Training Course in Tools to read coastal sedimentary archives of recent history

General Objectives of the Course

Understand how to apply tools for the recognition of past human interventions in coastal sedimentary records; Develop competencies of analysis and communication in the field of environmental sciences.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor in Geology, Biology, Geography, History or other with focus on
the history of environmental conditions at the Earth’s surface.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

B-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese language

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Final grade: 0-20.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

At the end of the course, students should be able to: (1) select areas best fitted to retain a record of recent environmental changes; (2) select and apply the most suitable sampling methods to different sedimentary archives; (3) treat samples in the laboratory in order to separate elements with greater potential in terms of recognizing human influences (p. ex., microplastics and other debris, chemical elements…); (4) know dating methods that allow locating a sedimentary body on chronological scales; (5) relate known environmental changes to sediment characteristics; (6) interpret compositional changes in terms of natural and anthropogenic forcings.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra.

Study Programme

Ferramentas para ler arquivos sedimentares costeiros de história recente

Academic year
2022-2023

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 54 HORAS

ECTS Credits: 2.0