Geomorphological and Hydrological Dynamics

Year
1
Academic year
2023-2024
Code
02037053
Subject Area
Physical Geography
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
7.5
Type
Compulsory
Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Basic knowledge on Geomorphology, Continental Hydrology and Physical Geography of Portugal.

Teaching Methods

Teaching is conducted as lectures and thematic discussions in the classes (theoretical part). The course also involves a field trip and some practical exercises. During the semester, the students must write a paper under tutorial orientation.

Learning Outcomes

General goals:

- obtain a deeper knowledge on the functioning of geomorphological and hydrological processes;

- understand the manifestations of geomorphological and hydrological dynamics, in order to integrate them in the policies and studies of spatial planning and management.

Specific goals (After the completion of the course, students should be able to):

- acknowledge the current dynamics of relief and water circulation at the surface and underground;

- understand the mechanisms responsible for extreme geomorphological and hydrological events.

- develop theoretical and practical knowledge and analysis tools in Geomorphology and Hydrology for the assessment and management of natural resources, natural hazards, environmental impacts and spatial planning;

- develop the ability to conduct a reasoned discussion of the current geomorphological and hydrological dynamics in a context of global natural and anthropic change.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Lithology, rock structures, climate, vegetation, and human being: their importance in the morphogenesis and hydrological functioning. The intrinsic relationship between Geomorphology and Hydrology.

2. Geomorphological dynamics: physical and biochemical weathering. Types of regolith. Hillslope processes: types and mechanisms. Landforms: genesis and main types.

3. Present-day geomorphological dynamics: resources, impacts and geomorphological hazards and risks.

4. Surface runoff: processes and affecting factors in a water basin.

5. Extreme hydrological events: natural causes and anthropic intervention.

6. Groundwater. The particular case of karst hydro systems.

7. Geomorphological and hydrological dynamics and spatial planning. The water basin management procedures.

8. Geomorphological and hydrological dynamics in a changing world.     

Head Lecturer(s)

Lúcio José Sobral da Cunha

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Laboratory work or Field work: 10.0%
Resolution Problems: 20.0%
Research work: 70.0%

Bibliography

ALLISON, R.J. (2002) Applied Geomorphology. Wiley, Chichester.

ARNELL, N.W. (2002) Hydrology and Global Environmental Change, Harlow, Pearson.

BROOKS, K.N.; FFOLLIOTT, P.F. & MAGNER, J.A. (2013) Hydrology and the Management of Watersheds, 4th ed, Wiley & Sons.

FATH, B.D. & JORGENSEN, S.E. (2021) Managing Water Resources and Hydrological Systems, 2nd ed, CRC Press.

FORD, D. & WILLIAMS, P. (2007) Karst hydrogeology and geomorphology. Wiley & Sons, UK.

GUERRA, A. & MARÇAL, M. (2006) Geomorfologia ambiental. Ed. Bertrand Brasil, Rio de Janeiro.

HIPÓLITO, J.R. & VAZ, A.C. (2011) Hidrologia e recursos hídricos. IST, Lisboa.

HOLDEN, J. (2019) Water Resources: An Integrated Approach. 2nd ed., Routledge.

PANIZZA, M. (2005) Manuele di geomorfologia applicata. Fraco Angeli, Milão.

ROBINSON, M. & WARD, R.C. (2017) Hydrology: Principles and Processes. IWA Publishing, London.

VIEIRA, G; ZÊZERE, J. L. e MORA, C. (2020) - Landscapes and Landforms of Portugal. Springer, Cham.