ΟΔΗΓΟΣ ΕΙΣΑΚΤΕΩΝ ΠΡΩΤΟΕΤΩΝ 2023

COURSE OUTLINE



(1) General

School:Social Sciences
Academic Unit:Geography
Level of studies:Undergraduate
Course Code:GEO 206Semester:E
Course Title:Geography of Greece
Independent Teaching ActivitiesWeekly Teaching HoursCredits
Lecture3
Educational visit0
Course total5
Course Type:Required
Prerequisite Courses:None
Language of Instruction and ExaminationsGreek
Is the course offered to Erasmus students:No
Course Website (Url):https://geography.aegean.gr/pps/index_en.php?content=0&lesson=206


(2) Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Students that complete the course should be able to:

Understand physical and human geography of Greece,

 

- Know and be able to discuss spatial - regional differences and patterns of change,

 

- Understand the interactions between physical and human geography,

 

- Be able to conduct field work

 

- Work in groups and present a paper

General Competences

  1. Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology

  2. Working independently

  3. Team work

  4. Working in an interdisciplinary environment

  5. Respect for the natural environment

  6. Production of free, creative and inductive thinking


(3) Syllabus

The course aims to familiarize students with the physical and human geography of Greece and how space affects and shapes natural processes and human activities. It also deals with interactions between physical and human geographies.

The course is completed in 13 lectures:1. Introduction2. Geomorphology - Geology of Greece part I: mountains and ranges, geological zones and tectonics, minerals3. The Greek state: history and administration4. Geomorphology - Geology of Greece part II: volcanoes, geothermal fields, faults, river systems, deltas, ravines5. Demography part 1: population and regional differences6. Demography part 2: qualitative aspects and social effects7. Economy and crises8. Geomorphology - Geology of Greece part III: lakes, laggons, wetlands, karst, islands9. Economy of Greek Regions10. The Greek Environment: natural and human dimensions - interactions11. Field work12. Environment, land use and resource management in a changing climate - The future of Greek society13. Presentation of group papers


(4) Teaching and Learning Methods - Evaluation

Delivery:
Face to face, Field work during a 4 day field trip
Use of Information and Communication Technology:
Teaching Methods:
ActivitySemester workload
Lecture39
Project30
Fieldwork36
Non-supervised study20
Performance evaluation/Exams6
Course total131
Student Performance Evaluation
Projects and exams


(5) Attached Bibliography

Mountrakis D. Geology and Geothectonic Evolution of Greece, University Studio Press