Structure and distribution of credits

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Distribution of the curriculum in ECTS credits by type of subject matters

Distribution of the curriculum in ECTS credits by type of subject matters
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Structure of the Degree

The bachelor's degree structure is composed of the following modules (see the outline):

- Core Module. With 29 common subjects and a total of 174 ECTS credits. 10
basic subjects (60 ECTS) and 19 compulsory subjects (114 ECTS)

- Specific Module. It groups 13 elective subjects.

  • Mention elective subjects. 6 subjects with 36 ECTS credits. In each mention, 3 compulsory subjects with 18 ECTS are taken in the semesters 5 and 6.
  • Common elective subjects. 7 elective subjects with 34.5 ECTS credits. In the 7th semester, 5 elective subjects must be chosen and take 24 credits.

- Internships Module. It is taken in the 8th semester, it is compulsory and comprises three subjects with a total of 24 ECTS. Field Practicum in Environmental Sciences (3 ECTS), Internships (12 ECTS) and Bachelor's Dissertation (9 ECTS).

 

MENTIONS:
In this curriculum there are several possibilities to obtain the degree:

  • With the Mention of Socio-ecosystems Management. Also if such mention is chosen in 3rd year and the three corresponding elective mention subjects are taken (18 ECTS).
  • With the Mention of Innovation for Sustainability. Also if such mention is chosen in 3rd year and the three corresponding elective mention subjects are taken (18 ECTS).
  • With both Mentions, six elective subjects (36 ECTS) corresponding to both mentions must be taken. This means to take a total of 18 ECTS in addition to at least the 240 credits required to obtain the degree.
  • If a mention is not taken, the graduate in Environmental Sciences must take 18 ECTS among the elective subjects for both mentions (IT IS NOT COMPULSORY to take a mention to achieve the degree).

Elective subjects:
Students of this degree may complete their elective academic load in the following manners:

  • a) Taking the elective subjects included in this report.
  • b) Proving their participation in cultural, sports, student representation, supportive and collaborative activities as it is set out in article 12.8 of the Royal Decree 1393/2007 with the limits established in such regulations, and in accordance with the procedure established in the Credit Recognition and Transfer Rules of the University of Almeria.

COMMON ELECTIVE COURSES:

  • Priority Habitat and Green Infrastructures (6 ECTS)
  • Georisks and Desertification (6 ECTS)
  • Sustainable Management of the Marine Environment and the Coast (4.5 ECTS)
  • Ecohydrology of Arid Zones (4.5 ECTS)
  • Environmental Communication and Citizen Science (4.5 ECTS)
  • Ecosystem services for Pest Control (4.5 ECTS)
  • Bioremediation and Biorecovery (4.5 ECTS)