Biophysical Bases in Regional and Local Planning

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge of the subjects taught in the Physical Geography courses of the 1st cycle in Geography and Territorial Planning.

Teaching Methods

The lecture method will be used to introduce issues, but the focus will be on practical work, including discussion and analysis of planning instruments, fieldwork, construction of maps and related reports. Students are expected to conduct research throughout the semester and present a project.

Learning Outcomes

• To deepen theoretical knowledge about environmental issues and the different biophysical factors applied at different scales to Planning and Land Use Planning;
• To develop original applications and research in these areas;
• To develop skills in the analysis of the impact on the territory of the technical decisions and policies concerning air, climate, biogeography, hydrology, natural hazards, space/greenways
• To develop studies and projects in the areas of the environment applied to planning and spatial planning;
• To evaluate, scientifically and technically, studies and projects in the fields of specialization;
• To apply knowledge and skills in solving new and / or complex issues in multidisciplinary settings, particularly those related to the use of biophysical resources, environmental imbalances and levels of development

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

I. Biophysical bases at regional and local scales. Instruments and support material.

II. Substrate and lithology

•Lithology and geological structure

•Morphology and morphogenetic processes

• Geomorphological and geological mapping and supporting cartography.

III. The air

• Fundamental weather elements

• Meso and topoclimatic approach

IV. Water

•Drainage basins

•Hydrological Processes

V. Soil

•Most important components

•Types of soils and potential use

•National Agricultural Reserve

VI. Flora and Fauna

• Particularly interesting and/or representative species

• Plant formations or associations

•National Ecological Reserve

•Municipal and Urban Ecological Structure

VIII. Cartographic bases and physical constraints

VIII. Systemic analysis

Head Lecturer(s)

António Manuel Rochette Cordeiro

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Research work: 25.0%
Project: 75.0%

Bibliography

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