"Geography of the Basque Country" is one of the mandatory subjects of the 3rd Degree in Geography and Spatial Planning. It's part of the Geography Bases module. It is in this subject that the knowledge necessary to examine the geographical reality of the Basque Country is learned. The Geography of the Basque Country comprises the Geography of the Present World, the Geography of Europe and the Geography of Spain. In this lesson, students will learn the many realities that belong to a different geographical environment.

In order to carry out the "Geography of the Basque Country", it is necessary to master the use of the basic elements studied in the subjects of Physical Geography and Human Geography, as well as the computer tools for the display of geospatial data.



The design, competencies, teaching modalities and contents of this subject have been determined taking into account the SDGs and the 2030 UPV/EHU Agenda. It is primarily a question of promoting equality between the sexes and the diversity of personal conditions, social equity and, above all, respect for the environment and the planet.

- Know, understand and interpret the territory and relate the physical environment to the human and social sphere (General Competition G004).

- Explain spatial diversity, regions and locations and understand spatial relationships and processes. Interrelationship of phenomena for different territorial scales (General Competition G005).

- Show and transmit geographical knowledge and understand these problems in a multidimensional way (General Competition G008).

- Use geographical information as a resource for description, analysis, interpretation and spatial planning. Cartographic display of information, statistical production and interpretation. Use of ICT in the analysis and communication of research results (General Capacity G006).

- Public communication of information, ideas, problems and solutions (Specific Capacity M05CM03). The required level of domination is 3. Easily persuasion and attachment of the audience, adapting their message and means to the characteristics of the situation and audience.

LEARNING RESULTS:

- He knows the landscape of Euskal Herria and all the elements that make up the territory.

- Understands the importance of geology, geomorphology, climatology, hydrogeography, vegetation, fauna, population and its economic and social foundations in shaping the landscape and territory of the Basque Country.

He knows how to form the necessary connections between landscape and territorial factors, and he understands that they are not stagnant phenomena.

- Recognizes the purpose, terminology, methods and techniques for describing and interpreting the landscape and territory of the Basque Country.

1. The physical environment of the Basque Country

1.1. Relief. Atlantic and Mediterranean geological units. Morphogenesis and current geomorphology. Natural hazards associated with the stability of mountain slopes.

1.2. Climate. Climate context and climate classification. Temperature. Precipitation. Sunshine, clouds and moisture. Wind. Types of climates. Climate change in the Basque Country.

1.3. Waters. Features of the Atlantic and Mediterranean basins. Absolute and relative flows. Floods. Natural hazards.

1.4. Vegetation and fauna. Bioclimatic regions. Potential and real vegetation of the Atlantic and Mediterranean slopes. Invasive vegetation and fauna. Forest plantations.



2. The Human Environment of the Basque Country

2.1. Population. Historical series. Population distribution. Aging and abandoning the countryside. Migratory movements. Definition of areas with serious demographic problems.

2.2. Urban system. Historical evolution of the urban system. The polycentric system and the hierarchy of the Basque cities. DOTs and urban system. Euskal Hiria.

2.3. Production activities. Analysis and historical evolution of production activities. The Third Sector and the Information Society.

- Master classes where the theoretical foundations will appear.

- Class practice and work that will be completed with a field exit. Practice and field departure are mandatory.

- When the student finishes the job, he presents it in class.

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 40
  • Realization of Practical Work (exercises, cases or problems) (%): 30
  • Team projects (problem solving, project design)) (%): 20
  • Exhibition of works, readings ... (%): 10

The evaluation will be based on two pillars: work and analysis. The note for the former will be up to 60% and for the latter up to 40%. In addition, regular attendance at theoretical and practical classroom classes will be considered. But in order for the delivery of works and memoirs to have evaluation effects, the minimum grade of the test will be 4.5 out of 10. In any event, pupils shall have the right to be evaluated through the final evaluation system, regardless of their participation in the continuous evaluation system. In such a case, the method shall not be the same as that established for the continuous evaluation system, for the purpose of evaluating the learning outcomes obtained through the practice. Students shall have the right to be evaluated through the final evaluation, whether or not they participate. In order to exercise this right, the pupil shall submit to the teacher in charge of the subject a written waiver of the continuous evaluation within nine weeks of the beginning of the four-month period in the case of subjects, in accordance with the school calendar of the school.



Waiver of the call (not included in the qualification and not counted as a call): If the weight of the last test is equal to or less than 40% of the qualification of the subject, as is the case, students wishing to waive the call must apply at least one month before the end of the duration of the subject.



The work will be delivered online.

Students who do not pass the subject in the ordinary call, regardless of the evaluation system chosen therein, will have the right to take the exams and evaluation activities that make up the final evaluation test of the extraordinary call.

1.- The evaluation of the subjects in the extraordinary calls will be carried out exclusively through the final evaluation system.

2.- The final evaluation test of the extraordinary call will consist of as many exams and evaluation activities as are necessary to be able to evaluate and measure the defined learning results, in a manner comparable to how they were evaluated in the ordinary call. The positive results obtained by the students during the course may be preserved. In the case of having obtained negative results through the continuous evaluation carried out during the course, these results cannot be maintained for the extraordinary call, in which the students will be able to obtain 100% of the grade.



*Failure to take the final test will result in resignation from the evaluation call and your grade will be Not Presented.



The work will be delivered online.

- Geographic Information Systems
- GeoEuskadi cartographic database.
- Thematic mapping of the Basque Country
- Documentary sources.

Basic bibliography

Gonzalez, M.J. y Serrano, E. (1995). El relieve del País Vasco. En: Meaza, G. y Ruíz, E. (Coords.). Geografía del País Vasco. Tomo 2. Bilbao, Ostoa



Hilario, A. (2020). Geodiversidad. La memoria oculta de la Tierra Vasca. Vitoria-Gasteiz, Gobierno Vasco.



Lozano, P., Latasa, I., Varela, R., Servert, R. y Alonso, E. (2019). Itinerarios Geográficos por Euskal-Herria. Libro homenaje al Profesor Guillermo Meaza Rodriguez. Madrid, FUNDICOT.



Meaza, G. (Dir.) (1994). Euskal Herria en sus paisajes. En: Meaza, G. y Ruíz, E. (Coords.). Geografía de Euskal Herria. Tomo 2. Bilbao, Ostoa.



Meaza, G. (Coord.) (1997). Suelos, vegetación y fauna de Euskal Herria. En: Meaza, G. y Ruíz, E. (Coords.). Geografía de Euskal Herria. Tomo 4. Bilbao, Ostoa.



Meaza, G., Lozano, P. y Varela, R. (2020): Biodiversidad, paisaje y gestión ambiental. Itinerarios biogeográficos por el País Vasco y territorios aledaños. Valencia, Tirant Humanidades.



Ollero, A. y Ormaetxea, O. (1996). Las aguas de Euskal Herria. En: Meaza, G. y Ruíz, E. (Dirs.). Geografía de Euskal Herria, Tomo 3. Bilbao, Ostoa.



Ruiz, E. y Galdos, R. (2008). Geografía del País Vasco. Bilbao, Nerea.



Uriarte, A. (1996). El clima de Euskal Herria. En: Meaza, G. y Ruíz, E. (Coords.). Geografía de Euskal Herria, Tomo 3. Bilbao, Ostoa.

In-depth bibliography

Allende, J. (2002). Ordenación del Territorio y Políticas sectoriales: referencia al caso vasco. Leioa, Universidad del País Vasco.

EUSTAT (1996). Atlas Temático de la C. A. de Euskadi. Vitoria-Gasteiz, Instituto Vasco de Estadística.

GOBIERNO VASCO (2018). Informe de Seguimiento I. Agenda Euskadi Basque Country 2030. Recuperado de: https://www.euskadi.eus/agenda-2030/seguimiento-2018/

GOBIERNO VASCO (2019). Directrices de Ordenación Territorial de la C.A.P.V. Recuperado de: https://www.euskadi.eus/contenidos/informacion/dots_nuevo/es_def/adjuntos/2019/DOT_Memoria.pdf

Hoyos, D. (2015). Movilidad Sostenible, El transporte a dieta. Leioa, Universidad del País Vasco.

Journals

Lurralde. Investigación y Espacio. Instituto Geográfico Vasco
Revista de la Cátedra Unesco sobre Desarrollo Sostenible de la UPV/EHU
Ekonomiaz. Revista vasca de economía. Departamento de Hacienda y Administración del Gobierno Vasco.
Boletín de la Asociación de Geógrafos Españoles

Web addresses

http://www.euskadi.net

http://www.eustat.es/

http://www.ine.es/

http://info.igme.es/visorweb/

http://info.igme.es/cartografiadigital/geologica/Magna50.aspx?language=es

https://www.uragentzia.euskadi.eus/u81-0002/es/

http://www.chebro.es/

https://www.globalclimatemonitor.org/

http://www.anthos.es/

https://www.euskadi.eus/eaeko-baso-inbentarioa-2018/web01-a3estbin/eu/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUfc_RMASoA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ5MSHAIsQI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2I1Kszxbw8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXZ31Zf5mqA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfJnDSzXN_U