Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject MANAGEMENT OF PROTECTED AREAS Code 00207042
Study programme
0207 - GRADO EN CIENCIAS AMBIENTALES
Descriptors Credit. Type Year Period
3 Optional Fourth Second
Language
Castellano
Prerequisites
Department BIODIVERSIDAD Y GEST.AMBIENTAL
Coordinador
PRIETO AGUILAR , IVAN
E-mail ipria@unileon.es
mlvalr@unileon.es
rpinp@unileon.es
Lecturers
VALBUENA RELEA , MARÍA LUZ
PINTO PRIETO , RAYO
PRIETO AGUILAR , IVAN
Web http://
General description Knowledge of the tools for planning and management of protected areas, based on current legislation.
Tribunales de Revisión
Tribunal titular
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente BIODIVERSIDAD Y GEST.AMBIENTAL FERNANDEZ ALAEZ , CAMINO
Secretario BIODIVERSIDAD Y GEST.AMBIENTAL GARCIA CRIADO , FRANCISCO
Vocal BIODIVERSIDAD Y GEST.AMBIENTAL TARREGA GARCIA-MARES , MARIA REYES
Tribunal suplente
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente BIODIVERSIDAD Y GEST.AMBIENTAL CALVO GALVAN , LEONOR
Secretario BLANCO LANZA , SAUL
Vocal BIODIVERSIDAD Y GEST.AMBIENTAL ANSOLA GONZALEZ , GEMMA

Competencias
Code  
A13946
A14011
A14012
A14013
A14014
A14015
A14017
B3676
B3678
B3694
B3695
B3696
B3697
B3725
B3752
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
C2 CMECES2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
C3 CMECES3 That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature.
C4 CMECES4 That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialised and non-specialised audience

Learning aims
Competences
A14015
 B3725
 C3
A14014
A14015
 B3676
B3694
B3695
B3696
B3697
 C1
A13946
A14011
A14017
 B3678
B3696
B3752
 C4
A14012
A14013
A14015
 C2

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
UNIT I: INTRODUCTION Protected natural areas as main instruments for biodiversity conservation. Role of protected natural areas in the management of natural resources. The importance of ecosystem services, their evaluation and conservation.
UNIT II: REGULATION European, national and regional regulations on conservation. Main protection figures.
UNIT III: PLANNING Tools for the planning and management of natural protected spaces. P.O.R.N. and P.R.U.G. Participation and communication processes in the elaboration of P.O.R.N. and P.R.U.G.
UNIT IV: PUBLIC USE Management in conservation areas, public use and socioeconomic development of areas of influence in protected areas.
Debates Carried out in groups. A guide/script of debate guidelines will be provided.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Class hours Hours outside the classroom Total hours
Debates 6 11 17
 
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms 2 4 6
Field work/trips 6 6 12
 
Lecture 14 21 35
 
Objective short-answer tests 2 3 5
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies   ::  
  Description
Debates Carried out in groups. A guide/script of debate guidelines will be provided.
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms The practice will be carried out in the computer room learning how to use GIS analyses in natural protected areas management
Field work/trips Visit to a protected area where the student can learn about the reality of management in protected areas.
Lecture Lectures in the classroom with the help of graphical presentations.

Personalized attention
 
Lecture
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms
Debates
Description
Tutorial sessions will be scheduled upon request by the student.

Assessment
  Description Qualification
Lecture Knowledge and understanding of contents taught in lectures. Written test. 50%
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms Active participation during practical lectures 5%
Debates Presentation of a written document as well as active participation during the debate. 40%
Others Written report on the visit to a protected area. 5%
 
Other comments and second call

The written test represents 50% of the total grading. The remaining 50% corresponds to practices, seminars and activities. IT IS ESSENTIAL TO REACH AT LEAST 5 POINTS OUT OF 10 IN EACH SECTION. FINAL SCORE WILL BE THE AVERAGE BETWEEN ALL ACTIVITIES.

 

In the second call, the parts of the subject not passed will be repeated. This includes the written test and also those written assignments and/or written practice reports.

 

During the exams and evaluation tests, the use and possession of any type of materials, media and resources that serve as a source of information is prohibited, except those that the teacher may specifically authorize in each of the tests. Failure to comply will result in a fail rating.

 

All the assessment tests will be governed by the "ULE Learning Evaluation and Qualification Regulations" (approved by the ULE Governing Council on 03/12/2010) and by the document "Guidelines for action in cases of plagiarism, copying or fraud in examinations or evaluation tests" (approved by the Permanent Commission of the Governing Council of the ULE on 01/29/

Sources of information
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE

Basic

ABOAL, J.L. et al . 1981. Planificación y gestión de espacios naturales protegidos. Fundación Conde del valle de Salazar. A.A.V.V.. (1981). Curso de planificación y gestión de espacios naturales protegidos. ETSI Montes, Madrid.

AZQUETA OYARZUN, D. Y PEREZ Y PEREZ, L. (1996). Gestión de espacios naturales. La demanda de servicios recreativos. McGraw-Hill/Interamericana, Madrid.

MARTINEZ VEGA, J. y MARTIN LOU, M.A.(editores).(2004). Métodos para la planificación de espacios naturales protegidos. Madrid : Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Instituto de Economía y Geografía.

PICKETT ET AL (1997). The ecological basis of conservation. Chapman & Hall.

PRIMACK, R.B., ROS, J. (2002). Introducción a la biología de la conservación. Ariel Ciencia.

PASCUAL TRILLO, J.A.(2007). La gestión del uso público en espacios naturales. Miranaguano. Madrid

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