| ECOLOGY (PRACTICALS) | ECOLOGY (THEORY) | ANALYSES IN AQUATIC SYSTEMS | ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT |
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ECOLOGY |
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The ecology practicals are an important part of the course, so the attendance to the classes and field trips is mandatory. The practicals comprise 10 days distributed among 5 modules, and they include 3 half-day field trips (9:00-13:00 ó 14:00). Here you may find the calendar, time-table and groups for the current course. There will be just one exam, given along the second partial test for the theoretical part of the course (it counts as one of the six opportunities to pass the exams, but in case you failed the theory test the grade you get in the practicals is kept until the next September examination period). You may find here one previous exam as an example. The final grade for the Ecology course is conditional on passing the practical exam. The practicals grade makes 25% of that final grade. You may download the handout (complete) or select below the links for each module separately. Check the grades of the last exam here (the four digits of my phone number extension are the key to open the file).
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Course syllabus Module 1: Interdisciplinary study of a territory
Module 2: A gentle approach to the study of lotic systems (rivers)
Module 3: Lacustrine thermodynamics
Module 4: Sampling and analysis of data
Module 5: Metapopulations and species conservation
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INTEGRATED METHODS AND TECHNIQUES IN BIOLOGY:
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In this course the students will familiarize with a range of useful techniques in aquatic studies (limnology). A real case-study is presented and the students, in groups, will decide the objectives to reach in an integrated work on the area. It is upon them to design and elaborate a meaningful study, choosing suitable methods and appropriate analyses of the results (guidance is provided!). The classes are distributed in 2 weeks of regular class hours and one other week of field work between them (in April). The students must pass an individual exam, elaborate a synthesis of the group work and present it to the rest of the class.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES) |
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Theoretical and applied issues on Environmental Impact Assesment and Strategic Environmental Assessment (for plans and projects). This course comprises theoretical classes, development of some applied study cases, practicals and 2 volunteer one-day field trips (nonetheless, they are taken into account for the final grade) to visit some current examples (October and December). My contribution to this course is limited to the field trips. One of the study cases to visit is the construction site of the high velocity train (Madrid-Galicia route). The Environmental Impact Decission is in the BOE (the daily publications for Spanish official announcements) of 15/03/01 and 19/05/01. This train will pass through Guadarrama mountains by one of the longest tunnels ever made.
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Course syllabus Follow this link to browse a detailed course syllabus and information regarding the course.
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Last updated : May 03rd, 2007