ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 90 Expository Class: 30 Interactive Classroom: 30 Total: 150
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
Areas: Zoology
Center Higher Polytechnic Engineering School
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable
• Recognition of the ifluence of different animal groups on landscape architecture.
• Describe the landscape of a given territory based on its fauna elements.
• Apply zoological criteria in the planning, conservation and sustainable management of the landscape.
The memory of the title includes the following contents for this subject:
Fauna: diversity. Architecture and animal biology. Requirements, strategies and animal behavior. Importance of the different fauna groups in the different ecosystems. Wild fauna as a natural resource. Urban fauna: parks and gardens. Conservation of fauna diversity. Zoogeography. Native, alien and invasive fauna. Recognition of animal species in green spaces. Functions and impacts of wildlife on ecosystems. Evaluation of the wild fauna: samplings, censuses, trapping, traces and fecal remains. Relations between fauna and landscape.
These contents will be developed in the expository and interactive classes, face-to-face or virtual, according to the scenario foreseen in the Contingency Plan, according to the following agenda:
THEORY (30 h)
BLOCK 1.- Faunal elements of the landscape (14h)
- Topic 1.- Introduction: relationship between fauna and landscape. (1 h)
- Topic 2.- Basic elements of zoology: animal architecture and models of body organization. Principles of nomenclature and zoological taxonomy. (2 h)
- Topic 3.- Faunal systematics and characterization of the main animal groups: Non-arthropod invertebrates (3 h), Arthropods (4 h), Chordates (4 h)
BLOCK 2.- Conservation and management (8h)
- Topic 4.- Basic elements of zoogeography. (2 h)
- Topic 5.- Autochthonous, alien and invasive species. (2 h)
- Topic 6.- Diversity management. (2 h)
- Topic 7.- Landscape management for conservation. (2 h)
BLOCK 3.- Influences of fauna on the landscape (4 h)
- Topic 8.- Traces, footprints and signs. Faunal census methods. (1 h)
- Topic 9.- Influence on landscape architecture: edaphic fauna, herbivores, pollinators. (2 h)
- Topic 10.- Rewilding and reintroduction of fauna. (1h)
BLOCK 4.- Landscape influences on fauna (4 h)
- Tema 11.- Topic 11.- Connectivity of the habitat and populations of wild fauna. (2 h)
- Tema 12.- Topic 12.- Modification of the landscape and fauna. (2 h)
SEMINARS (6 h)
1.- Viewing of audiovisual material related to the contents of the subject. (2 h)
2.- Preparation of field trips. (2 h)
3. Preparation and presentation of course works. (2 h)
FIELD PRACTICES (24 h)
Three days with field trips throughout the semester (8 hours each), to be established in each case according to availability.
Basic
- BOENIGK, J., WODNIOK, S., & GLÜCKSMAN, E. (2015).- Biodiversity and earth history. Springer.
- CAPDEVILA, L., IGLESIAS, A., ORUETA, J.F.& ZILETTI, B. (2006).- Especies Exóticas Invasoras: Diagnóstico y bases para la prevención y el manejo. Ministerio Ministerio de Medio Ambiente, OAPN
- GONZÁLEZ BERNÁLDEZ, F. (1981).- Ecología y paisaje. Blume, Madrid.
- HICKMAN, J.R.; CLEVELAND, P.; KEEN, S.L.; EISENHOUR, D.J.; LARSON, A.; L´ANSON, H. (2021).- Principios integrales de Zoología. Servet Edra, Zaragoza, 924 pp.
- HOLTMEIER, F-K (2015).- Animals’ Influence on the Landscape and Ecological Importance. Natives, Homecomers, Newcomers. Springer, London, 522 pp.
- LOMOLINO, M.V.; RIDDLE, B.T.; WHITTAKER, R.J. & BROWN, J.H. (2010).- Biogeography (4ª edición). Sinauer Ass. Sunderland.
- OMEDES, A.; SENAR, J. C. y URIBE, F. (1997).- Animales de nuestras ciudades. Guía ilustrada de la fauna urbana de la Península Ibérica y Baleares. Planeta, Barcelona, 340 pp.
- OTERO, J. C. (2020).- La geografía de la vida: la biogeografía. McGraw Hill-Interamericana editorial Aula Magna, 510 pp.
- URBANIK, J. & JOHNSTON, C. (Eds.) (2017).- Humans and Animals: A Geography of Coexistence. ABC-CLIO.
- VILÁ, M.; VALLADARES, F.; TRAVESET, A.; SANTAMARÍA, L. y CASTRO, P. (coords.) (2006).- Invasiones biológicas. CSIC , 215 pp.
Complementary
- BALLESTEROS, F. (1998).- Las especies de caza en España. Biología, Ecología, Conservación. Ed. Estudio y Gestión del Medio, Oviedo, 313 pp.
- BANG, P. & DAHLSTROM, P. (1999).- Huellas y Señales de los animales de Europa. Omega, Barcelona, 264 pp.
- BELMANN, H. (2019).- Guía de campo de los insectos. Omega, Barcelona, 448 pp.
- BROWN, R. & FERGUSON, J. (2003).- Huellas y señales de las aves de España y Europa. Omega, Barcelona, 1994, 334 pp.
- CASTELLS, A. Y MAYO, M. (1993).- Guía de los mamíferos en libertad de España y Portugal. Pirámide, Madrid, 470 pp.
- DE JUANA, E. (2016).- Aves de España. Omega.
- JONSSON, L. (1994).- Aves de Europa, con el Norte de África y el Próximo Oriente. Omega, Barcelona, 1994, 560 pp.
PRIMACK, R.B & VIDAL, O. (2020).- Introducción a la biología de la conservación. Ed. FCE. Fondo de cultura económica.
- RODRÍGUEZ SÁNCHEZ, J.L. (1993).- Guía de campo de los mamíferos terrestres de España. Omega, Barcelona, 314 pp.
- SALVADOR, A.; PLEGUEZUELOS, J. M. Y REQUES, R. (2021).- Guía de los anfibios y reptiles de España. Asociación Herpetológica Española, Madrid, 341 pp.
- TELLERÍA, J. L. (1986).- Manual para el censo de los vertebrados terrestres. Ed. Raíces, Madrid, 278 pp.
- TELLERÍA, J.L. (2012).- Introducción a la conservación de las especies. Tundra ediciones.
In this subject, students will acquire or practice a series of generic competences, desirable in any university degree; and other specific ones, typical of the graduate in Landscaping. Within the framework of competencies that was designed for the degree, the following will be worked on: Basic and general competences:
Basic and general competences:
• CB1 - That students have demonstrated to possess and understand knowledge in an area of study that starts from the base of 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 forefront of your field of study.
• CB2 - That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and possess the competencies that are usually demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
• CB3 - That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their study area) to make judgments that include a reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.
• CB4 - That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences.
• CB5 - That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.
• CG5 - - Knowledge of basic, scientific and technological subjects that allow continuous learning, as well as an ability to adapt to new situations.
Transversal competences:
• CT1 - Express oneself correctly, both orally and in writing, in the official languages of the autonomous community. Capacity for analysis and synthesis. Ability for reasoning and argumentation. Ability to develop and present an organized and understandable text. Ability to make a presentation in public in a clear, concise and coherent way.
• CT2 - Use the basic tools of information and communication technologies (ICT) necessary for the exercise of their profession and for learning throughout their lives. Ability to handle information and communication technologies (ICT). Ability to obtain adequate, diverse and updated information. Use of bibliographic information and the Internet.
• CT3 - Undertake to exercise citizenship that is respectful of democratic culture, human rights and the gender perspective. Ability to work in a group and cover problematic situations collectively.
• CT8 - Understand the importance of entrepreneurial culture and know the means available to entrepreneurs.
Specific skills.
• CE09/CE55 - - Adequate knowledge of ecology, sustainability and the principles of conservation of energy and environmental resources.
• CE20 - Ability to prepare environmental, landscape and environmental impact correction catalogs, atlases, studies and reports.
PRESENTIAL TEACHING
Expository
- Lectures: skills worked on CG5, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT8, CE09 and CE20.
The master classes will consist of the explanation, with the help of the audiovisual means that are considered appropriate, of the contents of the subject reflected in the teaching guide. Interactive.
Interactive
- Seminars: skills worked on CG5, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT8, CE09 and CE20
The interactive teaching of the seminar is a complementary activity to the expository teaching and the rest of the interactive teaching. It can be taught by academic staff or by students, under the supervision of the former, or occasionally by invited experts.
- Field practices: skills worked on CG5, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT8, CE09 and CE20.
They will serve to illustrate the theoretical contents of the subject and will be oriented mainly to the student knowing in a practical way the fauna-landscape interaction as well as the diversity present in different landscape models.
- Group tutorials: skills worked on CG5, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT8, CE09 and CE20.
They will be used to follow up the students in relation, mainly, with the realization of the reports of the field practices as well as the course work.
In addition, all questions that students may raise will be resolved.
All the teaching mentioned above will be carried out in person, following the hours approved by the Center, and hygienic-sanitary prevention measures will be taken, so that the use of a mask and disinfectant gels will be mandatory.
Virtual Campus
The resources provided by the USC and the UDC will be used so that the students can have the necessary documentation for the follow-up and preparation of the subject, as well as for the communication of news by the teaching staff. Likewise, through the use of the Virtual Campus, the student must answer the questionnaires and send tasks as part of their learning process and continuous evaluation. The MS Teams platform will be used to carry out tutorials, seminars or expository teaching at the times programmed by the center, whenever it is considered appropriate and there is a possibility and when the established health scenario requires it.
In the event that the health scenario does not allow face-to-face teaching with adapted normality, the teaching methodology will adjust to what is indicated in the CONTINGENCY PLAN that is set out in the Observations section of this Teaching Guide.
The work of the students will be evaluated continuously and periodically through various mechanisms, which are explained and complemented with a final knowledge test.
Continuous assessment (50% of the final grade):
- Attendance and participation in theoretical classes, seminars and tutorials in small groups (10% of the final grade).
- Written report of the field practices carried out (attendance and mandatory presentation to pass the course, you can contribute up to 20% of the final grade).
- Preparation of seminar papers and their presentation (10% of the final grade).
- Filling in questionnaires with test questions that will be available on the Virtual Campus throughout the course for a limited period of time (10% of the final grade).
Evaluated competences: CG5, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT8, CE09 and CE20
Final knowledge test (50% of the final grade):
- A final exam of the theoretical contents of the entire subject will be carried out on the date established by the center. Its completion will be mandatory to pass the subject and the grade obtained will be complementary to the continuous assessment. To pass this test, at least a score of 5 out of 10 must be achieved; Minimum grade to assess and take into account the rest of the activities in the final grade for the subject.
Evaluated competences: CG5, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT8, CE09 y CE20.
- To pass the subject it will be essential to have completed the field practices as well as the final knowledge test and achieve at least 50% of the total possible grade.
- Only students who do not participate in any of the following assessable activities will obtain the grade of NOT PRESENTED: preparation of work, memory of practices, completion of questionnaires, final knowledge test.
- The grades obtained in the different evaluation sections will be valid during the academic year in which they are evaluated, so that they will not contribute to the final grade in successive courses although they could justify that they have been completed.
In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the "Regulations for the evaluation of the academic performance of students and the review of grades" will apply.
Originality of the papers presented
In the realization of the reports of the laboratory practices, certain rules must be followed: In the literal reproduction of text and / or figures taken from a book or a web page, the original source must be correctly referenced. Otherwise, it will be considered that plagiarism is being carried out (action and effect of substantially copying other people's works, giving them as one's own).
Plagiarism will also be considered if the copy is made by another colleague, or a written report is delivered by another person, posing as the author of it.
The detection of any of these forms of plagiarism will mean that said report is considered null. In addition, if the plagiarism is repeated it will mean the invalidity of the grade corresponding to the reports of the laboratory practices in the final grade.
Waiver of assistance
The exemption from attending the sessions corresponding to interactive face-to-face teaching is not contemplated.
- Contact hours:
30 h theory + 6 h seminars + 24 h of field practice = 60 h
- Non-contact hours (autonomous work of the students):
20 h study lectures + 10 h exam preparation + 8 h completion of questionnaires + 40 h preparation of field practice reports + 12 h preparation of seminars = 90 h
Total volume of work = 150 h
Having previously acquired basic knowledge of general zoology will greatly facilitate the follow-up of the subject.
Attendance, monitoring and active participation in programmed teaching activities, whether they are face-to-face or carried out electronically, with the necessary adaptation to the three possible scenarios.
Both face-to-face teaching of the subject and telematics may be taught in the two official languages of the Autonomous Community: Galician and Spanish.
CONTINGENCY PLAN
Due to the situation generated by covid-19 and depending on the scenario that can be established in each case, both the teaching methodology and the evaluation method would be affected by adapting to each of them as explained below:
SCENARIO 1. Adapted normality
It corresponds to everything indicated above in this schedule Se corresponde con todo lo indicado anteriormente en esta programación.
SCENARIO 2. Distancing
Teaching methodology
The lectures and seminars will be virtual, synchronous, through ICT tools (Virtual Campus and / or MS Teams) according to the schedules approved by the Center.
In the same way as in scenario 1, all topics will be available to students in the Virtual Classroom; In addition, to support the different presentations of the topics, explanatory texts of each presentation will be posted, with more figurative load, both images, videos and diagrams.
In relation to interactive teaching, field practices will be face-to-face; maintaining the scheme and the distribution of work, and also maintaining the security measures (groups of 10 students maximum) previously exposed for Scenario 1.
The tutorials will be carried out electronically, by corporate email, virtual classroom forums, MS Teams and, eventually, if necessary, by phone.
Evaluation system
- Telematic monitoring of the lectures and seminars, as well as the different teaching material made available to students in the virtual classroom, together with participation in forums and tutorials (10%).
- Non-face-to-face final theory exam (50%): a final exam of the theoretical contents of the entire subject will be held on the date established by the center. To pass it, at least a rating of 5 out of 10 must be achieved; minimum grade to assess and take into account the rest of the activities in the final grade for the subject.
This final exam is complementary to the continuous assessment.
In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the "Regulations for the evaluation of the academic performance of students and the review of grades" will apply”.
- Use of field practices (20%): Attendance at ALL field practices and delivery of the respective reports are mandatory to pass the course. Failure to attend them will prevent the overcoming of the matter both in the ordinary opportunity, and in the opportunity of recovery.
- Filling in the questionnaires with test questions that will be available for a limited period of time in the Virtual Classroom (10%).
- Preparation of seminar works and their presentation (10%): It will be done in a non-face-to-face way. The qualification achieved in the ordinary opportunity will be the same in the recovery opportunity; there will be no possibility of submitting new reports or replacing them with another type of work.
The regulations regarding the "Originality of the submitted works" and "Waiver of assistance" is the same as that set forth for Scenario 1.
SCENARIO 3. Closure of the facilities
Metodología de la enseñanza
The lectures and seminars will be virtual, synchronous, through ICT tools (Virtual Campus and / or MS Teams) according to the schedules approved by the Center.
In the same way as in scenarios 1 and 2, all the topics will be available to the students in the Virtual Classroom; In addition, to support the different presentations of the topics, explanatory texts of each presentation will be posted, with more figurative load, both images, videos and diagrams.
In relation to interactive teaching, it is very difficult to give seminars or field practices in a non-face-to-face way. To try to make up for this lack, documents (with a multitude of images), tables and identification keys of the different groups of animals will be prepared. Likewise, an attempt will be made to make the most appropriate audiovisual material available to students to limit the negative consequences generated by this situation.
By not carrying out face-to-face field practices, the delivery of the corresponding reports of these will not be mandatory, as they were initially programmed for Scenario 1, so tasks and questionnaires will be carried out in the virtual classroom, which will be evaluated for contribute to the final grade.
The tutorials, as in scenario 2, will be carried out electronically, via corporate email, virtual classroom forums, MS Teams and, eventually, if necessary, by telephone.
Despite the fact that all teaching, both expository and interactive, is virtual, students will work on the basic, general, transversal and specific competences of the subject.
Evaluation system
- Telematic monitoring of the lectures and interactive classes, as well as the different teaching material made available to students in the virtual classroom, together with participation in forums and tutorials (10%).
- Non-face-to-face final theory exam (50%): a final exam of the theoretical contents of the entire subject will be held on the date established by the center. To pass it, at least a rating of 5 out of 10 must be achieved; Minimum grade to assess and take into account the rest of the activities in the final grade for the subject.
This final exam is complementary to the continuous assessment.
In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the "Regulations for the evaluation of the academic performance of students and the review of grades" will apply.
- Taking advantage of the substitute activity of the field practices (20%): There will be a verification of the telematic monitoring by the students of the substitute activities proposed and the completion of tasks and questionnaires will be verified, requiring the presentation of a report of the same for your evaluation.
• Completion of the test question questionnaires that will be available for a limited period of time in the Virtual Classroom (10%).
• Preparation of seminar work and presentation of the same (10%): It will be done in a non-presential way. The qualification achieved in the ordinary opportunity will be the same in the recovery opportunity; there is no possibility of submitting new reports or replacing them with another type of work.
The regulations regarding the "Originality of the submitted works" and "Waiver of assistance" is the same as that set forth for Scenario 1.
Juan Angel Diaz Pazos
Coordinador/a- Department
- Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
- Area
- Zoology
- Phone
- 982822312
- juanangel.diaz [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Maria Teresa Rodriguez Lopez
- Department
- Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
- Area
- Zoology
- teresa.rodriguez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Adolfo Manuel Outeiro Rodriguez
- Department
- Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
- Area
- Zoology
- adolfo.outeiro [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Maria Paz Ondina Navarret
- Department
- Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
- Area
- Zoology
- mapaz.ondina [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
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