There are no specific requirements

Provide the ability to recognize the complexity of geographical phenomena. Provide the student with the ability to identify the main geographical factors and phenomena with special impact on the relationships between the population and the natural environment. Provide the student with the capacity for the appropriate design of a sustainable approach in economic and social activities. Provide the ability to relate the knowledge of Sociology with a related discipline such as Geography. Provide the ability to recognize the global and local character of social, economic and territorial phenomena.

K1: To know the principles and values of democracy and sustainable development, in particular, respect for human rights and fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination, the principles of universal accessibility and climate change. K2: To know of basic humanistic contents, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile. K3: To know the social and political processes and institutions of each area of knowledge K5: To know the basic components of cultural differences and social inequalities. K7: To understand the relationships between population, resources, environment and socio-demographic structure K9: Understand and synthesize the plurality of approaches and concepts of the subdisciplines linked to sociology. S1: To know of basic humanistic contents, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile. S2: Use information interpreting relevant data avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with the academic and professional conventions of the area of study, being able to assess the reliability and quality of such information. S3: Identify and apply interpersonal skills on responsibility, negotiation and emotional intelligence. S4: Demonstrate good communication and ability to work in multidisciplinary and international environments. S5: Develop personal autonomy in the work and professional sphere in order to identify one's own learning needs. S6: Compose and write speeches following a logical order, providing accurate information and in accordance with the different established standards. S7: Apply the knowledge acquired to identify the sociological perspective in the analysis of social, political and economic processes. S9: Be able to formulate, debate and defend critical reasoning, using precise terminology of the discipline and methodologies of the discipline. S10: Be able to manage, identify, gather and interpret relevant information on the economic, political and social field of teaching and research. S12: Possess skills to manage and mediate in crisis situations and social conflicts. C1: Know and be able to handle interpersonal skills on initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., which are required in a professional environment. C3: Possess skills and abilities in developing, using, and interpreting social indicators and social measurement instruments

The subject focuses on the major processes of spatial transformation in the contemporary world, at different scales, dealing with the European Union and the Spanish case in greater detail. Phenomena such as the articulation of the territory, urbanization processes, new industrial spaces, the occupation of coastal spaces or the crisis of the traditional rural world are studied. Likewise, territorial planning policies at European, Spanish and regional levels are studied, as well as the different instruments through which they are developed. 1. The territorial consequences of social and economic processes. 2. City networks and transformation of urban spaces. 3. The rural area: a multifunctional space. 4. Industrialized spaces. 5. Transportation, communication and territory. 5. Real estate dynamics and tourist spaces. 6. Territorial planning in Europe and Spain: instruments, objectives and achievements. 7. The protection and planning of natural spaces.

Theoretical and practical sessions in class (2 credits), individual and team independent work (2 credits), readings (2 credits).