International Courses



LAND REHABILITATION OF DEGRADED ENVIRONMENTS
LIVE THE AVENTURE OF THE SANTIAGO’S WAY
WE WANT YOU TO COME!!
April 4-15th, 2016

University of Santiago de Compostela, USC, (Galicia, Spain)

 

USC IN THE WORLD

Camino de Santiago

ACCOMODATION

Abeiro Residence

Hidrobiology Research Centre, Villagarcía (Sunday and Monday, 11 and 12th of April)

OBJECTIVES

The purpose of the International course is to eliminate shortages in human and technical resources by pooling transnational teaching expertise and online learning. The joint course will contribute to the training of students on Land Degradation and Rehabilitation, developing the necessary skills, confidence and ability to work in an international setting. Since it is complemented with innovative virtual learning, the student will also acquire virtual skills. This activity foresees interlink of pure science and technology.

METHODOLOGY OF THE COURSE
  • E-learning platform, personal learning environments (PLE, MOOC, SCOP)
  • Contents: Training on land rehabilitation, entrepreneurship and environmental education
  • Classrooms, personal work, laboratory and field practices
  • Real study case project
PARTICIPANTS
  • Students (16 students)
    • Bachelor or Master students in their last year of their degree. The course is addressed to people related to earth sciences, life sciences, environmental protection and education sciences
    • International students: 3-4 students/university
    • National students: 4-6 students
    • Selection of the students: Each university must to select the students (CV, Academic performance, English…)
  • Teachers:
    • International recognized experts from Universities and Companies of Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece,
CERTIFICATES
  • ERASMUS Certificate for the International Course (6 ECTS)

PRELIMINARY COURSE SCHEDULE APRIL 2016, Cactus building, Higher Polythecnic School, Lugo, Spain

 



 


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