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Presentation
The models, opportunities and challenges of smart and sustainable development call for graduates with a blend of expertise in Earth Sciences and Computer Science, as well as the skills and capabilities needed:
This vocational programme lays the foundations for continuous lifelong learning. It equips students with the technical know-how and scientific proficiency needed for specialised roles in emerging employment sectors, contributing to geoinformatics and environmental conservation, while also enhancing quality of life and driving economic growth for both organisations and regions.
Course comisssion
Access
Special Admissions
Special Entry Routes
Re-entry, Change of Combination/Institution/Course
Goals
Aims
The models, opportunities and challenges of smart and sustainable development call for graduates with a blend of expertise in Earth Sciences and Computer Science, as well as the skills and capabilities needed:
This vocational programme lays the foundations for continuous lifelong learning. It equips students with the technical know-how and scientific proficiency needed for specialised roles in emerging employment sectors, contributing to geoinformatics and environmental conservation, while also enhancing quality of life and driving economic growth for both organisations and regions.
Professional outcomes
Study Plan
Curricular Unit | Area | Type | Contact hours | ECTS | PUC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mathematics | MAT | S1 | T:14.00 | TP:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
Biology | CB | S1 | T:16.00 | PL:32.00 | 4.00 | Consult |
Chemistry and Biochemistry | FEQ | S1 | T:16.00 | PL:40.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
Climatology and Geomorphology | CAV | S1 | T:16.00 | PL:40.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Geodesy and Digital Cartography | CA | S1 | T:16.00 | PL:40.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Spatial Data Base | EIM | S1 | T:16.00 | PL:32.00 | 4.00 | Consult |
Ecologia | CA | S2 | T:16.00 | PL:32.00 | O:8.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Física | FEQ | S2 | T:16.00 | PL:48.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
Topografia e Sistemas de Posicionamento Global | CA | S2 | T:16.00 | TP:8.00 | TC:16.00 | PL:16.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Ciência e Proteção do Solo | CAV | S2 | T:16.00 | PL:40.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Fotogrametria | CA | S2 | T:16.00 | PL:40.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Microbiologia | CB | S2 | T:16.00 | PL:32.00 | 4.00 | Consult |
Curricular Unit | Area | Type | Contact hours | ECTS | PUC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Landscape Ecology (optional) | CA | S1 | T:16.00 | TP:40.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Hydrology | CA | S1 | T:16.00 | TP:40.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Statistics and Experimental Design | MAT | S1 | T:16.00 | PL:40.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Remote Sensing | CA | S1 | T:16.00 | PL:40.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Environmental Economics and Policy | OLM | S1 | TP:42.00 | S:7.00 | O:7.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Geographic Information Systems | CA | S1 | T:16.00 | TP:32.00 | O:8.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Planeamento e Gestão de Recursos Hídricos | CA | S2 | T:16.00 | PL:40.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Gestão dos Recursos Naturais | CA | S2 | TP:42.00 | S:7.00 | O:7.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Território, Ambiente e Turismo (opcional) | CA | S2 | TP:44.00 | O:12.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Riscos e Proteção Civil | CA | S2 | T:16.00 | PL:32.00 | S:8.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Qualidade do Ar e Ruído | CA | S2 | T:16.00 | PL:36.00 | S:4.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Aplicações SIG | EIM | S2 | T:12.00 | PL:44.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Curricular Unit | Area | Type | Contact hours | ECTS | PUC |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ecosystems Restoration and Monitoring | CA | S1 | T:16.00 | PL:40.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
WEBGIS | EIM | S1 | T:16.00 | PL:40.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Water Supply and Drainage Systems | CA | S1 | T:16.00 | PL:36.00 | O:4.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Landscape Planning | CA | S1 | T:16.00 | PL:40.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Sustainable Forest Management (optional) | CA | S1 | T:16.00 | PL:32.00 | O:8.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Environmental Assessment and Management | CA | S1 | T:16.00 | PL:36.00 | S:4.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Cadastro Geométrico | CA | S2 | T:16.00 | PL:34.00 | O:6.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Energia e Mobilidade (opcional) | CA | S2 | T:16.00 | PL:36.00 | O:4.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Gestão de Resíduos Sólidos | CA | S2 | T:15.00 | PL:30.00 | S:6.00 | O:5.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Recursos Endógenos e Desenvolvimento | CA | S2 | T:16.00 | TP:28.00 | O:12.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
Estágio e Projeto Individual | CA | S2 | - | 10.00 | Consult |
Employability
Partnerships and internships
Partner Institutions in the Scope of Erasmus+ Mobility Programmes:
National Partnerships:
Other information
Course Awards
Prize awarded as part of the Link-Me-Up 2022 project, “Living Mountains – reactivating local communities”, with the participation of three third year students from the Bachelor’s Degree Course in Environmental Engineering and Geoinformatics, in response to the challenge set by ARDAL – the Alto Lima Regional Development Association, the project partner: Third place in the IPVC competition.
Novo Verde Packaging University Awards, for the North Region, in December 2018, awarded to the EcoEscola ESA-IPVC Project Team.
2011 “Sustainable NORTH” prize for the “Biodiversity Information and Monitoring System for Northern Portugal (SIMBioN)” project.
MAOT Best Practices Award 2010/2011 for the “Information and decision support system [SI.ADD] / Administração de Região Hidrográfica do Norte, I. P.” project in the 1st MAOT Best Practices Forum – “Sharing to improve performance”. 2011 “Sustainable NORTH” prize for the “Biodiversity Information and Monitoring System for Northern Portugal (SIMBioN)” project.
INFOGEO Project (2010) recognised as among the five best innovative initiatives for the promotion and integrated development of competitiveness, cohesion, sustainability and governance of territories in the Northern Region.
Other Information Course AwardsProjects
Environmental + sustainable education: Encouraging the efficient use of water (2018-2019)
Faculty
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Accreditation and Registration
With prior accreditation in 2017, for 6 years |
Vacancy Limit: 35
Initial Registration: R/A-Cr 88/2017 of 19-09-2017
More information from the Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education-A3ES: Link
General Information
180 ECTS | Accreditation for two years (valid from 31/07/2023) | CNAEF 422 Environmental Sciences | Code: L164
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
Notes: Replaces the study cycle for the Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science and Technology.
Process No.: PERA/2223/1600173
Issue Date: 18-04-2023
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