1. General information
Course:
IBERIAN VEGETATION, CARTOGRAPHY AND HABITAT MANAGE
Code:
37339
Type:
ELECTIVE
ECTS credits:
4.5
Degree:
340 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Academic year:
2021-22
Center:
501 - FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Group(s):
40
Year:
4
Duration:
C2
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
MARIA ROSA PEREZ BADIA
- Group(s):
40
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Sabatini, Despacho 0.25
CIENCIAS AMBIENTALES
ext. 5443
rosa.perez@uclm.es
Make an appointment by e-mail
Lecturer:
ALFONSO RODRIGUEZ TORRES
- Group(s):
40
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
CIENCIAS AMBIENTALES
alfonso.rodriguez@uclm.es
2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
The study of plant communities is necessary for the management and conservation of the habitats. This subject is essential for the studens who in the future want work in public or private organisms or consulting companies related to the management of natural environment and its resources, protected areas (National or Natural Parks, etc.), urban and territorial planning and to carrying out studies and reports, particularly those of environmental impact.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| CB01 | Prove that they have acquired and understood knowledge in a subject area that derives from general secondary education and is appropriate to a level based on advanced course books, and includes updated and cutting-edge aspects of their field of knowledge. |
| CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
| CB03 | Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. |
| CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
| CB05 | Have developed the necessary learning abilities to carry on studying autonomously |
| CB06 | Students have developed the ability to work as a team and lead, direct, plan and supervise multidisciplinary teams |
| E01 | Ability to understand and apply basic knowledge. |
| E02 | Capacity for multidisciplinary consideration of an environmental problem |
| E03 | Awareness of the temporal and spatial dimensions of environmental processes |
| E04 | Ability to integrate experimental evidence found in field and/or laboratory studies with theoretical knowledge. |
| E05 | Capacity for qualitative data interpretation |
| E06 | Capacity for quantitative data interpretation |
| E07 | Capacity to plan, manage and conserve natural resources |
| E13 | Ability to handle software. |
| E18 | Capacity to manage the natural environment |
| G02 | Knowledge of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). |
| G03 | Good oral and written communication |
| G04 | Ethical commitment and professional deontology |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Mastery of flora and vegetation mapping techniques. | |
| Ability to apply knowledge in the preparation of environmental inventories and in the assessment and evaluation of impacts on vegetation. | |
| Management of flora databases and vegetation inventories. | |
| Management of sampling techniques and classification of plant communities. | |
| Understanding the basis for the management of protected habitat types and of European interest. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Vegetation classification systems and habitat types
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Unit 2: Biogeography, bioclimatology and floristic elements of the Iberian Peninsula. Endemic flora, threatened flora, and introduced and invasive flora
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Unit 3: Sampling and analysis techniques of plant communities.
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Unit 4: Techniques for mapping flora, vegetation and habitat types, and their environmental applications
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Unit 5: Mediterranean vegetation and habitats types of the Iberian Peninsula
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Unit 6: Bases of the management of the protected habitats
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Unit 7: Bases of the management of urban green spaces
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CB06 E01 E02 E03 E04 E05 E06 E07 E13 E18 G02 G03 G04 | 0.67 | 16.75 | N | N | The objectives and contents of each unit will be discussed. All the material will be available on the virtual platform | |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CB06 E01 E02 E03 E04 E05 E06 E07 E13 E18 G02 G03 G04 | 0.7 | 17.5 | Y | Y | Attendance at practices is compulsory and non-reschedulable | |
| Field work [ON-SITE] | Other Methodologies | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CB06 E01 E02 E03 E04 G04 | 0.35 | 8.75 | Y | N | Field trips to visit several protected areas such as the Reserva de la Biosfera de La Mancha Húmeda and the Parque Nacional de Cabañeros | |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [OFF-SITE] | Guided or supervised work | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CB06 E01 E02 E03 E04 E05 E06 E07 E13 E18 G02 G03 G04 | 1.5 | 37.5 | Y | Y | Student dedication to a report summarizing all the activities carried out in the practical classes | |
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CB06 E01 E02 E03 E04 E05 E06 E07 E13 E18 G02 G03 G04 | 0.08 | 2 | Y | Y | Written exam of short questions and test to assess the knowledge of theoretical contents of the course. | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CB06 E01 E02 E03 E04 E05 E06 E07 E13 E18 G02 G03 G04 | 1.2 | 30 | Y | N | Study of the theoretical and practical contens that they must acquire in activities developed in the course. | |
| Total: | 4.5 | 112.5 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 1.8 | Total class time hours: 45 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 2.7 | Total hours of out of class work: 67.5 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Final test | 65.00% | 75.00% | Written exam of short questions and test to assess the knowledge of theoretical contents of the course. |
| Laboratory sessions | 25.00% | 25.00% | Evaluation of practices by conducting a report and an flora recognition test (visu) |
| Other methods of assessment | 10.00% | 0.00% | Evaluation of the questionnaries of the class attendance. They will be evaluated solely based on the percentage of questionnaires carried out. |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:The course will be evaluated through the written tests (65%), the practical report and a visual exam (25%), and questionnaires (10%). In order to pass the course, a minimum mark of 4 out of 10 must be obtained in the written test and in the practices. In any case, the course will only be considered passed if the set of all assessable activities results in a average mark of 5 or higher (out of 10).
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Non-continuous evaluation:Students who cannot attend classes regularly will be evaluate with the written tests (75%), the practical report and a visual exam (25%). In any case, the course will only be considered passed if the set of all assessable activities results in a average mark of 5 or higher (out of 10).
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 17.5 |
| Field work [PRESENCIAL][Other Methodologies] | 8.75 |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Guided or supervised work] | 37.5 |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 2 |
| Unit 1 (de 7): Vegetation classification systems and habitat types | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2.25 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| Unit 2 (de 7): Biogeography, bioclimatology and floristic elements of the Iberian Peninsula. Endemic flora, threatened flora, and introduced and invasive flora | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2.25 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| Unit 3 (de 7): Sampling and analysis techniques of plant communities. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2.5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| Unit 4 (de 7): Techniques for mapping flora, vegetation and habitat types, and their environmental applications | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2.25 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4.5 |
| Unit 5 (de 7): Mediterranean vegetation and habitats types of the Iberian Peninsula | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2.25 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4.5 |
| Unit 6 (de 7): Bases of the management of the protected habitats | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2.5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4.5 |
| Unit 7 (de 7): Bases of the management of urban green spaces | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2.75 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4.5 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
