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Subject | Geography of Spain | Code | 00416009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Study programme |
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Descriptors | Credit. | Type | Year | Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Basic Training | First | Second |
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Department | GEOGRAFIA Y GEOLOGIA |
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Coordinador |
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apisp@unileon.es jcora@unileon.es |
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Web | http:// | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
General description | The course provides knowledge of basic and fundamental human Spanish territory, and economic elements of its territorial structure | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Competencias |
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A2247 | |
A2252 | |
A2267 | |
A2279 | |
B273 | |
B274 | |
B283 | |
B284 | |
B297 | |
B308 | |
C1 | CMECES1 That students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that is based on general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study |
Learning aims |
Competences | |||
Use of graphic documents and maps Handling statistical treatment of geographic information Correct use of basic vocabulary in Humanities and Social Sciences Rigorous preparation of oral and written presentations Synthesize and evaluate readings Understanding the basic structures (physical and socio-economic) of the Spanish territory Relating theoretical contents and general processes to nearby spaces and territories | A2247 A2252 A2267 A2279 |
B273 B274 B283 B284 B297 B308 |
C1 |
Contents |
Topic | Sub-topic |
A. Introduction to the Geography of Spain. The Physical Environment, Its Components, and Its Influence | 1. Overview of Spain's Situation and Configuration 2. Geological Evolution and Major Relief Units 3. Factors and Elements of Climate. Spain's Climates 4. Hydrography. Soils and Vegetation 5. Environmental Issues and Environmental Protection |
B. Demographic Aspects: Evolution and Current Structure | 6. Population: Evolution and Distribution 7. Population Dynamics: Natural Increase 8. Migration Movements 9. Demographic Structure |
C. Economic Transformations: From Agrarian Spain to the Service Economy | 10. Active Population, Economic Activities, and Productive Sectors. General Structure and Territorial Distribution 11. Agricultural Landscapes and Their Transformations 12. Characteristics of Industry and Its New Location Factors 13. The Service Sector. Typologies and Geographic Distribution |
D. Spatial Transformations: The Dominance of Urbanization Processes (Cities, Metropolitan Areas, and Peri-Urbanization) | 14. Settlement Models and Urbanization Processes. The Urban System 15. Communication and Transportation Infrastructures as Territorial Articulation Elements |
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Class hours | Hours outside the classroom | Total hours | |||||||
Lecture | 30 | 60 | 90 | ||||||
Seminars | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Field work/trips | 10 | 10 | 20 | ||||||
Presentations / expositions | 2 | 20 | 22 | ||||||
Personal tuition | 4 | 0 | 4 | ||||||
Mixed tests | 2 | 10 | 12 | ||||||
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
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Personalized attention |
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Assessment |
Description | Qualification | ||
Lecture | 45% | ||
Seminars | 10% | ||
Field work/trips | 15% | ||
Presentations / expositions | 25% | ||
Other comments and second call | |||
Sources of information |
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE |
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Recommendations |