Speleology and Mountaineering

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Objectives

1)      Provide knowledge about different activities in nature;

2)      Inform about legislation, regulations, rules and conduct inherent to nature activities;

3)      Develop the physical and psychological skills necessary to lead as a guide and to coordinate or perform field missions;

4)      Provide experiences and practice of activities in nature.

Program

  1. CANYONING
    1. Principles of canyoning.
    2. Basic safety procedures.
    3. Main techniques (fundamental knots, lashings, rappelling, progression techniques)
    4. Conducting a canyoning course.
  2. SPELEOLOGY
    1. Introduction to speleology.
    2. Natural cavities: types, nature and origin.
    3. Associated resources and tourism value.
    4. Caving Basics (Material, Safety, Progression Techniques)
    5. Crossing a natural cave
  3. ORIENTATION
    1. The importance of territory orientation and interpretation.
    2. Orientation concepts, equipment and instruments.
    3. Learning and practical use of equipment in the field.
  4. MOUNTAINING AND PEDESTRIANISM
    1. Mountaineering, hiking and nature tourism.
    2. Regulations and legal framework of the activity.
    3. Touristic potential in the region
    4. Field conditions, associated risk, safety and mission preparation.
    5. Practical activities in nature.

Teaching Methodologies

  1. Explaining theoretical content using Data Show;
  2. Discussion of theoretical and practical content;
  3. Field classes.

 

Evaluation

 

One test; 1 report of the canyoning activity (with theoretical and practical components); 1 work on Speleology and volcanic cavities in the Azores; 1 Interpretive leaflet of a walking trail.

The final grade will be given by the formula:

NF = (FP x 0.20) + (AC x 0.35) + (TE x 0.25) + (FT x 0.20)

In which, NF is the final grade of the subject, FP is the pedestrian evaluation form, AC is the evaluation of the canyoning activity, TE is the work on Speleology and FT Interpretive leaflet of a pedestrian trail.

The students will be approved if they attend at least 50% of the classes and obtain a final grade equal to or greater than 10. Evaluation that involve participation in classes will only be permitted to students who have attended a class corresponding to the assessment in question.

The evaluation of this discipline takes place exclusively during the attendance period, with no exam taking place.

Failure to comply with attendance rules implies failure in the discipline.

Bibliography

Braga, T. 2006. Manual de formação em Pedestrianismo e percursos terrestres. Associação Amigos dos Açores. Ponta Delgada, Açores.

Hill, P. 2008. The Complete Guide To Climbing and Mountaineering. David and Charles Limited. Cincinnati, USA.

Rea, G. T. 1992. Caving Basics: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginning Cavers, 3rd Edition. National Speleological Society of America. USA.

Sites Internet de interesse:

Clube Ibérico de Montanhismo e Orientação: http://www.cimo.pt/

Federação de Campismo e Montanhismo de Portugal: http://www.fcmportugal.com/

Federação Portuguesa de Espeleologia: http://www.fpe-espeleo.org/

Os Montanheiros: http://www.montanheiros.com/

Code

0105089

ECTS Credits

3

Classes

  • Teórico-Práticas - 30 hours