• Physical Geography:
  • Geology (weathering and erosion, granite scenery)
  • River processes
  • River management (cost-benefit analysis)
  • Bio – Geography: Transects. 4 Ecosystem studies
  • Glacial studies
  • Meteorology (weather station in grounds)
• Human Geography:
  • Urban settlement (city of Avila) delineation of CBD
  • Rural settlement (comparison of 2 villages) 
  • Farming systems (interviews/input-output diagram)
  • Renewable energies (installations on site)
  • Human impact on environment:
    • Footpath erosion and Litter survey
    • Impact of tourism (visitor pressure/ honey pot effects)

+Guided classroom work prior and after practical field work, including:

• Methodology: Sampling methods and use of equipment provided.
• Analysis: how to interpret data, statistical studies, comparison with secondary data provided…