ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 99 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 24 Interactive Classroom: 24 Total: 150
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Areas: Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Center Faculty of Biology
Call: First Semester
Teaching: Sin Docencia (En Extinción)
Enrolment: No Matriculable (Sólo Planes en Extinción)
To provide training in the main aspects of Geology, with special emphasis on rock types and the rock cycle, as well as their influence on the environment.
These objectives aim to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- To know the most common minerals and rocks, their origin, composition and distribution.
- Knowing how to use thematic cartography.
- Know how to identify and diagnose geological aspects related to environmental problems.
- Recognizing geological resources and risks.
-To awaken sensitivity to environmental issues.
Minerals and rocks. Internal and external geological processes. Magmatism and igneous rocks Weathering and sedimentary rocks. Metamorphism and metamorphic rocks. Anatexis. Deformation of the Earth's crust. Geology of the Iberian Peninsula and Galicia
Lectures program
Lesson 1. Historic evolution. Basic concepts and principles. Structure, dynamics and evolution of the Earth. Plate tectonics and its implications for life (6 hours).
Lesson 2. Concept of mineral. Crystalline structure of solids (1 hour).
Lesson 3. Notions of crystallochemistry. Metallic, covalent and ionic structures (2 hours).
Lesson 4. Systematic mineralogy. Silicates (3 hours).
Lesson 5. Concept of rock. The rock cycle (0.5 hours).
Lesson 6. Igneous rocks: genesis, relationship with plate tectonics. Types of igneous rocks (6.5 hours).
Lesson 7. Sedimentary rocks. Erosion, transport, sedimentation, diagenesis. Types of sedimentary rock (5 hours).
Lesson 8: Metamorphic rocks. Factors of metamorphism. Relationship with plate tectonics. Anatexis. Classification of metamorphic rocks (3 hours).
Lesson 9. Deformations of the Earth's crust (2 hours).
Lesson 10. Geology of the Iberian Peninsula and Galicia (1 hour).
Interactive program
Laboratory sessions
Practical 1. Study of the morphological properties of minerals: identification and classification (2 hours).
Study of the morphological properties and mineral composition of rocks (2 hours).
Practical study I: identification of rock and mineral collections from different sectors of Galicia (2 hours).
Practical study II: application of the identification and characterisation of rocks to the analysis of different actions in the environment (2 hours).
Seminars
Seminar 1: Application of the basic principles of geology to the interpretation of the geological history of an area (2 hours)
Seminar 2: Structure and evolution of the lithosphere (2 hours)
Seminar 3: Working with igneous rocks (2 hours)
Seminar 4: Weathering and Soils (2 hours)
Seminar 5: Working with sedimentary rocks (2 hours)
Seminar 6: Working with metamorphic rocks (2 hours)
Seminar 7: Geology of Spain and Galicia (2 hours)
Seminar 8: Application of geological knowledge to the interpretation of ecosystems (2 hours)
Tutorials
Monitoring of student learning. The doubts raised by the students are clarified and those issues that present more difficulties are deepened (1 hour)
Basic Bibliography
Tarbuck, E.J. et al., 2015; 2013; 2010. Ciencias de la Tierra: una introducción a la Geología Física. Madrid: Pearson
Library of the Faculty of Biology: A TG 197 M 1
A TG 197 M 2
A TG 197 N
A TG 197 O 1
A TG 197 P 1
A TG 197 Q 1
Monroe, J., Wicander, R. y Pozo, M., 2008. Geología: dinámica y evolución de la Tierra. 4ª ed. Madrid: Paraninfo
Library of the Faculty of Biology: A TG 264 1 (book)
A TG 264 2 (CD-ROM)
A TG 5 1 (book)
Complementary bibliography
Águeda, J., et al., 1983. Geología. 2ª ed. Madrid: Rueda
Anguita, F., 2002. Biografía de la Tierra: historia de un planeta singular. Madrid: Aguilar
Bastida, F., 2005. Geología. Una visión moderna de las Ciencias de la Tierra. Vol. I-II. Oviedo: Trea Ciencias.
Clark, S.P.Jr., 1981. La estructura de la Tierra. 2ª ed. Barcelona: Omega
Ernst, W:G., 1974. Los materiales de la Tierra. Barcelona: Omega
Hochleitner, R., 1987. Minerales y rocas: una guía de identificación. Barcelona: Omega
Meléndez, B. y Fuster, J.M., 1984. Geología. 4ª ed. Madrid: Paraninfo
Strahler, A.N., 1992. Geología física. Barcelona: Omega
Basic and general competences
Those specified in Degree memory
Specific skills
CE3. Knowledge and ability to apply instrumental techniques, and design protocols for work in the laboratory and in the field, applying the appropriate regulations and techniques related to safety, hygiene, waste management and quality.
CE13. Knowing how to describe, analyse and interpret the physical environment and its relationship with living beings.
CE14. Knowing the flow of energy in ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles.
Transversal skills
CT1. Ability to search, process, analyze and synthesize information from various sources.
TC2. Ability to reason, argue and think critically.
Scenario 1 (no restrictions on physical attendance)
Lecture sessions:
Alternation of master classes, which offer the possibility of influencing the most important aspects of each topic, with debates and questions. These classes will focus on the understanding of the concepts of the subject and will offer a global vision of the subject. Activities supported by audiovisual and computer media; and different formats (theory, problems and/or general examples, general guidelines of the subject), promoting participation. This learning process will be reinforced by inserting evaluation tests at the end of each block. These tests are part of the continuous evaluation. The most recommendable resources for subsequent in-depth preparation of the subject will also be indicated.
Interactive sessions:
Seminars: work of the students, in small groups, under the supervision and direction of the teachers, in which they propose, for their resolution, activities (exercises, case studies, simulations, etc) of application of the theoretical knowledge in their resolution, deepening in the applicability of the knowledge acquired in the characterization of the environment and in the understanding of the environmental processes. These activities will require the active participation of the students.
Laboratory sessions: personal and group work aimed at the observation and identification of mineral and rock samples, interpretation of basic cartography in which, following the appropriate protocols and using the appropriate tools and equipment, practical issues associated with the analysis of the physical component of the environment will be resolved.
Both the seminars and the laboratory sessions seek to reinforce the learning of concepts, and to develop instrumental, systemic and interpersonal skills necessary for problem solving.
Tutorías: individuales o en grupo muy reducido, para aclarar dudas, suministrar información u orientar al alumnado, así como para conocer el progreso en la adquisición de competencias.
To facilitate the preparation and monitoring of all activities by students, the virtual classroom on the Moodle platform of the virtual campus of the USC and MS Teams will be used.
Provided that their organisation is compatible with the adoption of the measures established in the health protection protocols of the University of Santiago de Compostela in force, the teaching activities of the subject will be face-to-face and will be taught according to the timetable established by the Centre.
Scenario 1 (no restrictions on physical attendance)
The knowledge, competences and skills acquired will be assessed by means of a final exam and continuous assessment.
Continuous assessment will consist of periodic tests of the contents covered (approximately 1 test every two subjects taught) by means of multi-answer tests, questions and/or short questions to be developed in person in the classroom or through the virtual classroom and work submitted or presented in seminar, laboratory and tutorial activities.
In laboratory activities, attendance and completion of activities and the quality of a technical report will be assessed.
In the seminars, attendance, completion of the activities and associated contributions will be assessed.
The final qualification will take into account the continuous assessment (including tests, attendance and contributions to the laboratory practices and seminars) and the final exam.
In order to be assessed, it is necessary to have attended 75% of the laboratory activities.
The weight of each of the activities in the final qualification is as follows:
-Continuous assessment:
-Synchronous or asynchronous tests...............................................................................15%
-Attendance and quality of the contributions associated with the laboratory activities ........................................................................................................................................ 15%
- Attendance and quality of contributions related to the seminars …………………….10%
- Examination..................................................................................................................60%
A minimum mark of 4 (out of 10) must be obtained in the final exam for the rest of the marks to be added up.
Students who do not take the compulsory practices (75% of the laboratory practices) must take and pass a practical exam in order to pass the subject.
The marks of the continuous assessment (tests, laboratory practices, seminars) will be retained for the two years following the year in which they were obtained, provided that they are equal to or higher than 50% of the maximum grade achievable in each of the sections.
In the case of fraudulent exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations for the Evaluation of Students' Academic Performance and for the Review of Grades shall apply.
Presencial time in classes:
Lecture sessions: 30 hours
Interactive sessions:
Laboratory: 8 hours
Seminars sessions: 16 hours
Tutorials classes: 1 hours
Examination time: 2 hours
Total presencial hours: 57 hours
Student individual work
Individual study: 70 hours
Total hours of student´s personal work: 95
Total hours of dedication to the subject: 55 + 95 = 150 hours
Attendance and active participation in all activities
Consult the recommended bibliography
Use of virtual work and communication channels
Contingency Plan
Following the guidelines of the "Contingency plan for the development of teaching in the academic year 2021-2022" approved on 30 April 2021, all the teaching activities to be developed in the subject were adapted to the different probable scenarios.
The subject will have a virtual classroom in the Moodle platform available to students. The virtual classroom, institutional e-mail and the MS-Teams application will be used for communication with students.
Teaching methodology
The lecture and seminar activities will be carried out synchronously and face-to-face, provided that their organisation is compatible with the adoption of the measures established in the health protection protocols of the University of Santiago de Compostela in force; otherwise, teaching will be carried out in scenario 2.
The laboratory practices will be entirely face-to-face, provided that their organisation is compatible with the adoption of the measures established in the health protection protocols of the University of Santiago de Compostela in force; otherwise, teaching will be carried out in scenario 2.
The tutorials will be entirely face-to-face, provided that their organisation is compatible with the adoption of the measures established in the health protection protocols of the University of Santiago de Compostela in force; otherwise, teaching will be carried out in scenario 2.
Scenario 2 (partial restrictions on physical attendance)
- The lecture and seminar activities will be carried out synchronously and telematically through the MSTeams application.
- Seminars will be given synchronously and face-to-face.
- The laboratory practices will be entirely face-to-face but with a 50% reduction of the face-to-face duration. These activities will be complemented with asynchronous and virtual practical activities.
- The tutorials will be entirely virtual using the virtual platforms provided by the USC (MS Teams, Moodle, etc.).
Scenario 3 (facility closure)
Assessment system
Scenario 2 (partial restrictions on physical attendance)
Virtual tools will be used for the resolution and delivery of the tests of the expository and seminar activities and the laboratory practice report, taking advantage of the capabilities of the virtual classroom of the Moodle platform and the institutional e-mail of teaching staff and students.
Scenario 3 (facility closure)
Virtual tools will be used for the resolution and delivery of the tests of the expository and seminar activities and the laboratory practice report, taking advantage of the capabilities of the virtual classroom of the Moodle platform and the institutional e-mail of teaching staff and students.
“In the case of fraudulent exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations for the Evaluation of Students' Academic Performance and for the Review of Grades shall apply”.
Xose Lois Otero Perez
- Department
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Area
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Phone
- 881813300
- xl.otero [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Teresa Maria Taboada Rodriguez
- Department
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Area
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Phone
- 881813289
- teresa.taboada [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
Beatriz Loreto Prieto Lamas
- Department
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Area
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Phone
- 881814594
- beatriz.prieto [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Maria Teresa Del Carmen Barral Silva
- Department
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Area
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Phone
- 881815041
- mteresa.barral [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
Francisco Xabier Pontevedra Pombal
Coordinador/a- Department
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Area
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Phone
- 881813238
- xabier.pombal [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
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| 17:00-18:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Spanish | Classroom 04: James Watson and Francis Crick |
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| 16:00-17:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Galician, Spanish | Classroom 03. Carl Linnaeus |
| 17:00-18:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Spanish | Classroom 04: James Watson and Francis Crick |
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| 16:00-17:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Galician, Spanish | Classroom 03. Carl Linnaeus |
| 17:00-18:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Spanish | Classroom 04: James Watson and Francis Crick |
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| 01.19.2022 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 02. Gregor Mendel |
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| 06.28.2022 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 01. Charles Darwin |
| 06.28.2022 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Classroom 01. Charles Darwin |
| 06.28.2022 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 02. Gregor Mendel |
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