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Offer of subjects for academic year 2026-2027

Dual bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in Biology/ Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences

60.00 B or higher is required

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Biologia d'organismes i sistemesBiología de organismos y sistemasOrganisms and systems biology  (3103G01079)

Biodiversity, evolution andphylogeny.Structure, organisation and development of the different eukaryotes organisms: protists, fungi, plants and animals.Functional aspects of living beings at a supracell level.The organisation of populations and ecosystems.

Bbasic 6.00 J 2second semester

Biologia fonamentalBiología fundamentalFundamentals of biology  (3103G00079)

Molecular bases of the living beings.Structure, organisation and development of the living beings at molecular and cell level.Functional aspects of the procaryotic cells and eucariotes.Cell division and mechanisms of the inheritance.Origin and evolution of cells.Archaeans, bacteria and eukaryotes.

Bbasic 6.00 BC 1first semester

Estadística aplicadaEstadística aplicadaApplied statistics  (3103G00084)

Design and planning of a statistical study.Techniques to obtain data.Univariate exploratory statistical data analysis.Bivariate exploratory statistical data analysis.The theory of probability.Statistical inference (Z, t, Chi, F).Experiments with one and more factors.Models of simple linear regression.

Bbasic 6.00 BC 2second semester

FísicaFísicaPhysics  (3103G00081)

Vectorial analysis.Kinematics and dynamics.Gravitation.Work and energy.Quantity of movement.Shocks.Solid dynamics.Fluids: Hydrostatics and hydrodynamics.Electricity: electrostatic.Magnetism: magnetic field, magnetic induction, magnetism in matter.Waves.Equation of waves.Physical optics: polarization, interference and diffraction.Linear optics.Lenses.Radioactivity.Radioactive materials.

Bbasic 6.00 BC 2second semester

Fonaments de químicaFundamentos de químicaFundamentals of chemistry  (3103G00078)

The chemical elements: fundamentals of atomic structure.The atomic core and isotopes.Nuclear stability: radioactivity.Periodic table.Types of chemical link.Covalent linkage and molecular geometry.Intermolecular forces and states of aggregation.Gases.Thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium.Equilibria in dissolution.Ideal solutions and colligative properties.Acid-base equilibriumBuffer solutions.Quantitative applications of acid-base equilibrium.Complex formation equilibriumPrecipitation equilibriumOxidation-reduction reactionsElectrochemical batteries.Chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms.Fundamentals of organic chemistry

Bbasic 6.00 BC 1first semester

GeologiaGeologíaGeology  (3103G01080)

Introduction to geology.Geological materials: minerals and rocks.The petrogenetic cycle.Palaeontology and the evolution of life; geobiochemical cycles.The hydrological cycle.External geological processes: fluvial, sea, gravitational processes.

Bbasic 6.00 J 2second semester

MatemàtiquesMatemáticasMathematics  (3103G00080)

Functions of one and several variables.First order ordinary differential equations.Second order linear differential equations.Linear equation matrices and systems.Vectors and values typical of a matrix.Matricial models.

Bbasic 6.00 BC 1first semester

Tècniques científiques integrades 1Técnicas científicas integradas 1Integrated scientific techniques 1  (3103G00082)

The scientific method?c: observation and experimentation, approach and validation of hypotheses.Knowledge of the methodologies and basic techniques of experimental work (chemical, biological and geological).Safety and waste management.Basic experiment and sample design.Procedures for collection and basic treatment of experimental and observational data.Presentation of data and results.Sources of scientificinformation.How to generate reports.

Bbasic 6.00 BC 1first semester

Tècniques científiques integrades 2Técnicas científicas integradas 2Integrated scientific techniques 2  (3103G00083)

Experimental work in the laboratory and the field through the resolution of practical cases.Sample collection, use of materials and instruments, application of basic techniques, identification of species.Acquisition of work and protection habits.Annotation, treatment, elaboration and presentation of data and results.Scientific information research.Writing reports.

Bbasic 6.00 BC 1first semester

Tècniques científiques integrades 3Técnica científicas integradas 3Scientific integrated techniques 3  (3103G01081)

Introduction to experimental design, information research.Sample and experimental data collection.Knowledge of instrumentation and basic materials.Introduction to the basic study and analysis techniques and methodologies in the laboratory and field.Acquisition of work and protection habits in experimental work.Statistical exploratory data analysis.Generating reports,

Bbasic 6.00 J Aannual

69.00 OB or higher is required.

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Anàlisi avançada de dadesAnálisis avanzado de datosAdvanced data analysis  (3103G00090)

Multiple linear models.Non-parametric contrasts.Multivariate descriptive analysis applied to biological experimentation: ordering and classification

OBCompulsory 6.00 BC 1first semester

BioquímicaBioquímicaBiochemistry  (3103G00086)

The structure and function of biomolecules.Catalysis and controlling biochemical reactions.Bioenergetics.Metabolism.Genetic information.

OBCompulsory 6.00 BC 1first semester

BotànicaBotánicaBotany  (3103G00093)

The basics of plant organisation.Main structural types.Vital cycles.Plant diversity and phylogenic lines.Foundations for describing plants.

OBCompulsory 6.00 BC 2second semester

CartografiaCartografíaCartography  (3103G03099)

Fundamental concepts in cartography and the creation of maps.

OBCompulsory 3.00 F 1first semester

Citologia i histologiaCitología e HistologíaCytology and histology  (3103G00088)

The cell: structure and function.Cell differentiation.Animal tissues.Plant tissues.

OBCompulsory 6.00 BC 1first semester

Enginyeria ambientalIngeniería ambientalEnvironmental engineering  (3103G03098)

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

OBCompulsory 6.00 F 1first semester

GenèticaGenéticaGenetics  (3103G00092)

Nature, organisation, function and transmission of hereditary material.Recombination and genetic analysis.Changes in hereditary material.Regulation of gene expression.Genetic principles of populations, evolutionary genetics and human genetics.

OBCompulsory 6.00 BC 2second semester

Medi ambient i societatMedio ambiente y sociedadSociety and environment  (3103G03095)

Analysis of the socio-environmental dimension of the territorial dynamics and instruments of public intervention for the planning and the management of the territory and its resources.

OBCompulsory 6.00 J 2second semester

MicrobiologiaMicrobiologíaMicrobiology  (3103G00091)

The world of microorganisms.The structure and functioning of prokaryotes.Bacterial genetics and metabolisms.Introduction to virology.A general view of prokaryote diversity.Foundations of microbial ecology, applied microbiology, microbial biotechnology and clinical microbiology

OBCompulsory 6.00 BC 2second semester

Pràctiques de bioquímicaPrácticas de bioquímicaBiochemistry practical lessons  (3103G00087)

Basic methodologies in biochemistry.

OBCompulsory 3.00 BC 1first semester

Pràctiques de botànicaPrácticas de botánicaExperimental botany  (3103G01086)

Distinguishing and identifying the main plant and mycological groups in the field as well as in the laboratory using the appropriate techniques and methodologies.

OBCompulsory 3.00 J 2second semester

Pràctiques de citologia i histologiaPrácticas de citología e histologíaCytology and histology practical sessions  (3103G01082)

Basic methodologies in animal and plant cytology and histology.Microscopic bases of organography.

OBCompulsory 3.00 F 1first semester

Pràctiques de genèticaPrácticas de genéticaExperimental genetics  (3103G01085)

Basic methodologies of genetics: Extraction of DNA from several tissues, agarose gel electrophoresis, PCR, genotyping techniques, diagnosis protocols, inherited crossover and patterns.

OBCompulsory 3.00 J 2second semester

Pràctiques de microbiologiaPrácticas de microbiologíaPracticum of microbiology  (3103G01084)

Basic methodologies of the microbiological laboratory.Cultivation and maintenance of bacterial cultures.Work in sterile conditions and aseptic manipulation of bacterial cultures.The staining and observation of microorganisms.Microbiological analysis of natural samples.

OBCompulsory 3.00 J 2second semester

Química ambientalQuímica ambientalEnvironmental chemistry  (3103G03092)

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 J 2second semester

66.00 OB or higher is required.

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Biologia molecular i tècniques de DNA recombinantBiología molecular y técnicas de DNA recombinanteMolecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques  (3103G00097)

Genome structure.Regulation of gene expression.Maturation, type and functions of RNA.Techniques for the study and modification of nucleic acids.MutagenesisRecombinant DNA techniques and expression of recombinant proteins.

OBCompulsory 6.00 BC 2second semester
BL 2second semester

EconomiaEconomíaEconomics  (3103G03096)

This subject analyses different methods of assigning goods or resources, especially the markets and their limitations.Next, different environmental policies are analysed and the cost benefit analysis method for the assessment of projects or entrepreneurial policies.Finally, optimum management of non-renewable and renewable resources is analysed.

OBCompulsory 3.00 F 1first semester

Educació ambientalEducación ambientalEnvironmental education  (3103G03108)

Conceptualization of environmental education.Critical analysis of educational programmes and methods for environmental awareness.

OBCompulsory 3.00 J 2second semester

Fisiologia vegetalFisiología vegetalPlant Physiology  (3103G01087)

Plant function and regulation.Hydric relationships, nutrition, photosynthesis, growth and development.

OBCompulsory 6.00 F 1first semester

Gestió i planificació dels recursos i del territoriGestión y planificación de los recursos y del territorioLand resources planning and management  (3103G03107)

Developing the concepts and observation skills so that students are capable of analysing the socio-environmental dimension of the territorial dynamics.Knowing the several methods to plan, to order and to manage the territory in several scales.Analysing and being familiar with town planning, regional development planning and strategy in order to provide optimal environmental and socially just solutions to the territorial issues of our times.

OBCompulsory 6.00 F 1first semester

HidrogeologiaHidrogeologíaHydrogeolgy  (3103G03093)

The hydrological cycle and hydric resources.Surface and underground hydrology.Water quality in rivers and aquifers.Hydrological aspects of environmental interest: pressures and impacts.

OBCompulsory 6.00 J 2second semester

Legislació ambientalLegislación ambientalEnvironmental law  (3103G03097)

Public administrations and institutions.Environmental regulations.

OBCompulsory 3.00 F 1first semester

Meteorologia i climatologiaMeteorología y climatologíaMeteorology and climatology  (3103G03094)

The atmosphere.Description.Origin and composition.Vertical structure.Thermodynamics.Dynamics.Synoptic meteorology.Climate.Climate change.

OBCompulsory 6.00 J 2second semester

Pràctiques de biologia molecularPrácticas de biología molecularPractices of molecular biology  (3103G01093)

Regulation of gene expression.Techniques for the study and modification of nucleic acids.MutagenesisRecombinant DNA techniques.Recombinant proteins expression and purification.

OBCompulsory 3.00 J 2second semester

Pràctiques de fisiologia vegetalPrácticas de fisiología vegetalPractical lessons in plant physiology   (3103G01088)

Methodologies for the study of plant function and regulation.

OBCompulsory 3.00 F 1first semester

Pràctiques de zoologiaPrácticas de zoologíaPractical zoology  (3103G01083)

Manipulation and observation of animal specimens.Recognition of structures.Classification using dichotomous keys.Visual identification of singular species of fauna and phylogenetic inference.Obtaining and interpreting biometric data.

OBCompulsory 3.00 F 1first semester

Tractament d'aigüesTratamiento de aguasWater treatment  (3103G03102)

Urban waste water treatment processes: physical, chemical and biological.Potable water treatment.Practical applications.

OBCompulsory 6.00 J 2second semester

Tractament i valorització de residusTratamiento y valorización de residuosWaste treatment and valorization  (3103G03104)

Management, treatment and disposal of waste.Reuse and recycling.Practical applications.

OBCompulsory 6.00 J 2second semester

ZoologiaZoologíaZoology  (3103G00089)

Basic knowledge in zoology.Foundations of animal organisation and development, comparative and systematic anatomy, as well as the diversity, phylogeny and ecology of the large animal groups.Foundations of applied zoology.

OBCompulsory 6.00 BC 1first semester

66.00 OB or higher is required.

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

ArtròpodesArtrópodosArthropods  (3103G01097)

Morphology, structural anatomy, physiology and behaviour of arthropods.

OBCompulsory 3.00 J 2second semester

Botànica marinaBotánica marinaMarine Botany  (3103G01098)

Marine plants: diversity, systematics and evolution

OBCompulsory 3.00 J 2second semester

Contaminació atmosfèricaContaminación atmosféricaAir pollution  (3103G03103)

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

OBCompulsory 3.00 F 1first semester

Ecologia de poblacionsEcología de poblacionesPopulation ecology  (3103G01096)

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

OBCompulsory 3.00 J 2second semester

EcologiaEcologíaEcology  (3103G00095)

Description of ecological communities.Population dynamics.Evolutionary ecology.Structure and functioning of ecosystems.Biogeography

OBCompulsory 6.00 BC 1first semester

Edafologia i contaminació de sòlsEdafología y contaminación de suelosEdafology and soil pollution  (3103G03101)

The ground as a natural resource.Main characteristics and properties of the ground.Processes of degradation and conservation of grounds.Management and treatment of polluted grounds.Techniques of lands remediation in-situ and ex-situ.

OBCompulsory 3.00 J 2second semester

EvolucióEvoluciónEvolution  (3103G01089)

The origin of life and evolution.The variability of natural populations.Agents of evolutionary change.Concept of species and speciation.Genetic bases of speciation.Molecular evolution.Phylogeny and reconstruction techniques of evolutionary history.Genetics of populations.Human evolution.Palaeontology.

OBCompulsory 6.00 F 1first semester

Fisiologia animalFisiología animalAnimal Physiology  (3103G01091)

Functions of animals and their parts; physical, chemical factors and related processes

OBCompulsory 6.00 J 2second semester

Microbiologia i toxicologia ambientalsMicrobiología y toxicología ambientalesEnvironmental microbiology and toxicology  (3103G03100)

Diversity and functions of the microorganisms to the nature.Ecology of bacterial populations and communities in different environments.Microbial ecosystems.Environmental problems related to micro-organisms and environmental use.Foundations of toxicology.Essays of toxicity.Toxicokinetics and toxicodynamicsEffects of the chemical agents about the microorganisms.Biotransformation of toxic compounds.Microbial Bioremediació.

OBCompulsory 6.00 F 1first semester

Plantes vascularsPlantas vascularesVascular Plant  (3103G01095)

Ecological factors, morphology, systematics and evolution of vascular plants.

OBCompulsory 3.00 J 2second semester

Pràctiques de fisiologia animalPrácticas de fisiología animalPractical animal physiology  (3103G01092)

The way animals work: practical observation, experimentation, analysis and discussion work.

OBCompulsory 3.00 J 2second semester

Pràctiques d'ecologiaPrácticas de ecologíaEcology practical lessons  (3103G00096)

The subject includes fieldwork, laboratory work and data analysis in order to assimilate key ecology concepts such as: diversity, primary production, structure of a community, spatial distribution, availability of resources, depredation.

OBCompulsory 3.00 BC 1first semester

Pràctiques d'evolucióPrácticas de evoluciónEvolution practical lessons  (3103G01090)

Methodologies and techniques applied to evolutionary studies.

OBCompulsory 3.00 F 1first semester

Sistemes de gestió ambientalSistemas de gestión ambientalEnvironmental management systems  (3103G03109)

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

OBCompulsory 3.00 J 2second semester

Sistemes d'informació geogràficaSistemas de información geográficaGeographical information systems  (3103G03106)

Study of the basic applications of the Systems of Geographical Information.The processes of data acquisition (sources, standards and inter operating capacity among formats), the techniques of creation, work manipulation and presentation of geographical information (graphic and alphanumeric) and the main tools of geoprocessing of the vectorial model and raster for the analysis spatial of environmental problems and of territorial planning.

OBCompulsory 6.00 F 1first semester

Tècniques instrumentals d'anàlisi ambientalTécnicas instrumentales de análisis ambientalInstrumental techniques in environmental analysis  (3103G03105)

Introduction to the environmental chemistry.The chemistry of the environmental compartments: atmosphere, water, lithosphere and biosphere.Cycles of the main elements.Chemistry of the aquatic systems: you balance acid-basis, complexation and redox (diagrams pE-pH) in unchilled waters.Impact of the organic and inorganic pollutants in the environment.

OBCompulsory 3.00 J 2second semester

VertebratsVertebradosVertebrates  (3103G01094)

Introduction to the functional anatomy of vertebrates and adaptations to the physical environment.

OBCompulsory 3.00 J 2second semester

You need to get 12,00 OB

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Avaluació d'impacte ambientalEvaluación de impacto ambientalEnvironmental impact assessment  (3103G03110)

Impact identification and assessment methodology.Practical field work assessing the environmental impact of infrastructure projects, natural resource exploitation projects, industrial activities, urban planning and others.

OBCompulsory 6.00 J 2second semester

ProjectesProyectosProjects  (3103G03112)

Project: definition and objectives.Origin and classification of projects.Stages, organisation, documentation and legal aspects of a project.Project direction and management.Basic principles.Market study.Supply and demand analysis.Market prospect techniques.Project size: economies of scale and optimization.Location: location evaluation methods.Project investments.Concepts and estimate methods.Production expenses: manufacture and management.Distribution of expenses.Economic evaluation of projects.Risk and sensitivity analysis.Project drafting and presentation.

OBCompulsory 6.00 F 1first semester

ProjectesProyectosProjects  (3103G01100)

Project: definition, typologies and objectives.Life cycle of a project: Stages.Task organisation and planningDrafting and Documentation.Investigatory team.Project direction and management.Economic and budgetary evaluation.Risk analysis.Legal aspects.National and international calls.Individual and coordinated projects.

OBCompulsory 6.00 F 1first semester

You need to get 24.00 TFG

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Treball de fi de grauTrabajo de fin de gradoBachelor thesis  (3103G03111)

Creative integration of knowledge and practical skills in order to solve a real scientific problem.Structuring of a solid defence of the personal points of view basing themselves on well founded scientific knowledge.Presentation of the work carried out.

TFGbachelor’s thesis 12.00 J Aannual
JL Aannual

Treball de fi de grauTrabajo de fin de gradoBachelor thesis  (3103G01101)

Creative integration of knowledge and practical skills in order to solve a problem real científico.Structuring of a solid defence of the personal points of view basing themselves on well founded scientific knowledge.Presentation of the work carried out.

TFGbachelor’s thesis 12.00 J Aannual
JL Aannual

Two of the following requirements must be met

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

GeobotànicaGeobotánicaPlant Ecology  (3103G00110)

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

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

BiodiversitatBiodiversidadBiodiversity  (3103G00111)

Concept and value of the biodiversity.The origins and levels of biodiversity.Quantification of biodiversity.Distribution of biological diversity in time and space.Loss of biological diversity: causes of extinction and impact of the human species.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Comunitats animalsComunidades animalesWildlife communities  (3103G00112)

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

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Gestió de faunaGestión de faunaWildlife management  (3103G00113)

Biological diversity.Analysis of the causes and strategies for the conservation of biological diversity.Legal aspects and management of animal diversity.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Gestió de floraGestión de la floraPlant Management  (3103G00114)

Management and conservation of flora.Areas of interest in the management and conservation of plant biodiversity.Systems for evaluating the state of conservation of threatened taxonomic groups.Conservation methodologies in situ and ex situ.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Ecologia fluvialEcología fluvialFluvial ecology  (3103G00115)

The subject looks at the ecological characteristics of fluvial systems and reservoirs, from an ecosystem perspective.It describes the significance of the physical system, of the different biological communities and the functioning of Mediterranean fluvial systems.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Ecologia marinaEcología marinaMarine ecology  (3103G00116)

The ecological characteristics of marine ecosystems with a particular focus on functional aspects.The ecological strategies of marine organisms are also defined as well as their role in the ecosystem.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Ecologia lacustreEcología lacustreLake ecology  (3103G00117)

The ecological characteristics of lakes, lagoons and marshes are studied.The study of the different lentic environments is approached from a functional point of view.We analyse everything from the physical and chemical characteristics that determine the functioning of the system, to the different organisms included init and their function in the structure of the system.The way the most important aquatic ecosystems function is presented, with a special focus on Mediterranean systems.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

OceanografiaOceanografíaOceanography  (3103G00118)

Description of the oceans and the ocean floorSurface currents.Ekman layer.Deep circulation.Water masses.Waves, Tsunamis and tides.Climate change and oceans.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Mètodes en ecologiaMétodos en ecologíaMethods in ecology  (3103G00119)

The subject studies in an applied way the methods used in research in ecology: fieldwork, experimental work and the application of models.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Ecologia aplicadaEcología aplicadaApplied ecology  (3103G00120)

The functioning of ecosystems that are exploited or altered by mankind is analysed and described in order to come up with ways of managing these ecosystems and making their use compatible with conservation.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Genètica de la conservacióGenética de la conservaciónConservation genetics  (3103G00121)

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

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Recursos faunísticsRecursos faunísticosAnimal resources  (3103G00122)

Foundations of the exploitation of wild animal populations.Hunting, fishing, fauna tourism and control of problematic species.Practical cases of fauna exploitation.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Recursos vegetalsRecursos vegetalesPlant resources  (3103G00123)

Uses, applications and methodologies used to exploit plant resources (algae, fungi, and land plants).

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Resposta de la vegetació i de la fauna al canvi climàticRespuesta de la vegetación y de la fauna al cambio climáticoPlant and animal responses to climate change  (3103G00124)

Effects of the global change in distribution, phenology and conservation of living beings.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Optional Subjects/Complementary Training6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

GeobotànicaGeobotánicaPlant Ecology  (3103G00110)

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

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

BiodiversitatBiodiversidadBiodiversity  (3103G00111)

Concept and value of the biodiversity.The origins and levels of biodiversity.Quantification of biodiversity.Distribution of biological diversity in time and space.Loss of biological diversity: causes of extinction and impact of the human species.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Comunitats animalsComunidades animalesWildlife communities  (3103G00112)

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

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Gestió de faunaGestión de faunaWildlife management  (3103G00113)

Biological diversity.Analysis of the causes and strategies for the conservation of biological diversity.Legal aspects and management of animal diversity.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Gestió de floraGestión de la floraPlant Management  (3103G00114)

Management and conservation of flora.Areas of interest in the management and conservation of plant biodiversity.Systems for evaluating the state of conservation of threatened taxonomic groups.Conservation methodologies in situ and ex situ.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Ecologia fluvialEcología fluvialFluvial ecology  (3103G00115)

The subject looks at the ecological characteristics of fluvial systems and reservoirs, from an ecosystem perspective.It describes the significance of the physical system, of the different biological communities and the functioning of Mediterranean fluvial systems.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Ecologia marinaEcología marinaMarine ecology  (3103G00116)

The ecological characteristics of marine ecosystems with a particular focus on functional aspects.The ecological strategies of marine organisms are also defined as well as their role in the ecosystem.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Ecologia lacustreEcología lacustreLake ecology  (3103G00117)

The ecological characteristics of lakes, lagoons and marshes are studied.The study of the different lentic environments is approached from a functional point of view.We analyse everything from the physical and chemical characteristics that determine the functioning of the system, to the different organisms included init and their function in the structure of the system.The way the most important aquatic ecosystems function is presented, with a special focus on Mediterranean systems.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

OceanografiaOceanografíaOceanography  (3103G00118)

Description of the oceans and the ocean floorSurface currents.Ekman layer.Deep circulation.Water masses.Waves, Tsunamis and tides.Climate change and oceans.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Mètodes en ecologiaMétodos en ecologíaMethods in ecology  (3103G00119)

The subject studies in an applied way the methods used in research in ecology: fieldwork, experimental work and the application of models.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Ecologia aplicadaEcología aplicadaApplied ecology  (3103G00120)

The functioning of ecosystems that are exploited or altered by mankind is analysed and described in order to come up with ways of managing these ecosystems and making their use compatible with conservation.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Genètica de la conservacióGenética de la conservaciónConservation genetics  (3103G00121)

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

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Recursos faunísticsRecursos faunísticosAnimal resources  (3103G00122)

Foundations of the exploitation of wild animal populations.Hunting, fishing, fauna tourism and control of problematic species.Practical cases of fauna exploitation.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Recursos vegetalsRecursos vegetalesPlant resources  (3103G00123)

Uses, applications and methodologies used to exploit plant resources (algae, fungi, and land plants).

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Resposta de la vegetació i de la fauna al canvi climàticRespuesta de la vegetación y de la fauna al cambio climáticoPlant and animal responses to climate change  (3103G00124)

Effects of the global change in distribution, phenology and conservation of living beings.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Economia i gestió d'empresesEconomía y gestión de empresasEconomics and Management  (3103G00125)

Introduction to economics and business managementBio-economy.Patents.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Introducció a la professionalitzacióIntroducción a la profesionalizaciónIntroduction to professionalization   (3103G00126)

Professional guidance.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Pràctiques en empresaPrácticas en empresaInternship  (3103G01109)

Carry out supervised practicals as part of a project.Collaboration and involvement in business or institutional tasks that the student is entrusted to carry out by the tutor and company or institution where they do their work placement.The period of guided learning in a company is governed by a company work placement agreement signed by the university and each of the companies and institutions where the work placements are carried out.

OPoptional 6.00 J Aannual
S Aannual

Pràctiques en empresaPrácticas en empresaInternships  (3103G03113)

Supervised work placement carried out in public or private sector companies or institutions, as part of a work plan, with the aim of applying and complementing the training acquired, introducing the student to the reality of the professional environment and developing skills that will help them to enter the job market.Collaboration and involvement in company or institution tasks which they are entrusted to carry out by the tutor and company or institution where the work placement is carried out.The period of guided learning in companies is governed by a company work placement agreement signed by the university and each of the companies and institutions where the work placements are carried out.

OPoptional 6.00 J Aannual
S Aannual

Optional modules + Academic recognition42.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

GeobotànicaGeobotánicaPlant Ecology  (3103G00110)

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

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

BiodiversitatBiodiversidadBiodiversity  (3103G00111)

Concept and value of the biodiversity.The origins and levels of biodiversity.Quantification of biodiversity.Distribution of biological diversity in time and space.Loss of biological diversity: causes of extinction and impact of the human species.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Comunitats animalsComunidades animalesWildlife communities  (3103G00112)

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

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Gestió de faunaGestión de faunaWildlife management  (3103G00113)

Biological diversity.Analysis of the causes and strategies for the conservation of biological diversity.Legal aspects and management of animal diversity.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Gestió de floraGestión de la floraPlant Management  (3103G00114)

Management and conservation of flora.Areas of interest in the management and conservation of plant biodiversity.Systems for evaluating the state of conservation of threatened taxonomic groups.Conservation methodologies in situ and ex situ.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Ecologia fluvialEcología fluvialFluvial ecology  (3103G00115)

The subject looks at the ecological characteristics of fluvial systems and reservoirs, from an ecosystem perspective.It describes the significance of the physical system, of the different biological communities and the functioning of Mediterranean fluvial systems.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Ecologia marinaEcología marinaMarine ecology  (3103G00116)

The ecological characteristics of marine ecosystems with a particular focus on functional aspects.The ecological strategies of marine organisms are also defined as well as their role in the ecosystem.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Ecologia lacustreEcología lacustreLake ecology  (3103G00117)

The ecological characteristics of lakes, lagoons and marshes are studied.The study of the different lentic environments is approached from a functional point of view.We analyse everything from the physical and chemical characteristics that determine the functioning of the system, to the different organisms included init and their function in the structure of the system.The way the most important aquatic ecosystems function is presented, with a special focus on Mediterranean systems.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

OceanografiaOceanografíaOceanography  (3103G00118)

Description of the oceans and the ocean floorSurface currents.Ekman layer.Deep circulation.Water masses.Waves, Tsunamis and tides.Climate change and oceans.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Mètodes en ecologiaMétodos en ecologíaMethods in ecology  (3103G00119)

The subject studies in an applied way the methods used in research in ecology: fieldwork, experimental work and the application of models.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Ecologia aplicadaEcología aplicadaApplied ecology  (3103G00120)

The functioning of ecosystems that are exploited or altered by mankind is analysed and described in order to come up with ways of managing these ecosystems and making their use compatible with conservation.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Genètica de la conservacióGenética de la conservaciónConservation genetics  (3103G00121)

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

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Recursos faunísticsRecursos faunísticosAnimal resources  (3103G00122)

Foundations of the exploitation of wild animal populations.Hunting, fishing, fauna tourism and control of problematic species.Practical cases of fauna exploitation.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Recursos vegetalsRecursos vegetalesPlant resources  (3103G00123)

Uses, applications and methodologies used to exploit plant resources (algae, fungi, and land plants).

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Resposta de la vegetació i de la fauna al canvi climàticRespuesta de la vegetación y de la fauna al cambio climáticoPlant and animal responses to climate change  (3103G00124)

Effects of the global change in distribution, phenology and conservation of living beings.

OPoptional 3.00 F 1first semester

Economia i gestió d'empresesEconomía y gestión de empresasEconomics and Management  (3103G00125)

Introduction to economics and business managementBio-economy.Patents.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Introducció a la professionalitzacióIntroducción a la profesionalizaciónIntroduction to professionalization   (3103G00126)

Professional guidance.

OPoptional 3.00 J 2second semester

Pràctiques en empresaPrácticas en empresaInternship  (3103G01109)

Carry out supervised practicals as part of a project.Collaboration and involvement in business or institutional tasks that the student is entrusted to carry out by the tutor and company or institution where they do their work placement.The period of guided learning in a company is governed by a company work placement agreement signed by the university and each of the companies and institutions where the work placements are carried out.

OPoptional 6.00 J Aannual
S Aannual

Pràctiques en empresaPrácticas en empresaInternships  (3103G03113)

Supervised work placement carried out in public or private sector companies or institutions, as part of a work plan, with the aim of applying and complementing the training acquired, introducing the student to the reality of the professional environment and developing skills that will help them to enter the job market.Collaboration and involvement in company or institution tasks which they are entrusted to carry out by the tutor and company or institution where the work placement is carried out.The period of guided learning in companies is governed by a company work placement agreement signed by the university and each of the companies and institutions where the work placements are carried out.

OPoptional 6.00 J Aannual
S Aannual

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

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