and relationsship between elements in the real world.We will work with raster and vectorial layers to generate new data, maps, tables or graphs, with private and free GIS (ArcGis Desktop, ArcGis Pro and QGis).The course will look at the handling and interpretation of remote sensor or satellite images.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 A 2second semester

Language requirement

* Level B2 - German
* Level B2 - English
* Level B2 - French
* Level B2 - Italian
* Level C1 - German
* Level C1 - English
* Level C1 - French
* Level C1 - Italian
* Level C2 - German
* Level C2 - English
* Level C2 - French
* Level C2 - Italian
* Level C1.1 - English
* Level C1.1 - French
* Level C1.1 - German
* English third-language requirement
* French third-language requirement
* Italian third-language requirement
* German third-language requirement

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