Geomorphology of Tropical Regions
Code
711041059
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Geografia e Planeamento Regional
Credits
6
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
a) To acquire knowledge about the different types of geomorphological processes in the tropical regions, as well as their characteristics and actuation intensities;
b) To understand the dynamics and importance of the vegetation on the functioning of geomorphological processes;
c) To understand the genesis of extreme natural events and their consequences in the tropics;
d) To evaluate the impact of human activities on the dynamics of tropical ecosystems;
e) To apply methodologies and specific knowledge on the analysis of the major landform units.
Prerequisites
None.
Subject matter
1) Introduction to tropical regions
2) Major landform units stability and instability
3) Weathering and erosion in the humid and dry tropics
4) Slope dynamics in tropical regions
5) River systems in the tropics
6) Genesis of diverse landscape types
7) Human modifications on forms and processes
8) Environmental problems resulting from urbanization
Bibliography
Demangeot, Jean (2005). Tropicalité - Géographie physique intertropicale.Paris: Armand Colin
Faniran, A. Jeje, L. K. (1983). Humid Tropical Geomorphology. London: Longman.
Gupta, A. (2011). Tropical Geomorphology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Thomas, D. S. G (ed.) (1997). Arid Zone Geomorphology: Processes, Form and Change in Dry Lands. London: John Wiley and Sons.
Wirthmann, A. (1999). Geomorphology of the tropics. Berlim: Springer
Teaching method
Theory, expositive and participative classes.
Practical classes to prepare and support the research work
Evaluation method
Small essay, supported by reference e document material, resulting from autonomous research, written form, 20-30 pages. Written exam.
[According to the FCSH Assessment Standards, the proposed evaluation elements to introduce students in the first class may suffer readjustments, particularly in the percentage of each element.]