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Geography and Land Planning Deegree (2ª ed)

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Modality
In-person
Branch of knowledge
Social and Legal Sciences
School(s)
Faculty of Geography and History
Praza da Universidade, 1, 15703
Santiago de Compostela
881812585 (Conserxaría)
881812589 (Decanato)
zhisdeca [at] usc.gal
Campus
Santiago de Compostela
The River Miño from the “Espazo Fortaleza”, Goián (Tomiño)

Geography is a science of the territory, a naturalistic and environmental discipline, and at the same time eminently social. Geography provides the essential cultural elements to obtain a broad view of the Earth, its realities, its problems and risks to its inhabitants.

Duration: 4 academic years
RUCT code: 2503949
Seats number: 50

Dean or center director:
MARCO VIRGILIO GARCIA QUINTELA
marco.garcia.quintela [at] usc.es

Title coordinator:
Francisco Ramon Duran Villa
francisco.duran [at] usc.es

Use languages:
Spanish, Galician

MECES Level: 2

Coordinator university:
University of Santiago de Compostela

Partaker universities:
University of Santiago de Compostela

Xunta de Galicia title implantation authorization date:
Orde do 5/08/2019 (DOG do 14/08/2019)

BOE publication date:
8/07/2020 (correc erros 1: 02/10/2020; correc erros 2: 10/05/2021)

Last accreditation date:
05/06/2019

Geography is a science of the territory, a naturalistic and environmental discipline, and at the same time eminently social. Geography provides the essential cultural elements to obtain a broad view of the Earth, its realities, its problems and risks to its inhabitants. But in addition to this broad general view, it provides a broad theoretical and methodological base, as well as techniques and tools for analysing and recommending solutions that help to mitigate or solve the various territorial problems formulated by society.
 
Geography contributes decisively to the overall understanding of spaces on the different scales of analysis. Its methods of analysis spatially materialise the most abstract ideas of disciplines such as law, economics, sociology or biology, while strengthening the diagnosis and intervention proposals.
 
In the curriculum of this degree special importance is given to the education and training of the student, so that in planning their activities, excursions and internships outside of the classroom are common.

Human Geography I

  • G3052101
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  • Basic Training
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Physical Geography I

  • G3052102
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

History of the contemporary world

  • G3052103
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

A History of Architecture and Urbanism

  • G3052104
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Basic Mapping

  • G3052105
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Human Geography II

  • G3052106
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Physical Geography II

  • G3052107
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Contemporary History of Spain

  • G3052108
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Regional Geographic Analysis

  • G3052109
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems

  • G3052110
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Treatment of Geographic Information

  • G3052221
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing

  • G3052222
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  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Methods and Techniques of Fieldwork and Laboratory work in Physical Geography

  • G3052223
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

SIX for Regional Human Geography

  • G3052224
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geography of Europe

  • G3052225
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Economic Geography

  • G3052226
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

World Regional Geography I

  • G3052227
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Climatology

  • G3052228
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Population Geography

  • G3052229
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

World Regional Geography II

  • G3052230
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

SIX for Physical Geography

  • G3052321
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Theory and History of Geography

  • G3052322
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geography of Spain

  • G3052323
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Rural Geography

  • G3052324
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Biogeography

  • G3052325
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geomorphology

  • G3052326
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geography of Galicia

  • G3052327
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Urban Geography

  • G3052328
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Fundamentals of Land Use Planning

  • G3052329
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Coastal Geodynamics

  • G3052341
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Tourism Geography

  • G3052342
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geomorphology and Natural Heritage

  • G3052447
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Land Use and Environmental Planning Instruments

  • G3052421
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Landscape Territorial Management

  • G3052422
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Physical Geography applied to O.T

  • G3052423
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geography and Natural Hazards

  • G3052424
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Undergraduate Dissertation

  • G3052425
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  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Environmental Geology

  • G3052441
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Applied Climatology

  • G3052442
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Natural Landscapes

  • G3052443
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Palaeoenvironment and Climate Change

  • G3052444
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Edaphic Resources

  • G3052445
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Fluvial Systems

  • G3052446
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Political Geography

  • G3052448
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Cultural Geography

  • G3052449
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geography of Poverty and Development Cooperation

  • G3052450
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geography of Latin America

  • G3052451
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geography of Marine Resources

  • G3052452
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Transportation Geography

  • G3052453
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Social Geography

  • G3052454
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

External Academic Internships

  • G3052455
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Work Placements in Companies for Degrees and Master's Degrees
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Human Geography I

  • G3052101
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Physical Geography I

  • G3052102
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

History of the contemporary world

  • G3052103
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

A History of Architecture and Urbanism

  • G3052104
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Basic Mapping

  • G3052105
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Human Geography II

  • G3052106
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Physical Geography II

  • G3052107
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Contemporary History of Spain

  • G3052108
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Regional Geographic Analysis

  • G3052109
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems

  • G3052110
  •  
  • Basic Training
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Treatment of Geographic Information

  • G3052221
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing

  • G3052222
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Methods and Techniques of Fieldwork and Laboratory work in Physical Geography

  • G3052223
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

SIX for Regional Human Geography

  • G3052224
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

SIX for Physical Geography

  • G3052321
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geography of Europe

  • G3052225
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Economic Geography

  • G3052226
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

World Regional Geography I

  • G3052227
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Climatology

  • G3052228
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Population Geography

  • G3052229
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

World Regional Geography II

  • G3052230
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Theory and History of Geography

  • G3052322
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geography of Spain

  • G3052323
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Rural Geography

  • G3052324
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Biogeography

  • G3052325
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geomorphology

  • G3052326
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geography of Galicia

  • G3052327
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Urban Geography

  • G3052328
  •  
  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Coastal Geodynamics

  • G3052341
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Environmental Geology

  • G3052441
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Applied Climatology

  • G3052442
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Natural Landscapes

  • G3052443
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Palaeoenvironment and Climate Change

  • G3052444
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Edaphic Resources

  • G3052445
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Fluvial Systems

  • G3052446
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geomorphology and Natural Heritage

  • G3052447
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Tourism Geography

  • G3052342
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Political Geography

  • G3052448
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Cultural Geography

  • G3052449
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geography of Poverty and Development Cooperation

  • G3052450
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geography of Latin America

  • G3052451
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Geography of Marine Resources

  • G3052452
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Transportation Geography

  • G3052453
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Social Geography

  • G3052454
  •  
  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Two mentions are offered:
• Mention in Physical Geography and Territory
• Mention in Society and Territory
The title can also be obtained without mention.
To obtain the degree with a mention, the student must take a total of 36 ECTS of the corresponding mention. In any of the mentions, the student may substitute one of the optional subjects for external internships (6 ECTS).

Aunque no se exige ninguna formación previa específica, para el ingreso en el grado en Geografía y Ordenación del Territorio se recomienda que la formación del alumndo sea de Ciencias Sociales (R.D. 1467/2007, BOE del 6 de noviembre, por el que se establece la estructura del bachillerato y se fijan las enseñanzas mínimas).

Cualidades deseables del futuro estudiante del grado de Geografía y Ordenación del Territorio:

- Que tenga capacidad de observación, análisis, interpretación y síntesis.
- Que manifieste interés por las nuevas tecnologías.
- Que tenga sensibilidad social y medioambiental.
- Que goce con la lectura.
- Que sepa trabajar en equipo.
- Que sea dialogante y tenga dotes para redactar y hablar en público.

Aunque no se exige ninguna formación previa específica, para el ingreso en el grado en Geografía y Ordenación del Territorio se recomienda que la formación del alumndo sea de Ciencias Sociales (R.D. 1467/2007, BOE del 6 de noviembre, por el que se establece la estructura del bachillerato y se fijan las enseñanzas mínimas).

Cualidades deseables del futuro estudiante del grado de Geografía y Ordenación del Territorio:

- Que tenga capacidad de observación, análisis, interpretación y síntesis.
- Que manifieste interés por las nuevas tecnologías.
- Que tenga sensibilidad social y medioambiental.
- Que goce con la lectura.
- Que sepa trabajar en equipo.
- Que sea dialogante y tenga dotes para redactar y hablar en público.

Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to students with the following degrees/ diplomas or studies, or any other recognized as equivalent to these:
A.1. Spanish Bachiller, European Baccalaureate or International Baccalaureate.
A.2. Baccalaureate from European Union Member States’ education systems or other countries withinternational agreements.
A.3. Advanced Technician in Vocational Training, Advanced Technician in Plastic Arts and Design orAdvanced Technician in Sports Education, from the Spanish Education System.
A.4.Studies carried out in European Union Member States or in other countries with international reciprocal agreements which meet the academic requirements in those States to access their university study programmes.
A.5. Official Spanish university degrees of Diplomado, Arquitecto Técnico, Ingeniero Técnico, Licenciado, Arquitecto, Ingeniero, Graduado or Máster Universitario.
A.6. Partial (foreign or Spanish) university studies.
Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is also possible for:
B.1. People over twenty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.
B.2. People over forty with work or professional experience related to a university field of knowledge.
B.3. People over forty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.
Likewise, access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to:
C.1. People meeting the requirements to enter university according to the Spanish Education System regulations prior to Ley Orgánica 8/2013, of December 9.

The Faculty of Geography and History has 18 classrooms devoted to teaching. All of them are equipped with computer resources and adapted to the specific characteristics required by the subjects taught. Within this set the center has Physical Geography. Ademáis with field material, receiver GP- The students of the degree also have free access to GIS software licenses.
 
The Library of the Faculty of Geography and History is entirely within the building of the faculty, and has more than 400 reading positions.
 
It should also be noted that wireless connection to the Internet is possible from any point of the Faculty.

1. To make a training generalist and character integrated on the fundamental contents of the different subject areas of geography, conceptual development and his research methods.
2. Training for the application of knowledge to the integrated analysis and interpretation of processes and their spatial problems, as well as the territorial diagnoses.
3. To recognize the diversities and complexities of the territories and the relationship of phenomena of environmental nature with other economic, social and cultural.
4. To teach for action and intervention in the territory and in its management, reinforcing the applied and experimental nature of the geographical formation.
5. To develop the specific skills related work techniques, especially those related to the collection, analysis, treatment and representation of geographic information, as well as with the field work.
6. To make the knowledge necessary for the teaching of geography in secondary school, temple impairment of the additional training that is legally set.
7. To create the basis for further graduate study, specialized or cross-disciplinary character, where there is a prominent component of the territorial.

- Que los estudiantes demuestren poseer y comprender conocimientos en un área de estudio que parte de la base de la educación secundaria general, y se suele encontrar la un nivel que, aunque se apoya en libros de texto avanzados, incluye también algunos aspectos que implican conocimientos procedentes de la vangarda de su campo de estudio

- Que los estudiantes sepan aplicar sus conocimientos a su trabajo o vocación de una forma profesional y posean las competencias que suelen demostrarse por medio de la elaboración y defensa de argumentos y la resolución de problemas dentro de su área de estudio

- Que los estudiantes tengan la capacidad de reunir e interpretar datos relevantes (normalmente dentro de su área de estudio) para emitir juicios que incluyan una reflexión sobre temas relevantes de índole social, científica o ética

- Que los estudiantes puedan transmitir información, ideas, problemas y soluciones a un público tanto especializado como no especializado

- Que los estudiantes desarrollen aquellas habilidades de aprendizaje necesarias para emprender estudios posteriores con un alto grado de autonomía

1. Disciplinary competencies. Basic knowledge about: human geography, physical geography and environment and regional expertise and thematic expertise, including history, geographical methods and thinking of discipline, the planning, field work.
2. Professional skills. professional practice skills that relate spatial information with a transversal vision, generate explanations of territorial phenomena, and make proposals for intervention and territorial management.
3. Academic skills. To translate basic knowledge into tools for the interpretation of the object of study and performance of the geography, that is territory.

- Realizar análisis integrados del territorio
- Conocer las técnicas de trabajo de campo y de captura de datos sobre el terreno
- Utilizar Sistemas de Información Geográfica
- Realizar análisis y propuestas de gestión ambiental
- Expresar información cartográficamente
- Elaborar e interpretar información estadística
- Realizar análisis y propuestas de gestión territorial
- Gestionar la localización de servicios y actividades
- Realizar diagnosis integradas de la acción pública

- Conocer la historia y pensamiento de la disciplina geográfica
- Conocer la diversidad de espacios geográficos y los aspectos de Geografía humana, económica y social; Geografía física y medio ambiente
- Conocer los principios de la Ordenación del territorio
- Combinar las dimensiones temporal y espacial en la explicación de los procesos socioterritoriales
- Gestionar la complejidad
- Relacionar y sintetizar información territorial transversal
- Generar acuerdos en equipos interdisciplinares
- Ordenar y sintetizar la información
- Exponer y transmitir los conocimientos geográficos

Internships

El alumnado dispone de dos oportunidades para la realización de las prácticas optativas que ofrece el grado en el segundo cuatrimestre del curso. Se organizan de este modo con el fin garantizar la calidad y el mejor aprovechamiento de las mismas por parte del alumnado. Para ello disponen de tutores y tutoras tanto externos como académicos, que pertenecen a las empresas o instituciones en la que se llevan a cabo las prácticas y al profesorado del Grado respectivamente. La evaluación en función de la memoria que el alumnado debe realizar y del informe final emitido por los tutores o tutoras de prácticas.

Las prácticas se pueden realizar en organismos, empresas y entidades públicas y privadas colaboradoras, relacionadas con el ámbito de la de la Geografía y la Ordenación del Territorio en un sentido amplio; y también en las dependencias de la USC relacionadas con los contenidos de la titulación.

Para la obtención del título es obligatorio la realización de un Trabajo Fin de Grado (TFG) de 6 créditos ECTS, consistente en un proyecto o trabajo original individual a realizaren cualquiera de las líneas temáticas ofrecidas anualmente por el Departamento, en el que se acrediten los conocimientos, competencias y destrezas adquiridas durante los años de estudio.

Los TFG, incluirán, como mínimo, tareas de busca y revisión bibliográfica, lectura e integración de información, elaboración de resultados relevantes, redacción, y presentación y defensa del trabajo. Estarán orientados a la evaluación de las competencias asociadas a la titulación como: capacitar para la búsqueda, gestión, organización e interpretación de datos relevantes, normalmente de su área de estudio; emitir juicios que incluyan una reflexión sobre temas destacados de índole social, científica, tecnológica o ética, y que facilite el desarrollo de un pensamiento y juicio crítico, lógico y creativo.

The contents of this page were updated on 06.01.2024.